Organization: Hudsonia
Title: Shale Gas Development Impacts on Biodiversity: A Workshop for Professionals
Location: Ashokan Center, Olivebridge, NY
Date/Time: June 14, 2013 from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm.
Description: This is a workshop for professionals involved with siting, assessment, regulation, research, and monitoring of shale gas development and high-volume horizontal hydraulic fracturing, including consultants, researchers, college and graduate students, university and high school faculty, environmental professionals, agency regulators, policy-makers, preserve and park managers, ecological restorationists, and others. A full description is available at: http://hudsonia.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/shale-gas-workshop-2013.pdf.
Registration Information:
Participation is limited and by application only, to ensure that the workshop is offered to conservationists, managers, regulators, policy-makers, and other professionals who can make the best use of the information (and to help us tailor the workshop to your interests). An application form is available with the announcement.
Fee is $275 per person. Fee includes lunch and other refreshments, course materials (reprints and handouts), and a certificate of participation. Contact Erik Kiviat with any questions.
Organization: The Trust for Public Land
Position Title: Conservation Vision Program Manager
Location: San Francisco, CA
Hours & Compensation: 40 or more hours per week, depending on project load and trips. $25 – $29/hour. No benefits.
Position Dates: One year position, with the potential to extend to a permanent position.
Application Deadline: None posted.
Posted On: May 8, 2013.
Organization: Earthjustice
Position Title: Litigation Assistant
Location: Honolulu, HI
Hours & Compensation: Full-time. Competitive salary commensurate with qualifications.
Position Dates: Start August 2013.
Application Deadline: Applications accepted on a rolling basis.
Posted On: May 9, 2013. read more…
Organization: Economic Opportunity Studies, Inc.
Position Title: Research Associate, Energy Consumer Data and Policy
Location: Washington, DC
Hours & Compensation: Full-time. $20/hour or more depending on experience and qualifications.
Position Dates: May – August or September. Possibility of part-time work after the full-time job ends.
Application Deadline: May 17, 2013.
Posted On: May 9, 2013.
Organization: Union of Concerned Scientists
Position Title: Campaign Manager, Tropical Forest and Climate Initiative
Location: Washington, DC (preferred); Cambridge, MA; or Berkeley, CA
Hours & Compensation: Full-time. For candidates who meet all position requirements, the salary is in the high $60,000s.
Application Deadline: May 28, 2013.
Organization: Manomet Center for Conservation Sciences
Position Title: Delaware Bay Program Coordinator
Location: Delaware Bay, Delaware. Exact location is flexible.
Hours & Compensation: Full-time. Salaries are competitive and commensurate with experience.
Application Deadline: May 31, 2013.
Posted On: May 10, 2013.
Organization: Environmental Defense Fund
Position Title: Senior Specialist, Building Energy Initiative
Location: Chicago, IL
Position Dates: Funded through December 2014.
Application Deadline: None posted.
Posted On: May 10, 2013. read more…
Organization: Environmental Defense Fund
Position Title: Manager
Location: Chicago, IL
Position Dates: Funded through December 2014.
Application Deadline: None posted.
Posted On: May 10, 2013.
Organization: American Bird Conservancy
Position Title: International Division Research Assistant
Location: The Plains, VA
Hours & Compensation: Full-time. Modest compensation may be available.
Position Dates: Approximately May 20 – August 14, 2013. Dates are flexible.
Application Deadline: None posted.
Organization: Green America (formerly Co-op America
Position Title: Climate Action Intern
Location: Washington, D.C.
Hours & Compensation: 25-32 hrs/week. Unpaid.
Position Dates: Summer, approximately 12 weeks.
Application Deadline: May 31, 2013.
Posted On: May 6, 2013.
Organization: EARTHWORKS (formerly the Mineral Policy Center)
Position Title: International Program Intern
Location: Washington, D.C.
Hours & Compensation: Full-time. Unpaid, but stipend available to cover commuting costs.
Position Dates: Three month minimum commitment required. Start and end dates flexible.
Application Deadline: May 31, 2013.
Posted On: May 8, 2013.
Organization: Toronto Atmospheric Fund
Position Title: Policy Research Intern
Location: Toronto, Canada
Hours & Compensation: 7 hours/day, $15/hour.
Position Dates: 12 week contract – June to August 2013.
Application Deadline: May 14, 2013.
Event: Blue Mind Summit
Location: Block Island, RI
Date/Time: May 29-31, 2013.
Description: Blue Mind brings together neuroscientists and aquatic experts to explore new questions about our connection to water, leading to a fast-growing new field we call neuroconservation. This year, we will consider neurogeography, neuroaesthetics, dopamine addiction (surfing and seafood), the science of empathy, and neurolinguistics through a “blue” lens.
Researchers from Harvard, NYU, Vanderbilt, Long Island University, and California Academy of Sciences are among the presenters, joined by ocean advocates and educators from a dozen organizations and agencies. Blue Mind 3 is sponsored by Peak Teams, SoniSingh.org, USFWS, SEEtheWILD, J DuClos, SNAP International, OceanRevolution.org, and The Ocean Foundation.
Registration Information:
A limited number of registration/accommodation/meal scholarships are available (not including travel costs) for interested and motivated students to join us. Please get in contact directly, and made a clear case why you should be at Blue Mind 3.
Contact Information: http://www.bluemind.me
Organization: Sustainable Energy Fund
Title: Energypath 2013
Location: Villanova University
Date/Time: July 29 – August 2, 2013.
Description: The Sustainable Energy Fund (SEF) is a non-profit organization that assists energy users in overcoming education and financial barriers to a sustainable energy future. Energypath 2013 shares the vision of the SEF in its desire to increase the knowledge of and passion for sustainable energy in the leaders of today and tomorrow.
Scholarships for professional educators and college students include:
- Training and certification in one of the following Energy Camps: Intro to Sustainable Energy, Solar Photovoltaic, Energy Efficiency, Wind Energy, Micro Hydro (M, T, W0)
- Seminars featuring leading sustainability and energy professionals (Th, F)
- Keynote Dinner with Global Futurist and Best-Selling Author Jack Uldrich
- Movie premiere of “The Atomic Stages of America”
- Industry exhibitors
- Science Fair (Grades 6-12)
- On-Campus Housing and Dining
Registration Information: Visit www.energypath2013.com.
Organization: Global Green USA
Position Title: Coalition for Resource Recovery Design Intern
Location: New York, NY
Hours & Compensation: Full-time and part-time positions available. Unpaid.
Position Dates: Minimum of ten weeks beginning May 13, 2013.
Application Deadline: Applications reviewed on an ongoing basis.
Posted On: May 6, 2013.
Organization: Northeast Technical Services (NTS)
Position Title: Environmental Scientist
Location: Virginia, MN
Posted On: May 6, 2013.
Organization: Work for Progress/Environment Florida
Position Title: Environment Florida Campaign Director
Location: Tallahassee, Orlanda, or Tampa Bay, FL
Hours & Compensation: Full-time. Salary is commensurate with relevant experience and or advanced degrees.
Application Deadline: None posted.
Posted On: May 6, 2013.
Organization: Conservation Strategy Fund
Position Title: Program Director
Location: Organization headquartered in Sebastopol, CA, but right person could be located anywhere worldwide.
Hours & Compensation: Full-time.
Application Deadline: None posted.
Posted On: May 6, 2013.
Organization: NYPIRG Fund, Inc.
Position Title: Environmental Outreach Staff Member
Location: Mineola, Smithtown, New Paltz, Ithaca, Syracuse, Rochester, Buffalo, Albany and New York, NY
Hours & Compensation: Monday – Friday, 2 pm – 10 pm. Compensation between $400 and $700/week depending on location.
Posted On: May 6, 2013.
Organization: Triangle Land Conservancy
Position Title: Director of Land and Water Protection
Location: Durham, NC
Hours & Compensation: Full-time. Salary commensurate with experience.
Application Deadline: May 22, 2013.
