Author: Carolyn K.

Internship at Patuxent Research Refuge- Deadline 12/14/09

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The Patuxent Research Refuge is looking to hire two Environmental Education & Interpretation Interns.

The internship will run from February 16th – May 22nd, 2010 (flexible to change), at U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Patuxent Research Refuge, Laurel, Maryland. Interns provide visitor information services, assist with public events, teacher and scout workshops, develop education materials, design and lead interpretive programs for all ages, and assist with biological monitoring when applicable. Work schedule will be 40 hours a week, including weekends (two days off during week).  Read more

Social Media Strategist/Community Mobilizer- JOB

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Changemakers is currently looking for a Social Media Strategist/Community Mobilizer to invigorate their communications strategy for accelerating social change by signaling action opportunities within their community. The role includes the following responsibilities:

  • Highly adept at organizing and producing content/information in formats that enhance communication
  • Great writer
  • Experience and excitement for testing and implementing web 2.0 tools
  • Deeply active in managing social networks (on and offline)
  • Experience with software for creating audio and video content
  • Demonstrated eye for graphic design and photography that will invigorate Changemakers brand

To apply, email a letter about why you should be part of their team, a current resume and links that show your media experience (social networks, blogs, writing clips, etc.) to connect<at>changemakers.com; subject line “Social Media Strategist/Community Mobilizer.”

They intend to hire quickly so send in your materials as soon as possible. Check out the original posting here.

Coro Fellows Program in Public Affairs

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LOGOApplications are now being accepted for the Coro Fellows Program in Public Affairs. If you are interested, apply by January 22, 2010 via MOJO.

The Coro Fellows Program in Public Affairs is an intensive nine-month, full-time, graduate-level leadership training program that provides diverse and driven individuals committed to leading in New York City with the tools, experiences, and networks they need to become effective agents of change. The program’s unique experience-based and inquiry-driven methodology immerses participants in the various sectors—public, campaign, non-profit, private, labor— that shape New York City public policy. The program is comprised of field placements, interviews with the City’s most influential figures, and intensive training seminars. Each year, after a rigorous national selection process, 12 Fellows are selected to participate at Coro New York; another 56 Fellows are chosen annually to participate in one of our four other center locations: Los Angeles, Pittsburgh, San Francisco or St. Louis. For more information to apply, see the posting on MOJO.

Staying up-to-date

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It is essential in a job search to stay up-to-date with your industry of choice. However, an ‘industry’ is a broad beast, so what should you really know?

  • Follow new and upcoming technology
  • Know which companies are competitors
  • Understand where the industry is headed
  • Investigate how your industry is affected by external factors

Before an interview, make sure you know what the company does; an energy consulting firm can be a myriad of things, so it is crucial to know what niche they have carved out for themselves.

If you are interested in green opportunities, the Environmental Working Group (EWG) is an amazing source for information on things such as water, transportation, fishing subsidies, biofuels, and the health effects of consumer products. Even if it isn’t your industry of choice, take some time to peruse their Cosmetic Safety Database, which contains invaluable information on the health effects of specific products (from toothpaste, to deodorant, to shampoo).

Furthermore, check out the new tag “data point,” where we will keep you up-to-date on what is going on.

Become a HEAL AR AmeriCorps Member

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If you are interested in reducing greenhouse gas emissions as well as helping Low to Moderate Income (LMI) people make ends meet, you should check out the new residential energy efficiency retrofit program, HEAL AR. The program, created by the William J. Clinton Foundation and the State of Arkansas, performs energy efficiency audits for LMI homes, and then retrofits the homes to be more energy-efficient, which then allows residents to redirect money from utilities to other basic needs. The position available is as an AmeriCorps member. For the HEAL AR project, your living allowance is $950 per month. In addition, HEAL AR AmeriCorps members may be eligible to receive Health
Insurance and those members who complete a full-time term of service will receive an AmeriCorps Education Award currently valued at $4,725.

In addition to receiving AmeriCorps basic training, you will learn Read more

Masters in Development Practice

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Is graduate school on your radar? If you have thought at all about pursuing a career in sustainable development, take some time to peruse The Global Master’s in Development Practice Network website. The site describes the programs as consisting of “two years of cross-disciplinary academic training in the health, social, natural & engineering sciences and management, along with rigorous, hands-on field training experiences.” Ten universities have already joined the network, so make sure to check out the site for all the possibilities.

Is Public Service For You?

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If you are thinking at all about entering public service, you might find it convenient that we have our own resident Federal Service Student Ambassador. Elise Hanks is a junior here at Middlebury and she is here to help people explore the many possibilities in federal service. If you are looking for a job or an internship, make sure to ask her for help! She has drop in hours from 4:00-5:00 PM on Tuesdays in the CSO library. Also, she is now a guest blogger on the Internship blog so make sure to check out her advice as well as the  jobs and internships that she posts! She has already posted about an Internship for the State Department.

Environmental Studies Fellowships

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logo_epasealDo you have an interest in Environmental Studies? Under the National Network for Environmental Management Studies (NNEMS) program, a range of fellowship activities are offered to help students increase their knowledge of environmental issues while refining their professional skills. Each year, the NNEMS program offers approximately 30-40 fellowships, developed and sponsored by EPA Headquarters in Washington, D.C. and in EPA’s 10 regional offices and laboratories throughout the United States. The projects are specifically narrow in scope, allowing students to complete the fellowship while working full-time at EPA during the summer or part-time during the school year. Typically, the research is conducted at an EPA office or laboratory, although other arrangements can be made in certain circumstances.
Detailed descriptions of the fellowships are provided in the annual NNEMS Catalog. The catalog is available online at www.epa.gov/education/students.html.
The research projects are organized among four key areas:

  • Environmental Policy, Regulation, and Law
  • Environmental Management and Administration
  • Environmental Science
  • Public Relations and Communications Read more

Freeman Indonesia Nonprofit Internship Program

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The Institute of International Education is pleased to announce the inauguration of an exciting new program. The Freeman Indonesia Nonprofit Internship Program (FINIP), funded by the Freeman Foundation, aims to develop student leaders and strengthen the nonprofit sector in Indonesia. IIE will select and pair 10 Indonesian students pursuing U.S. degrees with 10 U.S. undergraduates and arrange internships for them to work together in an Indonesian nonprofit organization.

The 9-week experience, from June 15 to August 17, 2010, arranged by IIE’s partner organization, the Indonesian International Education Foundation (IIEF), will take place in three cities: Jakarta, Bandung and Yogyakarta. All program-related costs will be covered. Read more

Thomas More Scholarship Program

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Amasthead_logore you thinking of law school?

Gonzaga Law School’s Thomas More Scholarship Program provides a unique opportunity for students to realize their commitment to serving the public interest through law.

Each year, a small number of entering first-year students are awarded full tuition Scholarships so that they may pursue careers in public service unencumbered by substantial law school debt.  The Scholarships are awarded for one year, but are readily renewable.  Interested students and advisors should visit their website for application materials and to learn more about Gonzaga’s Thomas More Scholarship Program.  Scholarship applications are due March 1.   School of Law applications should be submitted no later than February 1.

Is There a Spot in the Economy for your Skills?

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The National Center for O*Net Development recently released their research on the current economy and its effects on occupations.

Check out their list of Green Increased Demand Occupations, jobs that will likely experience an increase in employer demand. Their Green Enhanced Skills Occupations lists the jobs that will likely require a change in skill sets. Finally, the Green New and Emerging (N&E) Occupations lists the emerging jobs that are/will experience a huge demand. All of this can be found here.

China Education Initiative

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CEIAre you considering teaching after college? Were you thinking of applying to The China Education Initiative (CEI)?

On Tuesday, November 17th, CEI is hosting a webinar which will act as an information session for potential applicants who are interested in learning more about CEI and their 2010 Teaching Fellowship Program. The information session will be held at from 9 to 10 PM EST, 6PM PST, 8 PM Central (but log on at least 5 minutes prior to the start). Space is limited so you should reserve your spot at here. After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about how to join the webinar.  The system requirements are as such, PC-based attendees (Required: Windows® 2000, XP Home, XP Pro, 2003 Server, Vista) Macintosh®-based attendees (Required: Mac OS® X 10.4 (Tiger®) or newer)

The China Education Initiative was established in 2008 under the auspices of the Ford Foundation, Princeton University, and Tsinghua University, CEI is an innovative non-profit organization taking a unique approach to eliminating educational inequity in China by enlisting the US and China’s most promising future leaders in the effort. Read more

Davis Projects for Peace

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Have you heard about the Davis Projects for Peace, a program which honors Kathryn Wasserman Davis, a 102 year old philanthropist who is interested in finding new ways to advance world peace.

Undergraduate students at more than 90 college campuses across the United States, including those who will graduate this academic year, are eligible to design and submit proposals that address the goal of improving the prospects for peace in the 21st century.  The top submissions from the participating campuses, including at least one from Middlebury, will receive funding of $10,000 from Mrs. Davis with which to initiate projects anywhere in the world during the summer of 2010.

If you are interested, make sure to attend the Q and A session at Old Stone Mill on Monday November 16, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. Students who have been recipients of past Davis Project for Peace funding, as well as students whose projects were supported by the College, will be available to answer questions and speak about their individual experiences. It will be an excellent opportunity to see firsthand what Middlebury students have accomplished with the support of this Initiative.

This is an initiative for all undergraduates, and not those solely interested in politics, the social sciences, or international studies.  Read more

Kathryn Davis Fellowships for Peace

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Interested in addressing global issues by engaging in today’s critical need for more effective language proficiency?

Middlebury College is pleased to announce The Kathryn Davis Fellowships for Peace: Investing in the Study of Critical Languages. Please join representatives from the Language Schools and Student Financial Services to learn about the summer language programs and the Kathryn Davis Fellowships for Peace. The information session will take place on Wednesday November 11 at 3:00 PM in MBH 216.

For the fourth year in a row, 100 Davis Fellowships are offered to cover the full cost of summer language study from beginning to graduate levels in Arabic, Chinese, Hebrew, Japanese, Portuguese, and Russian at the Middlebury summer Language Schools.

The Davis Fellowships are merit-based and intended for exceptionally qualified individuals with demonstrated interest in one or more the of the following areas: international, global or area studies; international politics and economics; peace and security studies; and/or conflict resolution. Read more

Data Point – Water Use in the USA

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One thing that I think we can all agree on is that water is pretty important. So whether you are looking into graduate school or a job in the environmental sector, it is important to understand the current consumption trends with regards to water.

The U.S. Geological Survey from 2000 to 2005 has recently come out, revealing trends and problems regarding water use in the United States. Check out the Circle of Blue article on the most recent USGS report.

The article highlights that 2005 total water use is lower than in 1975 and that per-capital water use is lower than in the mid 1950s.

Vermont Youth Conservation Corps-Job Opp

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The Vermont Youth Conservation Corps is looking for a full-time Administrative Coordinator. The coordinator would be based out of Richmond, VT.

The preferred start date is January 4, 1010. You would make $26,000 annualized, and have both health and dental insurance.  This is a great opportunity where you will be exposed to leadership roles.

The Vermont Youth Conservation Corps is a non-profit service, conservation, and leadership training organization modeled after the 1930’s Civilian Conservation Corps. The VYCC believes in the value of personal responsibility, hard work, education, and respect for the environment, and brings this message to Corps Members, ages 16-24, who work, live, and study together in small groups, completing priority conservation and park management projects throughout Vermont under the guidance of highly-trained leaders.

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Fellowship in Women and Public Policy

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The Mariam K. Chamberlain Fellowship in Women & Public PolicyAre you still looking for something to do after graduation? If you hold any interest in Women and Public Policy, the Mariam K. Chamberlain Fellowship may be for you.

The Mariam K. Chamberlain Fellowship in Women & Public Policy

The Institute for Women’s Policy Research will offer one fellowship for 2010-2011:

The Mariam K. Chamberlain Fellow works as a general research assistant on a variety of research projects and reports.  Research tasks may include reviewing literature; collecting, checking and analyzing data; gathering information; and preparing reports and report graphics. Attending relevant Congressional briefings, policy seminars and meetings is also an integral part of the fellowship program.  Applicants should have at least a bachelor’s degree in a social science discipline, statistics, or women’s studies.  Graduate work is not required.  Applicants should have strong quantitative and library research skills and knowledge of women’s issues; familiarity with Microsoft Word and Excel is required.  Knowledge of STATA, SPSS, SAS, and graphics software a plus. Qualitative research skills also a plus.

Research areas for 2009-2010 include: Read more