Correction from previous post – pay is $11.00/hr!
Get your applications in quickly and join the PoE team!!
Look exciting? Are you passionate about global development and sustainable entrepreneurship? Do you want to be part of an international project just like this? Join the UW Chapter of Nourish International!!
Nourish International is a non-profit organization that serves as a platform for students to make long-lasting, global impacts within developing regions around the world. Nourish creates partnerships between university chapters and communities abroad in effort to foster strong relationships, implement sustainable development, and eradicate poverty.
Come stop by the final information sessions to find out more about the organization, available internships, the potential to complete a project abroad, and more!
Dates: Wednesday, October 23rd
Time: 6:00PM
Place: Foster Library, study room #9
For more information, email nourish@uw.edu
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Need a job starting Winter Quarter 2014? Apply to be a Student Assistant at PoE! Questions? Email poeadv@uw.edu.
The Habitat Biologist is a stand alone classification distinguished by responsibilities for habitat restoration. This is an FLSA non-exempt classification, distinguished from higher level professional FLSA exempt classifications by their greater responsibility to formulate, affect, interpret, or implement management policies or operating practices, by their authority to commit the employer in matters of significant financial impact, or by their greater consultation role in advising management in strategic business planning.
Job Title:HABITAT BIOLOGISTClosing Date/Time:Wed. 10/30/13 11:59 PM Pacific TimeSalary:$24.99 – $31.90 Hourly
Job Type:Full Time (40 hrs/wk)Location:Admin Bldg, 619 Division St, Port Orchard, Washington
The UW Farm is looking to fill several volunteer leadership positions for the 2013-2014 school year and beyond. There is a range of opportunities for motivated individuals who want to be more involved with the Farm. No technical experience is required, just a desire to take on a leadership role, the ability to work with your fellow farmers, and a passion for sustainable agriculture. The following positions are open to applicants:
Outreach Coordinator
The Outreach Coordinator position is part marketing, promo and event planner in an effort to promote the Farm on campus. Must work with Site Leaders and Social Media Coordinator in planning of events and creation of promotions, including but not limited to Pizza Bakes, farmer acquisition, merchandise.
Botany greenhouse / Dirty Dozen Leaders (1-2 people)
The Botany Greenhouse Coordinator manages the Farm’s site at the Botany Greenhouse on campus. Responsibilities include: coordinating biweekly work hours, FarmEd, and farm lunch. Must be able to coordinate attend events on Tuesday and/or Thursday from 8:00-12pm:
• Tuesday: Botany Greenhouse work/volunteering from 8:30-12pm.
• Thursday: Potluck breakfast/Farm get-together from 8-8:30am,w/ regular guest Professor Ruesink’s FarmEd sessions, and on-site work/volunteering from 9:30-11:30.
Mercer Court Leader (1-2 people)
Get involved in our newest space! Mercer Court is a unique feature on the UW campus that has tremendous potential to grow and challenge what we define as urban agriculture. Mercer Court Leaders will work alongside the Farm Manager, organizing volunteers and work parties, planning crops to grow and maintaining current production. Must be available on Tuesday and Thursday between 1-5pm.
Treasurer
The Treasure will work with other Student Leaders and the University of Washington to manage funds; in addition to creating and handling order invoices and setting produce prices. Must have interest in finance, budgeting, and excellent Microsoft Excel skills.
Fundraising Coordinator (1-2 people)
The Fundraising Coordinator will work with the Outreach Coordinator and other Farmers to apply for grants, plan fundraising events, and find other fundraising avenues.
Farm Sales Representative
The Farm Sales Representative will market produce grown at the UW Farm to businesses and individuals in our community. Must be interested in business / marketing, able to work alone and in partnership with business students and Treasurer. Must be orderly and able to work in conjunction with the University and learn to write orders and invoices.
Photographer/Designer (1-2 people)
This is your chance to show off your design and photo skills and build a portfolio by creating a brand for the Farm. Must be able to attend (some) Farm events to take and edit photos, be proficient in a design program (Photoshop, Illustrator, etc.), and a passion to create. Web dev is a plus.
Apply now to be a peer TA for ENVIR 100 for winter quarter
Interested in Teaching? Love Environmental Studies?
ENVIR 100 is now accepting peer TA applications for Winter Quarter!!!
POSITION DETAILS:
Program on the Environment seeks three enthusiastic undergraduate students to work as peer TAs in Environmental Studies 100: Interdisciplinary Foundations. This is an exceptional opportunity! Peer TAs are mentored by faculty, lead their own discussion section, get great teaching experience, and earn credit towards their degree. This opportunity is especially valuable for students interested in environmental education or applying to graduate school.
The total time commitment is approximately 15 hours per week. As a Peer TA, you are responsible for attending the lecture for ENVIR 100 (3 hours per week), attending a weekly instructor meeting (approximately 1 hour per week), and leading one discussion section (2 hours per week). Additional tasks include: preparing for your discussion section; meeting with students during office hours; providing extra help or leading review sessions; and grading.
Peer TAs will earn academic credit (1-5 credits, variable, of ENVIR 498, graded).
- Course Instructors: Kristi Straus (PoE) and Jason Scullion (PoE)
- Lecture Schedule:MWF 9:30-10:20
- Discussion Sections: T or TH, various times
APPLICATION LOGISTICS:
To apply, please submit the following:
- Resume
- Unofficial copy of your UW transcript (transfer transcripts not necessary)
- Brief statement of intent answering the following questions (no longer than 2 pages):
- Why are you interested in being a peer TA for ENVIR 100?
- What unique abilities or experiences would you bring to this position?
- How does your knowledge of or experience with teaching or environmental studies qualify you to be a peer T.A.?
Paper applications can be submitted to the PoE advisers in ACC 012. Electronic materials may be submitted via e-mail to jkob@uw.edu.
Positions are open until filled. All applications submitted by Friday, November 1st at 5:00 PM will receive full consideration.
*Priority will be given to students who meet the following requirements:
- Completion or current registration in BIOL 492: Teaching of Biology
- Completion of ENVIR 100 with a minimum grade of 3.0
- Environmental Studies (Program on the Environment) majors or minors
- At least Junior level standing
**Credits earned for being a peer TA can be applied to one of the following requirements for the major in Environmental Studies:
- Policy and Decision-making perspectives
- Departmental Honors requirement of ENVIR 497/498 (substitutes for both requirements)
C ENV 490 / ARCTIC 498 (NOTE: ARCTIC 498 will be added to the time schedule listing soon.)
2 credits (CR/NC grading)
2 credits (CR/NC grading)
SLN: 20769
Meeting Times:
Tuesdays/Thursdays 10:30 AM – 11:20 AM
In addition to T/TH class session, students MUST also attend 6 “Future of Ice” evening lectures that meet on various dates (see schedule below).
Students who register for the course should NOT register for the speaker series – all students in the course will automatically be registered for the speaker series without having to do so separately.
Instructors:
Eric Steig, Professor, Earth and Space Sciences, Quaternary Research Center
Nadine Fabbi, Associate Director, Canadian Studies Center
Description:
In Winter quarter, six experts on the Earth’s polar regions will present public lectures on the multifaceted ways in which those regions are changing. The speakers include Arctic biologists Jody Deming and Dee Boersma, acclaimed photographers James Balog and Paul Nicklen, Inuit leader Sheila Watt-Cloutier, and former premier of the Yukon Tony Penikett. Each speaker will give an give a public evening lecture as part of the Walker-Ames/Danz lecture series. This class provides an opportunity to meet with the speakers, engage with the material they have presented, and have a conversation about their work. We will meet twice per week during the time of the speakers’ visits, once to read materials prior to the evening lecture, and again to meet with the speaker. Students will be expected to attend all evening lectures and classes, and to submit an essay at the end of the class that brings together the diverse material.
Guest Speakers for class sessions:
- Thursday, January 16: Tony Penikett
- Tuesday, February 4: Jody Deming
- Thursday, February 20: Paul Nicklen
- Thursday, March 6: Dee Boersma
- Tuesday, March 11: Sheila Watt Cloutier
Join the PoE Community by experiencing the outdoors in the form of going for a run. All levels are welcome and everyone is encouraged to participate. This group will meet every Tuesday night at 5:15 and will continue until there is no longer interest in the group! See Julie Johnston at juljohn@uw.edu for more information.
[job]: Environmental Consulting; Cascadia Consulting Group
Cascadia Consulting Group seeks individuals who would like to be part of Cascadia’s on-call roster of fieldworkers who will support our research and outreach projects. Fieldwork occurs occasionally throughout the year, may have flexible hours, or may have designated hours including weekends and evenings, and typically involves short but intensive periods of work.
See link for more information.