[jobs] – Fund for the Public Interest

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Fund For The Public Interest is a national nonprofit organization working to increase the visibility, membership and political power of the nation’s leading environmental and progressive groups.

The Fund was launched in 1982 to develop campaigns and technologies to engage Americans in public interest advocacy efforts. Through our fundraising and non-fundraising canvasses,  we’ve gathered over 20 million petition signatures over the past 25 years and raised over $20 million for our partner organizations in the last year alone.

More information available at: http://www.fundforthepublicinterest.org/jobs/leadership

[job] – Camp Sealth Jobs

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Spring/Fall Jobs – Environmental Education Instructors

Environmental Education Instructors need to have a passion for and experience with science and the outdoors, as well experience working with youth. Instructors teach classes for elementary and middle school students in forest, marine and wetland ecologies, sustainability, astronomy, outdoor living skills and more. In addition, instructors facilitate recreational and team-building activities such as challenge/initiatives, archery, boating, crafts and night hikes, and assist with kitchen and cleaning support.

http://campsealth.org/springandfalljobs.html

Summer Camp Jobs

If you love the outdoors and want to make a positive difference for kids, Camp Sealth may be the place for you! We’re a friendly, inclusive community of campers and staff, accredited by the American Camp Association, and passionate about helping kids become caring, responsible individuals.

Working at a summer camp is hard work, but it’s worth the effort. You’ll leave camp with great memories, new skills, and a ton of new best friends. A summer at camp is truly an experience you’ll never forget.

http://campsealth.org/summercampjobs.html

Finding a job: College Careers list

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Just saw another good job post come through e-mail – you can find the full info here:

Thurston County Education and Outreach Specialist I

While we will post the occasional job announcement here on the blog, the College of the Environment maintains a busy e-mail list with job announcements from connections made through all of the departments.

To subscribe, follow this link.

Due to high volume of e-mails, it is recommended that you select ‘receive list mail as a batched daily digest’

[job]: Duwamish River Cleanup Coalition program Manager

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For more information – full position description; DRCC Website

> Subject: DRCC is hiring: Program Manager
>
> After six years with DRCC, Cari Simson will be leaving the Coalition at the end of June to have a
> baby and begin a new chapter in her life.
>
> The position of Education and Outreach Program Manager is an essential part of the work that DRCC
> does to engage people who live, work, and visit the Duwamish River valley.
> The Program Manager is responsible for organizing DRCC’s public education programs and events,
> creating and coordinating communication products, managing volunteers, and other special projects
> as developed. Core responsibilities will include coordinating the twice-yearly Duwamish Alive
> volunteer events, the annual Duwamish River Festival, ongoing educational tours, community
> presentations, workshops, and other outreach events with the community. The Program Manager works
> in close coordination with the DRCC/TAG Coordinator, the Grants and Policy Advisor, and the DRCC
> community representatives.
> The position will be full-time with benefits, salary DOE.
> Email resume and cover letter to: hr@duwamishcleanup.org. No phone calls please.
> Application Deadline: Friday, April 1, 2011

Fellowships with Environment America [job]

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Fellowships with Environment America [job]

Qualifications 

We are seeking recent college graduates who are ready to commit their time, skills and passion to grassroots political action on behalf of the environment. We look for smarts, academic excellence, creativity, top-notch written and verbal skills, and an eagerness to learn. We value leadership experience with campus and activist groups. 

For more information, click the link above

[Job]: STEM Service-Learning Coordinator

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(Edward E. Carlson)

The Carlson Leadership & Public Service Center is seeking a graduate student or advanced undergraduate student to join our team as a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) Service-Learning Coordinator. As a sub-grantee of Washington Campus Compact’s Learn and Serve America Program, the Northwest Sustainability Initiative, we seek to increase service-learning opportunities for undergraduate students in STEM disciplines (particularly those focused on sustainability), to improve partnerships with on campus Registered Student Organizations with a sustainability focus, and to increase collaboration with the UW Environmental Stewardship and Sustainability Office.

more details after the break

As a part of the University of Washington Center for Experiential Learning (http://exp.uw.edu/), the Carlson Leadership & Public Service Center (http://exp.uw.edu/carlson/) is committed to engaging undergraduates in understanding, building and improving our communities.  Working at the Carlson Center provides a unique opportunity to learn about public service and the world of non-profit organizations, as well as gain a better understanding of what it takes to cultivate partnerships between the University of Washington, community organizations, and students.  Working at the Carlson Center also means having fun and joining a talented team of hard working and passionate people!

Qualifications:
•       Good organizational skills and excellent attention to detail
•       Ability to work independently
•       Strong written and oral communication skills
•       Able to communicate effectively with people (especially students) of diverse backgrounds.
•       Experience or interest in community-based learning (volunteer service, service-learning, internships, etc.)
•       Preferred but not required: academic studies in a STEM field

Hours:  15 hrs/week. Flexible scheduling within normal business hours. Prefer ability to work over spring break, but not required.

Compensation:   $12-$15 per hour depending on experience and qualifications

Duration:       Spring Quarter 2011, with the potential for continuation in Summer 2011 and the 2011/2012 academic year.

Selection:      Priority will be given to candidates who apply by March 9, 2011.

Application Procedure:
Submit a letter explaining your interest in the position and working at the Carlson Center, along with a resume indicating previous work experience and computer skills.  Please include the name and contact information for two references.  Application materials should be emailed to Rachel Vaughn at rvaughn@u.washington.edu.

Please see the attached job description for more detailed information regarding this position.

To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206.543.6450/V, 206.543.6452/TTY, 206.685.7264 (FAX), or dso@u.washington.edu.

Rachel L. Vaughn
Carlson Leadership & Public Service Center
120 Mary Gates Hall, Box 352803
University of Washington
Seattle, WA  98195-2803
phone: 206/616-4359 fax: 206/616.4389
email: rvaughn@u.washington.edu  web: depts.washington.edu/leader