Author Archives: Nadine Barnicle

Recent ES Grads: 1 year Water Quality Planner opportunity in Addison County

ECO AmeriCorps is accepting applications for a Water Quality Planner to serve with the Addison County Regional Planning Commission (ACRPC) from Sept. 11, 2017-August 10, 2018. This position is based in Middlebury.  ECO AmeriCorps is a service program managed by the Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation dedicated to improving water quality across the state. ECO AmeriCorps members are required to serve at least 1,700 hours (approximately 40 hours per week) during their 11-month service commitment. In addition to the professional experience and training provided by the host service site (ACRPC), ECO AmeriCorps members receive a modest living allowance of $16,500, paid in bi-weekly stipends; professional training and networking opportunities; and are matched with a professional mentor within the Vermont Agency of Natural Services during their service term. Health and child care assistance is available. While enrolled, members may apply to have existing student loans placed in forbearance. Upon successful completion of an ECO AmeriCorps service term, members receive a federal education award of $5,815 that can be used to pay off existing student loans, or to advance their education.

Interested candidates should email Reuben Allen for an ECO AmeriCorps application.   Applications are due no later than Wednesday, August 9th.  For more information, visit www.ecoamericorps.vermont.gov or call Reuben Allen at 802-779-6054.

Recent Grads – Internship Opportunity at the White House Fall 2017

The application deadline for the Fall 2017 White House Internship Program is coming up.  The application portal will remain open until 11:59PM EDT on June 23, 2017.  Any applications received after the deadline will not be considered.  Please visit https://www.whitehouse.gov/participate/internships/apply to apply.

The Fall 2017 White House Internship Program term runs from September 6 to December 8, 2017.  All applicants must be at least 18 years of age by the Internship Program start date, and must be able to commit to the full internship term to be eligible.  Additionally, applicants must be U.S. citizens and meet at least one of the following criteria to apply:

– Are currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program at a college, community college, or university (two-to-four year institution).

– Have graduated from an undergraduate or graduate degree program at a college, community college, or university (two-to-four year institution) no more than two years before the internship program start date.

– Are a veteran of the United States Armed Forces who possesses a high school diploma or its equivalent and has served on active duty-for any length of time-in the two years preceding the internship program start date.

The White House Internship Program is highly competitive.  Applicants are selected based on their demonstrated commitment to public service, leadership in the community, and commitment to the Trump Administration.  Questions about the White House Internship Program application can be directed to intern_application@who.eop.gov. More information, including details about placement in the White House Internship Program and frequently asked questions, can be found on the White House website.