October 12, 2012
EARTHNOTES
Laura Goldin goldin@brandeis.edu
"Open Door Always”
Stay tuned to Earthnotes for events, announcements, and opportunities! And meet the fabulous Environmental Studies UDRs: Liza Ansher liza2704@brandeis.edu
Rachel Usnik rlu@brandeis.edu & Lisa Purdy lpurdy@brandeis.edu For more on courses, 2 JBS programs & Internship program, check out the Environmental Studies ENVS website
This Issue:
*Global Zero Training Institute Oct 19-21
*Great Jobs and Local Internships for Academic Credit
October 19-21
**Job, Fellowship and Internship Corner**
Hot Opportunity in Socially Responsible Investment:
Ethical Investment Research Services (EIRIS) Research Analysts
Another Job for an Alum: MSU Campus Sustainability Assistant Director
From MSU: "Michigan State University’s Office of Campus Sustainability is hiring an Assistant Director. Responsibilities include: strategic planning of the internal and external marketing plan, assisting with campus programs, assisting with media relations, conducting market research in support of the marketing plan, reporting external rankings, and outreach; collaborating with external partners to advance office initiatives; serving as a liaison with key university departments having sustainability-related interests; helping to direct the activities of sustainability coordinators and support staff. To apply for this position, go to https://jobs.msu.edu, click on the Search Postings link on the left, enter 6689 in the Posting Number field, and click Search. This posting expires September 18, 2012, to external applicants."Next Step Living Jobs
Solar Energy, Energy Conservation, Home Resource Efficiency. See attached "green jobs" flyer
Local Internships
I few of these may be too late, but you can check if still open! Also too late for ENVS89a credit this fall, but fine for spring credit along with ENVS89a. Just contact me: goldin@brandeis.edu As with all internships for ENVS credit (and also for IGS and HSSP), one of your first steps is to talk with me.
Urban Greening Intern - Urban Ecology Institute, Cambridge MA
From the organization, "The Urban Greening Intern will play a key role in organizing tree data as well as analyzing and visualizing the extent and benefits of urban trees as a key component of a city's green infrastructure. The intern may also be asked on occasion to interact with community residents and train them in the use of technology for performing onsite tree inventories. Required skills for this position include: An interest in urban greening, urban trees, or green infrastructure, familiarity importing data into and creating maps with GIS, comfort doing basic analysis (descriptive statistics) using a worksheet programs such as Excel and more. This is a non-paid internship. Please mail, or email cover letter and resume to: Urban Ecology Institute, Attention: Human Resources, 3 Phillips Place, Cambridge, MA 02138, E-mail: kgreaves@urbaneco.org
Our Bodies Ourselves, Cambridge, MA
Communications Intern
From the organization, "Our Bodies Ourselves, a nonprofit women's health education and advocacy organization, seeks an intern or work-study student to work 8-12 hours per week on a variety of social media and communications tasks. The internship can be done either onsite at the OBOS office in Cambridge or off site. The position is open beginning fall or winter 2012. Applicants should have strong organizational and oral/written communication skills and experience with social media and online activism. For more information, visit: http://www.
MA Breast Cancer Coalition & Silent Spring Institute
Special Events & Outreach Intern
From the organization, "MBCC and SSI interns will assist with building and promoting special events and projects for each of the organizations. The flexibility of the position is substantial. Tasks can be completed from school or home, as internet and telephone will be the primary communication tools for assignments. Interested students must commit to one or more of the following internship opportunities: 1) September 2012 - January 2013, Lesbians & Friends Dance Internship (15th annual) 2) February 2013 - September 2013, Against the Tide Internship (21st annual). In order to be considered for one of the above positions, please email Cheryl Osimo at cherylosimo@comcast.net
Research and Internship Opportunities in Healthy, Sustainable, Car-free Transportation Field
Please see attached : "Internship Description- Development," "Internship Description- Communications," "Internship Description- Outreach"
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.
Conservation Planner
Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society - Southern Alberta Chapter
Calgary, AB, Canada
Resident Assistant
Coastal Studies for Girls
Freeport, ME
Executive Director
Great Old Broads for Wilderness
Durango, CO (Durango location)
Community River Champion
Coastal Watershed Council
Santa Cruz, CA
Director of Education & Camping
South Shore Natural Science Center
Norwell, MA
Farm Manager
Living Hope Farm
Harleysvillle, PA (NW of Philadelphia)
Center for EcoTechnology
Northampton, MA
Green Business Manager
Center for EcoTechnology
Northampton, MA
research internship
RH Reality Check
Washington, DC
Adjunct Faculty teaching Online Non-Profit Management and Social Entrepreneurship
Naropa University
Boulder, CO (online, telecommute okay)
Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Program
Selkirk, NY
(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 /