Program on the Environment

The internship with Terra Forma Education (TFE) is designed for those wishing to increase their experience in the field of environmental education. The intern will be immersed in the workings of a cutting edge summer day camp program. Each intern will be involved in every aspect of the program learning valuable skills such as program delivery, developing new activities, designing props and costumes, and coordinating logistics.

There is no typical day at a TFE summer camp. Each day is spent exploring the wild areas of the Puget Sound region. Your role is to support lead instructors as a seemingly spontaneous adventure unfolds before participants’ eyes.

Interns will work full time, up to 40 hours, each week including one-on-one mentoring sessions insuring greater understanding of new skills and TFE’s unique education methods.

More information available at: http://www.terra-forma.us/education_internship.php

The Student Conservation Association (SCA) is the nation’s leading provider of expense-paid internships and service opportunities in parks, forests, historic sites and urban communities in all 50 states.

Founded in 1957, we have over 55,000 alumni and offer positions in over 50 academic majors and at least sites across the U.S.

Each year SCA members serve for over 2,000,000 hours protecting and enhancing our national treasures.  It’s clear that conservation begins here.

For more information: http://thesca.org/

http://www.westsideschool.org/camp

Announcing Paid Summer Internships for 2011 at Westside School

Description: 

The internship with Westside Elementary School’s Summer Camp is designed for those wishing to increase their experience in the field of environmental education. Working with our outdoor adventure day camp, interns will be immersed in a cutting edge camp program. Each intern will be involved in every aspect of the program learning valuable skills such as program delivery, developing new activities, and coordinating logistics.

There is no typical day at camp. Each day is spent exploring the parks and wild areas of the Puget Sound region. Your role is to support lead instructors and act as a mentor to campers. 

Interns will earn $9/hr and work full time, up to 40 hours each week, including one-on-one mentoring sessions insuring greater understanding of new skills and our unique education methods. 

Availability: 

We are seeking 2 interns for the 2011 summer season. Priority will be given to those who can commit to the full six weeks of our camp program July 11^th to August 19^th.

Qualifications: 

– Must be at least 18 years of age with two years academic background in environmental studies, ecology, education or equivalent experience. 
– Interest, education or experience working with children 
– Good communication, public speaking, and leadership skills required. 
– Must have certifications in first aid, CPR and life-saving, or ability to obtain. 
– Valid driver’s license and a clean driving record desired
– Experience conducting outdoor activities with children desired 

Physical Demands: 

Applicants must be able to meet certain physical requirements in order to perform the essential functions of this position. This is an active outdoor camp, and interns may be expected to do some light lifting.

To Apply: 

Interested individuals are encouraged to contact Tara Potter (206-932-2511) with any questions or concerns. For consideration for the position applicants should send a cover letter and resume.

tarap@westsideschool.org

Westside School
Attn: Tara Potter
7740 34th Avenue SW 
Seattle, WA 98126

Priority application deadline is April 29^th for summer positions. Applicants from diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply. All applicants are subject to a routine background check.

Sustainability Intern 

Sustainable Business Consulting (SBC) is a Seattle-based consulting firm that delivers improved profitability through sustainable business practices. We believe that business is the best way to solve the huge social, ecological, and climate challenges facing our world today. We are looking for an independent, hard-working, and motivated intern to help us with the following:

Internship Job Responsibilities include:

· Conducting in-depth research and analyses on key sustainability issues within the global market

· Providing support on various sustainability assessments 

· Benchmarking industry GHG emissions and CSR reporting

· Calculating cost savings and GHG emissions reduction opportunities

· Supporting company presentations and speaking engagements

· Perform various administrative tasks as needed 

Qualifications

· Excellent writing, editing and proofreading skills

· Proven research experience

· Demonstrated interest in sustainability as it applies to business management

· Proficient in MS Office suite and PowerPoint, Excel skills necessary

· Quick learner, willingness to take on any task (e.g. data entry, research, whatever is needed)

· Solid work ethic, positive can-do attitude, high standard of professionalism 

Timeframe and Compensation

This internship is intended for college students or recent graduates who will be with us 15 hours per week for 3 months.  Hours and workdays are flexible to meet intern needs, but the intern must work in the office 2 days/week. We can work with you and your advisor to ensure you receive college credit for the internship.  

Mid-March flexible start date  

The position is unpaid, but Sustainable Business Consulting is committed to teaching you about sustainable business and supporting your career development.  Please do not apply if you are looking for a paid position.  

Application Details Please e-mail your resume, cover letter, a short (1-3 pages) writing sample and two references to: Emily Knudsen at emily[at]sustainablebizconsulting.com. 

Interviews to be conducted March 17 – 18.

No phone calls please.

APPLICATION DEADLINE March 16, 2011

      This summer join the OurEarth.org community and become an intern in OurEarth.org’s 2011 Environmental Leadership Program. This is a rare opportunity for you to develop as a leader and learn many of the skills that are necessary if you want to create significant environmental changes in the future. In addition to leadership training, you will work on a number of diverse environmental projects that will help the OurEarth.org organization and website expand, be in a team with students from other colleges, earn course credit, connect with OurEarth.org’s large network of environmental professionals, and because OurEarth.org is still a young organization this is an opportunity to join on the ground floor of many up-and-coming initiatives. Lastly, for added flexibility, all work is done remotely so you can work from your home, campus, or anywhere else, yet you will still have very frequent contact with the OurEarth.org management and other interns via conference calls, email, webinars, and other electronic mediums.

      OurEarth.org is a national 501©3 non-profit organization and grassroots initiative that aims to aid and develop environmental leaders, in part, by transforming the way environmental programs, activities, and information are found on the internet. A more detailed program description, the internship application, and further information about the OurEarth.org organization is available here: http://www.ourearth.org/students/. Finally, the program is open to both undergraduate and graduate students. If you want to apply, act quickly since admission is done on a ROLLING BASIS and acceptances will begin to be mailed in February. If you have any questions, please contact John Ullman at (410) 878 – 6485 or jgu@duke.edu, to get additional information.