Sunny Large Apartment
Spacious Apartment for Rent in Center of Tivoli Available February 1st Beautiful, sunny, one-bedroom apartment with wide board floors & recently installed kitchen appliances, and cabinets. Apartment is located on the second floor of a historic building with a private entrance and a small balcony. New thermal pane windows have been installed along the whole north side of building. Space for a garden is available if desired. Free off-street parking. Rent is $1,100 per month. We pay water and sewer, and electricity (heat is electric) will be the tenant’s responsibility. First month’s & last month’s rent, plus a month’s security deposit (which will be placed in an escrow account) and references required. We are seeking tenants that are either graduate students or are employed at Bard. This location has easy access to the Bard Shuttle, the Tivoli Artists’ Co-op, restaurants & shops. A post office and laundromat are close at hand. Nice local walks to parks, the Hudson River, and Clermont Historic Estate. Please, no smokers and no pets. Call 845-706-1118 or email [email protected] for additional information.
Price: $1,100 Frequency: Year
Type: Apartment
Term: Rental
Location: Tivoli
Bedrooms: 1
Date Listed: 01-06-13
Contact: Bernard Tieger; [email protected]; (845) 706-1118
Bedroom for Rent
Pretty, spacious bedroom for rent in a 2 bedroom house with 1 cat. Gorgeous kitchen, attractive living areas, w/d, driveway for car parking, utilities, monthly housekeeping, and internet included in therent. Roommate is a female Bard senior who is friendly, quiet, and busy. Rent is 550/month and includes utilities. Two block walk to Bard shuttle. Please contact Allison at [email protected] or (845)269-2030.
Price: $550 Frequency: Month
Type: Apartment
Term: Rental
Location: Any
Bedrooms: 1
Date Listed: 01-07-13
Room for rent in Kinderhook home
Room for rent in my 4 bedroom home from now through the end of June. The house is in a residential area in the town of Kinderhook. Amenities include: private bath, private work-space, garage, deck, hot-tub, large yard. Rent is $500 mth or $175 weekly should you only need something short-term. The house is 35 miles north of Bard (a 45 min drive), 15 miles north of Hudson, and 15 miles east of Albany.
Price: $500 mth Frequency: Month
Type: House
Term: Rental
Location: Other
Bedrooms: 4
Date Listed: 01-07-13
Contact: Frank Scalzo; [email protected]; (518) 653-6894
Organization: Squam Lakes Association
Job Title: Squam Conservation Intern
Location: Holderness, NH
Hours and Compensation: unpaid with stipend and travel allowance
Application Deadline: March 17, 2013
Position Dates: 13 wks Summer 2013
Posted On: Jan. 4, 2013
Organization Overview
The Squam Lakes Association (SLA) is a non-profit conservation organization, located in Holderness, NH. SLA was founded in 1904 and it protects the Squam Lakes watershed through Conservation, Education and Outreach programs. SLA owns Moon and Bowman Islands and manages Chamberlain-Reynolds Memorial Forest, all open to the public for low impact recreation and camping. SLA operates Youth programs, monitors Squam’s Water Quality, and maintains over 50 miles of hiking trails. Enjoy your visit to www.squamlakes.org and please support our important mission by becoming an SLA Member.
Description
The Squam Conservation Internship gives future conservation leaders the skills and experience needed to effectively move onto the next professional level while at the same time helping the Squam Lakes Association (SLA) with our conservation mission. This program will provide hands-on conservation work experience and certifications over a broad range of activities. Interns will serve as campsite hosts and caretakers at our backcountry campsites, help with the eradication of variable milfoil, perform water quality testing and monitoring, help with public education and outreach projects, perform conservation duties such as shoreline restoration and trail maintenance and construction, meet and greet lake users and educate them about the dangers of invasive species.
Download more information on the Squam Conservation Internship here. read more…
Organization: Forest Preserve District of Cook County
Job Title: Stewardship Program Coordinator
Location: Chicago, IL
Hours and Compensation: full time; $59,342.40
Application Deadline: Jan 14, 2013
Position Dates:
Posted On: Jan 4, 2013
Organization Overview
http://http//:www.fpdcc.com/jobs
Description
Under the supervision and direction of the Manager of Volunteer Resources, responsible for the development, implementation, and maintenance of an efficient and practical program for the coordination of Ecological Stewardship Volunteers, individuals and volunteer groups whose efforts support the District’s mission to restore land back to a healthy ecosystem. read more…
Organization: The Nature Conservancy
Job Title: Adirondack Conservation Intern
Location: Keene Valley, New York
Hours and Compensation: paid
Application Deadline: February 11, 2013
Position Dates:
Posted On: Jan. 4, 2013
Organization Overview
The mission of The Nature Conservancy is to conserve the lands and waters on which all life depends. Since our founding in 1951, The Nature Conservancy has protected more than 117 million acres of land and 5,000 miles of rivers worldwide — and we operate more than 100 marine conservation projects globally. We have more than 1 million members and dedicated staff working in all 50 United States and more than 30 countries around the world — we are everywhere you want to be!
Description
These internships provide hands-on exposure to all aspects of The Nature Conservancy–Adirondack Chapter’s and the Adirondack Land Trust’s work, both in the field and at our offices in Keene Valley, NY. TWO internships are being offered, each with a different Lead Project. read more…
Organization: Bank Information Center (BIC)
Job Title: Energy Intern
Location: Washington DC
Hours and Compensation: 3-4 days/week; unpaid
Application Deadline: January 30, 2013
Position Dates: Six months; dates flexible
Posted On: Jan 4. 2013
Organization Overview
The Bank Information Center (BIC) partners with civil society actors in developing and transition countries to influence the World Bank and other international financial institutions (IFIs) to promote social and economic justice and ecological sustainability. BIC is an independent, non-profit, non-governmental organization that advocates for the protection of rights, informed participation, transparency, and public accountability in the governance and operations of the World Bank Group.
Description
We are looking to hire an Energy Intern to undertake BIC’s work on energy issues, specifically as it relates to our campaign to strengthen climate protection in World Bank policies. The intern will coordinate a project to advocate for the highest standards on climate mitigation and adaptation.
The internship is ideal for individuals seeking knowledge and experience in the areas of international affairs, especially on issues relating to climate change, energy and environment, and multilateral development institutions. The intern will communicate with high level World Bank officials, along with environment and social justice activists throughout the world. Our informal, dynamic structure enables interns to become immersed in BIC’s day-to-day operations and gain extensive practical experience and knowledge of the IFIs. read more…
Organization: Food & Water Watch
Job Title: International Program Research Intern
Location: Washington DC
Hours and Compensation: full time; paid
Application Deadline: June 7, 2013
Position Dates: 10 weeks; Summer ’13
Posted On: Jan. 4, 2013
Organization Overview
Food & Water Watch is a leading national consumer advocacy organization that runs dynamic, cutting edge campaigns that challenge the corporate control and abuse of our food and water resources, empower people to take action and transform the public consciousness about what we eat and drink. Since 2005, we have won significant victories to protect our food and water. Our work has been featured in the New York Times, the Washington Post and other major media outlets. For more information check out our website at www.foodandwaterwatch.org.
Description
We are currently seeking summer interns interested in fighting for safe food, clean water, and healthy oceans. This position is full-time, and will run for 10 weeks. Summer interns receive a small stipend. Current student standing is not necessary. We operate in a relaxed office environment in Washington, DC, metro accessible.
The International Intern will work directly with members of the international team to provide information, analysis and written materials to support Food & Water Watch campaigns. read more…
Organization: Food & Water Watch
Job Title: Research & Policy Intern – Fish Team
Location: Washington DC
Hours and Compensation: full time; paid
Application Deadline: June 7, 2013
Position Dates: 10 weeks; Summer ’13
Posted On: Jan. 4, 2013
Organization Overview
Food & Water Watch is a leading national consumer advocacy organization that runs dynamic, cutting edge campaigns that challenge the corporate control and abuse of our food and water resources, empower people to take action and transform the public consciousness about what we eat and drink. Since 2005, we have won significant victories to protect our food and water. Our work has been featured in the New York Times, the Washington Post and other major media outlets. For more information check out our website at www.foodandwaterwatch.org.
Description
We are currently seeking summer interns interested in fighting for safe food, clean water, and healthy oceans. This position is full-time, and will run for 10 weeks. Summer interns receive a small stipend. Current student standing is not necessary. We operate in a relaxed office environment in Washington, DC, metro accessible.
The seafood industry – from fish farming to fisheries management – faces the same issues of consolidation, industrialization and privatization as our land based agricultural industry. The policy and research intern on the Fish Program will work directly with our staff to challenge these trends and to promote clean, green, safe seafood for consumers. read more…
Organization: Food & Water Watch
Job Title: Food Research & Policy Intern
Location: Washington DC
Hours and Compensation: full time; paid
Application Deadline: June 7, 2013
Position Dates: 10 weeks; Summer ’13
Posted On: Jan. 4, 2013
Organization Overview
Food & Water Watch is a leading national consumer advocacy organization that runs dynamic, cutting edge campaigns that challenge the corporate control and abuse of our food and water resources, empower people to take action and transform the public consciousness about what we eat and drink. Since 2005, we have won significant victories to protect our food and water. Our work has been featured in the New York Times, the Washington Post and other major media outlets. For more information check out our website at www.foodandwaterwatch.org.
Description
We are currently seeking summer interns interested in fighting for safe food, clean water, and healthy oceans. This position is full-time, and will run for 10 weeks. summer interns receive a small stipend. Current student standing is not necessary. We operate in a relaxed office environment in Washington, DC, metro accessible.
The Food Research & Policy intern will work directly with the food team to challenge factory farms and other industrialized agriculture, and promote local, sustainable food systems. This position mainly involves internet-based research to support the research efforts of the food campaign. read more…
Organization: Food & Water Watch
Job Title: Water Research and Policy Intern
Location: Washington DC
Hours and Compensation: full time; paid
Application Deadline: June 7, 2013
Position Dates: 10 weeks; Summer ’13
Posted On: Jan. 4, 2013
Organization Overview
Food & Water Watch is a leading national consumer advocacy organization that runs dynamic, cutting edge campaigns that challenge the corporate control and abuse of our food and water resources, empower people to take action and transform the public consciousness about what we eat and drink. Since 2005, we have won significant victories to protect our food and water. Our work has been featured in the New York Times, the Washington Post and other major media outlets. For more information check out our website at www.foodandwaterwatch.org.
Description
We are currently seeking summer interns interested in fighting for safe food, clean water, and healthy oceans. This position is full-time, and will run for 10 weeks. summer interns receive a small stipend. Current student standing is not necessary. We operate in a relaxed office environment in Washington, DC, metro accessible.
The Water Research and Policy Intern assists the water research team with providing information, analysis and written materials to support Food & Water Watch water campaigns.
Organization: Food & Water Watch
Job Title: Common Resources Intern
Location: Washington DC
Hours and Compensation: full time; paid
Application Deadline: June 7, 2013
Position Dates: 10 weeks; Summer ’13
Posted On: Jan. 4, 2013
Organization Overview
Food & Water Watch is a leading national consumer advocacy organization that runs dynamic, cutting edge campaigns that challenge the corporate control and abuse of our food and water resources, empower people to take action and transform the public consciousness about what we eat and drink. Since 2005, we have won significant victories to protect our food and water. Our work has been featured in the New York Times, the Washington Post and other major media outlets. For more information check out our website at www.foodandwaterwatch.org.
Description
We are currently seeking summer interns interested in fighting for safe food, clean water, and healthy oceans. This position is full-time, and will run for 10 weeks. summer interns receive a small stipend. Current student standing is not necessary. We operate in a relaxed office environment in Washington, DC, metro accessible.
In the wake of the global financial crisis, the finance industry has turned to our common resources as a source of profit. They are using market-based environmental schemes to build a financial superstructure on top of our resources, putting our economy and our environment at risk. The policy and research intern on the Common Resources Program will work directly with our staff to challenge these trends. read more…
Organization: Roundtable on Sustainable Biofuels (RSB) Services Foundation
Job Title: Business Development/Sales
Location: McClean, Virginia; PLEASE NOTE: This position can be based anywhere in the USA and Canada and some travel will be required. The location listed is for our main office, not necessarily where the applicant needs to be based out of.
Hours and Compensation: full time; $65,000-120,000 base plus commission
Application Deadline: none listed
Position Dates: n/a
Posted On: Jan. 4, 2013
Organization Overview
The Roundtable on Sustainable Biofuels is an international initiative launched in 2007 in Switzerland, to develop internationally recognized sustainability criteria for biofuels and bioenergy. The RSB standard describes the requirements that entities along the biofuel supply chain must follow to ensure that biofuels deliver on their promise of sustainability by benefitting energy security and rural development, protecting natural resources and human rights and offering significant greenhouse gas emissions reductions as compared to fossil fuels. The RSB standards were developed through a multi-stakeholder dialogue with over 120 participants from 30 countries including NGOs, public and private sectors, organized by a full-time secretariat staff based in Lausanne, Switzerland. The RSB membership includes a broad range of stakeholders including Virgin Group, Shell Oil, The National Wildlife Federation, and Natural Resources Defense Council.
The RSB Services Foundation is a US based non-profit organization formed in October 2011 that will take on a broad range of operational activities on behalf of the RSB Standards Body including the certification process and oversight of licensing and use of the trademark. The RSB Services Foundation will provide training and guidance to biofuel and biomass feedstock producers and refiners, auditors and certification bodies. Finally, the Foundation will provide a framework and organization to facilitate the global adoption of the RSB standard and to support the continued work of RSB Standards through education, training and communications programs. read more…
Organization: American Public Power Association
Job Title: Energy and Environmental Specialist
Location: Washington DC
Hours and Compensation: full time
Application Deadline: none listed
Position Dates: n/a
Posted On: Jan. 4, 2013
Organization Overview
APPA is the service organization for the nations more than 2,000 community-owned electric utilities that ser more than 44 million Americans. http://www.publicpower.org/
Description
A national association for municipally owned electric utilities seeks an experienced Energy and Environmental Specialist to provide technical, regulatory, and compliance assistance on engineering, environmental, energy and related issues to constituents. Support the engineering department with comment submissions; conferences; member services; grading grant proposals; performing technical work on software projects; and performing analysis of rulemakings. read more…
Organization: Federal Funds Information for States (FFIS)
Job Title: Public Policy Analyst
Location: Washington DC
Hours and Compensation: full time; 38,000-46,000
Application Deadline: January 11, 2013
Position Dates: n/a
Posted On: Jan. 4, 2013
Organization Overview/Description/Responsibilities
Federal Funds Information for States (FFIS), a small non-profit, non-partisan policy research organization, has an immediate opening for a policy analyst. Responsibilities include tracking, analyzing, and reporting on federal grant-in-aid programs and other federal tax and budget issues of importance to states. Program areas may include transportation, community development, and environmental protection, or a number of other program areas, depending on need and interest. read more…
Organization: Americans for Informed Democracy
Job Title: Global Citizen Fellow
Location: Washington, DC; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; New York, New York;San Francisco, California; Seattle, Washington
Hours and Compensation: 4 hrs/wk; unpaid
Application Deadline: rolling admissions until filled
Position Dates: This is a virtual, volunteer position. Fellows will contribute approximately 3-5 hours/week through July 2013.
Posted On: Jan. 3, 2013
Organization Overview
Who we are: Americans for Informed Democracy (AIDemocracy)’s vision is that every young person in the United States exercises their power to bring about a peaceful, healthy, just and sustainable world. Our mission is to educate, cultivate and mobilize a network of young people to take informed action around our individual and collective roles as global citizens. We are the only national youth network that takes a comprehensive approach to global issues, and we place equal emphasis on empowering young leaders and inspiring action to build a better world.
Description
Americans for Informed Democracy is a national youth-run network taking action to demand a more peaceful, healthy, just and sustainable world. We are seeking Global Citizenship Fellows, who will play a key role in building, strengthening and promoting AIDemocracy’s innovative global leadership programs for high school and college students. This is an amazing opportunity for a budding leader who wants to expand his/her skills around global issues, leadership development and training. This is a year-long, virtual, volunteer position with a commitment of 3-5 hours/week. read more…
Organization: WildEarth Guardians
Job Title: Restoration, communications, and legal interns
Location: Santa Fe, NM
Hours and Compensation: see details below for the various internships
Application Deadline: none listed
Position Dates: see details below for the various internships
Posted On: Jan. 3, 2013
Organization Overview
At WildEarth Guardians, you have the opportunity to gain important skills in conservation work. Since conservation advocacy involves working in the scientific, legal, and policy arenas, interning with WildEarth Guardians will give you an excellent opportunity to explore these fields and professions. In addition, you’ll participate in our nationally recognized innovative conservation strategies that seek to mobilize citizens and decision makers to better protect our environment. read more…
Organization: Defenders of Wildlife
Job Title: Federal Lands Policy Analyst
Location: Washington DC
Hours and Compensation: full time; commensurate with experience
Application Deadline: until filled
Position Dates: n/a
Posted On: Jan. 3, 2013
Organization Overview
Defenders of Wildlife is a national, non-profit membership organization dedicated to the protection of all native animals and plants in their natural communities.
At Defenders of Wildlife, we focus our programs on what scientists consider two of the most serious environmental threats to the planet: the accelerating rate of extinction of species and the associated loss of biological diversity, and habitat alteration and destruction. We work to protect and restore America’s native wildlife, safeguard habitat, resolve conflicts, work across international borders and educate and mobilize the public. We stand out in our commitment to saving imperiled wildlife and championing the Endangered Species Act, the landmark law that protects them.
Description
This professional-level position is responsible for conducting high-level and complex policy research, analysis and development to further Defenders’ strategic habitat and species conservation goals on public lands, with a focus on national forest and Bureau of Land Management lands. The incumbent is a key member of Defenders’ federal lands policy team advancing science-based conservation policies to protect and restore the ecological integrity and the conservation of at-risk species on national forest, Bureau of Land Management, and other federal lands. The position works closely with Defenders’ policy, field conservation, legal, government relations, and communications teams. read more…
Organization: Coalition on the Environment and Jewish Life (COEJL)
Job Title: Spring fellowship with COEJL
Location: New York, NY
Hours and Compensation: 15 hrs/wk; stipend
Application Deadline: none listed
Position Dates: Jan. 15 – June 14, 2013
Posted On: Jan. 3, 2013
Organization Overview
COEJL’s mission is to deepen and broaden the Jewish community’s commitment to stewardship and the protection of the Earth through outreach, activism and Jewish learning. Since 1993, COEJL has been an initiative at the Jewish Council for Public Affairs (JCPA), where it develops consensus positions on environmental issues for the organized American Jewish community. COEJL is also the Jewish member of the National Religious Partnership for the Environment (NRPE), where it joins the National Council of Churches of Christ in the USA, US Conference of Catholic Bishops, and Evangelical Environmental Network in the sharing of best practices and on program and policy initiatives as appropriate.
Description
The Coalition on the Environment and Jewish Life (COEJL) is seeking a fellow to assist with fundraising and a number of projects. The fellow will report to the director and/or assistant director and be located in New York City. This is a six month position which is available starting in January, 2013. read more…
Organization: Aquarium of the Bay
Job Title: Grant Writer
Location: San Francisco, CA
Hours and Compensation: full time; $40,000-50,000
Application Deadline: January 18, 2013
Position Dates: n/a
Posted On: January 3, 2013
Organization Overview
The Bay Institute and Aquarium of the Bay are partnering organizations with a shared mission to protect, restore and inspire the conservation of San Francisco Bay, from the Sierra to the sea. For over 30 years, The Bay Institute has leveraged its scientific acumen and environmental expertise to inspire California policy makers to do the right thing for the Bay-Delta. And For 16 years, guests to the Aquarium of the Bay take with them a sense of wonder, respect and personal responsibility for making the San Francisco Bay watershed a healthier habitat for us all.
Description
Reporting to the Director of Foundations, the Grant Writer will support all aspects of raising support from institutional donors requiring proposals, both for unrestricted and restricted revenue. The candidate should have a proven track record in producing successful grant proposals, excellent writing and communication skills and the ability to work in an innovative and work environment. read more…
