Program on the Environment

Full Circle Environmental, Inc. founded in 1993 brings an effective, creative approach to resource conservation on behalf of business and government clients. Our team provides comprehensive program, policy and outreach consulting services in waste prevention, energy conservation, product stewardship, green procurement, water resources and recycling.

Full Circle has hired Environmental Studies grads in the past! Read more about this position and contact Laurel Stitzahl to apply or enquire about the position: stitzhal@fullcircleenvironmental.com.

JOB DETAILS

We have an exciting job opportunity for an Environmental Project Consultant (home-office). This is an ideal position for an experienced consultant looking for flexibility, or an energetic, intelligent go-getter ready to make a mark. The anticipated workweek will range from three-quarter to full time, with possible expansion and growth depending on new work secured. We welcome applicants with unique subject matter expertise who may over time wish to expand the position into new areas of business.

The Project Manager will train and assist business and community representatives to implement recycling, energy and water conservation programs, and will provide technical assistance including trouble-shooting, logistical support and cost analyses. We are looking for someone who can identify obstacles, solve problems and actively encourage and motivate others to change behaviors. The consultant may also:

• Perform fieldwork providing outreach, assistance and training to commercial businesses; perform waste or recycling audits; create implementation plans and help businesses achieve milestones.
• Support Business Development (BD) by identifying and bringing to fruition new business opportunities with existing and potential clients; form and maintain relationships with partners and others in the business community.
• Lead and participate in research and outreach; attend conferences and present papers with panache.
• Assist with the writing, production, and overall execution of proposals and reports; make recommendations for program improvement.
• Conduct quantitative analyses, including development and use of spreadsheets and databases.
• Work directly with clients, other consulting firms and subject matter experts.

Qualified candidates will possess the following:

• An undergraduate degree in biology, engineering, environmental policy, business, or related field (or equivalent experience/education).
• At least 2 to 5 years of relevant project experience in the environmental field, preferably with experience in recycling, waste management and energy conservation.
• Excellent verbal communication skills and effective interpersonal skills. Must be comfortable making phone calls (including cold calls) to diverse individuals/groups and providing presentations/trainings to businesses, volunteers, industry, and the public. Functional Spanish, Vietnamese, Chinese, or other language may be utilized.
• Ability to engage others, and be energetic, assertive, adaptable, passionate and not easily discouraged, with a good sense of humor.
• Clear and concise writing skills, strong research, organizational and critical thinking skills.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience with: MS Word, MS Excel, and presentation software to create professional and informative presentations and reports. Knowledge of Publisher, PageMaker or other graphics programs a plus. Website development, WordPress and social media experience a plus.
• Effective business development skills and ability to leverage client relationships. Ideal candidate would be a recognized expert with a solid reputation in the field of waste management and/or resource conservation.
• Ability to work effectively with businesses, government staff, recyclers, composters and waste haulers, and the public in diverse communities and underserved areas.
• Knowledge and expertise in an environmental arena that fosters business development and expansion. Expertise in energy conservation, water protection, alternative energy, climate change and other resource management topics a plus.
• Ability to work independently, establish work plans and budgets for multiple projects, address emerging client demands, and meet deadlines.

Travel is required, including fieldwork, meetings and occasional work outside normal hours. Must have personal vehicle with ability to deliver recycling containers of varying sizes. Regrettably, a Smart Car, Uber or self-driving vehicle just won’t work.

This job offers a flexible schedule, a conference/ continuing education training budget and the ability to work primarily from home or the Wi-Fi hotspot of your choice. Pay will be based on experience.

To apply: Please submit a resume, cover letter, and 1-2 pg. writing sample to stitzhal@fullcircleenvironmental.com. Full Circle is an equal opportunity employer and we encourage applications from people of all ages, genders, sexual orientations and races.

Bryant Elementary School is looking for science fair mentors during Winter quarter.  As a mentor you get to coach a group of four 4th or 5th graders as they design, implement, and present a science fair experiment. 

This is a 7-8 week commitment of 1 hour on Monday or Friday from 1:35p–2:45p. Additionally you are encouraged to attend the Science Fair to support your students on a Saturday in March. The school is close to the UW campus.

Details

Share your enthusiasm for science by serving as a Science Fair Mentor for students at Bryant Elementary School. As a Scientist Mentor, you will develop and lead a project related to your field of expertise. Once a week, you will meet with your small group of 4^th or 5^th graders to work on your science project and guide students in the most important parts of the scientific process: formulating a question or hypothesis, developing appropriate experiments with controlled, manipulated and measured variables, analyzing results, and drawing/communicating conclusions. This is your opportunity to share your learning and experience, be a team leader and inspire future scientists!

We are looking for Mentors with excellent communication skills, consistent weekly attendance and volunteer experience with young people. All Science Fair Mentors will attend an orientation which occurs during the first session. Science Fair Mentors are supported by the Science Fair Coordinator and 4/5 grade teacher teams.

*Commitment*:  1 session per week for 7-8 weeks, Time: 1:35p–2:45 p.m.

Mondays  January 4–February 29, 2016  4th graders

(1/4, 1/11, 1/25, 2/1, 2/8, 2/22, 2/29)  (7 sessions)

Fridays    January 8- February 26, 2016  5th graders

(1/8, 1/15, 1/22, 1/29, 2/5, 2/12, 2/19, 2/26)   (8 sessions)  

Science Fair: Saturday, March 5, 2016 from 1-3 p.m.  

Location: Bryant Elementary School
3311 NE 60th St.
Seattle, WA 98115

Contact: Ann Marie Patterson, Community Volunteer Coordinator/Science Fair Mentor Recruiter
e-mail: ampatterson@seattleschools.org

Please include the following information about yourself:

Academic year/major at UW

Volunteer experience with young people plus any leadership experience

Which day you are available to volunteer- Monday or Friday

Thanks and we look forward to welcoming you to participate in this rewarding volunteer opportunity at Bryant Elementary School.

Best regards, Ann Marie Patterson, Community Volunteer Coordinator/Science Fair Mentor Recruiter

Interested in environmental education and mentoring your peers in an introductory Environmental Studies class? Apply to be a Peer TA for Environmental Studies ENVIR 100 class this Winter and add some valuable skills to your portfolio, while working with instructors Elizabeth Wheat and Kristi Straus.

For those of you unfamiliar with this opportunity, the Peer TA position is a valuable (competitive) experience particularly meaningful for students interested in environmental education careers or in pursuing a graduate degree in any field. 

Details

Application Deadline: Extended to Nov. 22, 2015  Apply Here

The positions (2 positions open, dependent on course enrollment) require students to register for the course Peer Teaching Assistants in Environmental Studies (ENVIR 489). These positions provide undergraduate students with the opportunity to develop and enhance teaching skills through supervised direct teaching experience and prepare students for graduate school teaching or other teaching opportunities by developing leadership, mentoring, and communication skills.

Students receive ENVIR 489 course credit (and can apply towards departmental honors) for participating with course instructors in course preparation sessions, attending course lectures, leading one discussion section with instructor guidance, participating in teaching feedback, and completing a short paper on their teaching experience and teaching philosophy.

Undergraduate teaching assistant compensation (at the rate indicated below) is provided for administrative course support and service, including support for course logistics and grading with instructor guidance (approximately 50 hours through the quarter).

Attendance at lecture and leading one discussion session is required. In your cover letter, please indicate which of the discussion sections you are available for:

Lecture: MWF 9:30a – 10:20a

Section AA: T 9:30a – 11:20a
Section AB: T 9:30a – 11:20a
Section AC: T 12:30p – 2:20p
Section AD: T 12:30p – 2:20p
Section AF: Th 9:30a – 11:20a
Section AG: Th 9:30a – 11:20a
Section AH: Th 12:30p – 2:20p
Section AI: Th 12:30p – 2:20p

Requirements

• Attend course lectures and assigned discussion section
• Register for five credits of ENVIR 489
• Enjoy teaching, tutoring, and helping students to excel
• Demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks

Preferred Qualifications

• Environmental Studies major
• Successfully completed ENVIR 100 in the past year

Compensation

• $12.00 per hour
• ASE Open Hire

How to Apply

1. Please include a cover letter describing your skills and experiences relevant to this position. Please also indicate which discussion section(s) you are available for.

2. Please include a current resume that includes your work history and academic accomplishments.

3. Attach your most recent unofficial transcript (pdf format is preferred). Please submit all application materials no later than Monday, November 16, 2015, to: https://catalyst.uw.edu/collectit/dropbox/acorboy/36781

All applicants will be contacted by December 7, 2015.

Application inquiries may be made with: Ann Corboy, Environmental Studies, Program on the Environment

Notes

This job classification is governed by a negotiated labor contract and is subject to union shop provisions. For more information about union shop provisions, visit: http://www.washington.edu/admin/hr/jobs/apl/union-info.html

The University of Washington is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206.543.6450 / 206.543.6452 (tty) or dso@u.washington.edu.

Environmental Studies students,

There’s a special seminar associated with an Autumn Speaker Series on Natural Hazards and Resilient Communities. This series will explore the latest developments in social and natural science helping us prepare for, respond to and survive environmental disasters, wherever they strike. If you register for the course you are guaranteed a spot in the public lectures. All majors welcome to enroll. Details below!

Students will attend class sessions with the speakers as well as the public lectures (they do not need to register for the public lectures if they register for the class because they’ll be guaranteed registration). Students from all disciplines (undergrad and grad) are welcome!

Surviving Disaster: Natural Hazards and Resilient Communities

Autumn 2015 Course Announcement

C ENV 490 / PBAF 595A, 1 Credit (CR/NC)

SLN: 22522

Seminar coordinators:  David Schmidt (Earth & Space Sciences) & Ann Bostrom (Evans School)

Add codes required: Contact David Schmidt, dasc@uw.edu for C ENV 490 codes; contact Ann Bostrom, abostrom@uw.edu, for PBAF 595 codes

Surviving Disaster: Natural Hazards and Resilient Communities

The Oso landslide in 2014 and the recent Nepal earthquake reveal the threats posed by natural hazards in the Pacific Northwest and globally.  Natural hazards can cost lives and destroy infrastructure on a monumental scale.  The resulting disasters put entire communities at risk, imposing their most severe costs on the most vulnerable. There is a growing realization that society must anticipate and plan for hazardous events to reduce disaster risk and to enable resilient communities.  This seminar series engages five national leaders who bring deep expertise and diverse perspectives to that task.  Our guest speakers will share their knowledge and experiences, providing insights on the hazard sciences and practices of disaster risk reduction.  The course format includes an afternoon discussion period where students interact directly with guest speakers, followed by public lectures later that evening.

Course Schedule:  Tuesdays, 2:30-3:50 – The seminar will meet for 6 consecutive Tuesdays, with an afternoon Q&A session and an evening (7pm) public lecture each meeting day except the first.  Students are expected to attend both the afternoon and evening sessions.

October 6: Introductions and orientation, 2:30-3:50pm.

October 13: “Disasters Fast and Slow; From Catastrophic Landslides to How We Treat our Soil”

Dr. Dave Montgomery, MacArthur Fellow, University of Washington Professor of geomorphology, and three-time winner of the Washington State Book Award, for The Rocks Don’t Lie, Dirt, and King of Fish.

October 20: “Ten Years after Katrina- Lessons Learned and Unlearned”

Jed Horne, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and author of Breach of Faith (Random House, 2006, 2008), declared “the best of the Katrina books” on National Public Radio’s “All Things Considered.”

October 27: “Social Media Use During Disaster Events: The Evolving Role of the Connected Crowd in Response and Resilience”

Dr. Kate Starbird, University of Washington Assistant Professor in Human-Centered Design and Engineering, expert in computer supported cooperative work and the emerging research areas of crowdsourcing and crisis informatics.

November 3: “How to Lead and Succeed When It Matters Most”

Jake Wood, author of Take Command (Crown 2014), and Cofounder and CEO of Team Rubicon, a nationwide nonprofit providing military veterans with the opportunity to continue their service by responding to natural disasters and global crises. 

November 10: “A Tale of Three Seattle Temblors- One Big, One Deep, and One Direct Hit”

Dr. John Vidale, Professor at the University of Washington, Director of the Pacific Northwest Seismic Network, Washington State Seismologist, Fellow of the American Geophysical Union and recipient of its Macelwane Medal.

Are you passionate about addressing climate change, advancing social justice and enacting political change? 

Carbon WA seeks a student to work as a field organizer for a paid, Autumn quarter fellowship. Environmental Studies/CEP student Mishu Pham-Whipple volunteers at Carbon WA and says this is a great experiential learning opportunity, for students who are passionate about addressing climate change, advancing social justice, and enacting political change. 

Organization overview:  

Carbon Washington is a grassroots organization committed to bringing real and strong climate policy to the people of Washington through the ballot in 2016. We are proposing a revenue-neutral carbon tax: this means that we would tax carbon emissions and use that money to reduce other taxes (like our state’s regressive sales tax). This way we can tackle climate change without placing the financial burden of doing so on low and middle class folks. Our policy was modeled off British Columbia’s incredibly successful 2008 carbon tax, and you can read all about the specifics of the policy here: www.CarbonWA.org 

What is the fellowship? 

We are seeking passionate and committed individuals to apply to our Student Organizing Fellowship. This fellowship would provide students with a $500 stipend for their work as field organizers on campus and in the community advocating for our policy. This means that you will help us gather signatures to get on the ballot and organize other volunteers and students to help you get to 500 signatures (the fellowship goal).  

Who is eligible?  

Any current high school or college students and anyone preparing to enter any educational institution before the end of the calendar year. Must be able to demonstrate STRONG commitment to fighting climate change and ability to commit to the hours of work required, but previous knowledge of political organizing is not required. Preferred characteristics include: flexibility, a strong work ethic, ability to speak to groups and strangers, and social confidence.  

How much is the stipend?  

Be prepared to gather 500 signatures (about 30 hours of work total) for a $500 scholarship. Or gather 250 signatures (about 15 hours of work total) for a $250 scholarship. 

How do I apply?  

Send us an e-mail (ben@carbonwa.org) with a resume and cover letter explaining (in no more than 250 words) why you care about climate change and how the scholarship would benefit your studies (maybe you need some money towards a new laptop, to help buy textbooks, or a lifetime supply of ramen) by October 10, 2015.  

What happens then?  

We’ll evaluate your application and set up an interview. From there, the logistics of training and setting you up for success will be discussed, and we’ll meet and get you all ready to go. You can contact Ben (@CarbonWA.org) Silesky with any questions!  

The College of the Environment recently interviewed Environmental Studies students and faculty member Tim Billo to learn about the Wilderness seminar course (Landscape Change in the Pacific Northwest) he teaches each year. Students spend a week in the Olympic National Park and explore biological changes in the landscape as well as engage in discussion about human impacts on the environment. Read the full story.