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The Student Conservation Association (SCA) SCA is America’s #1 conservation service organization seeks two qualified applicants to lead, educate, and inspire high school students for the Seattle and WA National Parks Summer Crew Programs. 

Co-lead, mentor and coach a crew of 10 students, ages 15-19, while completing various conservation service projects designed to build an ethic of community and environmental stewardship. Projects include a range of activities such as trail and park maintenance, habitat restoration, revitalization of abandoned urban properties or to urban agriculture. In addition, leaders will facilitate pre- and post- program planning which includes crew training, environmental education and reporting. 

Seattle Crews: July 1st – August 2nd, 2013 

• Co-Lead a commuting crew of 12 members, ages 15-19 

• Crews run Mon-Fri for 5-6 weeks

• Facilitate job readiness & youth leadership skills while working on trails & habitat restoration projects in Seattle’s public parks 

WA State National Parks Crews: multiple sites, June 30th – August 25th, 2013 

• Co-Lead a residential trail crew of 8 members, ages 15-19 

• Three sessions of 15 day crews throughout the summer – work one or all three sessions 

• Facilitate youth leadership & development skills while working on trails & habitat restoration projects on WA State’s public lands 

Qualifications: 

• Must be a minimum of 21 years of age 

• Must have ability to legally work in the US 

• Current First Aid certification & CPR required by the start of the orientation training 

• Experience working with youth or young adults (ages 14-18) 

• Experience as a teacher or leader in educational environment 

• Experience with conservation work skills or related skills, preferred; i.e. trail maintenance, trail construction, chainsaw, carpentry, landscaping, and gardening 

• Ability to perform manual, physical labor for up to 8 hours per day, exposed to the elements. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move 40 pounds or more. 

• Must be able to attend mandatory Crew Leader training: June 3rd– June 12th, 2013 

• Valid driver’s license and MVR that meets SCA standards required 

• Ability to meet SCA’s criminal background check standards 

• Must have personal housing arrangements in program city 

Compensation: Total program salary up to $3,450 on Seattle Crews or up to $5,175 on WA State Crews depending on experience & crew length. Crew Leader Orientation & Work Skills (travel, food & lodging provided) work schedule varies depending on location. 

To Apply: Please visit TheSCA.org for a detailed description including information on how to apply. Email scaSeattle@thesca.org and leaders@thesca.org with any questions. 

For more information about SCA, visit www.theSCA.org.

[paid internship]: 2013 Recycle Corps Internship Program

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Application Deadline: April 15, 2013

There are 12 positions available for summer collegiate internship program with Waste Management. Recycle Corps interns receive intensive training from industry experts and well-rounded exposure to many facets of the recycling and composting industry, and receive hands-on experience in the field and real-world experience as recycling educators.

  • For current students only (must be continuing as a full-time student after internships)
  • Paid internship, full-time (40 hours/week), Tuesday-Saturday from June 10 to August 30 (12 weeks)
  • Must be able to start June 10, 2013
  • Recycle Corps Headquarters is located in Woodinville, WA
  • Must be eligible to work in the U.S. on a full-time, permanent basis

To apply or learn more, check out www.wmcareers.com, Job #162366

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There are still spots available for the Friday Harbor Lands marine biology spring and summer programs! Apply now before spots run out. 

Spring Quarter 

  • Marine Zoology and Botany Quarter (15-16 credits)
  • Ocean Acidification Research Apprenticeship (15 credits)
  • Elwha Dam Removal Impacts Research Apprenticeship (15 credits)
  • Beam Reach Program (18 credits)
  • Priority deadline Jan 25, applications still being accepted

Summer Quarter (Ideal for advanced undergraduates. Run for 5 weeks.)

  • Marine Invertebrates (A-Term)
  • Marine Mammals and Seabirds (B-Term)
  • Internships (funded research)
  • September Scientific Diving Class (non-credit, 8 day program)
  • Priority deadline Feb 1, applications accepted until classes fill

To learn more about the programs and to find applications, check out the FHL webstie

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The Career Center has more than 90 exhibitors representing government, non-profit and private sector industries attending the Internship Fair, all with an interest in recruiting Huskies!

When: February 13th, 2013; 2-6pm

Where: HUB Ballrooms

List of Employers: http://careers.uw.edu/Students/Internship-Fair (Please visit the link frequently as the information is updated regularly)

Questions?  Please feel free to contact the Career Center by phone 206-543-0535 or by email careerevents@uwe.edu.

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Get Involved with Environmental Education & Sustainable Agriculture! 

Intern & Volunteer Opportunities with Seattle Tilth
Seattle Tilth volunteers gain work experience in nonprofit organization, education, volunteer coordination, garden and farm stewardship and more. They have fun working in the community and contribute greatly to Seattle Tilth. Read on to learn more or visit our website.

The best way to get started in Seattle Tilth’s volunteer and intern program is by filing out a volunteer / intern registration form and then attending a volunteer orientation. To apply for an internship, click the link and follow the instructions there.

INTERNSHIPS 
Education Internships
Children’s Garden Teaching Intern – Application due Jan. 28
Adult Education Teaching Intern
Seattle Youth Garden Works Mentor – Application due Mar. 8

Garden/Farm Internships
Garden Steward Interns in North Seattle, Mt. Baker, and Issaquah
Farm-to-Plate Internship at Rainier Beach Urban Farm and Wetlands
Farm Steward at Seattle Tilth Farm Works – Application due Feb. 8

Organizing Internships 
Marketing Intern
Administrative Intern at Rainier Beach Urban Farm and Wetlands
Adult Education Program Intern
Social Media Intern for Just Garden Project

Volunteer Coordinator Intern for Just Garden Project

Events Internships 
Garden Build Coordinator for Just Garden Project

VOLUNTEER POSITIONS
Volunteers bring Seattle Tilth’s mission to life. Current available positions:

Children’s Garden Volunteer Naturalists in Wallingford, Rainier Beach, and Issaquah
Adult Education Class Assistants
Garden and Farm Crews in Rainier Beach and Issaquah
Master Composter/Soil Builders – Application due Feb. 17
Garden Ambassadors in Issaquah
Street Promotions Team
Spring into Bed event on March 23 – Event Support & Site Coordinator Volunteers

DROP-IN WORK PARTIES
Can’t make the next Volunteer Orientation, but want to get started working with us right away?  Try attending a drop-in work party this summer!

5513 S. Cloverdale St.  Seattle, WA
Every Saturday, 10 a.m.–3 p.m.

Rainier Community Center
4600 38th Avenue S, Seattle, WA
Third Friday of every month, 3–7 p.m.
Contact leikasuzumura@seattletilth.org

1730 10th Ave NW  Issaquah, WA 98027
Some Tuesdays and Saturdays – visit the website for details.

Find all of this information and more at: http://seattletilth.org/get-involved/volunteer

Questions? Contact Chris Iberle at chrisiberle@seattletilth.org

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The Nature Conservancy Washington Program is in search of a Science Communications Intern for this summer. The internship would run from June 2 through August 9, 2013. It is important to note that the last day to apply is today, January 7, 2013.

Despite the tight turnaround time for this opportunity, The Nature Conservancy has provided additional internship opportunities available nationally. More information on the internship program, as a national internship search, can be found on The Nature Conservancy’s website.

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The National Park Service and the UW College of the Environment are pleased to announce the 2013 George Melendez Wright Climate Change Youth Initiative.
This program provides opportunities for young people to work on diverse issues related to climate change and its effects in national parks. The opportunities take two forms – competitive fellowships awarded to advanced graduate students (Masters and Doctorate levels) to support their independent research, and paid internships in which undergraduate or beginning graduate students work for approximately 12 weeks on projects in research, interpretation, park operations, policy development, or other fields. Attached, please find the fellowship announcement.
Additional information, along with application instructions, can be found on the Initiative website at:  CCYI.org

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Seattle Community Colleges: Sustainability Coordinator – Graduate Student Intern

Position Summary

This is a part-time temporary internship opportunity in support of the Seattle Community College District’s Sustainability Initiative. The intern will serve as lead coordinator for the development of a District-wide sustainability plan. To prepare the plan, the intern will first assist and coordinate efforts on each campus to develop baseline information on existing sustainability activities, using the AASHE STARS assessment system. The position is temporary and will run from the hiring date to the end of the academic year.

$23.85 per hour for an average of 16 hours per week

Click here for the full job description!

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UW College on the Environment is now accepting proposals and applications for the 2013 George Melendez Wright Climate Change Youth Initiative (CCYI). 

Look at the descriptions of each position below, or visit ccyi.org for more information.

Research Fellowships [Deadline January 18th, 2012 at 5:00PM]

Graduate fellowships support new and innovative research relevant to managing climate change impacts in US National Parks, including transboundary issues and comparisons to Mexican or Canadian protected areas. Awards will be made in the range of $5,000 – $20,000 for research undertaken in calendar years 2013-14. 

Projects must be empirical; theoretical research and model development will not be supported. Relevant projects in any field of the natural, social, and cultural/historical sciences may be funded. Proposed research must be conducted in or around National Parks and must be relevant to NPS management needs. Upon completion of the fellowship, students are required to provide a summary report of their results and one or more educational products or publications meant for a broader audience.

Students enrolled in Masters and PhD programs in the US, Canada, and Mexico may apply. Both U.S. citizens and non-citizens are eligible. All applicants will be notified of selection decisions in April, 2013.

Paid Internships [Deadline January 21, 2013]

Internships enable students to gain practical experience in diverse fields related to climate change response, to explore career interests, and to build professional networks. This year 15 internship positions are offered in National Parks, NPS offices, and technical centers throughout the continental US, Alaska, and Hawaii. These diverse positions include fieldbased research and monitoring of climate change impacts; development of interpretive, educational, and staff-training programs; analyses of carbon footprints; web-based communication; and community engagement in science. Locations include urban historic parks, national program offices, and remote wilderness. All positions pay wages of $12/hour and last about 12 weeks. Most occur during the summer, though some include the spring or fall. Most include housing at little or no cost to the student. All positions for 2013 are described at ccyi.org. Applicants must be current undergraduate or first-year graduate students in a US university, or be in the process of applying to a graduate program at a US university.

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Network for Business Innovation & Sustainability (NBIS) is seeking highly motivated students and professionals with strong writing and communications skills, as well as program planning and management experience.

With this, NBIS is offering the following internship opportunities:

  • NBIS non-Profit Leadership Internship
  • Program/Event Planning Marketing & Communications
  • By-Product Synergy NW: Pioneering innovation, economic development, and waste reduction strategies for the Puget Sound region
  • Administrative/Personal Assistant- Program Intern

These are unpaid internships offering students an opportunity to hone their organizational and project management skills in a business-focused environment. A minimum three-month commitment is required.

Click here for more information!