Organization: New York State Energy Research and Development Authority
Job Title: Intern
Location: offices in Albany, NY and New York, NY
Hours and Compensation: 37.5 hrs/wk during summer, 18.75 hrs/wk during school year, paid
Position Dates (if applicable): variable
Application Deadline: unavailable
Posted on: March 20
Organization Overview
The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) sponsors and funds the research, development, and commercialization of new energy and environmental technologies and products. Innovations like alternative-fueled vehicles, green building projects, and solar/wind industries help create jobs in New York, preserve energy and protect the environment.
Description/Responsibilities
Project management coordination: track program status, interact with clients, and develop case studies illustrating program success.
- · Correspond with customers, respond to day-to-day questions, and assist contractors with project and outreach activities.
- · Develop, implement, and analyze surveys to track program impact.
- · Manage various components of NYSERDA’s database.
- · Research and assess various energy, environmental, economic, or policy issues.
- · Market and product research on specific technologies.
- · Prepare/package program presentations and marketing materials.
Qualifications
Current fully matriculated undergraduate (junior/senior preferred) or graduate student, majoring in physical/natural science, engineering, environmental, public policy, planning, economics, education, or a related field.
- · Experience with computer word processing, spreadsheet or databases.
- · Excellent interpersonal/communication skills, technical writing, and organization skills.
- · Ability to collect, analyze, and synthesize useful data from a variety of sources.
- · Good GPA
How to Apply:
for more info and to apply visit the web cite
Organization: Laguna de Santa Rosa Foundation
Job Title: Conservation Science Program Manager
Location: Santa Rosa, CA
Hours and Compensation: full time, competitive salary and benefits
Application Deadline: April 15
Approximate Start Date: May 1 2012
Posted on: March 20
Organization Overview
The Laguna de Santa Rosa Foundation is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization with a mission to preserve, restore and enhance the Laguna de Santa Rosa and to inspire greater public understanding and appreciation of this magnificent natural area.
The Laguna de Santa Rosa is the largest freshwater wetland complex on the North Coast of California and the largest tributary to the Russian River. Its 22-mile main watercourse lies at the heart of a 30,000-acre complex of creeks, pools, ponds and marshes draining a 240-square-mile watershed in the heart of Sonoma County. The Laguna Foundation was formed in 1989, but until 2002 we remained an all-volunteer group. Since that time the Foundation has grown rapidly, adding paid staff and undertaking a significant science-based restoration program and other conservation-related research projects, expanding our education programs, and creating an interpretive center for the Laguna. For more information, please visit www.lagunafoundation.org.
Description
Reports To: Director of Restoration & Conservation Programs
Positions Reporting to Conservation Science Program Manager: Interns and Volunteers
Position Classification: Full Time, Exempt
The Foundation’s Conservation Science Program supports the mission of the Foundation by initiating and managing a variety of projects that expand on the knowledgebase of the Laguna ecosystem and the effectiveness of various resource management practices. The Program Manager works closely with other Program Managers as some projects involve education or restoration aspects. The Foundation utilizes volunteers and interns to get projects done in a cost-effective manner and at the same time strives to provide a rewarding and educational experience for those volunteers and interns.
Responsibilities
1. Ensure that sufficient funding is available to meet Department financial needs by assisting in the identification and development of potential projects, identifying appropriate funding opportunities and generating grant proposals that contribute to the advancement of the Foundation’s mission. Additionally, work internally with other program managers as well as outside project partners to identify and seek funding for collaborative projects.
2. Assure the smooth implementation of conservation science projects by making detailed project plans including staffing needs and as warranted, managing appropriate personnel, by selecting and overseeing the work of outside contractors or youth groups and by supervising the project in the field as necessary.
3. Assure that projects accomplish what the Foundation agreed to do in the grant by developing and maintaining a project budget.
4. Assure that conservation science projects meet the funder’s requirements regarding invoicing procedures and performance criteria so that the Foundation promptly receives funds by developing and overseeing and implementing billing policies and procedures.
5. Adhere to project contract requirements with the timely preparation and delivery of project reports and tours.
6. Recruit and oversee the activities of volunteers and interns to help achieve project objectives while at the same providing rewarding volunteer or intern experiences.
7. As time and funding allow, participate in collaborative efforts to keep abreast of developments in the field and to contribute to a positive stakeholder view of the Foundation.
8. Contribute to the public’s knowledge about and access to scientific information about the Laguna ecosystem by posting to and maintaining the Laguna Knowledgebase.
9. Assure that meetings and events related to program objectives are productive and professionally produced by coordinating and/or participating in the event planning and production.
Qualifications
o Bachelor of Science or Post-graduate degree in natural sciences related to wetland management, planning, and/or restoration (wildlife biology, ecology, conservation biology, soil science, hydrology, etc.)
o Experience in project management, study design, and field sampling methods
o Proficiency in data collection and analysis in one or both of the following fields: physical processes (water quality, hydrology, sediments and soils); biological communities and populations
o Proficiency with GIS mapping (ArcView) as well as GPS field data collection
o Knowledge of California fauna, flora and ecosystems
o Computer skills: MS Office, desktop publishing, analytical software
o Strong written and verbal communication skills
o Ability to manage interns and volunteers in laboratory and field situations
o Willingness to work in the field in various weather conditions
o Experience managing and/or working in collaborative resource management process
How to Apply:
Email cover letter and resume to John Guardino, Director of Restoration & Conservation Programs: [email protected] No phone calls please. Approximate start date is May 1, 2012.
The Foundation offers a competitive salary and benefits package. Qualified applicants should submit a resume and brief cover letter describing their interest in this position and salary requirement.
Organization: Land’s Sake
Job Title: Executive Director
Location: Weston, MA
Hours and Compensation: full time, salary commensurate with experience
Application Deadline: April 13
Posted on: March 20
Organization Overview
Land’s Sake, Inc., founded in 1980, combines ecologically-sound land management practices with hands-on environmental education to model how public open space can be used and enjoyed within a suburban community. A 501c3 nonprofit corporation, Land’s Sake seeks to connect people to the land through farming, forestry and education. We run a community farm and CSA program, donate produce to food security organizations, operate educational programming for youth and adults, maintain the town forest for recreational and production uses, build community through events and seasonal festivals, and care for public conservation land.
Description
Land’s Sake seeks an entrepreneurial, energetic, and inspiring leader with strong management and operations skills as well as successful fundraising experience. This leader will inspire, develop, and support staff and the Board of Directors while providing organizational sustainability for ongoing organizational growth. The Executive Director (ED), reporting directly to the Board of Directors, is responsible for the organization’s achievement of its mission and financial objectives. She/he sets strategic direction, shapes organizational policy and is accountable for Land’s Sake’s overall management and program quality. The ED will be a public presence, a spokesperson, and a catalyst for creating new relationships that expand Land’s Sake’s opportunities and secure its financial sustainability.
Successful Candidate Profile
– 5+ years successfully leading a nonprofit or comparable management experience
– Successful fundraiser, grant writer and cultivator of individual gifts
– Compelling communicator and successful community builder
– Possesses an entrepreneurial spirit and an ability to accomplish great things with limited means
– Strategic thinker, decisive operator, and a willingness to execute tactical plans
– Experience in creating effective operations and management systems
– Produced successful revenue producing programs, services, or products
– Confident and comfortable working with an active Board of Directors
– Knowledge of farming, forestry or sustainable land management is highly desired but not required.
Responsibilities
Personnel
– Attract and retain high capacity staff
– Ensure compliance with human resource policies and legal requirements
– Provide appropriate management and supervisory tools to enable staff to perform effectively and to grow professionally
Programs and services
– Responsible for design, marketing, delivery, and quality of successful programs, products, and services to satisfy constituents in the areas of education, forestry, farming and land management
Financial Management
– Prepare and monitor annual operating budgets and financial reports for review by Board of Directors
– Develop fiscal policies in collaboration with Board of Directors
– Ensure financial processes and policies are compliant with board policies and applicable Federal,
State and local regulatory requirements
– Prudently manage organization’s resources
– Responsible for development, negotiation, and execution of contracts
Fundraising and Outreach
– Create, direct, and successfully implement short and longterm fundraising plans
– Lead and direct donor cultivation efforts
– Ensure adequate staffing and infrastructure to support funding plan
– Serve as public face of Land’s Sake at events and networking opportunities
Board of Directors
– Work with Board of Directors and staff to create and implement approved strategic plan
– Ensure adequate administrative Board support
– Advise and support the Board President and Board members to identify and execute board
development priorities and Board Annual Plan
– Attend Board of Director meetings
– Prepare and present reports as requested in addition to quarterly reports
ED should have the following competencies:
– Knowledge of MS Outlook, MSWord, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint
– Experience with Paypal, EventBrite or other online event registration / payment systems
– Familiarity with ConstantContact or other mass email system
– Familiarity with Web editing tools (i.e. WordPress, HTML) is preferred; experience is a plus
– Familiarity with digital marketing and communication including Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter; YouTube
– Familiarity with Quicken/Quickbooks and preparing accurate budgets and cash flow statements
Qualifications
Key quality: possesses strong business acumen and demonstrates managerial and fundraising experience
– Excellent communicator
– Dedicated and persistent
– Energized by challenges
– Strong work ethic
– Bridge builder
– Open minded and flexible
– A problem solver
– Calm under pressure
– Works well with people of all backgrounds and learning styles
– Sense of humor
– Personal resonance with the Land’s Sake mission
How to Apply:
Email cover letter, resume, and references to [email protected]. Submissions will be accepted until
April 13, 2012. No phone calls, please
http://www.landssake.org/files/Land%27s%20Sake%20ED%20Job%20Posting.pdf
Organization: Rainforest Alliance, Evaluation and Research Division
Job Title: Livelihoods Analyst
Location: Washington, DC
Hours and Compensation: Full time, salary commensurate with experience
Benefits: competitive benefits package
Application Deadline: unavailable
Posted on: March 21
Organization Overview
The Rainforest Alliance is an international nonprofit organization that works to conserve biodiversity and ensure sustainable livelihoods by transforming land-use practices, business practices and consumer behavior. Based in New York City, with offices throughout the United States and worldwide, the Rainforest Alliance works with people whose livelihoods depend on the land, helping them transform the way they grow food, harvest wood and host travelers.
Established in 2007, the Rainforest Alliance’s Evaluation & Research (E&R) Program is responsible for monitoring results and examining the impacts of the Rainforest Alliance’s work over time. The E&R program is a specialized unit working through our forestry, agriculture, tourism and climate programs, employing three levels of analysis to achieve goals, including:
- Collecting standardized information from all Rainforest Alliance Certified™ farm and forestry operations, as well as from tourism operations participating in our Best Management Practices program;
- Monitoring the impacts of technical assistance and capacity building initiatives, following the Rainforest Alliance’s E&R policies and procedures and donor requirements; and
- Participating in research initiatives composed of narrowly focused case studies and sector-wide studies, conducted through research partnerships with universities and other research institutes, with the goal of implementing collaborative and third party impact analysis.
Description
This position will be responsible for guiding Rainforest Alliance’s strategy for monitoring livelihood impacts and coordinating livelihood monitoring, evaluation & research functions for Rainforest Alliance projects. S/he will work with Agriculture and other Rainforest Alliance Program field staff to develop and manage project performance monitoring plans that emphasize results-based evaluation, mapping and reporting. This role will develop detailed methodologies and tools to ensure a good fit between livelihood objectives in Rainforest Alliance Program projects and facilitate learning and adaptive management. S/he will coordinate with local research institutions and NGOs to design and implement research studies focused on evaluating the social and economic impacts of best management practices promoted under the Sustainable Agriculture Network (SAN) standard.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate with Rainforest Alliance Sustainable Landscapes project staff to ensure consistency in design and implementation of effective project monitoring for reporting livelihood results of Rainforest Alliance field interventions;
- Ensure actionable intermediate and end-of-project livelihood targets are defined, measureable indicators are developed and full adoption and application of monitoring tools/methodologies in project implementation processes;
- Develop analytical frameworks and processes for evaluating social and economic impacts of improved and Rainforest Alliance-certified production practices at a production unit and landscape-level;
- Develop frameworks and tools for incorporating project beneficiaries into planning, monitoring and evaluation process, including community mapping and mobile technology tools for collecting and managing production level data-sets;
- Support development and field implementation of E&R research agenda by building partnerships with local and international research institutions to conduct diagnostic third party research and cost-benefit studies of Rainforest Alliance’s business models.
- Support development activities including providing input to proposals and reporting on livelihoods monitoring and identifying and following up on new funding opportunities and proposal preparation;
- Develop and manage project-specific performance monitoring plans based on Salesforce and train Rainforest Alliance staff and partners in their use; and
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Degree in Natural Resource Management, Social Sciences, Environmental Economics or related field; Advanced degree preferred or an equivalent combination of experience and training;
- 7-10 years experience, minimum of 5 year experience conducting monitoring and evaluation and/or impact assessments of programs and projects, preferably related to agricultural productivity, supply chain management, and sustainable development;
- Fluency in English; Proficiency in Spanish and/or working knowledge of French preferred;
- Demonstrated ability to design cost-effective performance-based monitoring plans having sound methodologies that adequately address implementation constraints with creative solutions;
- Extensive knowledge of the principles, practices and methodologies of project monitoring and evaluation;
- Knowledge of econometric design principles and statistical/analytical procedures;
- Excellent research, analytical and report writing skills;
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
- Proficiency in information management and GIS a distinct advantage;
- Working knowledge of SalesForce data management system a plus;
- Excellent track record in people and project management skills, including ability to build capacity for M&E among project staff and partners;
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail; and,
- Ability to travel to the field regionally and internationally a minimum of 30% of the time.
How to Apply:
Send resume, cover letter and salary history to Human Resources, Rainforest Alliance, 665 Broadway, Suite 500, New York, NY 10012; Fax: 212-677-2187; E-mail: [email protected]. If emailing, use the following format in the subject line: first name and last name, job title of position you are applying for.
Organization: Environmental Defense Fund, Land Water Wildlife Program
Job Title: Agriculture Policy Analyst
Location: Raleigh, NC
Hours and Compensation: full time, salary commensurate with experience
Application Deadline: unavailable
Posted on: March 21
Organization Overview
With world attention focused on both the environment and the economy, Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) is where policymakers and business leaders turn for win-win solutions. This leading green group, with programs from Boston to Beijing, has tripled in size over the past decade by focusing on strong science, uncommon partnerships and market-based approaches. You can be part of a vibrant workplace that welcomes diverse perspectives, talents and contributions, where innovation and a focus on results are a way of life.
Description
EDF is currently seeking an Agriculture Policy Analyst for our Land, Water and Wildlife Program (LWW). The Analyst will deliver adaptive nutrient management services to farmers and measure results, and in the process, improve water quality and enhance habitat.
This is a full-time, 2-year temporary position, with the prospect of continuance subject to additional funding. This position will report to the LWW Regional Manager in Raleigh, NC.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement innovative strategies to minimize reactive nitrogen and other nutrient flows from agricultural lands into adjacent waters.
- Deliver innovative nutrient management services to farmers and measure results.
- Coordinate program activities among counties.
- Develop and manage trusting relationships with farming communities, cooperative extension, soil & water conservation districts, and crop advisors.
- Identify key needs and obstacles to environmental stewardship faced by farmers. Assist the LWW team in developing incentives to overcoming such barriers.
- Present program details at farmer meetings and answer questions. Distribute educational materials.
- Serve as a liaison between the LWW team in Raleigh and action on the ground.
- Keep detailed expense accounts.
Qualifications
Essential Qualifications
- Master’s degree in crop science or a bachelor’s degree plus 5 years experience in agronomy.
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with farmers, landowners and other stakeholders, including public agencies, farmer organizations and conservation groups.
- Excellent writing and communications skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as a team member.
- Car and drivers license.
Desirable Qualifications
- Working knowledge of water pollution science, policy and law.
- Working knowledge of emerging ecosystem services markets (e.g., nutrient trading markets).
- Working knowledge of ecology and conservation strategies.
How to Apply:
Due to the volume of employment applications and queries received, EDF is unable to respond to each application individually. Applicants will be contacted directly if selected as a candidate.
Organization: The Climate Reality Project
Job Title: Communications Intern
Location: Washington, DC
Hours and Compensation: summer internship, unpaid
Application Deadline: until filled
Posted on: March 21
Organization Overview
Founded and chaired by Al Gore, Nobel Laureate and former Vice President of the United States, The Climate Reality Project has more than 5 million members and supporters worldwide. It is guided by one simple truth: The climate crisis is real and we know how to solve it. The Climate Reality Project is bringing the facts about the climate crisis into the mainstream and engaging the public in conversation about how to solve it. We help citizens around the world discover the truth and take meaningful steps to bring about change.
Description
Communications is looking for an intern who will gain hands-on experience in message strategy and execution from an international non-profit dedicated to bringing the facts about the climate crisis into the mainstream and engaging the public in conversation about how to solve it.
Responsibilities
- Drafting blog posts, op-eds, letters to the editor, and press releases
- Assisting in the production of message documents and talking points
- Reviewing the news and compiling relevant stories
- Researching reporters, outlets
- Crafting message strategy and formulating press outreach plans
Qualifications
Additional qualifications include: strong writing skills; exceptionally organized and unfailingly responsible; proficient in Microsoft Office software; able to take a project and run with it to completion; goal-driven and results-oriented with a strong commitment to climate, environmental and/or public interest; campaign experience preferred
Eligibility:
- Internships are open to all undergraduate and graduate students who have completed two or more years of college.
- Eligibility extends through the two years following graduation.
How to Apply:
Send a resume, cover letter and a short (fewer than 500 words) writing sample to [email protected]. Please use the subject line “Communications Internship.” Applications will be accepted until candidates identified.
Organization: Resources for the Future’s Center for the Management of Ecological Wealth
Title: Green Infrastructure: Using Natural Landscapes for
Flood Mitigation and Water Quality Improvements
Location: Resources for the Future, 1616 P Street NW, Washington, DC
First Floor Conference Center
Date/Time: Wednesday, April 4, 2012, 12:45 – 2 p.m.
A light lunch will be available at 12:30 p.m.
Description:
Nature provides a wealth of ecological services: forests store carbon and clean the air; rivers provide water for drinking and harbor animal species; and wetlands purify stormwater and serve as buffers against floods. Governments around the world are increasingly recognizing that this “green infrastructure” can be a cost-effective supplement or substitute for the “gray infrastructure”—pipes, dams, levees, treatment plants—traditionally used to control flooding, purify and store water, and reduce urban stormwater runoff.
At this First Wednesday Seminar, sponsored by RFF’s Center for the Management of Ecological Wealth, panelists will explore what “green infrastructure” means and describe how to evaluate the costs and benefits of land-use options for reducing flood damages. They will also discuss the challenges of convincing stakeholders that natural systems can provide infrastructure services and complement public projects. RFF experts will describe a case study evaluating flood abatement options in a Wisconsin watershed, and provide some lessons learned from working to implement a payment for environmental services program in the Florida Everglades.
Moderator:
Lynn Scarlett, Co-Director, RFF Center for the Management of Ecological Wealth
Panelists:
Margaret Walls, Research Director and Thomas J. Klutznick Senior Fellow, Resources for the Future
“The Role of Land Use Policies in Minimizing Flood Damages”
Len Shabman, Resident Scholar, Resources for the Future
“A Green Infrastructure Contribution to Everglades Restoration”
Registration Information
Registration is required.
To RSVP for this event, please visit RFF’s event registration page.
This seminar will also be webcast live beginning at 12:45 p.m.
Organization: US Dept of Agriculture
Job Title: Global Climate Change Specialist
Location: Washington, DC
Application Deadline: April 9
Posted on:March 9
Organization Overview
USAID’s Global Climate Change (GCC) Team is responsible for USAID’s participation in forums that deal with the multisectoral issues of climate change, coordinating with the international organizations that have taken the lead on climate change mitigation, and for analytical work to deepen understanding of climate change and its impact on forests, agriculture and the environment in developing and transition countries. The GCC Team is the lead coordinator on climate change activities undertaken by other Bureaus and Offices at USAID. The Team also ensures oversight and reporting on USAID’s activities in support of the Agency’s Global Climate Change Initiative.
Description
The individual selected for this position will be administratively assigned to the Rural Development and Natural Resources Branch (RDNR) of the Development Resources and Disaster Assistance Division (DRDA), Office of Capacity Building and Development (OCBD), Foreign Agricultural Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture (FAS/OCBD/DRDA/RDNR). The incumbent will be located in and work directly with the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), at their headquarters offices located in Washington, D.C. Job posting can also be found here: http://www.fas.usda.gov/icd/drd/icdjobs.html
The individual selected for this position will be administratively assigned to the Rural Development and Natural Resources Branch (RDNR) of the Development Resources and Disaster Assistance Division (DRDA), Office of Capacity Building and Development (OCBD), Foreign Agricultural Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture (FAS/OCBD/DRDA/RDNR) but will be located in and work directly with the U.S. Agency for International Development/Economic Growth, Agriculture and Trade Bureau (EGAT), Office of Environment and Science Policy, Global Climate Change Team.
Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be responsible for forging strong professional partnerships with other federal agencies in developing and implementing inter-agency efforts to address climate change in cooperation with developing nations. S/he will provide technical support and advice to USAID field missions and bureaus in the development and implementation of USAID-sponsored climate change program activities, particularly those related to sustainable land use and forestry issues. S/he will also develop and maintain strong programmatic links between USAID Missions and inter-agency programs by providing regular updates on issues and activities to the field, and involving Missions in the broader development efforts and implementation of USG climate programs.
Qualifications/Skills
- Must have 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level in the Federal Service that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to perform successfully the duties of this position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled.
Required Skills:
- Comprehensive knowledge and work/academic experience in technical, scientific, socioeconomic, and cultural aspects of climate change policy, especially as it relates to developing countries.
- Extensive experience in program development, management and implementation; and an equal level of experience explaining and negotiating climate change issues to senior government and private sector representatives.
- Proven ability to deal effectively with a wide diversity of people at technical, senior management, political and ministerial levels of government on a broad range of complex, often conflictive, multidisciplinary issues associated with climate change. Ability to interact and speak authoritatively at policy, agency, and technical levels, with a wide range of senior decision-makers in public and private meetings
- A demonstrated ability to work effectively, both independently and as a member of a team, with a wide range of individuals, groups, institutions and technical organizations. Must be able to work effectively under pressure to carry our specific results oriented tasks in developing countries in cross cultural situation given constraints in time, information and logistical support.
- Excellent organizational skills & ability to track details including use of a wide range of qualitative and/or quantitative methods for the assessment and improvement program effectiveness or the improvement of complex management processes and systems.
- Skill to plan, organize, and direct team study work and to negotiate effectively with management to accept and implement recommendations where the proposals involve substantial agency resources, require extensive changes in established procedures, or may be in conflict with the desires of the activity studied .
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including oral, written, and presentation skills.
The position is located in Washington, DC, but will require the ability to travel, including to developing countries, sometimes under strenuous conditions in remote locations.
How to Apply:
To apply, please send a) a current resume and b) a supplemental statement that addresses individually your experience and qualifications in each of the Required Skill Areas listed below to: [email protected] with the Subject: (OCBD-12-139)
Attachments should be limited to a total of 5 MB or less, as e-mails with large attachments may be blocked by the USDA e-mail firewall.
Organization: Rocky Mountain Field Institute
Title: Earth Corps 2012
Application Deadline: March 21, applications reviewed on a rolling basis
Description
Earth Corps was created to provide undergraduate students with the opportunity to directly address a critical environmental threat while immersed in a backcountry wildland environment. This hands-on program combines environmental education with environmental stewardship through an intensive 30-day field study wherein participants live and work in a remote setting, complete long hours of demanding physical labor, work effectively as a team, exercise the highest level of commitment and perseverance, and make enduring friendships. Students will develop key outdoor skills during the program and through their summits of both Blanca Peak (7th highest peak in the continental U.S.) and Ellingwood Point. They will practice and learn Leave No Trace, backcountry navigation, alpine mountaineering, and risk management. Upon successful completion of the program, each student will receive 4 hours of credit from the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs (GES 446: Field Studies in Geography).
Earth Corps was started in 2002 with a two-fold purpose: first, to provide an exceptional experiential education opportunity centered around understanding sensitive ecosystems and the challenges faced in sustainably managing them; and second, to enable RMFI to complete critical restoration projects in difficult and demanding environments. The result is a unique, hands-on, field-based course, integrating a curriculum of land management policy and wildlands systems science with on-the-ground service work. The program includes lectures from renowned experts in the fields of geography, environmental studies, and biology, as well as industry professionals. Through student-led discussions and projects, RMFI promotes the development of critical thinking skills and teamwork, two important and productive parts of science and life. Reading assignments, individual research reports, and a final examination complete the curriculum. Earth Corps is an experiential education program that exposes students to both the tangible and intangible lessons that spending 30 days in the backcountry brings.
This year’s stewardship project will focus on the Blanca Peak and Ellingwood Point Trail Project, located in the Sangre de Cristo Mountain Range in southern Colorado. The service component of Earth Corps involves difficult and highly technical restoration projects that are well beyond the scope of traditional outdoor volunteer programs. Earth Corps is 30 days to provide for ample time for skills training, acclimatization, orientation to the area, and the opportunity to accomplish a tremendous amount of work.
Location and Details:
In 2012, Earth Corps will take place in Lake Como Basin, an alpine basin in the Sangre de Cristo Mountain Range in Southern Colorado. The stewardship project will provide key support for the completion of the Blanca Peak and Ellingwood Point Trail Project. Blanca Peak (14,345’) and Ellingwood Point (14,042’) tower 6,000’ above the San Luis Valley in southern Colorado. Thousands of backcountry enthusiasts are drawn to this area each year to summit the 7th highest peak in the continental U.S. and its neighbor. The lack of a defined summit trail has resulted in the proliferation of user-created social trails, gullied and denuded areas, and severe vegetation loss. Accordingly, this fragile alpine area is at risk of losing its ecological integrity. Through the construction of a summit trail, this project will contribute to the preservation and beauty of the area and enhance the quality of the recreation opportunities that the area provides. This will be accomplished through the construction of erosion control structures, retaining walls and rock risers and steps, reconstructing eroded slopes, rerouting the trail, restoring closed sections of the trail, and re-vegetating denuded areas.
The curriculum is comprised of four units:
I. Environmental systems and physical geography of the Lake Como Basin
- Students are introduced to climatology, alpine soils, geology, flora, and human impacts on the environment through lectures, readings, and discussions.
II. Natural resources management and policy
- Students gain an understanding of the principles and framework of U.S. public land management, and the challenges facing sustainable management.
III. Land management practices today, Lake Como Basin case study
- Students analyze management issues and policies such as recreational use, fish stocking, invasive species, fire, natural resources extraction and user fees
IV. Environmental service component: Blanca Peak and Ellingwood Point summit trail construction
- Students are trained in alpine restoration and trail construction techniques and methodologies through the completion of the Blanca Peak and Ellingwood Point Trail Project.
Earth Corps students will work out of a base camp located in the Lake Como Basin, at an elevation of 11,500 feet, just below tree line. This will be an incredibly physically demanding program, from beginning to end. Since this is the second and final year of the project, students will be working on the final approaches to Blanca and Ellingwood, at an elevation of around 13,500 feet and higher. Participants will be working almost every day of the 30-day program, off-days are minimal. Group equipment (tents, stoves, kitchen, etc) and food will be provided by RMFI. Students will be required to supply their own personal gear (outdoor clothing, backpack, sleeping bag and sleeping pad, etc.). The program is coed. Enrollment is limited to 10 students.
Application Information
http://www.rmfi.org/2012-earth-corps-information
Earth Corps participants will be selected based upon academic interest and achievement, prior backcountry and outdoor experience, and overall exuberance. Applicants will be required to submit an application that includes the RMFI Program Application Form, a cover letter, and current resume. Top applicants will be interviewed by phone or in person. Applicants will be selected on a rolling admission basis; therefore, applying early is strongly encouraged. The early deadline for applications is March 5, final deadline is March 21, and final decisions will be made by April 6.
Please contact RMFI for an application form. A completed application includes:
- RMFI Program Application Form
- Cover letter stating interest in the program and qualifications
- Current resume
- 2-page scholarship application letter (if applicable)
Organization: A Gordon Research Conference
Title: Oceans and Human Health
Location: University of New England, Biddeford, ME
Date/Time: June 3-8, 2012
Description
Chairs:
D. Jay Grimes & Tracy K. Collier
Oceans interact with humans in both positive and negative ways and this interaction has become the foundation for an emerging “metadiscipline”
called Oceans and Human Health. The 2012 Gordon Research Conference on Oceans and Human Health (OHH) will address several of the many disciplines comprising OHH that include oceanography, waterborne and seafood borne diseases, harmful algal blooms, epidemiology, comparative animal physiology, natural products and synthetic organic chemistry, pharmacology, toxicology, social sciences, engineering, and other ocean-related areas. This conference will feature sessions on seafood, aquaculture, omics, natural disasters, climate change, forecasting, changes in fecal indicator detection, marine human pathogens, emerging chemicals of concern and communications, all as they relate to human health. It will have a session on the Deepwater Horizon to update the conferees on what research and restoration has transpired since the April 2010 oil blowout in Macondo Canyon. And finally, there will be discussions on a developing OHH initiative by the European Science Foundation’s Marine Board and the future of OHH in the U.S. As is the case with all GRCs, this conference will assemble experts in the several session areas who will present current information to junior scientists and graduate students in a very relaxed atmosphere. In addition to the formal presentations, poster presentations will provide opportunities for “one-on-one” discussions about OHH topic
Registration Information
http://www.grc.org/programs.aspx?year=2012&program=oceans
Applications for this meeting must be submitted by May 6, 2012. Please apply early, as some meetings become oversubscribed (full) before this deadline. If the meeting is oversubscribed, it will be stated here. Note: Applications for oversubscribed meetings will only be considered by the Conference Chair if more seats become available due to cancellations.
Organization: US Department of Interior, Office of Environmental Policy and Compliance
Job Title: Regional Environmental Intern
Location: San Francisco, CA
Hours and Compensation: part time, unpaid
Application Deadline: now accepting applications for August/Sept
Posted on: March 2012
Organization Overview
The U.S. Department of Interior, Office of Environmental Policy and Compliance (OEPC) is seeking interns to engage in environmental policy work. OEPC provides national and regional leadership in the coordination and development of policy and program evaluation related to natural resources and the natural environment. To ensure the DOI acts as one entity, OEPC coordinates and unifies response on environmental and natural resource issues that affect multiple bureaus.
OEPC’s mission is to actively foster cooperation among DOI’s bureaus and other federal and state agencies, to encourage joint initiatives, and to stimulate consideration of environmental and natural resource aspects of any proposed or continuing project or undertaking. The office provides independent environmental and technical advice to the Interior Secretary, Deputy Secretary, and Assistant Secretary, and acts as an advocate for programs that enable bureaus to accomplish their missions in an efficient and effective manner.
Description
As an intern with OEPC, you will become an integral part of the functioning of the office, and will be responsible for understanding existing and evolving environmental laws, regulations, and resources, coordinating with DOI bureaus and other federal, state, and tribal agencies, critically analyzing status reports, reviewing proposed agency actions, cooperating with EPA personnel on projects, and updating the status of the DOI’s activities.
You will have a hand in several of OEPC’s ongoing projects, which include Water Policy, Air Quality, Energy Regulations, Environmental Impact Statement Review, U.S.-Mexico Border cooperation, Hazardous Waste Clean-up and response, and Regional Response Team activities.
Interns gain contacts in California and national environmental communities, knowledge of ongoing projects and policy developments, outstanding interviewing and coordinating skills, document analysis and critique skills, public speaking practice, and an understanding of government agencies, all in a supportive and flexible environment.
Assignments are unpaid, last from 3 months (40 hours per week) to 6 months (minimum 24 hours per week), and can involve work on one or multiply projects. 4 hours per a week may be completed outside of the office, but these hours are granted for special circumstances and special projects and/or meetings. Schedules are flexible. Interns must be available to travel locally to attend meetings related to their projects or other topics of interest. Guidance is provided but OEPC is looking for interns willing to take initiative.
Responsibilities
As an intern weekly tasks include:
- Understanding existing materials and resources; keeping up on policy changes
- Contacting US Department of Interior contacts and other federal agencies active in NEPA review
- Reading and critically analyzing Environmental Impact Statements and Reports (EIS/EIR)
- Reviewing and editing Environmental Review comments from other agencies in EIS process
- Contacting federal agencies in regards to emergency response and National Response Team’s notifications
- There will also be personal projects that interns can chose to follow and research
Interns at the OEPC will learn:
- networking abilities
- investigative reporting and journalistic skills
- document analysis and critique style
- the workings of government policy and compromise
- public speaking practice
- an overall understanding of environmental policy and the political players
Qualifications/Skills
This opportunity is ONLY open to students (undergraduate and graduate level) and US citizens.
How to Apply:
http://www.doi.gov/oepc/intern.html
Patricia Port
415.296.3355 (phone)
415.773.8334 (fax)
[email protected]
Organization: MetroPool, Inc
Job Title: Outreach and Customer Service Coordinator
Location: White Plains, NY
Hours and Compensation: Full time, $42,00/yr
Application Deadline: until filled
Posted on: March 2012
Organization Overview
We are a non-profit company whose mission is to deliver transportation solutions to help reduce
traffic congestion and improve air quality. We provide free programs and services to employers,
commuters and travelers in the mid-Hudson Valley and the greater New York Metro area that
encourage the use of transportation alternatives such as carpooling, vanpooling, public transit,
bicycling and walking.
Description
This position is responsible for Outreach and Customer Service support for
commuter and traveler assistance programs. The position also includes general program
administrative support. Main duties include Vanpool Program and Carpool Ridematching
Program support, including database administration responsibilities. In addition, this position
provides customer service phone support.
Responsibilities
• Vanpool Program Customer Service & Fleet Support: Support vanpool program
including; coordination with vendors and riders, data entry and management, regular
correspondence, meetings, demonstrations and reporting.
• Program Support: Support of outreach and sales team for all commuter and traveler
services; responding to inquires, sending materials, participating in onsite events,
entering data and follow up with commuters and travelers.
• Customer Service Support: Assist commuters and travelers with their travel needs
though the provision of transit information or identifying ridesharing opportunities.
Includes managing a rideshare matching database.
Qualifications/Skills
Required Skills:
• Strong Computer Skills: Intermediate to Advanced Microsoft Office Suite
• Must possess the desire, ability and skills to learn new software programs as necessary,
and manage data accurately
• Strong Organizational and follow up skills
• Strong People Skills
• Strong Communication Skills (verbal & written)
• Must possess the ability to work on a variety of tasks
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Strong attention to detail
• Self-starter
• Positive attitude
Preferred Background in Education/Industries: BA or BS
• Environmental
• Customer Service
• Sales
• Business
Travel:
• Occasional, within lower-mid Hudson Valley
Benefits
• Paid Holidays and Vacation Time
• Sick Time Off
• Medical, Dental, Disability and Basic Life Insurance
• 401K
How to Apply:
Please E-mail cover letter and resume to [email protected]
Resume reviews begin immediately and may conclude without notice. EOE
www.metropool.com
Organization: Scenic Hudson and NYSDEC
Title: Revitalizing Hudson Riverfronts
Location: Room 206, Main Building, Columbia Greene Community College
Date/Time: April 13th, 1:00pm-5:00pm
Description
This stimulating and thought-provoking event will examine how redeveloping waterfronts in Columbia and Greene counties can:
- stimulate the economy and create jobs
- connect people to the Hudson River
- protect the environment
- prepare for rising sea levels along the Hudson River
Registration Information
Free, please register
Register at: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/Columbia_Greene
Location: Elizaville, NY- 15 min to Bard and Red Hook, 20 min to Hudson and Rhinebeck
Price Range: $900/mo + internet and/or phone, utilities included
Availability: Academic year, 2012-2013
Requirements:
Other Details
Private room with private attached bathroom. Use of all common rooms, piano, and laundry. Completely furnished by Professor who is a Set Designer and Artist family. Decks, views, swim, quiet and pretty on 80 acre lake, South Twin Lake, Elizaville, NY. You are only responsible for your own Internet connection and land line, if desired.
Contact Information
Organization: The Hudson River Environmental Society
Title: Clean Water Act at 40: Facing the Future
Location: Multi-Purpose Room, Student’s Building, Vassar College, Poughkeepsie, NY
Date/Time: May 7th, 8:00 am-6:00pm
Description
The Hudson River Environmental Society (HRES) (www.hres.org) is presenting a conference recognizing the 40th anniversary of the Federal Water Pollution Control Amendments of 1972, commonly referred to as the Clean Water Act (CWA). The objective of the CWA was “…to restore and maintain the chemical, physical and biological integrity of the Nation’s waters.” Passage of the CWA led to unprecedented efforts to clean up our Nation’s waters in an effort to render them “fishable and swimmable”. After 40 years, it is now appropriate to revisit the CWA with a look forward at the potential problems and solutions for improving and maintaining water quality in the Hudson River estuary and its watershed.
Confirmed Speakers
• Dr. Charles Vörösmarty – City University of New York
• Frances Dunwell – New York Department of Environmental Conservation
• David E. Church – Orange Co. Department of Planning & Orange Co. Water Authority
• Douglas Pabst– U.S. EPA Region 2
• Phillip Musegaas – Riverkeeper
• Patrick Phillips – U.S. Geological Survey
• Dr. Emma Rosi-Marshall – Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies
• Dr. Dennis Suszkowski – Hudson River Foundation
Poster Session:
HRES is soliciting abstracts from graduate and undergraduate students, environmental monitoring groups, and scientists for a poster session during the conference from 3:30 to 6:00. Applicable topics can include (but are by no means limited to): contaminant sources and fates, water quality mitigation, new contaminants of concern, volunteer monitoring programs, water quality bio-indices, economic and
environmental benefits and costs, and biological/ecological effects of water contaminants. Abstracts must be received by April 7. Contact Chuck Nieder ([email protected] or 518-402-9216) for more information.
There will also be an opportunity to participate in a raffle to help HRES raise money for student travel to this and future conferences.
Registration Information
Registration will open soon at www.hres.org
Abstracts
serve basis. All students who wish to receive travel reimbursement must indicate the amount
requested and the expense type (e.g., train fare, taxi, subway). All students whose abstracts are
accepted will receive a discount registration.
All submissions must include the following:
1. Principle investigator (PI): name, mailing address, phone, and email address;
2. Names and affiliations of all Co-PIs;
3. Poster Title;
4. Abstract of 250 words or less;
5. Poster type: undergraduate student, graduate student, academic faculty, volunteer
monitoring group; and
6. If PI is a student, include travel funds if requested and expense types
Abstracts must be received by COB April 13 in pdf or MS Word format at the following email
address:
[email protected]
Questions? Contact Chuck Nieder ([email protected] or 518-402-9216)
Organization: Energy Market Innovations
Job Title: Energy Analyst Intern
Location: Seattle, WA
Hours and Compensation: Summer, 2012, pay is competitive
Application Deadline:deadline and start date are flexible
Posted on: 3/20
Organization Overview:
Energy Market Innovations (EMI), headquartered in downtown Seattle, Washington, is a consulting firm that specializes in developing strategies and conducting research to optimize energy efficiency, demand response, and renewable energy programs. EMI offers a unique consulting approach that emphasizes not only the technical dimensions of energy issues, but also the market and organizational challenges. Our clients count on us to guide them toward innovative approaches and well-reasoned, insightful, and creative solutions.
Description
Energy Market Innovations (EMI) is seeking Masters and Ph.D. level students for paid internships in our Seattle office during the summer of 2012. This is an opportunity to break in to the rapidly evolving field of clean energy at a dynamic organization that values creativity, recognizes individual contributions, and invests in your continued development. You will gain direct exposure to a wide range of energy issues, consulting for utilities across the country on energy efficiency, renewable energy, and smart grid programs.
Responsibilities
Based on your strengths and the needs of our clients, your responsibilities will include:
Conducting primary research and analysis, such as survey design and implementation, sample development, data collection, and the design and execution of in-depth interviews;
Conducting secondary research and analysis, including literature and document reviews, targeted industry research, and policy research;
Analyzing program and survey data in Excel and SPSS;
Creating presentations, charts, and tables to communicate findings; and
Contributing to final reports and work products by writing up your analysis, findings, and recommendations.
Qualifications/Skills
We are looking for candidates that:
Have a strong background in qualitative and/or quantitative research and analysis;
Have independent research experience;
Communicate and work well in a collaborative, team environment;
Possess excellent writing skills;
Are currently enrolled in a Masters or Ph.D. program that focuses on research, evaluation, and/or energy.
We take a multidisciplinary approach to our work, so we welcome degrees in Economics, Engineering, Statistics, Urban Planning, Psychology, Sociology, Public Policy, Environmental Studies, Demography, or comparable research-intensive fields.
•Are motivated and responsible, with the ability to work on multiple concurrent projects and meet tight deadlines.
How to Apply:
www.justmeans.com/jobs/energy-market-innovations/23408.html
or
Organization: The Environmental Consortium of Hudson Valley Colleges & Universities
Title: 7th Annual Student Summit, “Your Future and the Planet’s:
Environmental Careers and Graduate Education”
Location:
Manhattanville College
Reid Castle
2900 Purchase Street
Purchase, NY
Date/Time
April 13, 2012
11:30 – 4:30pm (lunch is included beforehand)
Description
The Environmental Consortium of Hudson Valley Colleges & Universities invites you to exhibit at our 7th Annual Student Summit, featuring an Environmental Career and Graduate Program Fair, to showcase the different environmentally related jobs, internships, volunteer, research or other opportunities available at your company or organization.
Early registration discount ends March 30th.
We expect to attract a group of highly motivated and diverse students from institutions around the region who are interested in pursuing an environmentally related career.
Registration Information
Cost: $50 ($25 for non-profit and government entities). After March 30th, $75 ($50 for non-profit and government entities). Lunch is included.
Complete the Exhibitor Registration Form (.doc) and submit it via email to [email protected]: http://environmentalconsortium.org/programs/student/2012Fair_Exhibitor_Registration_Form_CAREER.doc
Organization: ioby (in our backyards)
Job Title: ioby internship
Location: New York, New York
Hours and Compensation: 30 hours/week. Paid.
Position Dates (if applicable): June 4- August 17
Application Deadline: Now accepting applications.
Organization Overview
ioby stands for in our backyards. Founded in 2008, ioby is a young, dynamic startup and the only online micro-philanthropic initiative that encourages local civic environmental action among neighbors.
“It has been so eye opening to me to intern at ioby. I knew what the technical definition of a non-profit was before I started, but now I’ve learned what it means to truly give to a cause you believe in. It is amazing to see the steps involved in making an idea into reality. There are so many partnerships between interns, staff, other non-profit organizations, and government agencies. The love and energy that goes into rallying a group of people behind a really great cause like making sure folks without a supermarket in central Brooklyn get access to fresh food has really given me both an inspirational and grounded perspective of what is possible” Mario Giampieri, NYU environmental studies major, class of 2012.
Description
ioby (eye-OH-be) seeks an intern interested in working with our organization in the non-profit sector of New York City’s environmental community. An intern would benefit from a behind the scenes look at how a non-profit organization works with citizen-activists and community members to enact tangible environmental change.
Responsibilities
The intern will have a range of duties, which may include many of the following, depending on his or her interests and skill set:
• Coordinating ioby participation in outreach events in NYC’s five boroughs
• Providing technical assistance and resources to NYC-based project groups
• Developing resource materials for project groups
• Writing and editing the ioby blog
• Planning online content, videos and photo development
• Researching and producing useful data on a variety of topics, including: NYC environmental problems and environmental justice statistics; measurable uses and benefits of online social networking for the environmental movement; statistics of charitable giving
• Assisting with development and implementation of strategies for corporate/business outreach, community outreach, or marketing
• Working with staff, other volunteers, and interns on a variety of other tasks
Qualifications
Applicants should be college or graduate students in the New York City area enthusiastic about green initiatives and environmental justice in NYC. Applicants should also have strong writing and organizational skills, be outgoing, dependable, use social media, have awesome ideas, and be comfortable with public speaking. Fluency in Spanish is a bonus.
How to Apply:
Email your resume and a short cover letter describing what you think you will bring to ioby, your academic focus and/or goals (if applicable), what you wish to get out of an internship experience, and available days/hours to Helen Ho([email protected]).
Organization: Resource Assistance for Rural Environments (RARE)
Job Title: Project Coordinator
Location: Creswell, or Port Orford, or general Northeast Oregon.
Hours and Compensation:
Monthly Stipend of $1,500 for eleven months
Health Insurance
Education Award of $5,500
Nine graduate credits
Application Deadline: Now accepting applications.
Organization Overview
Resource Assistance for Rural Environments (RARE) is a unique AmeriCorps Program serving Oregon’s rural communities through economic and community development and natural resource planning. Housed in the University of Oregon’s Community Service Center, we aim to link the energy, expertise of the UO with the planning and public policy needs of Oregon communities.
RARE’s mission is to assist Oregon’s resource-dependent rural communities while providing supported, applied experience to graduate level students from across the US. RARE participants live in rural communities for eleven months and serve cities, counties, non-governmental organizations or state agencies to improve economic and environmental conditions in rural Oregon. Over the past sixteen years, the RARE program has placed more than 395 participants in communities across the state.
Description
As each community has individual needs, each participant focuses on community specific projects typically in the following areas: downtown development, public health, transportation planning, community education, economic development, food systems improvement, and watershed management. A few current projects include:
* The participant placed with The City of Creswell is developing an Emergency Operations Plan, recruiting volunteers for an Earth Day Celebration, carrying forward a major redevelopment project, and working to improve local access to community assistance services.
* The participant placed with the Port Orford Ocean Resource Team is developing a community water festival, coordinating a local water quality monitoring program, and helping implement a number of economic development action plans in Port Orford.
* The participant placed with the Northeast Oregon Economic Development Districts is completing a community food assessment, strengthening relationships between food system stakeholders, and supporting the growth of community gardens and farmers’ markets.
How to Apply:
Please visit our website for details regarding our application process!
Organization: Western Hardrock Watershed Team
Job Title: OSM/VISTA Volunteers
Location: 25+ sites in Colorado & New Mexico. Read more about the projects going on at our sites.
Hours and Compensation:
Hours: Full Time (no external employment is permitted)
Compensation: As an AmeriCorps VISTA Volunteer you receive a monthly living stipend of roughly $850 (before taxes), health insurance, child care if eligible, student loan forbearance (with interest paid), and the choice of a $5,550 education award or $1,500 cash stipend upon term completion. Click here for a fact sheet on the benefits available to VISTA volunteers.
Position Dates: VISTA is a year of service (summer positions are also available)
Application Deadline: Now accepting applications on a rolling basis.
Posted on: March 14, 2012
Organization Overview
The Western Hardrock Watershed Team (WHWT) is a program of the Southwest Conservation Corps (SCC) and is made possible through a partnership among the Office of Surface Mining (OSM), AmeriCorps VISTA, and community-led nonprofit groups.
Description
Western Hardrock Watershed Team OSM/VISTA Volunteers enjoy a unique opportunity to work with grassroots environmental leaders, partner with government officials, collaborate with environmental businesses, experience the west and explore a wide range of future career paths and opportunities in the process. OSM/VISTA Volunteers live and work in communities that are confronting the environmental & economic challenges that remain from historic mining in the West.
Qualifications
Bachelors degree, good communication skills, familiarity with computers, ability to work in a challenging and changing environment, flexibility and adaptability, self-motivation and a willingness to live in a Rocky Mountain West community. GIS, environmental monitoring, community organizing and economic development experience are a plus!
How to Apply:
Send your resume and a two to three page nonfiction writing sample (any subject) to Alex Brooks, [email protected], and click here to register and complete an online AmeriCorps application.
https://my.americorps.gov/…cruit/registration.do
When you have completed your application, hit the Submit Final Application button. Your information will automatically be sent to our office.
Call Support Coordinator, Alex Brooks at (970) 403-0136 with questions.
