[student job]: EcoReps coordinator, UW Environmental Stewardship & Sustainability Office

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The Environmental Stewardship & Sustainability Office is hiring for a student coordinator to manage UW’s EcoReps program. To apply please visit HuskyJobs and search for listing # 82630: http://careers.washington.edu/HuskyJobs
Position Description:
The EcoReps coordinator will work in partnership with the ESS Sustainability Programs Supervisor to organize and expand the University-wide EcoReps program. The program is a student peer to peer sustainability education network with the goal of decreasing the University’s environmental impact in alignment with the UW Environmental Policy statement and the Climate Action Plan. The EcoReps coordinator will gain hands on experience in project management, program development, networking, communications, marketing, and development of educational materials with guidance/mentoring from the Program Supervisor.

Internship Goals: 
1. Expand the current EcoReps network 
2. Generate creative activities and events for EcoReps to participate in and engage a broader student base
3. Continue developing relationships with campus departments that support students, such as Residence Halls, Student Life, Greek Community, etc.

 
Pay:
$12-14 depending on experience

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Have you ever wondered what it is like to be a bird? 

2014 Environmental Leadership Scholarship recipient Sophia Winkler-Schor traveled to the Peruvian Amazon for her Capstone Project this past summer. Check out her work with The Wild Forests and Fauna (WFF). In the video you will experience our journey deep into the jungle, and see incredible, ‘drone’s-eye views’ soaring 300ft above the tropical rainforest!

To see more awesome adventures Like WFF on Facebook! www.facebook.com/Wildff

The Environmental Leadership Scholarships are two, merit-based based scholarships awarded annually to Environmental Studies majors at the UW Program on the Environment. Applications are accepted once a year in May for the following Autumn quarter. Contact Joe Kobayashi at jkob@uw.edu for more information.

(Source: https://www.youtube.com/)

PNW Resilience Challenge on 10/2

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The PNW Resilience Challenge is a proposed 3-year initiative aimed at accelerating the ability of our urban areas in the Puget Sound Region to respond to disruptive events. A primary focus of the initiative is fostering cross-sector information exchange and collaborative action toward high priority goals.

Business leaders, government experts, insurers, urban planners, re-searchers and others will address policy issues, climate change forecasts and other threats of concern. This cross-sector event will provide a forum for discussing key questions about our regional risks due to changing weather patterns, resource constraints and increased population density.  This is an opportunity to mobilize in support of a shared agenda and shared priorities.

Attendees will explore our interdependencies across functional areas and sectors, gaining knowledge, resources and the contacts needed to help them think about resiliency in their business and communities.

For more information: http://sustainableseattle.org/programs/pnw-resilience-challenge

UW Farm takes on the Burke Gilman Trail

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Beginning this week (Friday, August 29), the UW Farm will be partnering with UW Transportation Services to set up a weekly farm stand on the Burke Gilman trail on Fridays 3-5:30pm.

The stand will be located just across the trail from the Husky Grind at the Mercer Court apartments. 

Get your fill of fresh, hyper-local lettuce, kale, chard, heirloom tomatoes, cherry tomatoes, carrots, beets, zucchini, summer squash, cucumbers, turnips, radishes, beans, tomatillos, herbs (parsley, sage, rosemary, oregano, thyme, lavender), mustard, garlic and more!

The UW Farm is a campus center for the practice and study of urban agriculture and sustainability. It is an educational, community-oriented resource for people who want to learn about building productive and sustainable urban landscapes. All proceeds go towards sustainable farming education and student development. Stop by and support us!

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[job][Americorps]: Danny Woo Garden Volunteer Coordinator

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Dear friends and partners,

It may have been a while since some of us have talked or some of us may not have met yet! In such case, I am the Garden Coordinator with InterIm CDA at the Danny Woo Community Garden. I am sending information about anAmericorps. position opening at the Danny Woo Garden far and wide and would truly appreciate your willingness to pass along this information as well.
We have an opportunity in the Danny Woo Community Garden to hire an Apple Corps/ Americorps Volunteer Coordinator. This position will both help oversee garden volunteer activities as well as teach children and youth in our children’s garden program. The position description is attached below.
We are hoping to find someone that:
  • has 1 full season of gardening or farming experience
  • has taught or worked with children for 1 year or more
  • has familiarity with and interest in social justice
  • Applicants who have knowledge of the International District and/ or the ability to speak Cantonese, Mandarin, or Korean are encouraged to apply
This request has an unfortunately urgent timeline because one of our Apple Corps members set to serve for the upcoming year has dropped out and there is now a time crunch due to the Americorps. hiring deadline. We are re-posting the position to the Americorps. website which should become live byFriday 8/22. We hope to review applications by the end of next week (Thursday 8/28). 
To apply, go to the website listed below and use the search near the righthand side of the page. Enter ‘environement’ or ‘children and youth’ into the interests section along with ‘washington’ in the location section to find the position posting. It is titled Apple Corps Danny Woo Garden Volunteer Coordinator. Information on how to apply will be posted there.
Please note that this is not a staff position. Americorps. is a community service program. Participants receive a $1,125 monthly living stipend along with a $5,000 education award upon completion. They would of course also be able to work with the amazing people at InterIm CDA, meet inspiring gardeners, and glean some veggies.
If there is any confusion about the application process on the Americorps. website, feel free to contact me directly. I will be out of the office Friday–Sunday, August 22-24.
Thank you!
Rachel Duthler

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Rachel Duthler: Danny Woo Community Garden Coordinator

InterIm Community Development Association

D: 206.624.1802 x 28  F: 206.624.5859

310 Maynard Avenue S, Seattle WA 98104
www.interimicda.org 

[internship]: Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park, National Park Service

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Fall 2014 National Park Service Internship
In My Backyard Project

Background:
This internship is a part of a long-term project initiated by the Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park (KLSE) in Seattle. This project is the first of its kind within the NPS. The mission of the project is to connect urban youth with National Parks and cultural and historical sites in Washington State. KLSE is a prime location for this project because it serves as a hub for national parks throughout the Pacific Northwest.

Since summer of 2013, KLSE rangers, interns, teachers and volunteers have guided this project. Previous interns have researched and visited local national parks and cultural and historical sites. They wrote blog posts about their visits and opportunities for youth and promoted the project through social media and by attending local festivals. The objective of their efforts was to gather information and promote volunteer and job opportunities for youth as well as general information and travel suggestions. The goal for future interns is to compile the research, photographs and videos so that it can be distributed and utilized by the community.

Intern duties:
The fall 2014 internship will carry the project into 2015. Two or more interns will be working on the project in collaboration with Ranger Kelsey Johnson who helped start the project. The interns will be creating and distributing outreach and educational materials about special places in Washington. These materials will be based on research and trip reports conducted by the team in summer 2014.

Since the beginning of In My Backyard, the project has been team driven. Interns will have opportunities to shape their internships based on their interests and goals. This internship can be tailored to individual preferences and strengthening resumes. Duties may also include traveling to and exploring more national parks and historical/cultural sites. This internship is applicable for credit. It is unpaid. Hours are flexible and can be arranged around interns’ class schedules. Expected work hours are 10-15 hours per week. The length of the internship is flexible, but is tentatively scheduled for 10 weeks between September-December.

Students interested in the following and/or majoring in the following fields are encouraged to apply:

Community Outreach
Communications
Education
English
Environmental Justice
Environmental Science
Environmental Studies
Graphic Design
Journalism
Marketing
Museum Studies
Photography
Public Relations
Resource Management
Social Justice
Etc.

Desired Qualifications:
Proficient computer skills
Competent writing skills
Comfortable with public speaking
Able to work independently and as part of a team
Excellent communication skills
Self-starter

Contact information:
If you’re interested in pursuing an internship with this project, email your resume to Kelsey Johnson at kelsey_johnson@nps.gov<mailto:kelsey_johnson@nps.gov>.

If you would like to learn more about the project, check out the website!
http://inmybackyardnw.wordpress.com/.

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Fall internships with the Friends of the Cedar River Watershed: Cedar River Salmon Journey Intern & Volunteer Habitat Restoration Intern

[job]: Washington Conservation Corps

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Environmental career opportunities abound
Washington Conservation Corps to fill 288 positions at Department of Ecology
 
OLYMPIA – The Washington Conservation Corps, a part of the Washington Department of Ecology, has opened 288 jobs that help protect and restore the environment.
 
Working in partnership with AmeriCorps, the WCC provides annual member positions for 18 – 25 years old and no age restrictions for Gulf War Era II veterans, reservists and dependents.*  
 
Those selected to become a WCC/AmeriCorps member will gain valuable, hands-on experience working with the environment. Project work includes restoration planting, invasive species removal, trail building, and more. The most recent project supported by members is the Carlton Complex wildfire, the largest and most devastating wildfire in Washington’s history.
 
From re-building boardwalks and trails, to disaster response for wildfires and landslides, the positions provide paid, career-transferable training and leadership opportunities.
 
In addition to paid career training, members receive an AmeriCorps Education Award of $5,645 (scholarship) upon successful completion of one year of service (1,700 hours). Basic medical benefits are provided and educational loan forbearance is available. Apply Online atwww.ecy.wa.gov/wcc and read a recent WCC success story atECOconnect blog.