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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s National Center for Environmental Health and the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (NCEH/ATSDR) are offering a paid 10-week summer internship program for students who are passionate about the environment, interested in human health, and curious about how they are linked. During the course of the internship, students are introduced to environmental health at the federal level through collaborative projects, experiential learning opportunities, environmental health presentations, journal clubs, field trips, brown bag lunches, and mentoring relationships at NCEH/ATSDR.  Interns will be based at NCEH/ATSDR’s Chamblee Campus and will be paid a stipend of approximately $600 a week during the course of the program.

Application due date: January 30, 2013

Program dates:  June 12 – August 16, 2013


For more information click here!

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CLOSING DATE: 11/30/2012

SALARY: $12.77 – $16.18 Hourly, depending upon level of education

LOCATION: King Street Center – 201 S Jackson St, Seattle

DIVISION: Department of Natural Resources & Parks – Recycling and Environmental Services Division

Background:

The King County Solid Waste Division plans, develops and implements a variety of waste reduction and recycling programs that target residents, businesses and schools. The Recycling and Environmental Services (RES) section has two (2) internship opportunities available for 2013. Interns assist with the planning, development and implementation of various programs that employ progressive waste management policies and programs. One position will assist with Green Building and the other will assist with Waste Prevention and Recycling outreach programs.

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[internship] King County Recycling and Green Building

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Deadline: November 30, 2012

Salary: $12.77-16.18 hourly, depending upon level of education

Division: Department of Natural Resources & Parks – Recycling and Environmental Services 

Duration: January 2013 – December 2013 with potential for extension

Hours: The internship may work part time (approximately 15-20 hours a week) during the regular school year within the hours of 7:00AM – 5:00PM, Monday through Friday.

Description: The King County Solid Waste Division plans, develops and implements a variety of waste reduction and recycling programs that target residents, businesses and schools. Interns assist with the planning, development and implementation of various programs that employ progressive waste management policies and programs. One position will assist with Green Building and the other will assist with Waste Prevention and Recycling outreach programs.    

  • Assist with research, event planning and development of education and outreach materials for RES projects such as Recycle More campaign, Transfer Station recycling services, Green Building Program, Eco consumer, What Do I Do With (WDIDW) web site, Hazardous Waste collection programs, Green Schools, and Climate Change initiatives.
  • Assist with coordinating tours, meetings and other events for green building education.
  • Apply creativity and initiative in assisting with developing newsletters and promotional materials.
  • Assist with developing outreach tools, including social media tools and webinars, to engage new members in local product stewardship organization.
  • Assist with creating, editing and posting web pages 

For questions regarding the application process, please contact Prakash Meloot at prakash.meloot@kingcounty.gov. For questions regarding the position, please contact Josh Marx at josh.marx@kingcounty.gov.

For more information on the requirements, positions, and application details, look here

King County Environmental Internship

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CLOSING DATE: 11/30/2012
SALARY: $12.77 – $16.18 Hourly, depending upon level of education
LOCATION: King Street Center – 201 S Jackson St, Seattle
DIVISION: Department of Natural Resources & Parks – Recycling and Environmental Services Division

Background:
The King County Solid Waste Division plans, develops and implements a variety of waste reduction and recycling programs that target residents, businesses and schools. The Recycling and Environmental Services (RES) section has two (2) internship opportunities available for 2013. Interns assist with the planning, development and implementation of various programs that employ progressive waste management policies and programs. One position will assist with Green Building and the other will assist with Waste Prevention and Recycling outreach programs.

How to apply: Please email the following materials to Prakash Meloot at Prakash.meloot@kingcounty.gov.
1. Resume
2. Verification of full time student status (copy of current transcript), and previous quarter grade report
3. A brief cover letter which addresses:
a) Your interest in the position(s) and how both you and the employer will benefit from your employment.
b) How your background and experience demonstrate creativity, initiative and an ability to communicate well with others.

For more information visit: http://careers.washington.edu/HuskyJobs/HotPicks/3/Environmental-Internship

[job] Cloud Mountain Farm Center Internship Coordinator

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Cloud Mountain Farm Center is a 45-acre working farm committed to operating as a living laboratory, training new crop and nursery farmers, and expanding educational workshops for home gardeners and commercial farmers. Programming at the Farm Center fosters research and the development of diverse and collaborative market strategies for a more stable food system.

The Internship Program is a curriculum-based, 8-month, 40-hour-per-week program combining learning-based, hands-on farm work and 8 hours per week of traditional curriculum-based learning.

Position is full time with occasional weekend and evening obligations. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required. 

Deadline is November 26, 2012 (position open until filled)

Applicants should send a cover letter, resume, and the names and contact information of three professional references to Tom Thorton at tom@cloudmountainfarmcenter.org (or see below for mailing address)

Find the full job description and more information about the position here. 


[internship] Apply to be a Peer TA for ENVIR 100 for winter 2013

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Peer TA for Environmental Studies 100: Interdisciplinary Foundations

The Program on the Environment is currently accepting applications for 3 peer TA positions for the winter quarter 2013 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).

Course Information

Course Number and Name:  ENVIR 100: Environmental Studies: Interdisciplinary Foundations

Quarter Offered:  Winter 2013

Instructors:  Beth Wheat (PoE), Karen Litfin (Political Science)

Course Schedule:

Winter 2013

Lecture:  TTH 10:00-11:20                 

Discussion Sections: TH or F various times

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 11/16/2012.

[internship]: Kenai Watershed Forum

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Kenai Watershed Forum’s summer 2013 environmental internship
opportunities are primarily geared towards undergraduate students but
also open to graduate students.   The Kenai Watershed Forum (KWF) is a
non-profit organization dedicated to maintaining the health of the
watersheds on the Kenai Peninsula in south central Alaska.  Every
year, KWF selects several highly-motivated students from top
university programs and provides them with a one of a kind learning
experience working on critical environmental projects.  Interns are
expected to work 10-12 weeks, typically from mid to late May to mid
August, although start and end dates are a bit flexible to accommodate
different academic calendars.   The deadline for submission of applications is December 7,
2012.  Any questions may be directed to Bill Garthwaite +1.907.260.5449 ext.
1209 or bill@kenaiwatershed.org. 

[internship]: Paper Towel Composting Project, Spring 2013

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Help to develop an implementation  plan for a paper towel composting pilot project on the UW Seattle campus.

UW is interested in exploring how paper towel composting would be implemented on the Seattle campus by conducting a pilot study.  The student would research best practices to how other companies or educational institutions have set up a program and will work on proposing an implementation plan.

Internship will be 10 weeks long, 12-15 hours a week. Flexible schedule. UW Recycling & Solid Waste is flexible in terms of days and hours worked and will work with the student(s) on  establishing a schedule that works best for everyone. Ideally the schedule should be consistent consistent from week to week and that the hours worked are in alignment with the hours the office is open (7:30am to 4:00 pm, Monday thru Friday).

Application Materials Required:  Cover letter, Standard resume, Unofficial transcript, Contact Information for two references

Supervisor Name:   Emily Newcomer

Supervisor Phone:  Emilyn2@uw.edu

[internship] Intern with companies to help clean up Hanford

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Come join the fight to clean up the Hanford site in Richland, WA by interning this summer with a coalition of different organizations! These intern programs allow students to obtain real world experience in their field of study and each intern is assigned a mentor that works with the student during the entire internship. All internships are paid and salaries range with experience ($18 to $32 an hour). There is an expected 60 to 70 internships available. Read below to learn what each organization is responsible for.

Department of Energy (DOE) oversees the projects associated with cleaning up the reactors, soil, groundwater, solid waste burial sites, and also manages the demolition of facilities, and the disposition of the remaining plutonium left on the site.

Mission Support Alliance (MSA) is responsible for services such as safeguards and security, environmental integration, site infrastructure and utilities, site business management, information resources and content management and portfolio management.

Washington Closure Hanford (WCH) is responsible for remediation and restoration including decommissioning and demolition of buildings and ground water remediation

Washington RIver Protection Solutions (WRPS) is responsible for developing new systems and technology that will help remove waste and sludge from old storage tanks.


To learn more…

For more information or to apply to the program, visit www.anrinterns.com

Students can also contact Jessica Esparza at 509-946-1725 or jessicae@anrgroupinc.com

Or check out the flyer here!

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Deadline is October 17th!

If interested, please send your resume and a cover letter to UWCSF@uw.edu

Details: The term of employment is from October 29th to December 2nd. Hours are flexible and will vary, but should average around 4-8 hours a week. This position is unpaid.

Description: The outreach intern position will support this work through a range of possible tasks including but not limited to writing blogs, taking photos of existing projects, attending CSF or related events, researching potential classes to visit, and speaking to student groups about what the CSF is. Tasks can be developed with some input from the intern based on experience and interests.

An intern will gain experience in basic outreach tactics as well as exposure to some of the amazing work going on and around campus related to sustainability. Upon successful completion of the internships term the intern will also receive a written evaluation of their work that can be used for other job/internship interviews in the future. This is also a strong introduction to the CSF’s processes that would put a student in a good position to seek future involvement with the CSF.

Check out their website to learn more about the organization!