[job]: City of Seattle Office of Economic Development Green Business Manager

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[job]: City of Seattle Office of Economic Development Green Business Manager

OED Green Business Manager 
The City of Seattle’s Office of Economic Development (OED) is hiring for a member of the Business Retention and Expansion Team to engage in business outreach and business retention and expansion work. The position also leads the integration of “green business” services and business energy efficiency programs, and serves as the key advisor to senior management to help develop City policies concerning green business initiatives. The work will require internal coordination across City departments, cultivating external relationships, and coordination with community stakeholders. The job posting closes on Tuesday, June 10 at 4:00 PM. For more information, go the City’s Career Center and type “Green Business Manager (Strategic Advisor I, Gen Gov’t)” into the key words search box. 

[job] Sustainable Business Consulting Consultant

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[job] Sustainable Business Consulting Consultant

cepmakinithappen:

SBC is a Seattle-based consulting firm whose goal is to lead and inspire business to change the world. We have been recognized as one of the best small businesses to work for in Seattle and received a Bronze Medal for Business Achievement from the Environmental Business Journal’s Business Achievement Awards.

SBC is looking to hire an experienced, self-starter as part of our dynamic team who wants to help companies realize the business value of integrating sustainability into everything they do.

Salary Range: $50,000 plus incentives and profit sharing

Please e-mail your resume, a writing sample of a business executive summary and 3 references to info[at]sustainablebizconsulting.com. Interested individuals should send application packets no later than July 9, 2014.

[course]: ENVIR 495: Environmental Innovation Practicum

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Innovation in Cleantech + Market Opportunity = Solutions for the Planet
UW ENVIRONMENTAL INNOVATION PRACTICUM (2 credits)
ENTRE 443/543, ENGR 498, ENVIR 495
Fall Quarter, Tuesdays 4-5:50 pm, Paccar Hall 292
Instructor:  Deb Hagen-Lukens dlhagen@uw.edu
Prerequisites:  None. Recommended for juniors and above, including grad students.
For a list of speakers and topics, check back in September: eic.washington.edu
 
The goal is to discover the universe of cleantech solutions to our most pressing environmental challenges and to raise awareness of how you might be part of that solution.  You’ll form teams around problems you identify, and present your solutions to the class.  Although not required, teams are invited to compete in the UW Environmental Innovation Challenge April 2, 2015.
The seminar consists of a selection of required readings and a series of industry experts who will speak on a specific cleantech topic. You will work in teams to present a proposed solution to an environmental problem. The final deliverable for the class is a 5-10 minute presentation.
Course topics will include:
  • Environmental challenges and opportunities linked to cleantech.
  • How to translate an idea into an actual device/product/company 
  • Market assessment (who would be the customer for this product or service?)
Questions?  ptufts@uw.edu

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STUDENT SPEAKER NEEDED – GRADUATION 2014

We are seeking nominations for a student speaker for the Environmental Studies graduation on June 12 at 5pm in the HUB Lyceum.  The only qualification we are looking for is that the speaker is part of this year’s Environmental Studies graduating class.   Please feel free to nominate someone or yourself for this.  
 
We just need the following question answered in your nomination email:
 
Why are you interested in speaking at the Environmental Studies graduation?  
Or if nominating someone, why do you believe the person you are nominating would be a good speaker for graduation?  
The speech should be no longer than 5 minutes.    Please send nominations to poeadv@uw.edu.  The deadline is Thursday, May 29  at 5 p.m.

PoE Trivia Night!

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Please RSVP to poedesk@uw.edu to attend! 

New EPA Job Openings Posted TODAY

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There are multiple student trainee positions in both biology and administration that opened today! All positions are paid, locations vary. Make sure to check them out soon, closing date is MAY 23rd.

Click here for the full position descriptions

17th Annual Undergraduate Research Symposium

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On May 16th  2014 , several PoE students presented their posters at the 17th Annual Undergraduate Research Symposium in Mary Gates! Their projects will also be presented at the Spring 2014 Capstone Symposium June 2nd & June 4th. We congratulate all of our presenters, well done! 

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Hana Dubail: Let’s Bee Careful About Pesticides: Evaluating Checkpoints in Pesticide Regulation

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Sarah Schooler: Impacts of Historical Stream Modifications on Present – Day Bat Populations in Northern Washington

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Sophia Winkler: Improving Forest Conservation Outcomes: A Case Study from Madre de Dios, Peru

Hands-on Experiential Learning Internship in Panama

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At Kalu Yala Entrepreneurial Internships, we work as an independent study abroad to allow individuals to awaken and pursue their career and personal passions through hands-on learning. Our vision, our ultimate goal, is to transform educational standards and be the leading pioneers in experiential learning.

Programs:

  • Biology based in Kalu Yala
  • Business Development and Entrepreneurship based in Panama City
  • Community Outreach and Education based in San Miguel
  • Farm to Table Culinary Arts based in Kalu Yala
  • Health and Wellness based in San Miguel
  • Organic Agriculture and Animal Science based in Kalu Yala
  • Outdoor Recreation based in Kalu Yala

Working to build a truly sustainable community, Kalu Yala is based around new urbanism architecture, organic food, wellness, recreation, education, preservation, and conservation of the natural environment. Kalu Yala is located in the rainforest highlands of Central Panama in a 7,000-acre valley that backs up to the Chagres National Park. The internship program allows students and young professionals to come to Panama and gain cultural exposure, work experience, and knowledge in order to create a project that will ultimately help shape this sustainable community.  

Upcoming semester dates:

  • Fall: September 1st- November 14th (11 weeks)
  • Spring 2015: January 19th- April 10th (12 weeks)
  • Summer 2015: May 18th- July 31st (11 weeks)

Students can apply online by filling in the application form here or email internships@kaluyala.com for more information.