[opportunity] – 2012 NW Sierra Student Coalition’s Summer Training Program
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 SPROG? June 24th to July 1st
Where is 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!) We also coordinate travel options (e.g. carpool, bus, train, etc.) with each individual attending to reduce your costs as much as possible.
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 Drew Serres at djserez@gmail.com for more information
Thank you and don’t forget to apply to a SPROG by May 15th!
[internship] Sierra Club’s Environmental Apprenticeship Program
Sierra Club’s Environmental Apprenticeship Program is an exciting opportunity for recent college graduates.
Paid internship
Duration: 6 months
This program is available to any and all seniors interested in making our world a cleaner, healthier and better place. The Sierra Club Environmental Apprenticeship Program is designed for resourceful, conscientious and motivated individuals interested in legislation, media and community outreach as a means of promoting green initiatives.
Apprentices will be exposed to a variety of work experiences including but not limited to grassroots organizing, administrative policy advocacy and public communications while being trained and guided by a team of experienced Sierra Club staff. The Program is a wonderful stepping stone for a recent college graduate interested in working in the environmental, advocacy, policy or non-profit field.
Visit the link to apply!
http://www.sierraclub.org/careers/apprenticeship/default.aspx
Environmental Career Apprenticeship Program
The Sierra Club is now accepting applications for the the 2012 Environmental Apprenticeship program!
The online application and essay are due Friday, February 24, 2012. All required supplemental materials (transcript, letters of recommendation) are due Friday, March 9, 2012.
Click here to apply!
Sierra Club’s Environmental Apprenticeship is a training program to cultivate future leaders in environmental advocacy. This program is designed for recent college graduates who are interested in legislation, media, and community outreach as a means of promoting green initiatives. Consider this your starting point for an environmental career course, helping you transition from your college experience into the non-profit working world.
An Apprenticeship is a full-time, 6 month paid staff position based in one of our offices around the country. Past work locations have included San Francisco, CA; Washington, DC; Minneapolis, MN; Chicago, IL; Los Angeles, CA, and Austin, TX. Location placements for the chosen 2012 Apprentices will be based on the Conservation Department’s campaign or program needs, as well as the chosen candidates’ individual experiences and skills. Location placements occur after all final Apprenticeship candidates have been chosen.
[event] – Sierra Club Forum on Energy and Environmental Justice
The Washington State Chapter of the Sierra Club Presents
A Forum on Energy and Environmental Justice
Saturday, November 19, 2011
2:00 – 4:30pm
Seattle University School of Law
Sullivan Hall
901 12th Avenue
Seattle, WA 98122-1090
The Washington State Chapter of the Sierra Club is hosting a forum to explore the effects of energy extraction, production, and transportation on underrepresented communities. Panelists will include:
· William Anderson, Chairman of the Moapa Band of Paiute Indians in Nevada, will discuss the Moapa Band’s struggles with the Reid Gardner coal-fired power plant, which is located within a mile of the Moapa Reservation.
· Sandi Cioffi, documentary filmmaker , “Sweet Crude”, will discuss the impacts of oil extraction on the people of the Niger Delta and connections to our continued energy policies.
· Patty Martin, former Mayor of Quincy, Washington, will discuss the impacts of large data centers owned by Google and Microsoft on low income communities in Quincy.
· Steve Chestnut, longtime attorney for the Northern Cheyenne Tribe, will discuss the Tribe’s long history with coal mining companies that seek to extract Powder River Basin coal on and near the Northern Cheyenne Reservation.