Feb 22, 2012
Laura Goldin, goldin@brandeis.edu
781-736-3075, Rabb 347
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This Issue:
* Focus the Nation: ReCharge Applications
* Climate Media Fellowship: Call for Applications
* Brandeis Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) Information
* A Wealth of Opportunities in the Internship and Job Corner!Applications for 2012’s ReCharge! Retreat are now open. Application deadline is April 1st, 2012. Retreat is scheduled for August 12-18, 2012. Focus the Nation selects twenty students, five from each Quadrant, who show passion, dedication, and drive to accelerate the transition to clean energy. The one week retreat includes a balance of intellectual rigor, collaborative practices, reflection and physical activity as it applies to building our clean energy future. APPLY TODAY for your chance to be a part of this life changing opportunity!
Call for Applications – Climate Media Fellowship 2012
Interested in Teaching Post Graduation? Check out the Brandeis MAT!
The Brandeis Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) program offers students the opportunity to prepare to teach in public elementary schools, Jewish day schools (the DeLeT program), or in middle and high schools in multiple fields including English, history, physics, biology, chemistry, and Tanakh. Our small, personalized program stresses inquiry and social justice. Generous scholarship support is available, including scholarships dedicated solely to Brandeis graduates. Our graduates regularly secure good teaching jobs, and make a difference in the work they do. For other information, and to register, students may go to: http://www.brandeis.edu/
*** Internship and Job Corner ****
We have a long list of outstanding internships available for the right students for full course credit when accompanied by the ENVS89a seminar (offered every semester and summer along with your internship experience, and you present your work at the Environmental Internship Symposium!) Just contact me goldin@brandeis.edu . For a snapshot of the many opportunities available and information about the internship course, see the ENVS website at
http://www.brandeis.edu/
South Boston Youth "Green Team" Coordinator Job
The South Boston Neighborhood Development Corporation (SBNDC), the South Boston Community Health Center (SBCHC), and South Boston Grows (SBG) have teamed up to provide youth with summer jobs that will teach youth in the South Boston community about taking care of the environment, eating healthy, and leading more sustainable lives. We are looking for a responsible supervisor to organize sustainable urban gardening programs in different areas of South Boston. This intern will supervise youth and serve as a resource to the partner organizations. With supervision from the SBNDC Executive Director and the SBG President, the intern will be responsible for the supervision of as few as 4 and as many as 15 teen summer employees, community outreach, budgeting and planning for the planting of flowers around street trees and in up to 3 vegetable gardens in South Boston. The candidate will organize planting, clean-up, maintenance, and other necessary responsibilities to ensure the planting, gardening and overall program runs smoothly. The Summer intern is expected to work 40 hours per week for July and August and part-time work is available starting earlier for a stipend, class credit or in exchange for fresh and local produce. Please send cover letter and resume to: Phoebe Flemming at southbostongrows@gmail.com. See attached flyer for more information.
Woolman Semester Community Internships
Recommended by Brandeis 2011 Graduate Cece Watkins! From the Woolman Internship; " If you sing while washing dishes, laugh when splattered with mud in the garden, or tell jokes while hiking in the rain, this might be the perfect place for you. We're now accepting applications for the dynamic and exciting Community Internship program. This program is for people who love to work and love to play, who want to learn as well as to teach, who are self-motivated, community-Waltham Fields Community Farm, Assistant Educator Job
Waltham Fields Community Farm is hiring! Available for recent graduates or otherwise. See job listing at:http://communityfarms.org/
Green Corps 2012-2013 Field School for Environmental Organizing
From Green Corps: "In Green Corps’ year-long paid program, you’ll get intensive training in the skills you’ll need to make a difference in the world. You’ll get hands-on experience fighting to solve urgent environmental problems — global warming, deforestation, water pollution and many others — with groups such as Sierra Club and Food and Water Watch. And, when you graduate from Green Corps, we’ll help you find a career with one of the nation’s leading environmental and social change groups. For more information, read below or visit our web site: www.greencorps.org. You
National Wildlife Fund
NWF is hiring a Southeast Campus Field Coordinator to support climate leadership and sustainability among colleges and universities in the Southeast. From NWF: "This person will work with campus leaders to reduce greenhouse gas emission, advance sustainability goals, develop green jobs training programs at community colleges, and engage college students in climate and sustainability issues at all levels. It is a great leadership opportunity for someone who has a passion for sustainability and climate and energy issues. More details are available at the application website" here!
Corporate Accountability International Jobs
From the organization: "This spring and summer ten students or recent grads will recruit people to support the campaign to protect children’s health from predatory fast food marketing and retire Ronald McDonald, persuade businesses, campuses and elected officials to cut spending on bottled water, and work side-by-side with experienced organizers to protect people and the environment from corporate abuse. Internships are available for Spring or Summer 2012 in the following areas: Campaign Organizing (on each of our three campaigns); Non-Profit Administration; Development and Membership Outreach; Research; Finance and Accounting; Online Organizing; Communications;
Climate Summer Opportunity:
From Climate Summer: "Learn community organizing, Become a stronger leader! Spend your summer on a bike, traveling across Louisiana and Texas! Learn from and connect with community leaders! Inspire others to take action to live their values more deeply! Highlight what communities are doing to move beyond fossil fuels through the press, blogging, and our new Digital Movement Map! Highlight the harms of the the fossil fuel industry in environmental justice communities and communities hit by oil spills, hurricanes, and wildfires! Bike to ExxonMobil’s headquarters and ask them to join the movement for a better future! Applications available at http://www.climatesummer.
Sierra Club Environmental Apprenticeship Program
From Sierra ClubThe Apprenticeship Program is designed for resourceful, conscientious and motivated individuals interested in legislation, media and community outreach as a means of promoting green initiatives. The Apprenticeship is a paid, six month staff position based in one of the Sierra Club’s offices. Apprentices will be exposed to a variety of work experiences including but not limited to grassroots organizing, administrative policy advocacy and public communications while being trained and guided by a team of experienced Sierra Club staff. The Program is a wonderful stepping stone for a recent college graduate." http://www.sierraclub.org/
Middlesex Conservation District
The Middlesex Conservation District is seeking a Program Coordinator "to organize a Middlesex County Local Work Group to identify the highest priority conservation issues and needs in the County. These are identified by local stakeholders and as expressed by all interested parties through public forums. This is a part time, contracted position for $20/hour for up to 150 hours from February through September, 2012. Position requires a home office, a valid driver's license and a working motor vehicle for use during performance of duties. Variable driving hours. Mileage reimbursement. Major roles include: .Candidates should have significant experience in the field of public outreach, skill in planning/coordinating events, ability to produce work products using computers and MS Office applications, skill in organizational and administrative tasks, skill in both oral and written communication, perform duties in a professional manner, ability to work well with others, individually and in groups, and prepare professional planning documents. In addition candidate should have knowledge of equal opportunity and civil rights requirements of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Employment Act, provide assistance to deliver programs and services that are carried out without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, religion, age, physical/mental disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, and marital or family status, and maintain a positive regard for civil rights in all interactions with clients and others. "To apply, send a letter of interest and resume by email to: Elizabeth.mcguire@ma.
Orion Online Latest Listings
The following are just some of the recent listings for environmental nonprofit internships and jobs around the country from Orion Grassroots Network. For details on these positions and the many other listings, go to:http://jobs.
Canyonlands Field Institute
Moab, UT
Meadow Lark Farm Dinners
Boulder, CO
Sustainability & Wilderness Leadership Apprentice
Hawk Circle Wilderness Education
Cherry Valley, NY (Housing is provided)
Hawk Circle Adventure Program Afterschool Instructor
Hawk Circle Wilderness Education
Cherry Valley, NY (Local schools in Otsego County)
Philadelphia Field Station
Philadephia, PA
NJ Audubon Society
Cape May Court House, NJ
NJ Audubon Society
Plainsboro, NJ
AmeriCorps Internship - Educational Programs
Teton Science Schools
Jackson, WY
Hidden Villa
Los Altos Hills, CA
Glynwood
Cold Spring, NY (Hudson Valley)
AmeriCorps Internship - Educational Programs
Teton Science Schools
Jackson, WY
Garden Program Intern and Culinary Program Intern
The Sylvia Center at Katckie Farm
Kinderhook, NY
Center for Whole Communities
Waitsfield, VT
Rite of Passage Journeys
Seattle, WA (Bothell, WA)
Horticultural Technician-Garden Crew Leader
Seed Savers Exchange
Decorah, IA
Fellows in Sustainable Food and Community Development Progr
Allegheny Mountain School
Monterey, VA
Internships in gardening, permaculture, + more
Center for Wellness + Sustainable Living
Brookfield, VT
Park Interpreter and Volunteer Coordinator
South Suburban Parks and Recreation - South Platte Park
Littleton, CO
Native Plant Nursery Propagation/Production Internship
New England Wild Flower Society
Whately, MA (Nasami Farm)
Jewish Urban Farming Fellowship
Urban Adamah
Berkeley, CA
Sustainable Ag/ Environmental Day Camp Counselor
Hart-to-Hart Farm
Albion, ME
Chefs - Whole and Local Food Focus
Center for Whole Communities
Waitsfield, VT
Squam Lakes Natural Science Center
Holderness, NH
Powisset Farm/The Trustees of Reservations
Dover, MA
Serve Alaska Youth Corps Field Support Specialist
SAGA
Juneau, AK
Serve Alaska Youth Corps Crew Leader
SAGA
Juneau, AK
Alaska Service Corps Field Support Specialist
SAGA
Juneau, AK
Aspen Center for Environmental Studies
Aspen, CO (Basalt, Colorado)
FoodCorps
nationwide
North Country School
Lake Placid, NY (Adirondacks)
Living Hope Farm
Harleysville, PA (40 miles NW of Philadelphia)
Northern Forest Canoe Trail
Waitsfield, VT (New England)
Northern Forest Canoe Trail
Waitsfield, VT
Highstead
Redding, CT
American Public Gardens Association
Kennett Square, PA
Environmental Education Internship
Wild Bear Mountain Ecology Center
Nederland, CO
Rocky Mountain Biological Laboratory
Crested Butte, CO
Stone Barns Center for Food & Agriculture
Pocantico Hills, NY ((25 miles North of NYC))
American Public Gardens Association
Kennett Square, PA
North Cascades Institute
North Cascades National Park, WA
Tin Mountain Conservation Center
Albany, NH (White Mountain region)
Paid Long Term Farm Apprenticeship(s)
Meadow Farm
Butte Falls, OR (Southern Oregon)
Marine Science Summer Camp Intern
The Marine Science Consortium
Wallops Island, VA
Family and Adult Program Assistants
The Marine Science Consortium
Wallops Island, VA
Energy Specialist- Berkshire County MA
Center for EcoTechnology
Pittsfield, MA
Oxfam Action Corps
Des Moines, IA (+14 cities nationwide)
Fellowships
Environmental Leadership Program
East Coast
EcoFellowship Program
Center for EcoTechnology
Northampton, MA (Western Mass)
Value-Added Products (Pickles) Apprentice
Adamah at Isabella Freedman
Falls Village, CT (NW Connecticut)
Executive Director
Ipswich River Watershed Association
Ipswich, MA
Summer Naturalist Internship
Walking Mountains Science Center
Avon, CO
Environmental Education Instructor
Keewaydin Environmental Education Center
Salsibury, VT
Internships
New Leaders Initiative of Earth Island Institute
Berkeley, CA
Campaign Staff
Grassroots Voter Outreach
Boston, MA
Canvass Director, Organizer
Grassroots Voter Outreach
Columbus, OH
Canvass Director, Organizer
Grassroots Voter Outreach
Cincinnati, OH
» 5 more jobs from Grassroots Voter Outreach →
Naturalist Educator Intern
River Bend Nature Center
Faribault, MN
Animal Husbandry Internship
Hidden Villa
Los Altos Hills, CA
Green Business Specialist
Center for EcoTechnology
Northampton, MA
Chesapeake Bay Restoration Coordinator
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation
Annapolis, MD (DC)
(And of you don't see the job you want on EARTHNOTES or in your own searching, don't forget the Brandeis Hiatt Career Center. From Hiatt: "There are over 300 organizations in Hiatt Nacelink focused on environment/conservation, energy, NGO/non-profit, agriculture, or government including 80 with a specific focus on green careers. In addition to the Environmental Studies Program and the annual Green Careers Forum, Hiatt brings many green employers to campus for recruiting, networking and informational purposes. Hiatt offers students/alumni daily walk-ins hours. Stop by for assistance with resumes, cover letters, and interview preparation. Web site: www.brandeis.edu/hiatt /
Take care all,
Laura Goldin