Organization: The Product Stewardship Institute
Job Title: Project Intern
Location: Boston, MA
Hours and Compensation: Full time, Unpaid.
Application Deadline: June 1, 2012
Posted on: April 19, 2012
Organization Overview
The Product Stewardship Institute (PSI) is a national non-profit membership-based organization located in Boston, Massachusetts. PSI works with state and local government agencies to partner with manufacturers, retailers, environmental groups, federal agencies, and other key stakeholders to reduce the health and environmental impacts of consumer products. PSI takes a unique product stewardship approach to solving waste management problems by encouraging product design changes and mediating stakeholder dialogues.
Description
The Product Stewardship Institute (PSI) seeks an enterprising individual who thrives in a fast-paced, small organization. PSI is conducting cutting-edge work on product stewardship and sustainability, and seeks interns who have energy, enthusiasm, and creativity. PSI interns work on a variety of tasks, which allow them to become informed about current stewardship programs in a variety of product industries. PSI staff assists interns in developing one or two specific projects for which the intern can take primary responsibility. Interns also perform some administrative assignments, as do all staff. There are significant learning opportunities pertaining to substantive initiatives.
Responsibilities
- Conduct research to support ongoing product stewardship projects that have the potential to change the current paradigm of waste management.
- Develop and assist in writing and editing technical documents, and summarizing legislation.
- Update PSI’s website and assist on press and communications.
- Work with PSI members across the country to build coalitions on legislative priorities.
- Assist in developing funding proposals.
- Organize national contact lists and databases to enhance the organization’s ability to communicate with its constituents, and conduct other administrative tasks.
Qualifications
Interns should have excellent organization, analytic, and communication skills, both written and oral, and be passionate about moving toward a more sustainable future. Ideal candidates will have academic or professional experience or knowledge related to environmental advocacy and/or a sufficient background in environmental and public health issues. Ideal candidates may have an undergraduate or graduate degree in policy, political science, natural science, environmental science, law, business administration, economics, or a related field. Alternatively, interns may be a degree candidate in one of these areas. The intern’s thoughts and ideas will be considered seriously as a contribution to improving the organization as a whole, as well as forwarding its mission.
How to Apply:
Please send a resume, cover letter, and two writing samples (preferably one short and one long) electronically to: [email protected].
Please address all of the following within your cover letter:
- Are you able to reliably meet the minimum time requirement?
- Why are you interested in working on product stewardship Issues?
- Why are you interested in working for the Product Stewardship Institute?
- What in your academic or professional experience makes you uniquely qualified for this position?
- What do you hope to gain from this experience?
Organization: Community Education Group
Job Title: Program Evaluation Internship
Location: Washington, D.C.
Hours and Compensation: Full time, Unpaid. There is no set time limit to this internship, but a minimum of 2 months commitment is required.
Application Deadline: Now accepting applications.
Posted on: April 19, 2012
Organization Overview
CEG is a not for profit organization whose mission is to create programs and projects, which address the health, socio-economic, environmental and systemic challenges facing the African American community. CEG focuses on stopping the spread of HIV and eliminating health disparities in neighborhoods by training community health workers, educating and testing the hard to reach and sharing our expertise with other organizations through national networks and local capacity building efforts. CEG is dedicated to helping communities hardest hit by HIV/AIDS and other health disparities, and the community-based organizations that serve them. CEG develops innovative programs to assist communities in overcoming cultural and systemic barriers to accessing critical HIV/AIDS information, and facilitates community-directed processes aimed at building bridges to health, planning/policy, and funding processes.
Description
The CEG Program Evaluation Internship provides students and recent graduates with an opportunity to gain experience at an innovative AIDS service organization while making a difference in the lives of residents of South East Washington, DC. CEG is seeking a bright candidate to assist with a variety of key projects critical to CEG’s mission. This internship will provide the selected candidate with the opportunity to be involved in the operation and implementation of a cutting edge web-based program designed to improve health outcomes for people living with HIV.
Responsibilities
Collaborate with evaluator and senior staff to provide critical support to CEG’s evaluation efforts by analyzing and presenting data and providing strategies for how to best measure program outcomes as opposed to outputs.
Qualifications
- Interest in working in for a nonprofit organization whose mission is to address the health and socioeconomic disparities impacting low-income communities
- Students studying health education, epidemiology, or public health administration are preferred.
- Upper-level undergraduate, graduate student or recent graduate Minimum GPA of 3.0
- Must possess aptitude in the accurate and appropriate interpretation of data
- Must have excellent organizational, time-management, follow-up, and administrative skills with a strong attention to detail
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
How to Apply:
Submit a cover letter and resume to [email protected]. Please put Program Evaluation Internship Position in the subject line of your email.
Organization: Center for Clean Air Policy
Job Title: Policy Associate
Location: Washington, DC
Hours and Compensation: full time, $45,000 – $55,000 annually
Position dates: A one year position with possible extension
Application Deadline: rolling
Posted on: April 24
Organization Overview
The Center for Clean Air Policy (CCAP) seeks a Policy Associate to join its U.S. climate change and air quality team, located in Washington, D.C. Since 1985, CCAP has been a recognized world leader in climate and air quality policy and is the only independent, non-profit think-tank working exclusively on those issues at the local, national and international levels. CCAP helps policymakers around the world to develop, promote and implement innovative, market-based solutions to major climate, air quality and energy problems that balance both environmental and economic interests.
Description
The Policy Associate will be responsible for conducting research and analysis on climate policy, specifically focusing on industrial energy efficiency, industrial modernization and electricity markets. S/he will also support CCAP’s U.S. Climate Policy Initiative Dialogue, a multi-stakeholder forum involving industry leaders, environmental groups and state and federal government officials. S/he will report to the Manager of Energy, Air Quality & Climate Policy Dialogue. This position affords tremendous opportunity to participate in the development of cutting edge climate change policy work.
Responsibilities
- Conduct research and analysis on industrial energy efficiency, industrial modernization, and electric utility markets related to climate change policies.
- Help assess the relative impact of different types of policy incentives to example industrial efficiency projects.
- Prepare high quality written deliverables such as policy reports, memos, presentations, and outreach materials.
- Work and liaise with outside technical and policy consultants/experts.
- Provide meeting support for the Climate Policy Initiative Dialogue, policy briefings, and other stakeholder meetings.
- Participate in fund-raising and relationship building efforts.
Qualifications
- Minimum 2-5 years of work experience in related policy issues within an NGO, government and/or corporate environment.
- BA/BS degree, with Master’s degree preferred, in public policy, economics, business, or a related field.
- Experience in industrial energy efficiency, electricity markets, manufacturing processes and energy policy more broadly.
- Excellent research and quantitative skills required.
- Exceptional communications skills, both written and verbal, as well as the ability to engage effectively with a broad range of stakeholders in the government, NGO, and private sectors.
- Self-motivation and ability to work independently and think critically.
How to Apply
Applications including a cover letter describing your qualifications and a resume should be sent. Please also reference where you learned of the position.
Description:
Climate Presenters are volunteers who work to reveal the complete truth about the climate crisis on behalf of The Climate Reality Project. These leaders are typically engaged in a number of activities aimed at this goal, but the primary tool in their arsenal is a climate science slide show developed by our Chairman, former Vice President Al Gore. We receive thousands of requests for presentations every year. Climate Presenters deliver this slide show to communities around the world, sharing the truth about climate change and what we can do to solve it. Presenters become leaders in their communities who inform people about the reality we face and encourage them to take action.
New volunteers join the Climate Presenter ranks of more than 3,000 people around the globe by participating in a three-day training with Vice President Gore. The training covers presentation skills, social media engagement, and more.
After the training, these volunteers commit to giving at least 10 presentations in their communities within the following year. Many will do far more than that.
There is no exact formula for what makes up a successful Climate Presenter, but here are a few items that might help you figure out if taking on this role is right for you.
Qualifications:
A Climate Presenter:
- Is passionate and excited about educating the public about climate change and its solutions.
- Brings a unique perspective and expertise to a presentation.
- Is comfortable speaking in public and willing to engage, inform and inspire an audience to become active in the climate movement.
- Facilitates constructive and intelligent discussions during presentations that impact the conversation on climate change locally and across the globe.
- Looks forward to crafting and sharing a story about how climate change has personally impacted him or her, and the reasons for becoming passionate about climate change and becoming a champion for the cause.
- Is creative in tailoring the slideshow presentation to fit the audience.
- Is interested in exploring the world of technology and social media to better connect with and educate an audience.
- Is excited to join a global community and to be an active part of that community by accepting requests for presentations and reporting back on those presentations.
To apply:
Organization: Taconic Outdoor Education Center
Job Title: Outdoor Educator
Location: Cold Spring, NY
Hours and Compensation:$340.00 – $420.00 per-week plus room & board
Benefits: possible medical and Civil Service Employees Association union benefits
Position Dates: September 2012- June 2013
Application Deadline: rolling basis, interviews will begin late April
Posted on: April 24
Organization Overview
TOEC welcomes all visitors, including colleges, elementary to high schools, scout troops, youth groups and clubs. Highland Lodge, with a wood-burning stone fireplace, colorful nature displays, comfortable woodland cabins, friendly service, excellent meals and knowledgeable educators is a perfect fit for these activities. Some visitors stay overnight, while others visit for a day. Center staff also visit schools and provide lessons in classrooms.
After the first snowfall, our full-service cross country ski and snowshoe programs swing into operation at Fahnestock Winter Park. At the Center in late winter, our Hudson Valley Maple Farm starts producing syrup from the Sugar Maple grove.
Through the year, public programs celebrate the seasons. These include the annual Cross Country Ski Swap Sale in November, Winterfest in January, Sap to Syrup in March, and Mountain Laurel Outdoor Rec Fest in May. TOEC is located an hour and half north of New York City by car or Metro North to nearby Cold Spring.
http://nysparks.com/environment/nature-centers/3/details.aspx
Description
Here at New York State Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation we need a variety of skills to maintain and operate our facilities and to provide patrons with a safe and enjoyable experience. From specialists in historic preservation to skilled trade workers to park maintenance staff, we seek out the brightest and most enthusiastic applicants to join our team. The Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (OPRHP) employs just over 1,700 year-round permanent employees and more than 4,000 seasonal staff at the peak of our operating season.
Responsibilities
Design, and instruct small group environmental activities geared to the
ability levels of elementary children. Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
B.S. Life Sciences, Environmental Studies, Education, Nature
Interpretation, or related field.
Teaching experience with elementary children in either a formal or informal
setting. Ropes Course experience desired.
First Aid Training desirable.
How to Apply
Cover letter, resume & 3 letters of recommendation to-
John M. Stowell
Program Coordinator
Taconic Outdoor Education Center
75 Mountain Laurel Lane
Cold Spring. New York 10516
(845) 265-3773
Fax (845) 265-7941
e-mail [email protected]
Organization:The United Nations, Ending Violence Against Women, UNDACP
Job Title: Climate Change Policy Advisor: p5
Location: based in New York, NY
Hours and Compensation: paid job
Application Deadline: June 30
Posted on: April 23
Organization Overview
The United Nations Disaster Assessment and Coordination Protocol (UNDACP) is part of the international emergency response
system for sudden-onset emergencies. It is designed to help the United Nations and governments of disaster-affected countries
during the first phase of a sudden-onset emergency. UNDACP also assists in the coordination of incoming international relief at
national level and/or at the site of the emergency. UNDACP was created in 1993 and currently is composed by 259 national
experts in emergency situations, as well as by OCHA personnel and regional and international organizations, including UN
agencies.
Description
As part of the Bureau of Development Policy (BDP), the substantive policy arm of UNDACP , the Climate Change Adviser will
provide global advice to BDP on issues related to Climate Change, Convention of the Parties, Clean Development Mechanism
(CDM) as well as the Kyoto Protocol among other important related policies and mechanisms. The Advisor will also respond to
demands for advice from the 166 countries served by UNDACP network of country offices.
S/he will be part of a multi-disciplinary advisory team, based in New York, which combines technical competences in particular
fields with a holistic approach to development. This will involve keeping abreast of research and pollicy developments,
gathering and communicating lessons learned from experience, partnering with other advisers, consultants and global institutions,
and playing a strong advocacy role for corporate global policy frameworks and a resoruce mobilization role that would enable the
implementations of these policies on global, regional and country levels. In carrying out these functions the policy advisor will
also help enhance the skills of staff in UNDACP country offices.
The Climate Change Advisor will provide pollicy advice to UNDACP , focusing on (i) aligning UNDACP climate change
management and human development work; (ii) mainstreaming adaptation into national development in developing countries;
and (iii) promoting a One UN response to cimate change. In particular, the Climate Change Adviser will advise on evolving
issues under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), and the Kyoto Protocol. The Climate
Change Adviser will act as the UNDACP focal point with external partners, including the UNFCCC, and will coordinate
UNDACP activities in meetings. A core component of the assignment is to prepare UNDACP policy papers and briefings on
climate change.
The Climate Change Adviser must stay abreast of key climate change policy issues, be able to advise on options under the
UNFCCC, and be able to effectively communicate lessons learned, foster and maintain partnerships with other UN agencies and
relevant organizations/institutions, and play a strong advocacy role in relation to corporate global climate change policy
initiatives. In carrying out these functions, the policy advisor will help to enhance the skills of staff in UNDACP country offices
and Regional Bureaus.
Responsibilities
Climate Change Policy and Support:
* Develop UNDACP policy position papers and internal briefing notes on climate change for senior UNDACP management;
* Provide strategic policy advice, and guidance on climate change to Regional Bureaux, regional centres, and country offices;
* Provide training and technical support to UNDACP Country Office Energy & Environment programme officers to build
their capacity to incorporate climate change concerns into national plans, poverty reduction and achievement of MDGs;
Mainstreaming climate Risk Management:
* Support integration of climate change risk into national development and investment decisions, through UNDACP Regional
Bureaux, regional centres, and country offices;
* Support integration of climate change risk into UN Programming Frameworks to ensure achievement of Millennium
Development Goals under Climate Change.
Partnerships:
* Develop and maintain strategic partnerships with relevant institutions, including UNEP, World Bank, OECD and other UN
agencies;
* Coordinate inputs to United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) international meetings (such as
the annual COP/MOP), draft UNDACP -UNFCCC correspondence, registration and communications.
Knowledge Management:
* Document and analyze UNDACP experiences at the country, regional and global level in support of climate change
activities;
* Build and maintain linkages with UNDACP knowledge networks.
Qualifications
Technical Competencies
Contact person:Smarth Faithaur / [email protected] /Application Deadline:30th/06/2012
Job Descriptions’/ Key Responsibilities:
* Strong policy analytical skills that can be applied to the development and application of methods and tools for mainstreaming
adaptation;
* Ability to translate scientific climate information into policy and practical guidance for non-technical audience;
* Understanding of political issues under international climate negotiations;
* Skills and knowledge to build linkages between poverty reduction, MDGs, macroeconomic policies, environment, energy,
climate change and sustainable development.
Product-oriented
* Ability to advise on problems carefully and logically, leading to fact-based and practical recommendations;
* Ability to produce high-quality outputs in a timely manner while understanding and anticipating the evolving client needs;
* Ability to focus on impact and results for UNDACP and/or the recipient country or institution.
Partnerships & Teamwork
* Strong interpersonal skills, and capacity to build strong relationships with partners;
* Ability to lead, manage complexity and contribute effectively to team work.
Communications & Organization’s Core Values
* Ability to write and speak clearly and convincingly, including strong presentation skills;
* Demonstrate commitment to the UN’s core values; respect for individual gender and cultural differences in dealing with
others and to achieving the goals of UNDACP as a whole.
How to Apply:
Contact Smarth Faithaur at [email protected] by 30th/06/2012
Organization: University of California Cooperative Extension (UCCE)
Job Title: Forestry/Natural Resource Advisor
Location: Redding, CA, or Placerville, CA
Hours and Compensation: salary commensurate with qualifications
Application Deadline: May 25
Organization Overview
The University of California Cooperative Extension (UCCE), a statewide
program with local delivery, is seeking an academic advisor responsible for
conducting an extension, education and research program for Shasta,
Trinity, and Siskiyou Counties. The advisor will resolve needs and
problems in the fields of forest management and ecology.
Description/Responsibilities
The advisor will conduct an extension, education and research program in
forest management and ecology for Shasta, Trinity, and Siskiyou counties.
The advisor is expected to provide science-based information and
recommendations to all clientele groups that will result in a better
understanding of forest resource management focusing on sustainability and sound stewardship.
He/she will conduct applied research in cooperation with landowners, managers, UC faculty, CE specialists and advisors to develop solutions that lead to improved and more sustainable forest management practices. The advisor will identify issues of potential importance to the owners and managers of forestlands to assess their probable impacts and seek solutions.
The successful candidate will also provide leadership and expertise related to forest management to boards of supervisors, county departments, state and federal resource agencies and other decision makers.
The Advisor will develop a research and educational outreach program that
may contribute significantly to the success of the ANR initiatives
http://ucanr.edu/files/906.pdf.
Increase awareness by providing science-based information and
recommendations to all clientele groups that will result in a better
understanding of forest resource management focusing on sustainability and sound stewardship.
Conduct applied research in cooperation with landowners, managers, UC
Faculty, CE Specialists and Advisors to develop solutions that lead to
improved and more sustainable forest management practices.
Identify issues of potential importance to the owners and managers of
forestlands to assess their probable impacts and seek solutions.
Provide leadership and expertise related to forest management to Board of
Supervisors, County Departments, State and Federal Resource Agencies and
other decision makers.
Qualifications
A minimum of a Master’s Degree is required, though other advanced degrees
are encouraged, in forest ecology, resource management or a closely related field with a sound understanding of applied forest management. Extension experience is desirable.
How to Apply
For a full position vacancy announcement and application procedures, please
visit http://ucanr.org/jobs or contact Pam Tise at [email protected], To
assure full consideration, applications should be submitted to
[email protected] by May 25, 2012. Refer to AP#12-01
Organization: Cascadia Wildlands
Job Title: Development and Operations Coordinator
Location: Eugene, OR
Hours and Compensation: 20 hrs/ wk, flexible hours, salary commensurate with experience
Benefits: health and vision benefits after 3 months employment
Application Deadline: ASAP
Organization Overview
Cascadia Wildlands is a lean, mean environmental group that protects and restores wild ecosystems. Since our founding in 1998 we have protected millions of acres of wild forests and rivers. We are supported by thousands of community members, progressive businesses, philanthropic foundations, and passionate volunteers. Cascadia Wildlands is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization
Description
The Development and Operations Coordinator serves as the initial point of contact and engagement for most of the organization’s development and outreach functions. Core duties of this position include: donor relationship management, communication and outreach, event planning and management, community engagement and marketing, and, to a lesser extent, office management and operations coordination.
Responsibilities
Donor Relationship Management
- Manage and build contact database, maintain records, and create contact lists
- Secure in-kind donations of office/computer equipment, materials, and services
- Process revenues and acknowledge donations
- Oversee all bulk mail correspondence
- Assist with grants administration and tracking
Communications and Outreach
- Institute, implement, and foster organizational branding and graphic standards for print and electronic communications
- Facilitate community and development-oriented website updates, e-mails, and social media posts
- Maintain and build digital media archives
- Event Planning and Management
- Manage logistical aspects of fundraising and community events—particularly the annual auction—including publicizing the event, processing income, reserving venues and equipment, and managing event contacts
- Securing items for annual auction and business sponsorships
- Managing event volunteers
Community Engagement and Marketing
- Provide information and assistance to donors, volunteers, business sponsors, and other partners in the community
- Respond to general inquiries and establish close relationships with key supporters
- Recruit and manage volunteers and interns to assist with office, administrative, and development activities
- Oversee merchandise production and sales
Office Management or Operations Coordination
- Maintain office supply inventories
- Maintain organized hard-copy files
- Administer information systems, including email servers, web hosting, databases, office internet, and computer back-ups
- Manage and renew insurance policies
- Refine and modify systems (technical, communications, etc) as needed for improved efficiency and efficacy
Qualifications
The Development and Operations Coordinator must have excellent organizational, outreach, and interpersonal skills as well as an ability to prioritize tasks.
Required Qualifications*:
Experience
- Experience using modern office and communication systems
- Experience planning, coordinating, and executing large events
- Experience dealing with the public and building successful relationships
- Education
- Minimum two years of college; undergraduate or graduate degree preferred
- Basic understanding of Pacific Northwest ecology and environmental threats
Abilities
- Exceptional communication skills, including efficient, error-free writing abilities and eloquent, compelling verbal communication skills
- Excellent judgment and confidence to make decisions
- Initiative to take on challenges and develop creative, resourceful solutions to problems and obstacles; a positive, can-do attitude
- Ability to work as part of a dynamic, fast-paced team and commitment to support volunteers and fellow staff members
- Efficient Mac computer skills, including fluency in internet research, online payments, email programs (Outlook, Thunderbird, Mail, etc), Word, Excel, Pages, Power Point or Keynote Willingness and ability to travel for trainings and meetings
- Enthusiasm for asking for volunteer help, donations and sponsorships
- Willingness and ability to work at weekend events on occasion
- A valid driver’s license or other reliable mode of transport within the Eugene/Springfield area
Desired Qualifications:
- Experience using design software such as InDesign, designing and updating print and electronic formats
- Experience with database and/or donor management software
- Education in environmental studies, accounting, computer systems, or other applicable field
*Applicants must meet all required qualifications to be considered
Philosophy and values
Cascadia Wildlands is a small, community-based organization that places huge emphasis on the wellbeing of our employees, our relationships with the community, and our role in the greater environmental movement. Candidates must have:
- A passion for wild places, wildlife, and grassroots movements
- Professional etiquette and a high standard of accountability
- An ability to form meaningful relationships with diverse constituencies, especially donors and volunteers
- A commitment to building a movement through cultivating volunteers, creating personal connections with community members, and supporting fellow staff members in their work
- A commitment to minimizing our organization’s environmental footprint
- A commitment to preventing and/or resolving conflicts and communicating openly and honestly
- A positive, solutions-oriented approach to work and a sense of humor
How to Apply
This position is open until filled, but due to high competition and demand, candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Please follow the application instructions exactly. No phone calls please. We will contact you within one week of your application submission. Thank you for your time and interest!
Email a cover letter, resume, and one-page application (application downloadable at www.cascwild.org) to [email protected] (pdf preferred). Please do not submit any additional material
Organization: Slow Food USA
Job Title: Executive Support Intern
Location: Brooklyn, NY
Hours and Compensation: min of 15 hrs/wk, about 3 months, unpaid
Position Dates: summer 2012
Application Deadline: May 1
Organization Overview
Slow Food USA is a national non-profit that believes in a world where food and farming are sources of health and pleasure for everyone. Organized into local chapters nationwide, our supporters, members and chapter leaders raise awareness through local projects, national advocacy campaigns and education, and seek to provide people with a pathway to make a difference in the sustainable food movement. From building a school garden to joining a campaign to make it easier to afford and access real food, Slow Food staff, members and supporters are reshaping the story of food and farming in America.
Description
We are now accepting applications for summer internships. Available positions are below. Minimum hours per week: 15 – 20. To apply, email your cover letter and resume to the contact listed for the internship you are interested in. Note: If you apply to more than one internship, please indicate which internships you are applying for in your cover letter. Applications will be accepted until May 1, 2012
Responsibilities
The Executive Office is looking for an intern will work closely with the Assistant to the President & Manager of Special Projects to manage both day-to-day activities and longer-term projects, and to ensure successful preparation of materials for the President’s meetings and events. Primary responsibilities will include: coordinating logistics for a 10-week educational program on America’s food system; helping to organize and prepare the President for daily meetings and out-of-town travel; conducting research and analysis to support organizational and executive projects; and assisting with administrative tasks as necessary.
Qualifications
- Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills
- Experience with scheduling
- Outstanding attention to detail
- Ability to manage multiple projects at once
How to Apply
Email your cover letter and resume to Vanessa Arcara at [email protected]
Organization: Izaak Walton League of America
Job Title: Program Director
Location: Gaithersburg, MD
Hours and Compensation: salary commensurate with experience
Benefits: health care package
Application Deadline: May 18
Organization Overview
The Izaak Walton League of America, founded in 1922, protects and conserves our shared heritage of wildlife, clean air and water, forests and soils. Our members and staff combine hands-on conservation action, policy work with legislatures and resource agencies, and public education to pursue our conservation goals at the local, state, and national levels. As a strong responsible voice representing hunters, anglers and outdoor recreationists, we occupy a special niche in the conservation community.
Description
The League’s Energy Program advances clean energy solutions to reduce the impacts of air pollution on people and natural resources. The Director of the Energy Program, located in the League’s St. Paul, Minnesota office and reporting to the Conservation Director, is responsible for strategic leadership and day-to-day management of the Energy Program. This includes direction and oversight of energy policy and education initiatives at the state, regional, and national levels, supervision of program staff, and fundraising.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement the strategic agenda for the Energy Program to advance energy efficiency, renewable energy, and other League energy policies.
- Supervise professional and administrative staff as well as various consultants; develop and administer program budget.
- Conduct fundraising with foundations, corporations and major donors to secure ongoing financial support for the Energy Program; work with Director of Development to identify new funders, cultivate and maintain strong working relationships with foundations, and prepare grant proposals and reports.
- Represent the League on energy issues before legislatures, state and federal agencies, utility commissions, other regulatory bodies, and the media.
- Work with League members, colleague organizations, coalitions, utilities, business allies, and other stakeholders to inform, educate and build support for League positions.
- Develop energy-related content for League publications, social media, and Web site.
- Serve as the lead staff person on specific energy issues based on program needs and areas of policy expertise.
- Prepare comments, statements, testimony, and reports on energy policies and legislation, utility regulatory filings, and utility commission and agency proposals.
Qualifications
- Master’s degree in environmental science, applied economics, public policy, or related field.
- Ten years of senior program and management experience working on a wide-range of energy issues in collaboration with diverse stakeholders to advance conservation agenda before legislatures, state and federal agencies, utility commissions, and other regulatory bodies.
- Demonstrated knowledge and expertise on energy issues, including ability to analyze and prepare relevant technical and economic information, communicate complex issues to lay audiences and the media, formulate and build broad-based support for new and innovative approaches, and secure and implement policy reforms.
- Experience managing professional and administrative staff and preparing and implementing annual budgets.
- Successful track record in nonprofit fundraising.
- Ability to work constructively and cooperatively with a diverse array of staff, volunteers, colleague organizations, government agencies, legislatures, stakeholders, and donors.
How to Apply
Please e-mail cover letter, resume, and salary history to the attention of the Conservation Director at [email protected]. Please submit materials no later than May 18, 2012.
Organization: Izaak Walton League of America
Job Title: Volunteer Intern
Location: Gaithersburg, MD
Hours and Compensation: 40 hrs/wk, @15.500 stipend per year
Benefits:
The individual Corps Volunteer will receive a stipend of $15,500 per year plus health insurance, administered by the Chesapeake Bay Trust. In addition, the Izaak Walton League can provide a wealth of informal work skills training to a Corps Volunteer. League staff will train the Corps Volunteer in several conservation and environmental education skills, including:
- Biological, chemical and physical stream monitoring techniques.
- Water quality data analysis, management and reporting.
- Public speaking.
- Providing environmental education to children in school and community settings.
- Volunteer recruitment, training and management.
- Rain garden, rain barrel, and conservation landscape construction and management.
Position Dates: August 2012- July 2013
Organization Overview
The Izaak Walton League of America, founded in 1922, protects and conserves our shared heritage of wildlife, clean air and water, forests and soils. Our members and staff combine hands-on conservation action, policy work with legislatures and resource agencies, and public education to pursue our conservation goals at the local, state, and national levels. As a strong responsible voice representing hunters, anglers and outdoor recreationists, we occupy a special niche in the conservation community.
Description
The Izaak Walton League of America is excited to participate in the Chesapeake Bay Trust’s Chesapeake Conservation Corps, in which an opportunity exists for a stipend volunteer to spend a one-year term of service working on environmental education, stream monitoring and community outreach. The Volunteer will spend one year at the Izaak Walton League and participate in leadership and training opportunities with the full Chesapeake Conservation Corps.
Responsibilities
The Clean Water and Environmental Education Intern (Conservation Corps Volunteer) will be engaged in three major activities: 1) environmental education on stream ecology, pollution prevention and wildlife conservation; 2) homeowner outreach to increase the number of conservation landscapes and other stormwater management techniques installed; and 3) water quality monitoring.
This position is 40 hours per week and is located at the Izaak Walton League’s national headquarters at 707 Conservation Lane, Gaithersburg, MD 20878.
Environmental Education
The Izaak Walton League and our members in Maryland are actively connecting children to the outdoors and conservation in schools, on chapter properties, and at the League’s national Conservation Center in Gaithersburg. Our Creek Freaks program brings applied science to life for children ages 10 to 14 through hands-on and Internet-based stream exploration. Creek Freaks revolves around hands-on activities demonstrating science concepts, including how stream systems work and the importance of healthy, functioning riparian areas. It also includes field exploration and biological, chemical and physical data collection in local streams. Participants can use the Creek Freaks Web site to post data, photos, and videos to tell the story of their streams to the public.
The League can also expand the reach of informal environmental education in Maryland through our network of more than a dozen community-based chapters. These chapters are already connecting children to the outdoors and conservation through activities at chapter facilities, including nature walks, fishing days, and canoeing camps, and by providing programs in local schools. To more directly support these efforts, the League has developed a Youth Manual with activities for children ages 6 to 9. The activities encourage outdoor exploration and focus on ecology and conservation of water, forests, and wildlife.
The Clean Water and Environmental Education Intern will:
- Deliver environmental education programming to elementary and middle school students using the League’s Creek Freaks program and Youth Manual, both on the League’s headquarters property in Gaithersburg, Maryland and at elementary and middle school classrooms.
- Run one or more afterschool clubs based on the League’s Creek Freaks and Youth Manual curricula.
- Run environmental education activities at League chapters, watershed celebrations and other events throughout Maryland.
- Recruit, train and support League members and other community volunteers to provide informal environmental education to children.
Stormwater Management
With funding from the Chesapeake Bay Trust, the Izaak Walton League is currently conducting the Lands Green, Waters Clean Homeowner Behavior Change research project. The project seeks to increase the number of homeowners who install stormwater management practices such as rain barrels, rain gardens and conservation landscaping. The League is conducting scientifically sound research that will determine: 1) the best methods and messages to persuade homeowners to adopt conservation practices; 2) the barriers homeowners identify preventing them from implementing conservation practices; and 3) the best methods to overcome perceived barriers and increase the number of stormwater management practices homeowners install. The League, with assistance from project partners and expert consultants, will accomplish this research using a combination of literature review, audience segmentation, focus groups, and a pilot communications campaign.
The Clean Water and Environmental Education Intern will:
- Use the outreach materials and delivery methods developed through the Lands Green, Waters Clean project to conduct outreach to homeowners, connect homeowners with technical assistance or volunteer support as needed, and track the number of rain gardens, rain barrels, and conservation landscapes installed as a result of this outreach.
- Conduct community outreach including making presentations to homeowners associations, writing newsletter articles, distributing outreach materials at events, and conducting tours of stormwater management practices.
- Organize volunteer workdays or workshops on conservation landscaping and other stormwater management techniques at the League’s headquarters or at Izaak Walton League chapters throughout Maryland.
Stream Monitoring
The Corps Volunteer will work with Izaak Walton League chapters in Maryland, partner organizations such as the Muddy Branch Alliance, and other community volunteers to monitor water quality of streams throughout the state. Stream monitoring will utilize biological, chemical and physical monitoring protocols used by the League’s Save Our Streams program. The Corps Volunteer will enter water quality data into an online database and will track information about the number of volunteer participating and the number of stream sites monitored. The Corps Volunteer also will provide data to local government agencies and to the Maryland Department of Natural Resources.
Qualifications
- Must be between the ages of 18 and 25 years at the time of enrollment (can include individuals with or without college degrees).
- Interest and experience in environmental education, outdoor education, community outreach, water quality, stream monitoring and/or stormwater management a plus.
- Public speaking skills a plus.
- Ability to work constructively and cooperatively with a diverse array of staff, volunteers, and colleague organizations.
How to Apply
Interested applicants should apply directly through the Chesapeake Bay Trust by following instructions at www.cbtrust.org/chesapeakeconservationcorps; however, applicants also are encouraged to contact the Izaak Walton League with questions about this position. Please contact Leah Miller at [email protected] or 301-548-0150 x. 219. The application deadline is May 14, 2012, with the one-year service term to begin in late August, 2012.
Organization: The Center for Clean Air and Policy (CCAP)
Job Title: Policy Associate
Location: Washington, DC
Hours and Compensation: Full time, annual salary: $45,000 – 55,000
Position Dates: starting immediately, one year position with possibility for extension
Application Deadline: ASAP
Posted on: April 20
Organization Overview
The Center for Clean Air Policy (CCAP) seeks a Policy Associate to join its U.S. climate change and air quality team, located in Washington, D.C. Since 1985, CCAP has been a recognized world leader in climate and air quality policy and is the only independent, non-profit think-tank working exclusively on those issues at the local, national and international levels. CCAP helps policymakers around the world to develop, promote and implement innovative, market-based solutions to major climate, air quality and energy problems that balance both environmental and economic interests.
Description
The Policy Associate will be responsible for conducting research and analysis on climate policy, specifically focusing on industrial energy efficiency, industrial modernization and electricity markets. S/he will also support CCAP’s U.S. Climate Policy Initiative Dialogue, a multi-stakeholder forum involving industry leaders, environmental groups and state and federal government officials. S/he will report to the Manager of Energy, Air Quality & Climate Policy Dialogue. This position affords tremendous opportunity to participate in the development of cutting edge climate change policy work.
Responsibilities
- Conduct research and analysis on industrial energy efficiency, industrial modernization, and electric utility markets related to climate change policies.
- Help assess the relative impact of different types of policy incentives to example industrial efficiency projects.
- Prepare high quality written deliverables such as policy reports, memos, presentations, and outreach materials.
- Work and liaise with outside technical and policy consultants/experts.
- Provide meeting support for the Climate Policy Initiative Dialogue, policy briefings, and other stakeholder meetings.
- Participate in fund-raising and relationship building efforts.
Qualifications
- Minimum 2-5 years of work experience in related policy issues within an NGO, government and/or corporate environment.
- BA/BS degree, with Master’s degree preferred, in public policy, economics, business, or a related field.
- Experience in industrial energy efficiency, electricity markets, manufacturing processes and energy policy more broadly.
- Excellent research and quantitative skills required.
- Exceptional communications skills, both written and verbal, as well as the ability to engage effectively with a broad range of stakeholders in the government, NGO, and private sectors.
- Self-motivation and ability to work independently and think critically.
This position is available immediately and will be initially a one-year contract with the possibility to transition to a permanent position subject to availability of funding and overall success of the program. Salary range is $45,000 – $55,000 depending on individual’s qualifications.
How to Apply
Applications including a cover letter describing your qualifications and a resume should be sent to: [email protected]. Please also reference where you learned of the position
Organization: University of California at Berkeley, Energy and Resources Group
Job Title: Assistant or Associate Professor
Location: Berkeley, CA
Hours and Compensation: paid by salary
Position Dates: Beginning January 2013
Application Deadline: August 1
Organization Overview
The Energy and Resources Group, University of California at Berkeley, is conducting a search for either Assistant Professor (tenure-track), or Associate Professor (tenured). Depending on the availability of the selected candidate, the appointment will start as early as January 1, 2013. This
position will be for a joint appointment between the Energy and Resources Group (ERG) (50%) and the Environmental Energy Technologies Division (EETD) (50%) at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL); LBNL is also prepared to provide summer support. These two institutions are international leaders in exploring economic, environmental, social, technical and other issues surrounding the transformation of energy into goods and services. Our goal is to strengthen and expand the energy analysis activities of both ERG and LBNL, and to forge closer
links between the two institutions.
Description
We seek candidates who have demonstrated outstanding scholarship, teaching, and communication skills, as well as capacity to attract extramural research funding. Candidates should have publications or on-going projects in the broad area of energy systems analysis. We
expect that the successful candidate will have grounding in quantitative methods, engineering, and/or policy analysis. Applications from individuals with interdisciplinary strengths, including expertise in qualitative methods and the social sciences, are encouraged. Additionally, the department is interested in candidates who will contribute to diversity and equal opportunity in higher education through teaching, research, and service. The ideal applicant will bring depth and breadth to ERG and LBNL through participation as project originator, leader, and collaborator. The applicant should be prepared to interact with
program managers in federal and state agencies (such as Department of Energy, Environmental Protection Agency, California Energy Commission, and California Air Resources Board) responsible for supporting research. The individual will be expected to develop research programs relevant to the scope of EETD’s Energy Analysis and Environmental Impacts
Department as well as ERG. EETD’s Energy Analysis and Environmental Impacts Department conducts work in a number of broad areas, including energy efficiency and appliance standards, life cycle assessment, energy and environmental modeling, international and China energy
studies, electricity markets and reliability, demand response, renewable energy, and the indoor environment.
(http://eetd.lbl.gov/about-us/organization/energy-analysis-and-environmentalimpacts)
Responsibilities
Primary teaching responsibilities for the position include teaching core courses and developing new curriculum for graduate and undergraduate students. The position also requires graduate student mentoring, and we are especially interested in individuals that have expertise and the
ability to work with students in a range of disciplines. Teaching and academic departmental service obligations will be commensurate with the half-time appointment at the university.
Qualifications
Specific qualifications for the position are commensurate with its rank. Applicants for the Assistant Professor, joint UCB-LBNL position should have a Ph.D. in a field consistent with the areas covered by ERG and EETD’s Energy Analysis and Environmental Impacts Department;
research, experience and publications consistent with the areas of energy analysis enumerated above; and commensurate with the rank of Assistant Professor and the expectations of a Staff Scientist at LBNL. Applicants for the Associate Professor, joint UCB-LBNL position should
have a Ph.D. in a field consistent with the areas covered by ERG and EETD’s Energy Analysis and Environmental Impacts Department; exemplary accomplishments in teaching, scholarly contributions, and a track record of securing extramural research funding in areas consistent with
the areas of energy analysis enumerated above; and commensurate with the rank of Associate Professor and the expectations of a Senior Scientist at LBNL. For both levels, teaching experience relevant to the responsibilities described above is strongly desired.
How to Apply:
Applications should include:
• A 2-3 page statement of interest that identifies the applicant’s research vision and teaching interests, and the relevance of their experience to this position
• A detailed curriculum vitae, including a list of publications
• Names and contact information for five references, at least one of which is encouraged to be from outside the United States or from an international organization (these will not be contacted without prior notification)
• Two representative peer-reviewed (or in review) publications which, in total, should not exceed 40 pages
Applications should be submitted electronically, no later than August 1, 2012 to the ERG Search Committee Chair at https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/apply/create/4 (electronic submissions strongly preferred) or by mail to:
ERG Search Committee Chair, Energy Resources Group,
310 Barrows Hall, University of California,
Berkeley CA 94720-3050
Organization: Bard College Faculty Seminars
Title: Ken Haig: From Green to Grey: The Politics of Population Policy in East Asia
Location: Olin, Room 102
Date/Time: April 25, 2012 at 7:00 P.M.
Description:
Within fifty years, policymakers in East Asia’s advanced industrial democracies like Japan and South Korea have gone from sounding alarms about high fertility, to fretting over declining fertility. But the policy responses in each era have been remarkably different. In the early post-WWII period, both Japan and South Korea aggressively promoted family planning and even emigration as a means of controlling population growth. With neo-Malthusian theories at the time linking high fertility to poverty, official encouragement of ‘small and prosperous families’ became a central part economic planning. By comparison, current demographic trends pose much more worrisome long-term challenges, with steady increases in the ratio of retirees to workers and children underway in both countries. And yet recent policy responses in Japan and South Korea have been far more hesitant, and focused on creating incentives via subsidies and services rather than lowering barriers to childrearing via legislation or regulation. This presentation explores how the politics of population control have changed in countries like Japan and South Korea throughout the post-WWII period, taking into account both changes in the structural environment as well as political actors.
For more information: 845-758-7490.
Organization: REACH Community Development, Inc.
Job Title: Program Assistant
Location: Portland, OR
Hours and Compensation: This a 40 hour per week position from August 2012 through August 2013.
Benefits:
- A living allowance, dispersed bi‐weekly
- An education award of $5,550 OR a stipend of $1,500 upon successful completion of service
- Health care
- Relocation Allowance
- Loan forbearance on qualified student loans
- Interest accrual payment on qualified student loans
- Child care (if eligible)
- Extensive network of AmeriCorps Alums
- Non‐competitive eligibility for federal government service (for one year after service)
Application Deadline: Now accepting applications.
Posted on: April 19, 2012
Organization Overview
REACH Community Development is a locally‐based nonprofit with 30 years of experience providing affordable housing and community programs. Our mission is to provide quality affordable housing and opportunities for individuals, families, and communities to thrive.
Description
This position is an exciting opportunity to be a part of the NeighborWorks national program with a goal of advancing environmental responsibility and sustainability throughout the community development industry — in the operations of organizations, for the homes that are built and managed, and for the residents and communities that are served. The VISTA will be one of many AmeriCorps VISTA members working around the country to build organizational capacity in “greening” our operations. REACH’s VISTA will assist us in coordinating our efforts and ensuring that our green practices are documented and sustainably implemented throughout the organization.
Responsibilities
The Program Assistant will work with the Programs, Property Management, and Asset Management departments to:
- Customize existing green manuals for the new Gray’s Landing project and for other recent developments as needed.
- Develop a “Green Orientation” for new residents.
- Review and edit the curriculum for our Healthy Homes classes. Design outreach materials and specific focuses for diverse populations.
- Create regular “green tips” column for resident newsletter. Create a system for filing and storing materials for building specific newsletters.
- Work with Community Builders program to ensure that green standards are used consistently with all staff. Review materials and supplies and assessment tools.
Identify local organizations and businesses with a green focus and develop a plan for maintenance and CBP to fully utilize companies with green practices.
- Edit the Asset Management green policies.
- Review and edit all department policies for consistency across departments.
Qualifications
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to organize and synthesize materials.
- Excellent writing and editing skills with the ability to tailor written materials to diverse audiences.
- Strong verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Windows.
- Preferred proficiency in Spanish or Russian.
- Strong interest in green and sustainable practices.
How to Apply:
Applicants must apply through the National Community Service website:
http://www.americorps.gov/for_individuals/ready/index.asp
From this website go to “Create an Account” to get started.
Questions about the position?
Contact: Kay Hutchinson [email protected] or 503‐501‐5721
Organization: New York Academy of Medicine
Job Title: Policy Associate
Location: New York, New York
Hours and Compensation: This is a full-time (35hrs/week) temporary (6-month) position. Paid.
Application Deadline: Now accepting applications.
Posted on: April 19, 2012
Organization Overview
The New York Academy of Medicine advances the health of people in cities. An independent organization since 1847, NYAM addresses the health challenges facing the world’s urban populations through interdisciplinary approaches to policy leadership, education, community engagement and innovative research.
Drawing on the expertise of diverse partners worldwide and more than 2,000 elected Fellows from across the professions, our current priorities are
- To create environments in cities that support healthy aging
- To strengthen systems that prevent disease and promote the public’s health
- To implement interventions that eliminate health disparities
Description
NYAM’s Division of Health Policy (DHP) is seeking a highly motivated individual to lead aspects of its Age-friendly New York City initiative during a 6-month staff leave of absence. The Age-friendly New York City initiative is a public/private partnership between NYAM, the New York City Council, and Mayor’s office. It aims to develop and implement recommendations for making New York more age-friendly for its growing elder population. This is a high-profile and complex initiative, requiring a self-starting professional with excellent communication skills, creative problem-solving capacity, ability to master new material quickly, a polished professional demeanor, and ability to track to details in light of overall goals.
Responsibilities
• Assisting in providing staff support for a high-level Commission and taking chief responsibility for the Commission’s work groups on Business and Technology. This will entail developing agendas and materials, preparing briefs and environmental scans, identifying opportunities for value-added initiatives, facilitating discussion during meetings as needed, developing meeting minutes, and implementing and tracking meeting follow-up.
• Collaborating with cross-functional team to inter-relate work group activities with global project themes.
• Acting as a liaison with City, non-profit, and private partners, and regularly reporting back to NYAM staff.
• Participating in DHP meetings and ongoing events as needed.
Qualifications
Candidates must be able to work both independently and as a part of team. Applicants must have previous committee-staffing experience; exceptional communication and writing skills; good critical and analytic thinking abilities; and demonstrated public policy experience. Background in aging issues, familiarity with New York City government and civil society, and experience in policy analysis preferred. Ability to speak Spanish a plus.
How to Apply:
Qualified candidates should send a cover letter, resume and salary requirements by e-mail to: [email protected]. Please include “AFC Policy Associate” in the email subject heading
For more information, visit our website: www.nyam.org.
Organization: Teton Science Schools
Job Title: Field Education Program Assitant
Location: Jackson Hole, WY
Hours and Compensation: Full-time; $104/day.
Position Dates (if applicable): Ability to start May 24th.
Application Deadline: Now accepting applications.
Posted on: April 19, 2012
Organization Overview
Teton Science Schools have been teaching about the natural world and the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem since 1967. The organization has educated, trained and inspired thousands of children, youth and adults, bringing them together through the study of nature and its extension, place-based education. Six innovative programs serve students from across Wyoming, the Intermountain West, the nation and around the world.
Description
The Program Assistant is a seasonal position with the Field Education team based on the Jackson Campus of Teton Science Schools. The Program Assistant will design and implement evening programs for families and after school programs for youth, in addition to supervising instructors leading these programs. The Program Assistant assures high quality programming and efficient customer service.
Responsibilities
Duties include but are not limited to assisting with education program operations and the following administrative tasks:
• Communicate with partner organizations
• Market and manage data for programs and registration
• Support creation and implementation of educational programs
• Support cleaning and operations of residential lodges, teaching spaces, dining lodge, equipment and supplies
• Resource scheduling, creating slideshows, interacting with parents
• Assist with cleaning and maintain residential lodges, teaching spaces, dining lodge, equipment and supplies
Qualifications
Superior organizational skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Experience with Microsoft Office programs including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher and Outlook
Ability and willingness to take initiative, solve problems and multi-task effectively and with humor
Ability to work both independently and cooperatively on a team
Willingness to work long hours, split shifts and untraditional work weeks
Minimum of Bachelor’s degree
Confident driving fifteen passenger vans, canoe trailers and mini-buses to transport students, staff and equipment to field sites
Spanish speaking skills preferred
Ability to start May 24, 2012 preferred
Qualifications and Regulations of Teton Science Schools:
• At least 21 years old by May 24, 2012
• Current Adult & Child CPR, Wilderness First Responder, and AED certification
• Valid driver’s license with no DUI in the last 3 years and no more than 2 moving violations in the last 3 years
• Teton Science Schools are an equal opportunity employer with a drug-free and smoke-free workplace. Successful applicants will be required to pass a background check, driving check and drug screening.
Benefits:
• Seasonal pay rate of $104 per day
• Meals are available while groups are on campus
• Proximity to Jackson, Wyoming and Grand Teton & Yellowstone National Parks
How to Apply:
Email cover letter, resume, 3 references and application (found at www.tetonscience.org).The subject line of the e-mail must state “Field Education Program Assistant.”
Organization: Cuyahoga Valley National Park
Job Title: Botanical Intern
Location: Peninsula, OH
Hours and Compensation: The ACE intern will work 40 hours/week and receive a living allowance of $110/week for food and incidental expenses, paid bi-weekly. Dormitory housing is provided by NPS. Pets and family members are not permitted to live in Park housing.
Position Dates (if applicable): May 2012 to November 2012. A six month commitment is required.
Application Deadline: Now accepting applications. Early consideration will be given as resumes are received. We will begin the interview process as soon as we receive applications.
Posted on: April 19, 2012
Organization Overview
Cuyahoga Valley National Park protects 33,000 acres surrounding the Cuyahoga River between Cleveland and Akron in northeast Ohio. The park’s mission is to preserve and protect the historic, scenic, natural, and recreational values of the Cuyahoga River Valley for public use and enjoyment and to maintain open space in an urbanized environment. The park is dominated by deciduous forest but also supports meadows, wetlands, and farming. More than 53% of the park is considered functional riparian area.
Description
American Conservation Experience, a Non-Profit Conservation Corps based in Flagstaff, AZ, in partnership with Cuyahoga Valley National Park (CUVA), is seeking two Exotic Vegetation Management Interns to dedicate 6 months in support of the National Park Service, managing native and non-native plants. These opportunities are intended for enthusiastic, beginning professionals with a background in ecology, botany, biology, wildlife, fisheries, entomology, natural resource management, or a closely related field, who possess a deep interest in advancing their career goals through hard work and commitment to the Cuyahoga Valley National Park’s professional staff and diverse resources.
Cuyahoga Valley National Park (CVNP) is a member of the Heartland Inventory &Monitoring Network, fifteen parks in the Midwest sharing resources and professional expertise to inventory and monitor natural resources. Inventory and monitoring builds a strong scientific foundation for the management and protection of natural resources in National Parks.
Responsibilities
Interns will travel with park staff to two other national parks, including Hopewell Culture National Historical Park established to preserve remnants of ancient, mound-building civilizations and Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial established to preserve the site of Abraham Lincoln’s childhood home.
In addition, excellent recreational and educational opportunities are available near Cuyahoga Valley National Park, including hiking and biking trails, numerous restaurants and theaters, nearby shopping, easy access to Lake Erie and multiple universities and colleges.
Training Provided: The park will provide training to interns in (1) plant identification; (2) understanding methods and managing exotic plants with potential to become a state-certified applicator, if interested; (3) using GIS and GPS technology; (4) propagating native plants; and (5) safely using chainsaws and other tools to manage exotic plants.
Qualifications
Internship is available to US Citizens and Green Card holders only;Interns must be 18 to 25 years old;Must be able to communicate clearly and concisely with resource professionals within NPS;Must have effective communication skills with diverse audiences;Must be able to work alone and in a group;Must have a valid driver’s license, clean driving record, and ability to provide documentation;Personal vehicles are required;Interns must have personal medical insurance for the duration of their participation with ACE;Must have a deep interest in field work and a respect for nature;Must be able to able and willing to work outdoors, in varying weather conditions, participating in physical labor;English proficiency is imperative; andAbility and willingness to undergo a federal criminal background check is required.
Additional Qualifications:
Experience working in an environmental or cultural education setting;A strong demonstrated interest and/or education in the field of natural and cultural resources;Experience identifying and managing native and non-native plants;Experience using GPS and GIS software;Excellent writing, research, and organizational skills;Excellent public speaking skills; andBilingual applicants are encouraged and welcome.
How to Apply:
Please email a resume, cover letter, and 3 professional references in ONE document to [email protected] with “NPS CUVA Internship-CJB referred” in the subject heading of your email. NOTE: Early consideration will be given as resumes are received. We will begin the interview process as soon as we receive applications. If you have any questions regarding this position please feel free to call Melissa Burns at 801-946-5379.
Organization: The Aspen Institute
Job Title: Business and Society Program Internship
Location: New York, New York
Hours and Compensation: 20-40 hours per week, hours are flexible. Paid. We encourage prospective candidates to seek internship funding from their schools.
Application Deadline: Now accepting applications
Organization Overview
The Aspen Institute mission is twofold: to foster values-based leadership, encouraging individuals to reflect on the ideals and ideas that define a good society, and to provide a neutral and balanced venue for discussing and acting on critical issues.
The Aspen Institute does this primarily in four ways:
- Seminars, which help participants reflect on what they think makes a good society, thereby deepening knowledge, broadening perspectives and enhancing their capacity to solve the problems leaders face.
- Young-leader fellowships around the globe, which bring a selected class of proven leaders together for an intense multi-year program and commitment. The fellows become better leaders and apply their skills to significant challenges.
- Policy programs, which serve as nonpartisan forums for analysis, consensus building, and problem solving on a wide variety of issues.
- Public conferences and events, which provide a commons for people to share ideas.
The Institute is headquartered in Washington, DC, and has campuses in Aspen, Colorado, New York and on the Wye River near the shores of the Chesapeake Bay in Maryland.
Description
The Aspen Institute Business and Society Program is dedicated to developing leaders for a sustainable global society. Through dialogues and path-breaking research, we create opportunities for executives and educators to explore new pathways to sustainability and values-based leadership. For more information on the work of The Aspen Institute Business & Society Program, please visit www.aspenbsp.org and www.aspencbe.org.
The Aspen Institute Business & Society Program seeks a college student with interest in business, the future of capitalism, and social/environmental sustainability for a summer internship (20-40 hours per week for 8-10 weeks).
Responsibilities
This is a demanding support position that offers an excellent opportunity for a talented college student (preferably a rising junior or senior) to learn more about business innovation, management education and program evaluation. The Business and Society Program Summer Intern will work closely with the team that is managing well-established projects of the Business and Society Program. Specifically, the Intern will:
- Aid the Center for Business Education team in reviewing data from our biennial survey and ranking of MBA programs (www.BeyondGreyPinstripes.org), in preparation for the development of special reports focused on a variety of topics around social and environmental offerings
- Provide administrative support for our First Mover Fellowship, a program for exceptional institutional intrapreneurs – mid-career business professionals recognized as high potential talent in their companies (www.aspeninstitute.org/firstmovers).
- Upload materials for CasePlace.org, our online library of reading materials, multimedia content, and teaching modules that focuses on social, environmental and ethical issues in business education (www.CasePlace.org).
- Take on other responsibilities as needed throughout the summer.
Qualifications
We are looking for an intern who is:
- detail oriented and has a passion for assuring information integrity
- able to think strategically about ways to organize key information for easy retrieval
- enthusiastic about accomplishing administrative tasks that support program priorities
- an expert using Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel
- an excellent communicator and team player
- able to work on multiple projects, with diverse colleagues simultaneously, and meet deadlines
- able to balance taking initiative and working collaboratively
- knowledgeable about and interested in social/environmental issues associated with business
How to Apply:
Please visit our Career Opportunities page and follow the instructions to submit your application.
All applicants must submit the following:1) a cover note indicating why you are interested in this position, and 2) a relevant CV for the Summer Internship position. Cover note should highlight your specific qualifications for this position and why this internship is of interest. Cover note can be uploaded at Step 5 of the application process.
No visa sponsorship available; this internship is open to US citizens or permanent residents only.
Organization: Urbane Development LLC
Job Title: Strategic and Business Planning Associate
Location: New York, New York
Hours and Compensation: Paid; Full time. Stipend level based on experience.
Position Dates (if applicable): June 1st- August 24th; Please advise if available beyond 10 week period.
Application Deadline: Now accepting applications.
Organization Overview
Urbane Development works with economically distressed urban and rural communities to provide business and policy solutions to revitalize neighborhoods in need and create communities of choice.
Our work supports anchor institutions that operate at the intersection of communities – on a spatial, social, economic, and environmental level. We provide our clients with granular market intelligence, training and technical assistance tools, and comprehensive strategic planning, design, and implementation services to provide value to their enterprises and communities.
More importantly, we show our clients the power of their roles as neighborhood change-agents – on their balance sheets and in their communities.
Responsibilities
Under the supervision of the Urbane Development management team, the intern will spearhead the creation of a strategic plan for Urbane to help guide the firm’s growth and expansion in the near- and long-term. This project will have elements of a traditional business plan, as well as work to codify a framework that illustrates our work process and value proposition:
- Review existing written, multimedia, and other informational collateral on project and processes of the firm
- Interview relevant firm stakeholders (management, clients, et al)
- Analyze our current business/revenue model and propose potential modifications and/or pivots
- Assist in developing financial projections and scenarios
- Perform risk analysis on firm’s operations and external environment
- Develop final strategic plan document
Qualifications
Educational Background:
Recent MBA/Master’s graduate, current MBA/ Master’s candidate with relevant coursework, or commensurate work experience preferred
Skills Required:
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Well organized with attention to detail
- Strong web and archival research skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Suite
- Ability to prepare written reports based on data analysis, including tables and graphs
Experience or Special Skills Desired:
- Financial Analysis and Forecasting
- Organizational Strategic Planning experience
- Business Development experience
- Experience or familiarity with technology-based firms, markets, and/or products
- Experience or familiarity with small business sector
- Experience or familiarity with urban-based firms, markets, and/or products
How to Apply:
Please contact Urbane Development at [email protected]with a resume and cover letter.
