[internship] Outreach & Communication

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Washington Environmental Council is seeking three full-time outreach and communications interns for a 10-week commitment (June 12 – August 17) in Seattle. The summer outreach and communications interns will be supporting W.E.C.’s climate and clean water campaigns through developing, implementing and experimenting with different outreach and engagement models. This is a great position for someone who is interested learning about environmental advocacy work from different angles and practicing program evaluation.

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How to Apply:
Please send a cover letter, an example of creative or professional work (favorite picture, non-academic writing sample, blog post, graphic design work, etc), and a resume to Nicole Keenan nicole@wecprotects.org by April 7, 2012

[course] – Spring 2012: Arctic Perspectives on Global Problems

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ANTH 469 C: Arctic Perspectives on Global Problems

MW 1:30-3:20 in THO 211

Dr. Andrew Gerkey

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**This course counts towards Human & Social Dimensions and/or International for Perspectives and Experiences**

Arctic peoples and places are at the forefront of some of the most pressing global problems today. In this course, we will use Arctic perspectives to explore issues that affect us all, including climate change, environmental conservation, economic development, energy extraction, and diminishing cultural, linguistic, and biological diversity.

Our readings will span the circumpolar Arctic and sub-Arctic, introducing us to the histories and contemporary lives of people in Alaska, Canada, Greenland, Iceland, Russia, and Scandinavia. Beginning with the intimate connections between Arctic peoples and their environments, we will explore the relationship between traditional ecological knowledge and scientific research. How do the practices, ideologies, and authorities that are inherent in different forms of knowledge influence debates over the sustainable and just use of natural resources? Our efforts to answer this question will lead us to consider the ways individuals, communities, institutions, and governments negotiate the balance between seemingly contrary visions of conservation and development, tradition and modernity, sovereignty and integration. We will critically examine these dichotomies and attempt to reconcile or move beyond them. Using the insights gained from Arctic perspectives, we will plot pathways toward potential solutions.

[scholarship]: Edward E. Carlson Student Leadership Award

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Edward E. Carlson
Student Leadership Award

The Award
Named for one of Seattle’s foremost civic leaders, the Edward E. Carlson Student Leadership Award recognizes individual students who have demonstrated a strong commitment to public service, provided outstanding leadership in the community, and who are committed to continued creative civic participation. The Carlson Student Leadership Award recipient will receive $2500 and be honored at the annual Spring Celebration of Service and Leadership.

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[job] – Summer Camp Teacher with Friends of the Issaquah Salmon Hatchery

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Friends of the Issaquah Salmon Hatchery (FISH) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to retaining and improving the historic Issaquah Salmon Hatchery and promoting watershed stewardship through education.  This will be FISH’s 11th year offering day camps that teach about salmon, habitat and watershed  stewardship.  This year there are 3 weeks of camp for 6-8 year olds and one week for 9-11 year olds at the hatchery, one week for 9-11 year olds at Baxter Barn in Fall City, and a 3-half-day camp for preschoolers at the hatchery.  Camp for 6-11 year olds is called “Salmon Science Camp” and the preschool camp is known as “Little Fry Camp”.

Job Description: The Camp teacher supports FISH’s summer education program and Education Coordinator (EC). The teacher will work with the EC to deliver high quality, hands-on day camps centered on salmon and the ecology and watersheds of the Northwest.  Camps have a focus on science, but include arts, games and other elements.  Camp takes place indoors and outdoors at the Issaquah Salmon Hatchery in the Watershed Science Center and surrounding area; the week at Baxter Barn is 11 miles away in Fall City.


This is a 6.5-week temporary contract position.  Position includes training and set up for camp; camp begins on June 25, 2012 and concludes on August 10.  There is no camp week of July 2; that week will be used for planning, prep and set up.  Hours of work are Monday-Friday and will vary between 8:00 am and 4 pm; training and prep for camp will be 12 hours prior to June 25.  Total hours: during camp 40 hours per week, total term up to 268 hours.

Duties & Responsibilities:

·       Teach and co-teach interactive science and environmental education lessons, activities and games

·       Model and inspire respect and care for the environment

·       Supervise campers along with the EC, maintaining campers’ emotional and physical safety

·       Assist with camp logistics such as set up, clean up, and paperwork

·       Provide leadership and positive example to youth volunteer camp helpers

·       Communicate professionally with campers families, volunteer camp helpers and the EC

·       Maintain safe and organized indoor and outdoor camp environment.

 

Minimum Skills & Qualifications:

·       Two years experience working with elementary-aged children in environmental education

·       Knowledge of Pacific salmon and northwest ecology

·       Enjoy working in an outdoor environment

·       Must be at least 18 years of age and pass Washington State Patrol background check

·       CPR/1st Aid Certified

 

Preferred Abilities & Attributes:

·       Bachelors degree in natural sciences, education or related field

·       Desire and ability to develop and adapt lessons related to natural history and environmental science

·       Ability to be flexible, think on your feet and maintain a positive outlook even in stressful situations

·       Experience working with preschool-aged children

·       Group management skills

 
Reports To: Education Coordinator
Position Start Date: June 20, 2012
Job Status: Contract, Full-Time, Temporary

Compensation:  $13 per hour, no health benefits or paid vacation/holidays.

TO APPLY:  Send resume, letter of interest and two references to Celina@issaquahfish.org, or mail to Celina Steiger, 125 W. Sunset Way, Issaquah, WA 98027

[student job] – Odegaard Writing & Research Center now hiring!

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We seek qualified undergraduate and graduate tutors to serve as peer tutors – to collaborate with UW students, staff, and faculty on their myriad writing and research projects.  Last year, tutors in the OWRC worked with writers from more than 100 departments on campus, representing all colleges – so when we say we are working hard to build an interdisciplinary staff for next year, we really mean it.

Details of the position and hiring process can be found at http://depts.washington.edu/owrc/Hiring2012.html

This will be a rolling hiring process, with preference given to earlier applicants; it is well worth applicants’ time to submit their materials now, during the break, rather than later in Spring Quarter.  Top early-applying candidates will also be given the option of beginning work this Spring and Summer rather than waiting until Early Fall Start (mid-August).

Finally, additional preference will be given to candidates from STEM fields and business; recruiting tutors from these fields is a hiring priority for the OWRC, given the writers we work alongside most often.

Want to learn how academics connect with the local community?

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Monday March 26, 3:30 – 4:30
Foege Auditorium (UW Genome Sciences, 3720 15th Ave NE, Seattle WA 98195-5065)

“Beyond Academia: Partnerships for Success” 

Partnerships with local, state and federal agencies, tribes, industry and local communities provide opportunities to improve broader impacts, leverage additional funding, refine research activities and enhance community support. Panelist share examples and key elements of success.

Panel members: David Dicks, UW College of the Environment; Steve Harbell, Washington Sea Grant; Paul Johnson, UW School of Oceanography; Glenn VanBlaricom, UW School of Aquatic and Fishery Sciences. Moderator: Pete Granger, Washington Sea Grant.
Environmental science faculty, staff, post docs and graduate students are encouraged to attend. Admission is free and refreshments will follow each presentation.

SkyRoot Farm

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SkyRoot Farm

Want to find out more about what PoE Post-doctoral Fellow Beth Wheat is up to when she isn’t working at PoE? Follow the link above to find out more!

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Interested in learning more about sustainability on the UW campus related to the topic of water? Want to find out what students really do in the ENVIR 480: Sustainability Studio course? Follow this link for the final report from the winter 2012 section: [link]. ENVIR 480 is offered every autumn, winter, and spring quarter with specific quarter focus. [For reports from other quarters]