[event] – Webinar: Landing Your Dream Internship with the Federal Gov’t

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Go Government Webinar: Landing Your Dream Internship

 

This Call to Serve webinar is for students interested in finding and applying for internships for Summer 2012, as well as those advisors looking for more information about federal opportunities to share with their students. During this session, we will highlight a number of exciting internships across government, and show you how to research, find and apply for an internship that’s right for you.

Date: Wednesday, February 8, 2012
Time: 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM Pacific Time

Location: The Career Center, 134 Mary Gates Hall

 

You may also attend this webinar from your own computer. Below is the information you will need to log in to the webinar.

ONLINE INFORMATION:

Click this URL: https://www.livemeeting.com/cc/ourpublicservice/join?id=5P7Z33&role=attend 

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AUDIO INFORMATION:

Participants sometimes experience difficulty using their computer to access the audio from the presentation. For this reason, we strongly recommend that you dial-in to the conference call as described below. For those who wish to use the computer audio function as their primary mode of access, we ask that you keep phone access available in order to dial-in should the computer audio fail to work.

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Apply to be a Peer TA for ENVIR 100 in spring 2012!

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The Program on the Environment is currently accepting applications for 3 peer TA positions for the spring  quarter 2012 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:  Spring 2012

Instructors:  Peter Kahn, Psychology, and Kristi Straus, Program on the Environment

Course Website: https://catalyst.uw.edu/workspace/kmstraus/18818/110398

Course Schedule:

Spring 2012
Lecture:  TTh 12:30 – 1:50 (Kane 210)
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 02/03/2012.

*job**internship* TWO opportunities with Mountains to Sound Greenway

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*job**internship* TWO opportunities with Mountains to Sound Greenway

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Trails Project Coordinator: The Trails Project Coordinator is a full-time, permanent position with the Mountains to Sound Greenway Trust’s Land Stewardship Program. The program coordinates trail crews, contractors and extensive community involvement in these on-the-ground efforts.

The Trails Project Coordinator will assist in developing and implementing multiple trail construction projects and an expanding trail maintenance program, which is integrated with federal, state and local agencies who manage these public lands. The position will include direct field supervision of projects, tracking of field results, operation of trail equipment, preparing trail surveys, and completing trail designs. In addition to on the ground work, this position will play an integral role in the “trail experience” throughout the landscape; developing a voice for the trail system.

Events and Outreach Intern: The Events and Outreach Intern is a multi-faceted position within the Mountains to Sound Greenway Trust. This position will be responsible for supporting Greenway Trust outreach activities and events, as well as providing administrative support to the Trust in Communications and Development.

[internship] – Collegiate Leaders in Environmental Health

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Collegiate Leaders in Environmental Health (CLEH)

Internship Opportunity Announcement

 

2011 Collegiate Leaders in Environmental Health

 

CDC’s National Center for Environmental Health and the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (NCEH/ATSDR) are offering a 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, individual environmental health presentations, journal clubs, field trips, brown bag lunches, and shadowing and mentoring relationships at CDC/ATSDR.  Interns will be based at CDC/ATSDR’s Chamblee Campus and will be paid a stipend of approximately $600 a week during the course of the program.

Application due date: February 1, 2012

Program dates:  June 13 – August 17, 2012

“The internship gave me more perspective on what I would like to do in the future and how to exercise my passions through public service. My internship at CDC has not only made me realize the value of the public health sector, but also the need for more people to get involved in the field.”

– Kartik Amarnath, 2011 CLEH intern

 

Eligibility requirements for CLEH interns:

1.       US citizenship or Permanent Resident with a green card

2.      Full time enrollment at a college or university as a rising junior or rising senior by fall 2012

3.      Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale

Please visit our website for more information and application instructions: www.cdc.gov/nceh/cleh

Note: Seniors graduating in Spring 2012 will not be accepted into this program

For more information, please email LT Cory Kokko or Jay Nielsen at CLEH@cdc.gov

[job/internship] Wildlife and Climate Safeguards Position

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NWF has a full time, 11 month, paid internship (with benefits) starting in February or early March 2012 with our Wildlife and Climate Safeguards Team.  This internship is based in Washington, DC.

Wildlife and Climate Safeguards Intern Location: Washington DC 
Job Code: 417-162652651 # of Openings: 1

To apply:  http://sj.tbe.taleo.net/SJ12/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=NWF&cws=1&rid=417

Description

The National Wildlife Federation is seeking a Wildlife and Climate Safeguards Intern to support NWF’s Climate Change Safeguards team, which focuses on climate change adaptation, wildlife protection and responsible renewable energy development. Major team initiatives include development of criteria and guidance for carrying out climate-smart conservation and wildlife-friendly approaches to wind and solar energy. The intern will also play a key role in the development of a new program that involves working with cities and towns to promote the use of nature-based solutions for climate change adaptation. The Safeguards team also is involved in policy and legislative work on issues such as State Wildlife Action Plans, endangered species, invasive species, land protection and management, and conservation funding.

Responsibilities:

  • Research, writing, and editing reports, newsletters, factsheets, and memos on wildlife, climate change, and natural resource conservation.
  • Legislative and policy work at the federal, state and local levels including tracking bills and administrative regulations/ rulemakings, distributing information to decision-makers in hard copy and e-mail, maintaining target database and policy information and occasionally attending lobby meetings.
  • Coalition building with partners, including attending coalition meetings, engaging NWF affiliates and partners, helping with lobby days and trainings, calling activists and like-minded organizations.
  • Logistical support in organizing meetings and other events, including arranging travel, taking minutes, and distributing notes and other materials.
  • Administrative duties as assigned.

Experience:

  • Bachelors degree or experience in natural resource management, conservation biology, or environmental policy/advocacy; interest in policy and legislative affairs desirable. 
  • Good expository writing skills;
  • Facility reviewing technical policy and/or scientific documents,
  • Excellent phone and interpersonal skills;
  • Ability to conduct independent research;
  • Computer literacy a must (MS Office suite and internet applications);
  • Graphic design or GIS skills are useful but not essential.

Interested and qualified applicants please apply with resume and cover letter. Join us in mobilizing Americans to protect our country’s wildlife, share our mission to make a difference in the world.

NWF is an employer committed to work place diversity and inclusion.

[event] – UW Enviromental Career Fair – February, 15, 2012

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** MARK YOUR CALENDARS **

The College of the Environment presents the 2012 UW Environmental Career Fair to be held on Wednesday, February 15, 2012 from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. in the MGH Commons.

Talk to representatives from environmental government agencies, non-profit organizations, and private sector companies.  Many will have internship and career opportunities.  No matter what stage of the environmental studies major you are at, all are encouraged to stop by.

Need help with your resume/cover letter/interview skills?  Check out the UW Career Center for resources and different workshops: http://careers.uw.edu/.

EMPLOYERS: Interested in talking with UW students and having a table at the event?  Please contact envjobs@uw.edu for more information.

Resources to Help You Look for an Internship!

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One of the most frequently asked questions that students ask about is where to get started in an internship search.  “Where do I go to find an internship?"  "Which internship is best for me?"  "How do I apply for internship?"  Here are some resources to help you get started:

If you would like to get credit for your internship (or required to get credit), please come see Joe or Stanley for an internship form.  Generally, students should get this set up before the first week of the quarter in which you wish to earn credit.

Happy internship searching!

[internship] – Husky Neighborhood Internship

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[internship] – Husky Neighborhood Internship

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Hello-

We are seeking two or three energetic and committed Interns for Internship opportunities in Winter and Spring Quarters.  We would greatly appreciate if you shared this with your students.   To apply, they need to submit a resume and cover letter to either Aaron Hoard ahoard@uw.edu or Elizabeth Higgins higgie@uw.edu .  

Thank you for your assistance.

Elizabeth Higgins
Director
Community Standards and Student Conduct

Condon Hall Room 230

Mail: Box 352231, Seattle, WA 98195-2231
206.685.6194    fax 206.685.8749

higgie@uw.edu     http://depts.washington.edu/cssc

Aaron Hoard
Deputy Director
Office of Regional & Community Relations

Mail: Box 351243, Seattle, WA 98195-1243
206.221.7684   mobile 206.953.5486   fax 206.685.1201
ahoard@uw.edu    www.washington.edu/community