Other Opportunities

Job Opening: Trail Program Director
Washington Trails Association
Based in Seattle

Washington Trails Association (WTA) is seeking a seasoned manager to lead its vibrant trail maintenance program – the largest of its kind in the country. Since 1993, WTA has provided annual maintenance on some of Washington’s most popular hiking and backpacking trails, while also rehabilitating hidden gems and creating new trail opportunities close to home and farther afield. As federal and state budgets have been cut back, WTA’s work is vital to ensuring that the more than 9,000 trail miles in Washington are open and hikable. WTA is a respected partner of our state and federal land managers and has an important role in determining priorities so that its work serves hikers to the greatest extent possible.

The trails program has grown significantly over the past ten years, due in part to WTA’s core value of delivering a quality volunteer experience. In 2000, WTA volunteers performed 50,000 hours of trail work; in 2005, 66,000 hours. By 2010, the program had more than doubled to more than 105,000 hours of work on 148 hiking trails, with more than 2,500 people volunteering on 670 work parties throughout Washington State.

WTA is searching for a candidate who can provide strategic vision for a strong and established program. The ideal candidate will be able to inspire a permanent staff of five, a seasonal crew of 15 and more than 100 volunteer assistants. The Trails Program Director will manage a budget of $900,000, nearly half of WTA’s total budget. Program oversight will include trail maintenance, WTA’s youth program, and the field program located in Southwest Washington. Additional responsibilities will include building relationships with land managers, seeking new funding sources and promoting the program to WTA’s 9,300 members and other potential volunteers.

Specific Responsibilities Include:
Leadership
 Inspire staff and volunteers to deliver a program centered on providing a great experience for volunteers.
 Work with Trails Program staff and other stakeholders to create a strategic vision and systems for the future.
 Build and maintain relationships with land managers and seek out new funding opportunities.

Program Management
 Manage a $900,000 budget of agency contracts, grants and contributions.
 Oversee and support a permanent staff of five, which includes a Volunteer Coordinator, Field Director, Project Coordinator, Southwest Washington Regional Coordinator and Youth Programs Manager.
 Work with Development team to develop diversified revenue base including agency contracts, grants, and contributions.
 Oversee the creation of the yearly schedule and work plan.
 Be ready to lend a hand at any level in the program.

Communications
 Ensure timely communication within the trails program and other departments at WTA.
 Work with communications program to promote trail work through the magazine, website and presentations to the media and the general public.

Desired Qualifications
 Passion for Washington Trails Association’s mission.
 Minimum of (5) years of program management experience, including budgeting and contract management; demonstrated ability to procure funds and execute contracts.
 Demonstrated ability to provide leadership, manage a complex program, and inspire and motivate staff and volunteers.
 Experience with personnel management.
 Experience with trail maintenance, recreation management or other related field.
 Strong interpersonal communication skills.
 Experience with volunteer management.

Other Requirements
This job requires extensive computer work, as well as time in the field. Candidate must be able to drive, to carry heavy loads up to 50 pounds, and be able to work in outdoor environment exposed to the elements including camping and hiking for extended periods of time. At times, evening and weekend work will be required, as well as some overnight travel.

Compensation
Compensation is DOE, and includes a benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, HRA, retirement, disability, transportation, and holiday, vacation and sick leave.

To Apply: Send a cover letter, resume and one to three page writing sample to:
Trail Programs Director Position
Washington Trails Association
705 Second Avenue, #300
Seattle, WA 98104.
Position open until filled.

Washington Trails Association is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, sex, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or national origin.

Washington Trails Association is the leading voice for hikers in Washington state. Each year, more than 2,500 volunteers maintain trails from Mount Baker to the Columbia Gorge, from the Pend Orielle to the Hoh River. WTA also works with elected officials and agency staff to ensure that trails receive the funding they need to be managed well. Our web site, www.wta.org, is a valuable resource for hikers looking for the latest conditions, trail news, and tips on where to go. We support hikers young and old, those out for the first time, and those with thousands of miles under their belt.

http://www.wta.org/hp/about/job-opportunities/jobs/trail-programs-director.

FOR COLLEGE UNDERGRADUATES AGED 19 - 20

Purpose: to encourage students to pursue careers in conservation by providing hands-on field training experience protecting the treasured resources of America’s National Parks. The scholarship will allow the Student Conservation Association to expand its apprentice crew leader program from urban parks into America’s National Parks.

History: Established in 2010, the scholarship is a tribute to Sara “Sally” Shallenberger Brown. It was created to showcase Ms. Brown's dedication to the environment and ensure that her legacy will continue in perpetuity. A member of the Glenview Garden Club of Louisville, Kentucky since 1939, Sally Brown has given many years of active and influential service to environmental issues and conservation organizations on a local, national, and global level. The scholarship both commemorates Sally’s 100th birthday and honors the centennial of the National Park Service. The Brown scholarship was established in partnership with the Student Conservation Association, which was itself founded by Elizabeth “Liz” Putnam, a member of the Bennington Garden Club of Bennington, Vermont. 

Provisions: Provides $3000 for one student annually for field training as an SCA crew leader apprentice. It is the hope of the scholarship’s founders that following this experience—and with enhanced technical and interpersonal skills gained from it—students will go on to become crew leaders or pursue related careers in environmental education or outdoor leadership training. Eligibility: Open to college undergraduates aged 19 to 20

To Apply: Applications are accepted by mail only and must be received at the SCA office in Charlestown, New Hampshire, by February 15. For an application and instructions, click here. PLEASE NOTE: The original application form was created using a text-formatting shortcut called a macro. If you download the document into Microsoft Word, you may receive a warning message that "macros can contain viruses." This one does not, but you can choose to "disable" the macro function and still open and use the same form.

Selection: Selection is by the Student Conservation Association in conjunction with the GCA Scholarship Committee. Fund: The Sara Shallenberger Brown GCA National Parks Conservation Scholarship is managed by the Garden Club of America and administered by the Student Conservation Association.

Contact: Connie Yates, Garden Club of America, 14 East 60th Street, New York, NY 10022-1006. Phone: 212-753-8287, fax: 212-753-0134, email: cyates@gcamerica.org.

Visit the GCA website for more info.

Stewardship is a theme that runs deep in the Garden Club of America consciousness. "Outreach" describes efforts that further the GCA mission by encouraging new talent and recognizing the accomplishments of a wide variety of individuals and groups.

The GCA Founder's Fund has provided substantial monetary awards for exceptional community projects proposed by member clubs. In addition, GCA club members plant and maintain the grounds of public and historic buildings, restore historic gardens, and help create inner-city parks. One of the first protected redwood groves was donated to the State of California in 1930 which now totals more than 5,100 acres.

Each year the Garden Club of America recognizes the outstanding achievement of landscape designers, educators, writers, environmentalists, horticulturists, flower arrangers, and conservationists with the presentation of numerous national awards.

View the scholarships

Protecting the environment is a major challenge we face as a nation. Public transportation is a part of the solution, and the American Public Transportation Association (APTA) recognizes the importance of engaging future generations in this important cause.

This June, APTA will host its second youth summit—Generation Green on Board: A Youth Summit To Advance Public Transportation. Students from across the country who will be high school juniors and seniors in the 2011 -2012 school year will come together June 26-30 in Washington, DC to learn how public transportation helps build vibrant communities and improves the environment.

This is an all expenses paid opportunity for young people to travel to the nation’s capital, meet lawmakers, leaders, and industry professionals while learning about a topic that will impact their future and the future of their community.

The youth summit promises to be an educational and memorable experience. More information is available on our website, www.apta.com/youthsummit.

Applications are due April 15, 2011—space is limited.

Alaska Pacific University has specific scholarships available for students who have participated on an SCA trail crew. APU offers undergraduate degrees in Environmental Science, Marine Biology, Earth Science, Environmental Policy, Outdoor Studies and Environmental Studies, Psychology, Education and Liberal Studies. www.alaskapacific.edu

The synopsis for this grant opportunity is detailed below, following this paragraph. This synopsis contains all of the updates to this document that have been posted as of 01/27/2011 . If updates have been made to the opportunity synopsis, update information is provided below the synopsis. If you would like to receive notifications of changes to the grant opportunity click send me change notification emails . The only thing you need to provide for this service is your email address. No other information is requested.

Any inconsistency between the original printed document and the disk or electronic document shall be resolved by giving precedence to the printed document.

• Document Type: Grants Notice Funding Opportunity Number: EPA-EED-11-01
• Opportunity Category: Discretionary
• Posted Date: Jan 27, 2011 Creation Date: Jan 27, 2011
• Original Closing Date for Applications: Mar 04, 2011 Please see the announcement, including Section IV, for additional information on due dates and submission methods.
• Current Closing Date for Applications: Mar 04, 2011 Please see the announcement, including Section IV, for additional information on due dates and submission methods.
• Archive Date: Apr 03, 2011
• Funding Instrument Type: Grant
• Category of Funding Activity: Environment Category
• Explanation: Expected Number of Awards: 20
• Estimated Total Program Funding: $150,000
• Award Ceiling: $10,500
• Award Floor: $0
• CFDA Number(s): 66.952 -- National Network for Environmental Management Studies Fellowship Program
• Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No Eligible Applicants

Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)

Additional Information on Eligibility:

Please see Section III of the announcement for eligibility information.

Agency Name

Environmental Protection Agency

Description

In recognition of the growing interest in environmental issues and careers, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) established the National Network for Environmental Management Studies (NNEMS) Fellowship Program in 1986 to encourage students to pursue environmental careers. The NNEMS program is a comprehensive fellowship program that provides students an opportunity to participate in a fellowship project that is directly related to their field of study.

Link to Full Announcement

FY 2011 National Network for Environmental Management Studies Fellowship Program

If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

Ginger Potter
202-564-0443

There are currently no modifications for this opportunity.

Serving more than 30,000 children, families and teachers each year, the Aldo Leopold Nature Center (ALNC), provides unique learning opportunities not only to youth, but also to developing professionals through internships.

ALNC is currently seeking a Development & Public Relations Intern for Spring 2011.

Intern duties may include:
* Drafting copy for publications
* Updating media contact lists
* Conducting internet research of potential corporate supporters
* Soliciting in-kind donations for events
* Assisting with outreach and special events
* Updating social media

This is a great way to gain valuable experience in special event planning, fundraising, public relations and marketing, in addition to completing administrative and special projects. Other responsibilities are available depending on interest and qualifications.

Ideally, the intern should be able commit about 10 hours a week (January 10 – May 1 with the option to stay through the summer). College credit may be available in exchange for the internship.

The requirements for the PR/Development Intern are:
*Moderate proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
*Good written and oral communication skills
*Creative and outgoing personality
*Availability during regular work week
*Willingness to commit to a regular work schedule for a summer or semester.

Individuals interested in this position are asked to contact:
Alanna Medearis, Development/Communications Coordinator
Aldo Leopold Nature Center
300 Femrite Drive
Monona, WI 53716
608-216-9374
devcomm@naturenet.com

Please see the attached position description for more information.

Greetings!

My name is Kyle Reiser and I am from Cincinnati, Ohio. I just finished up an SCA position at Devils Postpile National Monument in California and had a blast. I am now embarking on a couple of volunteer internships in the near future. In between the two internships, I have an open time frame (April 25-June 25) where I am hoping to work. I am an outgoing and personable young man who works hard and isn't afraid to get his hands dirty. I am just looking for some meaningful work where I can make a modest wage/stipend with housing accomodations or a place to pitch a tent. If you are in need of some extra help and wouldn't mind some company, drop me a line at reiser.28@osu.edu. I thank you for your time and consideration. Attached you will find my resume and please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions.

Best,
Kyle Reiser

Devils Postpile SCA
reiser.28@osu.edu

Apply now for 2011. Our 2-year residential graduate program offers academics and experience for a Master's degree with meaningful application. Located at Conserve School and Treehaven in northern Wisconsin. The fellowship provides an MS in natural resources/ residential EE, tuition, a monthly stipend, room/board, and opportunities for personal and professional growth.

Application materials and further information: www.uwsp.edu/cnr/gfreef or contact Fran.McReynolds@uwsp.edu

The Evergreen State College offers a 2-year Master of Environmental Studies program for students interested in solving environmental problems using the social and natural sciences. Our classes are in the evenings, team-taught by multi-disciplinary faculty, and follow a cohort model.

Interested? Check out http://www.evergreen.edu/mes/ or contact us today!

360-867-6225
mes@evergreen.edu

2010 Heritage Festival

Saturday, September 11
10:00am - 4:00am.

Prince William Forest Park
Triangle, VA

The Heritage Festival is a really fun celebration of park history and heritage and is fun for all ages.  The park has live music, antique cars, games, food, woodworking, blacksmithing and much more. The park needs your help to help ensure the success of this event; volunteers to help with parking, information, the Kids Kabin, and other general assistance.  Volunteers for Heritage Fest should be high school age and up.  Families are welcome.  You will receive breakfast and lunch AND a fabulous t-shirt to take home with you!  The event takes place rain or shine!

Second is National Public Lands Day on September 25, from 8:30-1.  This is our biggest volunteer event of the year where we call on you to come to the park and lend a helping hand to a variety of projects. You can access more information on these two events at www.nps.gov/prwi.

To register as a volunteer for Heritage Fest and/or Public Lands Day, send an email to Jenn Kays at Jenn_Kays(at)nps.gov

Aerie is accepting applications for its 2011 Semester in Wilderness Medicine, held in Costa Rica and Montana. Earn your WEMT, Swiftwater First Responder, Avalanche 1 while learning wilderness medicine from MDs, RNs and medics. SCA alumni receive a $500 scholarship.

The Bill and Melinda Gates foundation is looking for a Communications Officer to join their Global Development Policy and Advocacy team in Seattle. For more information go to: http://bit.ly/d2kE52. You can submit resumes to Andre.Truong@gatesfoundation.org.

Earn a Master of Education and a Certificate in Leadership and Nonprofit Administration through Western Washington University and North Cascades Institute (NCI) while working alongside the Northwest’s best educators, naturalists and conservation leaders. This seven-quarter program includes twelve months of residency at NCI’s Environmental Learning Center, nestled along the shores of Diablo Lake in the heart of North Cascades National Park. Course work is designed to provide solid grounding in natural and cultural history, place-based education and nonprofit administration. Our professional residency is fully integrated into a degree program at Huxley College for the Environment at Western Washington University. For more information and to apply, go to www.ncascades.org/. You may also contact the graduate program coordinator directly at 206-526-2567, or Tanya_anderson@ncascades.org.

Live, Learn and Teach in the Pacific Northwest! Pursue your master's degree in education (or just go for the Certificate in Education, Environment, Community)in this lovely island setting with a lively community of professional educators. Teach young people about nature and community while studying educational theory and deepening your knowledge of community and sustainability. Inquiry-based learning begins in the forest with children and permeates graduate classes in child development, educational theory and practice, and ecology. IslandWood provides a ten-month immersion in theory and practice, the first half of a master's degree in education through the University of Washington.

As an SCA alum and the head of this program, I just know there are folks out there for whom this would be a perfect fit... Visit our website at www.islandwood.org or contact me directly if you're interested: denised@islandwood.org

The Ice Age Trail Alliances' Mobile Skills Crew will be hosting two projects at Straight Lake State Park in Luck WI to finish 5 miles of new sustainable Ice Age National Scenic Hiking Trail. The first is May 11-16th and will be an American Hiking Society volunteer vacation as well. We will also get some help from 9 AmeriCorps members who will live and work in the park for 6 weeks. The second project is from July 15-18. This project will bring Lodi schools summer saunter program to western Wisconsin and we will have 50 kids helping for some of the project. Experienced and rookie trail builders from SCA's alum are needed to help create this legacy. Below are the descriptions from the AHS website. Project Information: Some places lodge deep within and stir the soul: Straight Lake State Park is such a place. You will wake to the call of Trumpeter Swans and sleep by the wail of coyote. Led by Ice Age Trail Alliance Mobile Skills Crew volunteers, foot by foot, hand over hand, you’ll work with other volunteers from throughout Wisconsin and the Midwest to construct sustainable tread on steep cross slopes, build rock and timber retaining walls, and enjoy jaw-dropping scenery. Camping sites, meals, tools and equipment will be provided. Trail construction activities begin at 8:00 am and typically wrap up about 4:30 pm. Showers are a short carpool away. Come for a day or stay for the week. Area Description: The Wisconsin Land Legacy Report lists Straight Lake at the top of a five point scale indicating the area’s outstanding ecological qualities. Unique features include large blocks of oak and northern hardwood forest, ephemeral ponds, basalt outcroppings and what has been described as the finest example of a glacial tunnel channel in the Midwest. Two high quality, undeveloped lakes provide memorable quiet and solitude. The rolling glacial terrain supports extensive second-growth forest approaching old growth characteristics. Nearby attractions include Interstate Park, the Ice Age National Scenic Trail Interpretive Center, the renowned Dalles of the St. Croix gorge, and the Potholes trail. Pre-register at http://www.iceagetrail.org/msccalendar.htm or http://www.americanhiking.org/ProjectRegistrationDetail.aspx?projectId=490 Looking forward to seeing you this summer! Pete Englund 651 402-3061 Straight Lake Project Coordinator 9 time SCA Alum

The Galveston Bay Foundation (GBF) in conjunction with the Shell Non Profit Internship Program is seeking a Summer Projects Student Intern. We are looking for a currently enrolled, full-time, undergraduate student who wants to share in the GBF mission: preserve, protect and enhance Galveston Bay. The internship will be highly involved and can include marsh restoration, assisting with freshwater inflows education meetings and exhibits, creating marketing pieces for various upcoming member and volunteer events, and much more. If you are interested, please view our attached PDF document to continue reading about the paid internship opportunity being offered (housing not provided). Students interested in applying can call 281.332.3381 X207 or send an email to jmintzer@galvbay.org for more information.

Program Director

The program director will be responsible for implementing a two-year program of activities, including assessments of institutions for diversity and equity (Equity Audits), providing recommendations for action, implementing leadership training (Environment 2042 Retreat and Alumni Program) and designing and implementing multi-racial learning forums (Environment and Equity Forums). The ideal candidate will have a background in diversity and equity issues and environmental issues and thrives in an entrepreneurial, cutting edge setting. She or he will be detail-oriented while also understanding how his or her work fits into the broader vision and mission of the Center for Diversity & the Environment.

The position is funded through December 2011. Possibility of becoming permanent depending on funding.

To Apply: Email cover letter, resume, and 3 references to info@environmentaldiversity.org, or mail to Center for Diversity & the Environment, 2065 NW Miller Road, #111, Portland, OR 97229

Application deadline: If emailing, please send by 5:00 pm on March 15, 2010. If mailing, please postmark by March 15, 2010. Ideal start date is by April 15, 2010.

The Natural Resources Defense Council will be hiring a Legislative Intern for the spring and summer of 2010.

NRDC's Legislative Program is accepting applications for unpaid internship positions for the spring and summer of 2010. The Legislative Intern works directly with program and advocacy staff tracking legislation, distributing materials to congressional staff, conducting research and helping draft advocacy documents, attending briefings and hearings on timely environmental issues, and working with coalitions of national environmental organizations, as well as other duties that may arise in this active work environment. Interning at NRDC's Washington office offers unique exposure to Congress at an organization with a long track record of successful participation in natural resources policy.

Candidates for this internship should be an advanced undergraduate or attending graduate school and be available to work at least four days per week; however we can be flexible if need be. This is a non-paying internship.

Applicants should send resume or C.V., a cover letter and a writing sample to:
Legislative Program
Natural Resources Defense Council
1200 New York Ave. NW; Suite 400
Washington DC, 20005
Fax: 202-289-1060 or www.nrdc.org/jobs

The Ocean Science and Leadership Expedition (OSLE) is a 10-day summer intensive learning experience for high school students in Prince William Sound, Alaska. Working with local marine scientists and educators, you will learn about-- and experience firsthand-- oceanographic principles and marine environmental issues such as oil spills, marine debris, and climate change. Students may earn 1 college credit from Prince William Sound Community College.

The course includes a 4-day sea kayaking expedition to Columbia Glacier in Prince William Sound, where you will experience firsthand the issues facing the marine ecosystem. You will camp on remote beaches and learn Leave-No-Trace techniques for wilderness exploration, while building leadership skills through experiential learning.

The course will also take you to Valdez, Alaska, where you will meet with experts to engage in a case study of the Exxon Valdez oil spill, the environmental disaster that shaped Prince William Sound. You will emerge with a greater awareness of the significance of coastal and marine ecosystems, a personal connection to the ocean, and the skills to become an environmental leader.

The course is limited to 10 students. Participants will be actively involved in all aspects of the small group learning and living environment. Tuition is $1100; scholarships are available. See the attached brochure and application form.

To register for the course, fill out the application form and submit to the address below. Applications are reviewed as they are received.

Contact us for more information or a scholarship application:

Alice Dou-Wang
Prince William Sound Science Center
PO Box 705
Cordova, AK
99574
adouwang@pwssc.org

About PWSSC summer education programs:
Our mission is to provide tools and guidance to students to increase their awareness of the interdependence of local ecosystems. We combine hands-on environmental science education with positive experiences in the outdoors to build a foundation of knowledge for students to use as they grow into environmental leaders. All of our activities are exploration based, designed to help students form a deeper scientific understanding of the ecosystems of the area and build personal connections to the land, while developing self confidence and teamwork skills. Our staff members hold degrees in environmental sciences or education, and are graduates of wilderness leadership programs such as Outward Bound, NOLS, and SCA.

Our programs are located on the beautiful Copper River Delta and Prince William Sound regions of south central Alaska. The landscape provides an excellent classroom for participants (and staff) to explore the temperate rainforest, wetland, glacial, and marine ecosystems that make this area so diverse. With a student/teacher ratio of 4:1, we offer a high quality and personal learning experience for all of our participants. Students attend from Cordova and other Alaskan communities, and throughout the United States.

http://www.pwssc.org

Use Your Winter Break to Help Analyze Best Practices of Leading Innovators in Environmental Sustainability!

Ashoka is seeking volunteers for a winter-term month-long analysis of the spectrum of approaches of leading social entrepreneurs addressing climate change and the environmental issues spanning the last ~30 years (Ideally 5-10 hours a week for up to 4 weeks in DC or virtually).

Learn more about the volunteering opportunity here: http://www.ashoka.org/volunteer/6317

The magazine will also have an important student angle, including scholarships, research tools, chances to have works published, etc. The publisher is looking to run a column with 4-8 contributors, all from college campuses across the country. The concept is to discuss user-friendly and innovative ways for individuals (not just students) to reduce their environmental footprint. The title will be 356 Days of Green. The tag line will be "It looks good on you". Columnists will receive $25 per column, including graphics, and we'll include a short bio about them with their email address and a link to their web site or blog as they like. These need to be original works however, not reprints from the school's newspaper. The publisher of the magazine will also want to read a piece of the applicant's work, ideally addressing issues surrounding the environment, green living, or having participated in a well established advice column of sorts. We're looking for someone who's fresh, entertaining, innovative and genuinely interested in green living. If you have someone who'd be interested in the job please have them contact me as soon as possible. Amy Spittler Fresh Media Services (907) 223 9023 amy@freshmediaservices.com

edit, 01-19-10: Thanks to everyone who came out and made for an incredibly successful day! Photos from the event will be posted on SCA's Flickr page.



Volunteer for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day with a Service Project on Kingman & Heritage Islands in DC!

Please come join SCA staff and alumni to complete a variety of conservation projects in one of DC's greatest parks.
No skills necessary, you must be 15 years of age, and RSVP by January 8th.
We welcome school groups, organizations, and individuals.

Here are the details:

When: January 18th, 9:30am-1:30pm
• Where: Kingman & Heritage Islands (Google map -- once you RSVP we will send complete, detailed directions)
• What: We will be working on trail improvement, invasive species removal, and trash clean up.
• How: If you are interested and would like to RSVP please click on this link and fill out this short form: http://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?hl=en&formkey=dHlMMTBoOGdWaGVadzV6aU5SeWFNN1E6MA

If you have any questions please email Ted Miller at tmiller(at)thesca.org or call 703-524-2441. Hope to see you there!!

Join friends, family and colleagues for a community-wide day of service on Saturday, October 24, 2009. Help make your community a better place and join more than 700 individuals who will volunteer at schools, nonprofits, libraries and parks in Fairfax County.

• Plant a native tree!
• Make cards for orphans!
• Organize a library!
• Cheer up a senior!

For more information and to sign up, visit:
www.volunteerfairfax.org or call 703-246-3727.

www.nps.gov/prwi/hf2009.htm

Prince William Forest Park
Triangle, VA

On Saturday, September 12, 2009 from 10 am to 4 pm, the Prince William Forest Park Heritage Festival will celebrate the park’s history as colonial-era farmland, a Civilian Conservation Corps work camp, and a World War II era spy training camp.

Musicians, artists, cultural demonstrators, antique car owners, exhibitors, and park staff will gather together in historic Cabin Camp 3 for a day of historic and inexpensive family fun! Children will enjoy plenty of hands-on activities, crafts and games in the Kids Kabin and throughout the event. A ‘Company Store’ will be on hand to sell books and other interpretive and educational items.

Volunteers are needed for the event to assist with parking, information and orientation. If you are interested, please call the visitor center at 703-221-7181.

BUSINESS/OFFICE MANAGER The Connecticut River Joint Commissions based in Charlestown, NH seek a part-time Business/Office Manager for a varied position that includes staff support, accounting, bookkeeping, mailings, and scheduling. The position requires attention to detail, skills of a diplomat, the ability to respond quickly to changing work loads, and to work independently. Expected qualifications are: associate’s or bachelor’s degree in accounting or related discipline plus relevant accounting experience, OR a combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and skills have been acquired. Must be able to operate QuickBooks, Microsoft Office programs, and database programs. Knowledge of grant and contract administration is desirable. Salary is dependent on education and experience. This is a part-time position, expected to be 24 hours per week. The Connecticut River Joint Commissions is an equal opportunity employer. Send resume and qualifications by August 12, 2009 to Executive Director, Connecticut River Joint Commissions, PO Box 1182, Charlestown, NH 03603. No phone calls, please.

National Park Service staff at Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens are looking for volunteers to assist with set up, break down, and event coordination and management at this year's Lily Festival. The event will run from 10am to 3pm on Saturday July 18th.

Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens is located at 1550 Anacostia Avenue NE, Washington, DC 20019. The two nearest Metro station is Deanwood on the Orange Line.

Those interested in assisting with event set up would need to arrive at the park by 8:30am for an estimated two hour "shift" that will likely include moving tables, chairs, and other items into place for the start of the festival. Those interested in supporting event break down would begin their service shortly after 3pm and work for 90 minutes (perhaps less) assisting Park Service staff with clean up chores.

In addition, the park is looking for volunteers to help out with the following...
1) Staffing the children's Photo Safari.
2) Face painting.
3) Story telling (accomplished yarn spinners preferred!). And,
4) Leading environmentally themed children's games.

In all instances, the park will provide the materials and the necessary background information to successfully complete the project or contribute as a project leader. All "training" will take place on site the day of the event.

Requests for additional details about the 2009 Lily Festival can be founda at www.nps.gov/keaq.

To RSVP as a volunteer please contact Alexis Gelb at Alexis_Gelb@nps.gov or by phone at 202/426-6905.

Energy Efficiency Youth Policy Summit: Apply NOW! • The Keystone Science School, the Alliance to Save Energy and the American Petroleum Institute will conduct a Youth Policy Summit for 40 college students on the subject of improving energy efficiency in California. Participating students will be asked to negotiate consensus-based recommendations to be shared with Members of Congress, the Governor and California state legislature, as well as business and NGO sector leaders. • We want YOU to take action! Apply today to be one of the 40 students selected for this amazing opportunity. Applications will be accepted through July 1st. • For more detailed information, refer to the attached application packet, although note that the deadline has been extended. Or for application materials, visit the web site at , under the Apply Now! Tab. The Summit will provide: • Registration, lodging, and meals will be covered free of charge, and travel stipends will be given on a case by case basis. • Opportunity to network with energy professionals in the field • Gain mediation and negotiation skills • Work with other qualified CA higher education students • Earn academic credit • To apply, please email all application materials to Jennifer Alvarez at jalvarez@ase.org, or fax to (510) 451-4222.

The Partnership for National Trails System (http://www.nationaltrailspartnership.org) is hosting its biennial conference July 12-15, in Missoula, Montana. SCA will host a booth and has been invited to present at this national gathering. They have also invited SCA to partner with them to provide 22 young (18-25) SCA members or alumni, who would receive a full scholarship to the conference, covering pretty much everything -- food, travel, lodging, and registration. The conference will also offer a Youth Mentorship Program matching youth participants (ages 18-25) with more experienced members of the National Trails community. The attached application provides additional information. To apply, fill out and submit the form below. The deadline is extended from May 29th to June 7th. Good luck!

I founded First Here Then Everywhere (www.firstheretheneverywhere.org). It is a network on which young environmentalists can connect and share experiences. Each month, there is an Initiative of the Month, where one venture is showcased on the website. If you are interested in this opportunity to spread your work, please contact me @ cmaxmin@yahoo.com. If you are interested in joining the network, visit the website to join our forum and blog conversations!