[career] – UW Career Center Services

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The UW Career Center in-person workshops are opportunities to build skills, ask questions, network with other students and alumni, plus get exposed to the breadth of services we offer.  Workshops offered at different times, Monday-Friday.  No need to RSVP, just show up.  Dates & times found via our online calendar: http://careers.uw.edu/Calendar

Regularly offered in-person workshops include:

–          Finding Jobs & Internships

–          Successful Interviews

–          Job Offer & Salary Negotiation

–          Resumes and Cover Letters

–          Networking for Shy People [and everyone else!]

–          Career Fair Success

–          Internships: What, Why and Where

–          Applying to Graduate School

–          Job Search for International Students

–          Federal Jobs: Find and Apply

Workshops specific to graduate students and to alumni, are also offered quite often.  Check our online calendar for more details.

[job]: Assistant Park Ranger I (1040 Position) – Mercer Slough Educ Ctr – City of Bellevue

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[job]: Assistant Park Ranger I (1040 Position) – Mercer Slough Educ Ctr – City of Bellevue

Click the link above for a great job opportunity!

Minimum Salary: $13.93 per hour
Maximum Salary: $16.57 per hour
Employment Type: Part Time
Department: Parks & Community Services 
Open until filled.
(Open to current employees and the general public.)

Summary

The City of Bellevue is currently accepting applications for an Assistant Park Ranger I which is a part time 1040 position offered through the Bellevue Parks & Community Services Department Natural Resource Division.  This position is a front line customer service position directly in contact with the public on a daily basis.  The Assistant Park Ranger I provides programming, patrolling, marketing, staffing and environmental interpretive support for the Nature Parks and Visitor Center Program.  The position reports to the MSEEC Park Ranger and is stationed at the Mercer Slough Environmental Education Center located at 1625 118th Ave SE. Tentative hours are Friday – Sunday, 10am – 4pm.

[job]: Pacific Science Center Jobs: Outreach Education Manager (Full Time, Regular)

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[job]: Pacific Science Center Jobs: Outreach Education Manager (Full Time, Regular)

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Wednesday, September 21, 2011

Outreach Education Manager (Full Time, Regular)

Pacific Science Center is committed to driving science education forward in Washington State. At the heart of this are Outreach Education Programs, bringing science education to communities throughout the Pacific Northwest. The Outreach Education Programs Manager provides vision and direction for Outreach Education for Pacific Science Center. 
This position manages existing outreach education programs, new initiatives, budgets, materials, and staff for Science On Wheels, Science After School and grant projects. In addition the Outreach Education Programs Manager works with the Director of Science and Education and the Vice President for Science and Education in developing and implementing new initiatives. 

The ideal candidate will possess a bachelors degree in Science, Education or related field as well as demonstrated teaching experience at the elementary level and delivery of interactive programs or presentation of formal/informal programs. Supervisory experience and management of grant related projects are also essential. Patience, creativity, and great attention to detail are keys for success in this position. If you have these qualities and you’re looking to make a difference in the lives of students, this may be the job for you!

*job* Resource Specialist with the Mockingbird Society in Mt. Vernon

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*job* Resource Specialist with the Mockingbird Society in Mt. Vernon

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Within Youth Programs, the Mockingbird Network consists of six Chapters (located in each of the Washington State Department of Social & Human Services regions). This Resource Specialist position will be part of the Everett WA region and will provide support and technical assistance to youth and alumni of foster care towards the development and management of a healthy, high functioning Regional Chapter (s) in which youth engage in leadership and personal development, civic engagement, and advocacy. The Resource Specialist will report to the Director of Youth Programs and be a liaison between the different chapters and the State Advisory Council.

[job]: Fisheries Management Biologist

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[job]: Fisheries Management Biologist

JOB SCOPE:

The Fisheries Management Biologist will be responsible, under the direction of the Harvest Manager or his designee, for providing the best available science for the determination of the harvestable surplus of treaty reserved right fisheries resources within the adjudicated fishing areas of the Lummi Nation. Existing programs will be developed and implemented in coordination with co-manager management biologists to establish population dynamics, harvest rates and stock exploitation rates. The incumbent will focus upon both finfish and shellfish resources within Lummi’s Usual and Accustomed fishing grounds and stations. The job will consist of a balance between field and office work in determining the population dynamics of manila clams on and off reservation, the stock composition of salmon stocks in the terminal fishing area, the distribution and abundance of shrimp, sea cucumber, sea urchin and geoduck populations and the determination, according to the best available science, of the allowable harvest of each species.

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Student Conservation Association SCA School Year Program

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Crew Leaders

Student Conservation Association

SCA School Year Program

Position Dates:  Sept 2011 – May 2012, Part Time

Location:  Seattle, WA

Position Description:

The Student Conservation Association (SCA) is looking for crew leaders for the SCA School Year Program. 

Crew leaders will plan and lead monthly meetings and recreation/service outings for crews consisting of eight urban high school students. 

Crew leaders are responsible for the safety, productivity, and welfare of the students.  S/he also serves as a mentor for crew members.  Crew Leaders will have the opportunity to apply for summer SCA Crew Leader positions in wilderness and urban settings. 

Responsabilities:

–          Attend Crew Leader Training (two days)

–          Lead Day Trips (one/month) for Sept, Oct, and Nov 2011

–          Lead Weeknight Meetings (one/month) from Dec 2011-May 2012

–          Lead Weekend Trips (one/month), from Dec 2011-May 2012

–          Organize logistics (including food, gear, and tools) before each project/campout with the guidance of SCA staff

–          Facilitate educational and team building activities

Qualifications:

  • Be at least 21 years old
  • Strong interest in working with and mentoring urban youth
  • Proven experience working with youth, preferably in an outdoor/team-based setting
  • Fluency/proficiency in a second language highly desirable.
  • Outdoor living skills
  • Experience with conservation work
  • Proven ability to manage complex logistics in an organized fashion. 
  • Valid driver’s license for 3+ years and clean driving record.  Be able & willing to drive a van
  • Criminal background check must pass SCA standards.
  • Possess current First Aid and CPR certifications, Wilderness First Aid preferred

To Apply:  Please email resume and cover letter to Meredith Stone at mstone@thesca.org no later than Friday, Sept. 16, 2011.

[job]: After School Care Assistant, Westside School

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We have two openings for part time after school care assistants that may be of interest to your students. The positions are in our after school care program, working from about 3:00pm to 6:00pm Monday through Friday. The positions aren’t in our outdoor-ed program but there are opportunities to get involved with other projects at the school including our planned trip to Oaxaca to support micro finance and sustainable community development as well as a planned sister school program with a rural Nepali school that has requested a solar panel to bring electricity and computer communications to their school. These additional opportunities may be volunteer or paid positions depending on availability of funds. Of course there is always work happening to plan and prepare for summer camp and the opportunity to extend employment through the summer  as well..These part time positions are a great way to join our team and gain experience in a primary education setting. Please feel free to share my contact information and the attached job description with any students who may be interested in this opportunity. 

Tara Potter (tarap@westsideschool.org)After School Care DirectorWestside School
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