Come check out the information booth this Wednesday to learn about internships with the Alaska Department of Fish and Game.
When: October 10th, 9:00AM-11:00AM
Where: Anderson Hall, 116
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If you cannot make it, contact the Internship Coordinator, Sheila Cameroon, at sheila.cameroon@alaska.gov for more information
Find the flyer HERE
PNWER is seeking qualified students interested in working in a small, non-profit organization involved in Canada-US relations and public/private sector cooperation. Interns must be willing to work at a variety of activities, and have the ability to work independently and as part of a team. Interns will have the opportunity to interface with regional legislators and industry leaders while gaining experience in a small office setting.
Available Positions: Working Group and Event Support Internship (two positions available)
Invasive Species and Environment Policy Working Group Intern (one position available)
Duration: 1 quarter/semester (approximately 10 weeks); can be extended upon review. Fall internships are open until filled, starting immediately.
Time/Credit: Internships position is part-time, unpaid 15-20 hours per week. Internships may be eligible for school credit hours through your University. Please contact your University for more information.
Contact: To apply, please send a brief cover letter and resume to Megan Levy, Program Coordinator, Megan.Levy@pnwer.org or by fax at 206-443-7703. If you have any questions, please call Megan at 206-443-7723.
Please indicate which fall position you would like to be considered for.
Read more to see detailed descriptions about the different positions available!
Working Group and Event Support Internship (two positions available):
The 2012 Winter Meeting will host over 100 public and private sector business leaders in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho this November 14-17. Internships will balance meeting logistics with planning working group sessions such as Energy, Mining, Agriculture, Innovation, Workforce and others as needed. Interns will work closely with working group staff leads, and the co-chairs of each working group. Co-chairs are volunteer stakeholders, typically one legislator and one private sector lead. This intern will assist with event logistics including:
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Invasive Species and Environment Policy Working Group Intern (one position available):
The Invasive Species and Environment Policy intern will assist with the Invasive Species and Environment working groups. This will include development of sessions for the 2012 Winter Meeting and tackling projects outlined in the 2012-2013 Invasive Species working group action plan. Duties may include:
[internship]: Sustainable Business Consulting
Click on the link for full posting
Internship Job Responsibilities include:
* Conducting in-depth research and analyses on a variety of key sustainability issues
* Researching case studies on different kinds of employee engagement
* Editing and proofreading articles and written pieces
* Supporting company presentations and speaking engagements
* Perform various administrative tasks as needed
[internship] – Environmental Health & Safety Internship (Glass Bottle/Jar Manufacturer)
We are a manufacturer of glass bottles and jars located in the Seattle SODO district. We are interested in recruiting for an intern to assist our Environmental Health and Safety manager. Click on title for full intern description.
INTERNSHIP IN CONSERVATION BIOLOGY AND MARINE ECOLOGY
Want to gain valuable research experience? Contemplating working for a non-profit after graduation? Interested in marine conservation?
The Coastal Observation and Seabird Survey Team (COASST) is seeking 4-5 undergraduate students to assist with data entry and management, volunteer recruitment, tracking, training and communication for 2-3 college credits. Each credit requires 4 hours of work per week during fall quarter (September 24- December 7).
COASST is a citizen science project based at the University of Washington School of Aquatic and Fishery Sciences in partnership with local community and environmental organizations, and state and federal agencies. COASST volunteers collect data on beach-cast carcasses of marine birds on a monthly basis to establish the baseline, or ‘normal’ pattern of beached bird mortality on North Pacific beaches. Baselines are crucial for assessing the impacts of oil spills, fisheries, and climate change in the marine environment.
Interested? For more information, please contact:
Liz Mack: coasst@u.washington.edu, 206-221-6893
Please include a brief statement of interest, including current major, office skills and previous work related experiences. Please also include the days of the week and hours you are available from September 24- December 7.
We will schedule interviews through August 2012. We look forward to hearing from you!
Internship Topic:
Creating a Sustainable Electrical System in One Generation
Organization:
Negawatt Media, a sustainable energy marketing organization has a small staff and a big mission: get
Americans to stop wasting electricity, start using it smartly, and to
ensure no new centralized coal, gas or nuclear power plants are
constructed.
See Negawatt Media www.negawattmedia.com for more information on the mission, message,
activities and strategies of this initiative.
Qualifications:
The intern needs to have a passion for the topic and a people-oriented
personality. We need a person with marketing savvy and a strong
penchant for the environment. The intern needs to be persistent,
creative, a risk-taker, an idea-generator, a self-starter and a quick
study.
Internship Duties:
There is one primary task that the intern will be involved in:
creating and promoting change messages.
Message promotion involves establishing partnerships with various
organizations, leveraging networks to reach key decision makers,
creating and/or extending awareness of messages through social media
channels, creating events. You will work with a team of professionals
to accomplish this work.
Commitment:
6-8 hours per week
Contact:
Join us in this important mission.
Seattle Tilth’s Garden Hotline Outreach and Information Intern
Job Description
Brief Position Description
Provide support to the Garden Hotline educators for their outreach events and conduct the inventory and assist with maintenance of our internal WIKI information database.
Brief Description of the Program
The Garden Hotline’s mission is to educate the public on ways to reduce waste, conserve water and other natural resources and minimize the use of chemicals. We offer individualized solutions to garden problems that are practical, safe, effective and natural. We are funded by Seattle Public Utilities, the Local Hazardous Waste Management Program in King County and the Saving Water Partnership.
Compensation: This is an unpaid internship, but can be done for school credit.
Time Commitment: The minimum commitment is 6 hours per week for 5 months with flexible scheduling.
Work Site: Work takes place at our office in room 100 of the Good Shepherd Center at 4649 Sunnyside Ave. N., Seattle, WA 98103.
Supervisor: Garden Hotline Program Coordinator
Training Requirements: Participate in Seattle Tilth volunteer orientation. Learn about administrative systems of Seattle Tilth before working independently on projects. Learn about outreach needs the WIKI database before working independently.
Responsibilities
§ Meet with supervisor on a regular basis to determine work goals and evaluate progress
§ Organize and prepare outreach supplies for events
§ Create and prepare outreach materials for use in the field; could include laminating signs, developing educational poster boards and stuffing mailers with educational materials.
§ Inventory and catalog our WIKI database
§ Assist with updating information as needed and assigned
§ Complete tasks as assigned by supervisor
Required Qualifications:
§ Excellent organization and communication skills.
§ Excellent written communication skills.
§ Previous experience working with WIKI sites a plus.
§ Proficiency with email, internet and Microsoft applications including Word and Excel.
§ Ability to follow direction, be self-directed and also work well as a member of a team.
§ Enthusiasm for the mission of Seattle Tilth.
§ A strong interest in non-profit work and community service.
§ Available weekdays between the hours of 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Benefits
§ Gain non-profit organization, administrative and educational program experience.
§ Develop professional contacts with Seattle Tilth staff and volunteers.
§ Contribute to the organic gardening, local food, educational and environmental fields.
§ Enjoy working with a team and accomplishing common goals.
Important Dates and Deadlines for the Outreach & Wiki Internship
§ 4 month internship
§ Applications due Friday, August 3, 2012
Application Process: Please fill out an application on our website:http://seattletilth.org/get-involved/volunteer/internships and email an introduction and resume to the Garden Hotline program coordinator, Laura Matter at lauramatter@seattletilth.org.
About Seattle Tilth
Seattle Tilth is a nationally recognized non-profit educational organization dedicated to inspiring and educating people to grow food organically, conserve natural resources, and support local food systems in order to cultivate a healthy urban environment and community. Our programs include community learning gardens, youth garden programming, small farm business development training, our volunteer programs, classes and workshops, events, a children’s garden program, the Master Composter program and the Garden Hotline. www.seattletilth.org
If you want to spend the fall learning how to make a real impact on the decisions that affect the energy we use, the air we breathe, the water we drink and the places we love, apply for an internship with Environment America. We’re taking applications now for fall internships in Washington D.C. and our 29 state offices around the country.
So, what do interns with Environment America do? Make a real impact on critical environmental issues!
You’ll learn how to analyze environmental problems, advocate for smart solutions, and build public support. And you’ll work one-on-one with one of our advocates and organizers, providing a unique, mentored experience.
More information at:
http://jobs.environmentamerica.org/page/amr/internships-make-difference
Twelve days, five forms of renewable energy, action-packed adventures, cultural immersion and memories for a lifetime …
The GREEN Educational Adventure Program gives motivated students a chance to travel to Costa Rica, the epicenter of renewable energy and sustainability, to gain a hands-on educational experience while enjoying the rich culture and helping change the world. Get a sneak preview of the program on our website: www.thegreenprogram.com.
Through a rigorous curriculum and exclusive access to renewable energy technology, this ground-breaking program helps students of all majors to bridge the gap between traditional textbook learning and accelerated career development.
Students who attended this program in the past have cited it as “one of the best experiences of their life”. Some have returned to Costa Rica for summer internships in the renewable energy sector. Others applied their experiences to succeed in internships and jobs in the United States at leading companies such as General Electric, Bechtel, the USDA, EPA, USPTO and more.
To give you a better idea of our initiative, please view our program video at www.thegreenprogram.com and our Program Package.
If you are interested in attending one of our upcoming programs, please submit your application at your earliest convenience since spots are filling up quickly! Once you are accepted, a personal representative will be happy to guide you through the registration steps and answer any questions you may have.
Program Dates:
Summer 2012: August 1st – August 15th (Extended Spanish Immersion Program)
Summer 2012: August 22nd – September 2nd
Winter 2013: December 27th – January 7th
Winter 2013: January 3rd – January 14th
** Dates not listed are full and/or closed.
** Ask us about additional program offerings in the 2012-2013 Season.
We look forward to traveling with you!
The GREEN Team