*job* Resource Specialist with the Mockingbird Society in Mt. Vernon

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*job* Resource Specialist with the Mockingbird Society in Mt. Vernon

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Within Youth Programs, the Mockingbird Network consists of six Chapters (located in each of the Washington State Department of Social & Human Services regions). This Resource Specialist position will be part of the Everett WA region and will provide support and technical assistance to youth and alumni of foster care towards the development and management of a healthy, high functioning Regional Chapter (s) in which youth engage in leadership and personal development, civic engagement, and advocacy. The Resource Specialist will report to the Director of Youth Programs and be a liaison between the different chapters and the State Advisory Council.

[job]: After School Care Assistant, Westside School

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We have two openings for part time after school care assistants that may be of interest to your students. The positions are in our after school care program, working from about 3:00pm to 6:00pm Monday through Friday. The positions aren’t in our outdoor-ed program but there are opportunities to get involved with other projects at the school including our planned trip to Oaxaca to support micro finance and sustainable community development as well as a planned sister school program with a rural Nepali school that has requested a solar panel to bring electricity and computer communications to their school. These additional opportunities may be volunteer or paid positions depending on availability of funds. Of course there is always work happening to plan and prepare for summer camp and the opportunity to extend employment through the summer  as well..These part time positions are a great way to join our team and gain experience in a primary education setting. Please feel free to share my contact information and the attached job description with any students who may be interested in this opportunity. 

Tara Potter (tarap@westsideschool.org)After School Care DirectorWestside School
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[internship] Salmon-Safe Education and Outreach Internship with Stewardship Partners

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Who We Are

Stewardship Partners is a 501©(3) non-profit conservation organization that helps private landowners restore and preserve the natural landscapes of Washington State.  Our projects restore fish and wildlife habitat, improve water quality, protect open space, and “green up” the built environment while maintaining working landscapes of farms, forestland, and livable communities throughout the State.  We work with agricultural landowners to implement environmental practices and conduct habitat restoration projects while promoting a sustainable farming economy.

 

Internship Overview

Salmon-Safe certification is an emerging regional eco-label that recognizes agricultural practices that protect water quality, biodiversity, and habitat for fish and wildlife, particularly Northwest native salmon.  Stewardship Partners is collaborating with the Oregon-based program to recognize and promote Puget Sound farmers committed to environmental practices.   We are seeking a self-motivated, highly organized, outgoing, creative and enthusiastic intern to assist in educating the public about the Salmon-Safe program in support of Salmon-Safe certified farms.  The intern will be responsible for scheduling, setting-up, and staffing an information booth; organizing volunteers, developing educational materials; writing website and newsletter content; compiling and mailing information packets to prospective Salmon-Safe farms, and providing general program support as needed.  The candidate will be exposed to habitat restoration and conservation issues, sustainable agriculture, environmental certification and marketing, issues related to local/natural food systems, and non-profit management.  

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Schedule, set up and staff Salmon-Safe information booth at farmers markets, festivals, and other relevant events.
  • Create and organize Salmon-Safe display materials.
  • Recruit and manage additional volunteers to assist with staffing information booth.
  • Assist with organizing website content including writing briefs of Salmon-Safe certified farms and overview of habitat restoration projects.
  • Maintain and update informational materials including news articles, photo archive, etc.
  • Provide administrative support for the Salmon-Safe program (including filing, photocopying, and mailing information packets).

Minimum Requirements:

  • General background in environmental studies or related field with basic knowledge of salmon related issues and personal /professional interest in sustainable agriculture.
  • Strong communication skills (verbal and written), outgoing, positive attitude, attention to detail, and a desire to work both individually and within a team environment.
  • Willingness to work evenings and weekends. 
  • Creative design skills helpful

Dates:  May through November, 2011 (20 hrs/week)- (dates are negotiable)

Closing Date: open until filled.

To Apply For This Position:  Email a letter of interest and resume to kk@stewardshippartners.org. 

Apply to be a Peer TA for ENVIR 100

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ENVIR 100 – the first class in the series of ‘core classes’ required for the Environmental Studies major: you know it; you love it. We are looking for applicants to be peer TAs for ENVIR 100 for autumn quarter 2011.

The quick details:

  • Lead your own discussion section
  • Great experience for students interested in Education or any graduate program
  • Can count towards degree requirements for a major/minor in Environmental Studies

Full announcement and application procedures after the break!

Peer TA for Environmental Studies 100: Interdisciplinary Foundations

The Program on the Environment is currently accepting applications for 3 peer TA positions for the autumn quarter 2011 offering of ENVIR 100: Environmental Studies 100: Interdisciplinary Foundations. Peer TAs are registered undergraduate students with superior qualifications, who are trained in teaching skills, and serve in the same capacity as graduate student TAs. This is an exciting opportunity to gain valuable teaching experience while still completing your undergraduate degree. This would be especially valuable to students interested in environmental education or for students interested in applying to graduate school.

The total time commitment is anticipated to be approximately 15 hours per week. As a Peer TA, you will be responsible for attending the lecture for ENVIR 100 (3 hours per week), attending a weekly instructor meeting (approximately 1 hour per week), and managing one discussion section (2 hours per week). Additional tasks include: preparation for your discussion section; meeting with students during office hours, extra help or review sessions; and grading.

Peer TAs will earn academic credit (1-5 credits, variable, of ENVIR 498,
graded).

Priority will be given to students who meet the following requirements:

1.       Completion or current registration in BIOL 492: Teaching of Biology

2.       Completion of ENVIR 100 with a minimum grade of 3.0

3.       Environmental Studies (Program on the Environment) majors or minors

4.       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)

To apply, please submit the following:

1.       Resume

2.       Unofficial copy of your UW transcript (transfer transcripts not necessary)

3.       Statement of intent answering the following questions (no longer than 2 pages):

a.       What is your interest in being a peer TA for ENVIR 100?

b.      What kinds of unique abilities or experiences would you bring to this position?

c.       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.

Applications will be considered as they are submitted. For priority consideration, please submit your materials no later than Friday, May 13, 2011.

[open house] – Interested in teaching or the College of Education?

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College of Education Spring Open House and Resource Fair

Tuesday, April 26, 2011

4:30 – 7:00pm

Miller Hall

The College of Education will be hosting their Spring Open House to introduce students to the College of Education Undergraduate and Graduate programs. Students who are considering graduate school or are interested in learning more about the ECFS major and the ELS minor, will have this great opportunity to meet people from the various departments and learn more about what the various options are.  Students will have access to at least two different information sessions during the evening, as well as learning more about resources in the College of Education at the Resource Fair.  

The resource fair (Miller 212) will be open from 4:30-6:30pm, with a brief closing from 5:15-5:35pm for the Welcome by Dean Tom Stritikus in Smith 120.  Then from 5:40-7:05pm there will be information sessions on the different degree areas and programs in the CoE throughout Miller Hall.  This is a great opportunity to learn about the graduate programs at the CoE and the programs such as Pipeline, Dream Projects, ASCE, Student Financial Aid, and more! 

Education for Sustainability seminar

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Interested in K-12 environmental education?Want to gain first hand experience volunteering in an environmental ed organization or classroom while receiving academic credit?Then, this UW Inner Pipeline seminar might be of interest to you:

EDUC 401L:  “Education for Sustainability”

EDUC 401L SLN: 13011 Dates: Mondays, 4/4, 4/11, 4/18, 4/25, 5/2, 5/9, 5/16, 5/23
Time: 12:30-1:20pm 
Location: Mary Gates Hall, room 248 What is environmental education all about? How do educators teach young people about the earth’s ecosystems and foster an ethic of environmental stewardship? This seminar will examine the past and current state of K-12 environmental education in the U.S. and Washington State. We will explore various philosophies, models and approaches to K-12 environmental education. Students will attend weekly seminars and volunteer in related school classrooms and community organizations in Seattle for at least 2 ½ (2 credits) hours a week. Credits: 2 EDUC 401credits: 2.5 hours tutoring/week (20 hours/quarter)
3 EDUC 401 credits: 5 hours tutoring/week (40 hours/quarter)
For more information and to view other Pipeline seminar offerings, please visit our website: http://www.washington.edu/uwired/pipeline/___________________________