[job]: Pollution Prevention Specialist (City of Port Angeles)

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POLLUTION PREVENTION SPECIALIST

Job Summary: 

Under general direction of the storm water manager, and in collaboration with solid waste and wastewater program staff, assists small business owners with voluntary efforts to control, reduce or eliminate pollutants and storm water runoff by offering technical assistance and information on best practices. Responsible for identifying and coordinating site visits, preparing and distributing educational materials, completing checklists, preparing site visit reports and monthly reporting using WA ST Department of Ecology guidelines as outlined in the Local Source Control Partnership.  More information is available at http://www.ecy.wa.gov/programs/hwtr/lsp/index.html. (Job description is available upon request)

THIS IS A GRANT-FUNDED POSITION FUNDED THROUGH JUNE 30, 2013. IT MAY BE RE-EVALUATED AT THAT TIME FOR SUCCESS MEETING OBJECTIVES, CONTINUED NEED AND AVAILABLE GRANT FUNDING. THE SELECTED INCUMBENT WILL NEED TO ATTEND MANDATORY TRAINING ON FEBRUARY 14TH AND 15TH.

 

Salary & Benefits:    $3,551 – $3,767 per month.

Excellent benefits include medical, dental and vision coverage for employee and dependents, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, vacation accrual, and PERS retirement.  Employee shares 10% of the medical premium. This position is included in the AFSCME Local #1619 Union.

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[volunteer]: Natural Building, Grey Water Systems and Food Forests in Chile

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Over the last month I’ve been supporting WASI (Women of the Americas Sustainability Initiative) Natural Builders, an organization that focuses on improvement of infrastructure with women in indigenous communities mostly in Central and South America. Over spring break we’ll be hosting a course in Chile focusing on Natural Building, Grey Water Systems and Food Forests. Most courses are two weeks, this one is unique in that students can come participate for a few days, one week or two weeks. See full details here: http://www.kleiwerks.org/wasi-builder-chile-2-week-training/. Please pass it along and point folks my way if they have any questions. Many more courses to come too!

DATES
Starts: Saturday March 24, 2012
Ends: Saturday April 7, 2012
Join for a day, a week, or the whole thing

FEE
Full package: The fee includes two weeks of tuition, materials, dormitory accommodations or camping if you prefer to sleep outside, three delicious organic meals per day, and pick-up/drop-off from the nearest town.
• 2-week fee>> S. America fee: $600 USD. Europe & N. America: $1,000 USD.
• 1-week fee>> S. America fee: $300 USD. Europe & N. America: $600 USD.
• Daily fee>> S. America fee: $43 USD. Europe & N. America: $80 USD.
Private indoor accommodations are available for an additional $10/night.

Payment plans: Can be as low as $133 per month over a six month period. Contact us for details.

Deposit: A non-refundable deposit of $400 confirms your reservation. Final tuition payment is due by March 1st, 2012, unless payment plan arrangements have been arranged.

LOCATION
Cabrero, Chile
El Manzano Education Centre. Details below
http://www.elmanzano.org/en

HANDS-ON PROJECTS

• Natural building
Foundations for new buildings
Earthen wall systems using multiple techniques
Timber structures & framing with poles and local resources
Natural plasters and paints on the community kitchen

• Design & implement food forest and edible gardens
Ground preparation and mulching
Planting pioneer species & ground covers
Irrigation system installation

• Design & implement greywater systems
Kitchen, toilet and laundry facilities

[event]: PoE Community Drinks social

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The PoE Alumni board invites you to join us for our first “PoE Community Drinks Social” on Thursday, January 19th at 7:30pm.  The gathering is at Urban Family Public House 5329 Ballard Ave NW, Seattle, WA 98107 (south side of the street, between 22nd and Vernon, next to a restaurant called “The Sexton”) The location is 21 years and over. 

The whole POE community is invited: alumni, staff and current students.  The board would love for all to network and catch up.  We hope you can join us to celebrate the New Year!

[scholarship] $3,000 Scholarship Video Contest!

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Washboard.org is hosting a video scholarship contest for $3,000 open to all students.

            

You are invited to create an original video (no longer than 60 seconds) that answers the question, Why are scholarships important to you?All high school seniors and college students in Washington state who will enroll in college at least part-time beginning in Fall 2012 are eligible to apply. 

Entries must be submitted at www.thewashboardcontest.org by Jan. 31st at 11:59pm; FAQs, the submission form, video tips, and the official rules may all be found on the page.

[scholarship]: Mary Gates Leadership/Research Scholarships

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MARY GATES LEADERSHIP SCHOLARSHIPS – $4,000
 
Application deadline: Monday, January 23, 5pm
 
Information sessions (held in 171 Mary Gates Hall):
Monday, January 9, 1:30
Tuesday, January 10, 3:30
Wednesday, January 11, 12:30
 
MARY GATES RESEARCH SCHOLARSHIPS – $4,000
 
Application deadline: Friday, January 27, 5pm
 
Information Sessions (held in 171 Mary Gates Hall):
Monday, January 9, 2:30
Tuesday, January 10, 4:30
Wednesday, January 11, 1:30
 
Applications for both scholarships are online.  Also find more information and instructions on our website.

[volunteer] Seattle Volunteer Naturalist Program

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Discovery Park is launching a Seattle-wide Volunteer Naturalist Program!

              

Do you love sharing nature with others? Are you interested in learning more about the flora and fauna of the Seattle’s many parks? Then you might be the perfect candidate for the Seattle Volunteer Naturalist program.

Volunteer Naturalists participate in 10 weeks of training and commit to at least one year of volunteering at Environmental Learning Centers and parklands near schools throughout Seattle.  Volunteer naturalists provide hands-on learning opportunities for school groups and nature programs for families and adults and Discovery Stations throughout the city.  Volunteers’ backgrounds are as varied as the students they teach – the common thread is their desire to share nature with the greater Seattle community.

The goal of the Seattle Volunteer Naturalist Program is to enhance, promote and foster appreciation of nature by connecting citizens and students with their Seattle Parklands, by providing educational opportunities for all. 

Training begins in March of 2012.  Deadline for applications is February 10, 2012.  For additional information please contact Penny Rose at penny.rose@seattle.gov or (206) 386 – 4250. 

Modular Computer Lab

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FYI PoE Students, Faculty and Staff!

Two of the Mac computers from the PoE Computer Lab have each been moved into two of the study carols in the PoE Commons. You are all welcome to use them freely.

[event] PoE Cookie Cookoff!

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The holiday season has come and gone, and with it came many parties and many cookies. To ring in the Winter quarter on a sweet note, PoE will be hosting a cookie cookoff. What we want to know is who can make the best cookie in PoE??

   

There is no specific cookie requirements for this cookoff, simply bring your favorite cookie to the office on Monday, January 23rd and we will put them to the test. Students will be invited to join in on the judging (bribing students with good grades is not allowed). And for those who don’t like to bake, your duty is to come help with the judging!

Tea will be supplied to help you clean your palate between tastings.

Come Hungry!

[event] State Recycling Association Conference

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WSRA is looking for students to attend this year’s conference in Spokane. WSRA and its partner, The Recycling Foundation, award funds to help students participate in our annual conference. This is a great opportunity for them to learn and network and for us to help cultivate the next generation of recycling professionals. 

The award includes full conference registration. This entitles award recipients to attend educational sessions, workshops, exhibits, tours of recycling facilities, social events, meals and the WSRA Annual Awards Banquet. It also covers three nights’ lodging.

  • What: WSRA’s 32nd Annual Conference
  • When: Sunday, April 29 – Wednesday, May 2, 2012
  • Where: The Historic Davenport Hotel, Spokane
  • How to apply: Fill out the attached application
  • Application deadline: February 1, 2012

Click for Student Guest Application

For a full conference brochure click here.

Food Soveriegnty Tours: Take a trip to Bolivia!

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Food First has an upcoming delegation to Bolivia: “Llamas, Quinoa and Andean Food Sovereignty” March 10 – 19, 2012

           

The trip will explore the complex issue of rural development in Bolivia’s highland regions, focusing on two products central to Bolivian food security for centuries: llamas and quinoa. Participants will meet with communities and local organizations working in the breathtaking Altiplano region, including a homestay on Lake Titicaca, accompanied by a Food First policy analyst. All participants will receive a certificate of completion from Food First. Partial scholarships are available on a limited basis (early registration is encouraged). See attached announcement.

Trip Cost: $1650

For details, visit: www.foodsovereigntytours.org/international-tours/bolivia/llamas-quinoa

Or contact Tanya at tkerssen@foodfirst.org or 510-654-4400 ext. 223