Other Opportunities

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.