Event Marketing Manager, Fresh Film & Speaker Series

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Event Marketing Manager, Fresh Film & Speaker Series

Volunteer Opportunity

Our super-food-powered team is looking for an Event Marketing Manager to join us in producing a fun and inspiring dinner theater and speaker series catered by Thrive (http://www.generationthrive.com). This is an outstanding opportunity to work with seasoned professionals on a successful project that will expand your portfolio, leadership skills, and professional contacts.


The time commitment is estimated to average 5 hours per week starting immediately and going through January 2014, with increasing need of up to 10 hours per week in the July-September timeframe. Most work will be done via phone, email, and Google docs. Team calls take place on Sundays from 6:15-7pm.


Key deliverables:

    • Develop and lead a team of 2-5 volunteers who will support you in all activities related to marketing of the Fresh Film and Speaker Series

    • Develop and implement a creative event marketing plan to promote the event and our event sponsors that includes:

  • Email campaigns to existing mailing lists

  • Online and social media marketing and advertising

  • Community promotion through local businesses and organizations

  • Word-of-mouth buzz

  • Lead development and production of all collateral in conjunction with Thrive’s marketing staff

  • Work closely with Sales Manager (sponsors and ticketing) to support sales goals


Ideal candidates will have:

  • Successful experience promoting one or more events of similar size and scope (100-200 attendees per event) using similar methods (email, online, social media, community). Prior experience working with graphic designers and producing collateral. We will consider current marketing/business students, as well as entry-level and experienced professionals.

  • A high level of integrity and commitment, and exceptional communication skills.

  • Ability to work independently and collaborate with a team.

  • A passion for healthy eating and for providing educational opportunities for healthy eating to the community.


Interested candidates, please send an email describing the following to Karina Miller at karina.mill3r@gmail.com.

1. Why you are interested in this project

2. What you want to get out of your participation in this project

3. A description of similar projects you’ve worked on or roles you’ve held and/or your resume

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Unique and Exciting Opportunity to Serve as Peer Instructor with Program on the Environment and UW International Educational Outreach

Eight upper-level undergraduate students from diverse programs are sought to assist as Peer Instructors with students from Japan (Keio University) from August 1st-21st. The course, “Humans and the Environment in the Pacific Northwest,” will expose the visiting students to topics ranging from forest ecology and water to green building and urban food sustainability. Peer Instructors will assist in leading activities (including field trips to places like Mt. Rainier, the Cascade Mountains, and the Bullitt Center and activities like hiking and canoeing) as well as in mentoring students on topic-based research projects. Students need to be available at least part-time and preferably full-time during the course period.

Benefits include:

·         Fun field trips and learning.

·         Potential T.A. course credit or capstone credits.

·         Enhancement of resume-building skills including     teaching, facilitating, and project management.

·         Practice communicating with international students and development of friendships with Japanese youth.

·         Training and mentoring from course instructor.

Comment from previous Peer Instructor:

“Not only do I now have the capability of teaching a class of non-native English speaking students, but I have an increased competence in working with a large teaching team and coordinating events amongst multiple parties to ensure the efficacy of lesson plans and safety of field trips. The Keio program gave me a taste of what I want to do and what I will always incorporate into my life…I am so proud to have been part of something so wonderful.”

Positions will be filled on a rolling basis in spring quarter 2013. Some experience in environmental studies and/or Japanese studies is preferred, but not required. Please email course Instructor Megan Horst ASAP at horstm@uw.edu to be considered.

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Unique and Exciting Opportunity to Serve as Peer Instructor with Program on the Environment and UW International Educational Outreach

Eight upper-level undergraduate students from diverse programs are sought to assist as Peer Instructors with students from Japan (Keio University) from August 1st-21st. The course, “Humans and the Environment in the Pacific Northwest,” will expose the visiting students to topics ranging from forest ecology and water to green building and urban food sustainability. Peer Instructors will assist in leading activities (including field trips to places like Mt. Rainier, the Cascade Mountains, and the Bullitt Center and activities like hiking and canoeing) as well as in mentoring students on topic-based research projects. Students need to be available at least part-time and preferably full-time during the course period.

Benefits include:

·         Fun field trips and learning.

·         Potential T.A. course credit or capstone credits.

·         Enhancement of resume-building skills including teaching, facilitating, and project management.

·         Practice communicating with international students and development of friendships with Japanese youth.

·         Training and mentoring from course instructor.

Comment from previous Peer Instructor:

“Not only do I now have the capability of teaching a class of non-native English speaking students, but I have an increased competence in working with a large teaching team and coordinating events amongst multiple parties to ensure the efficacy of lesson plans and safety of field trips. The Keio program gave me a taste of what I want to do and what I will always incorporate into my life…I am so proud to have been part of something so wonderful.”

Positions will be filled on a rolling basis in spring quarter 2012. Some experience in environmental studies and/or Japanese studies is preferred, but not required.
Please email course Instructor Megan Horst ASAP at horstm@uw.edu to be considered.

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Training will take place on Fridays from 9am-3pm, February 8 to May 3, 2013 at the Lewis Creek Visitor Center.  Ideal candidates for the program have an enthusiasm for learning, experience working in small groups and experience in natural resource sciences. Join the Master Naturalist program as a means to further your education and as a way to pass along the knowledge, respect and benefits of nature to others.

How to Apply

  • All application materials are available online at: http://www.bellevuewa.gov/9182.htm. 
  • All interested participants must complete all application materials and return them to the City of Bellevue Parks Department at the address listed below.
  • Application materials can also be emailed to Parks_Stewardship@Bellevuewa.gov
  • All applications must be returned or postmarked by January 11, 2013. 
  • Bellevue residents will have priority. 

Mail Application Materials to:

Attention: Master Naturalist Training Program
Parks & Community Services
Natural Resource Division
16023 N.E. 8th Street
Bellevue, WA 98008

For additional questions please call 425.452.4195. 

CLICK HERE for the full brochure

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Broaden your horizons with the National Student Exchange (NSE)!

Info Sessions:

  • Jan.10, 1:30pm
  • Jan. 15, 12:30pm
  • Jan. 16, 3pm
  • Jan. 21, 3:30pm
  • Jan. 23, 3pm
  • Jan. 29, 12:30pm
  • Feb. 4, 10:30am

All sessions take place in Mary Gates Hall 173R (enter through 171) except for Tuesday, January 15th which will be in MGH 224. 

NSE gives you an opportunity to experience a different area with its unique cultural and academic opportunities. Since NSE’s beginning in 1968, more than 96,000 students have had the opportunity to participate in NSE, giving them the opportunity to:

  • broaden their personal and educational perspectives
  • experience new cultures
  • explore new areas of study
  • learn from different professors
  • access new courses
  • experience personal growth
  • meet new people
  • make new friends
  • live in a different area
  • investigate graduate schools
  • seek future employment

Think about it. Visit http://www.nse.org to learn more. 

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Do you want to have a lasting impact on your campus and in the world? Are you passionate about poverty-related issues?

Apply to start a Nourish International chapter on your campus today! Join the student movement to address global poverty through social entrepreneurship. Nourish International is currently located on 28 U.S. college campuses and are now accepting applications to expand.

Visit the website to learn more about Nourish’s model of engaging students and empowering communities. Act now – applications are being reviewed as they are submitted!

Learn more about Nourish International @ www.nourish.org

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The undergraduate Smithsonian-Mason Semester for Conservation Studies is currently being offered at the Smithsonian-Mason School of Conservation (SMSC). Like a “study abroad” program, students spend a full semester living, taking classes, and working at a Smithsonian research station located near the Shenandoah National Park.

Starting this Fall 2012, two distinct programs of study, Applied Conservation Strategies and Ecology for Effective Conservation Practices will be offered. Each program of study offers a set of five integrated courses that include a practicum experience as well as classes focusing on conservation theory and applications. In addition, the practicum work experience gives students in both semesters the opportunity to interact with animal keepers and researchers working with endangered wildlife species.

Scholarships may be available to qualified students!

Click here for the full flyer, visit http://smconservation.gmu.edu for more information or contact smithsem@gmu.edu with any questions.

[opportunity] – 2012 NW Sierra Student Coalition’s Summer Training Program

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2012 Northwest Sierra Student Coalition’s Summer Training Program (NW SPROG) 
What is SPROG? SPROG is a youth (generally ages15-30) summer camp focused on environmental leadership and organizing. 
When is NW SPROG? June 24th to July 1st 
Where is NW SPROG? Camp Fife in Goose Prairie, Washington (near Mt. Rainier) 

Why should I go to SPROG? At SPROG you will engage with one of the nation’s top curriculum and other passionate changemakers to learn about leadership development, facilitation skills, anti-oppression, working with the media, meeting with decision makers, campaign planning, messaging and framing, grassroots outreach, etc. SPROG is a perfect space for those wishing to gain concrete tools, skills, and support for social and environmental change organizing or those who wish to create a passionate network building a movement together. SPROG is a one-of-a-kind experience that will be remembered forever.

How I can I go to SPROG? The registration deadline is May 15th so sign up soon! Apply to a SPROG today!

How much is SPROG? Tuition for SPROG is $350 per person, which covers food, lodging, and all trainings for the week. (Sign up in a group of 3 or more and receive a $50 discount each!) Need-based scholarships are also available, just apply and we will work with you to make it affordable. 

How can I find out more about SPROG?  Check out the website at http://ssc.sierraclub.org/content/sprog-0 and please feel free to contact myself or Drew Serres at djserez@gmail.com for more information.

Thank you and don’t forget to apply to a SPROG by May 15th!

Terra Marie Smith
(707) 738-3689

Become an Environmental and Social Leader! Register for the Sierra Student Coalition Summer Training Camp (SPROG) Today! http://ssc.sierraclub.org/sprog