[training]: King County Master Recycler Composter

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Seattle Tilth is working with the King County Solid Waste Division to improve recycling rates, and we’re looking for enthusiastic volunteers to join our team of Master Recycler Composters. This is an excellent opportunity for students who are passionate about recycling to gain valuable experience in educational outreach. Volunteers receive in-depth training in curbside recycling – including food scrap recycling – then put their training to work at summer festivals and events. This opportunity is open to King County residents outside of the cities of Seattle and Milton only.

Requirements:
Must have a passion for recycling and waste reduction; be willing to work in all kinds of weather; have vehicle and be able to transport self to events throughout King County; have an outgoing personality; and be available to work event shifts Fridays, Saturdays, and/or Sundays. Must attend a two-part mandatory training session on May 3 and 10 from 9am – 2pm.

Time commitment: Maximum of 10 hrs / week during peak of season on Flexible times Friday, Saturday, Sunday at various events throughout King County.

To apply: Download the application from the King County Solid Waste Division websitehttp://your.kingcounty.gov/solidwaste/mrc/ and send by email tokingcountymrc@seattletilth.org or post mail to: MRC Coordinator, Seattle Tilth, 4649 Sunnyside Ave N., Suite 100, Seattle, WA 98103.

UW DEOHS Green Labs Project Assistant

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The UW Department of Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences (DEOHS) Green Labs Project is seeking a project assistant to join its team.  This one-year project is funded by the University of Washington Green Seed Fund.  The goals of this project are to conduct a sustainability assessment of DEOHS laboratories using the UW Green Labs certification application and other tools, identify areas where improvements can be made, and quantitatively evaluate green practices that will be pilot-tested during the one-year project period. 

The job duties will include the following:

  • Conduct review of scientific literature, government documents, reports, Material Safety Data Sheets, and other sources of information on laboratory chemicals, energy consumption, waste stream analysis, sustainability, and green laboratory practices.
  • Participate in data collection activities including monitoring laboratory equipment using energy meters, sorting trash for waste stream audits, and searching online for information on chemical hazards, laboratory equipment, and other relevant topics.  
  • Enter and organize data on chemicals, energy consumption, laboratory supplies, and waste streams to be used for data analysis.
  • Assist with preparing reports, presentations, webinars, and other materials. 
  • Participate in meetings with departmental faculty, staff, and students as requested.

 Qualifications:

We are seeking an undergraduate student who has a keen interest in sustainability and would like to use this position as an opportunity to fulfill an internship, capstone project, or other academic requirement.  The project assistant will be encouraged to pursue areas of interest within the scope of the project.  Demonstrated competence using Microsoft Word and Excel is essential for the position.  Experience searching databases, such as Web of Science, for research articles is desirable as well as knowledge of chemicals and/or environmental health issues. 

Start date: April 1, 2014

Hours: 10 hours/week

Payment: $12-15/hour

The position will start on April 1, 2014 and run through Spring Quarter 2014, with opportunities to work through the summer and Fall Quarter 2014.  Hours will increase to 20 hours/week in the summer and decrease to 10 hours/week during Fall Quarter 2014.  

Please submit a cover letter and résumé to jkrenz@uw.edu.  The application deadline is Monday, March 24, 2014.  

[paid internship]: UW Green Labs Project project assistant

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 Project Assistant Job Announcement

The UW Department of Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences (DEOHS) Green Labs Project is seeking a project assistant to join its team.  This one-year project is funded by the University of Washington Green Seed Fund.  The goals of this project are to conduct a sustainability assessment of DEOHS laboratories using the UW Green Labs certification application and other tools, identify areas where improvements can be made, and quantitatively evaluate green practices that will be pilot-tested during the one-year project period. 

The job duties will include the following:

  • Conduct review of scientific literature, government documents, reports, Material Safety Data Sheets, and other sources of information on laboratory chemicals, energy consumption, waste stream analysis, sustainability, and green laboratory practices.
  • Participate in data collection activities including monitoring laboratory equipment using energy meters, sorting trash for waste stream audits, and searching online for information on chemical hazards, laboratory equipment, and other relevant topics.  
  • Enter and organize data on chemicals, energy consumption, laboratory supplies, and waste streams to be used for data analysis.
  • Assist with preparing reports, presentations, webinars, and other materials. 
  • Participate in meetings with departmental faculty, staff, and students as requested.

Qualifications:

We are seeking an undergraduate student who has a keen interest in sustainability and would like to use this position as an opportunity to fulfill an internship, capstone project, or other academic requirement.  The project assistant will be encouraged to pursue areas of interest within the scope of the project.  Demonstrated competence using Microsoft Word and Excel is essential for the position.  Experience searching databases, such as Web of Science, for research articles is desirable as well as knowledge of chemicals and/or environmental health issues. 

Start date: April 1, 2014

Hours: 10 hours/week

Payment: $12-15/hour

The position will start on April 1, 2014 and run through Spring Quarter 2014, with opportunities to work through the summer and Fall Quarter 2014.  Hours will increase to 20 hours/week in the summer and decrease to 10 hours/week during Fall Quarter 2014.  

Application process:

Please submit a cover letter and résumé to jkrenz@uw.edu.  The application deadline is Monday, March 24, 2014. 

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Education for sustainability is “learning that links knowledge, inquiry, and action to help students build a healthy future for their communities and the planet.” We will explore the history and opportunity for this field in EDUC401K: Education for Sustainability, a 2-credit seminar through the Pipeline Project. Through volunteer placements in local schools and environmental community organizations, we will analyze the most effective ways for educators to teach the importance of sustainability to the K-12 audience and inspire youth to become active stewards of the earth. The seminar meets Wednesdays 3:00-4:20.

Program Coordinator at Earthwatch

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Earthwatch is seeking an organized and adaptable individual, with experience in coordinating programs and a solid understanding of science. The Program Coordinator will be responsible for supporting Program Managers in the creation and delivery of programs, especially all aspects of preparing participants for their expeditions. This Program Coordinator will also manage the online community for a corporate sustainability program on freshwater issues, engaging directly with participants to encourage them to contribute to the online community and to collect water quality data. Since this position will provide support to both North and Latin America, we are looking for someone who is fluent in Spanish, preferably a native speaker. This person should also have an interest in being trained in facilitating the program in the field, since this position may be trained to serve as back up for field delivery staff.

Earthwatch’s mission is to engage people worldwide in scientific field research and education to promote a sustainable environment. Every year Earthwatch awards grants of over $6 million in support of as many as 70 research projects around the world. These grants are partly funded by volunteers from the general public and our partner organizations who sign up for expeditions to join our scientists as research assistants. This model provides essential funding for long-term research and a workforce of committed volunteers.

For more information about Earthwatch, click here

To apply, send resume and cover letter to tohr@earthwatch.org or mail Attn; Human Resources, 114 Western Ave, Boston MA 02134

[class]: Innovation in Cleantech + Market Opportunity = Solutions for the Planet

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Register Now!
Innovation in Cleantech + Market Opportunity = Solutions for the Planet

ENGR 498, ENVIR 495, ENTRE 443/543
Fall Quarter 2013 (2credits)
Tuesdays 4:00-5:50 pm, Paccar Hall 394
Instructor:Deborah Hagen-Lukens, dlhagen@uw.edu
No prerequisites, recommended for juniors, seniors and grad students
Check out the cool speakers and panel members! <Syllabus Here>
 
The goal is to discover the universe of cleantech solutions to our most pressing environmental challenges and to raise awareness of how you might be part of that solution.  You’ll form teams around problems you identify, and present your solutions to the class.  Although not required, teams are invited to compete in the UW Environmental Innovation Challenge April 3, 2014.
Required Text: The Way Out: Kick-Starting Capitalism to Save Our Economic Ass, by L. Hunter Lovins and Boyd Cohen.  Course topics will include:
  • Environmental challenges and opportunities linked to cleantech.
  • How to translate an idea into an actual device/product/company 
  • Market assessment (who would be the customer for this product or service?)

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[job]/[student position] CSF Outreach Coordinator

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[job]/[student position] CSF Outreach Coordinator

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The Outreach Coordinator will  play a lead role in  raising the profile of the CSF within the campus community.  The CSF  Outreach Coordinator will gain hands on experience in networking, communications, marketing, development of educational materials and small project development and management.  This position will report to the CSF Coordinator.

[internship]: Sustainable Business Consulting

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Sustainability Research Internship

Sustainable Business Consulting (SBC) is a Seattle-based consulting firm whose goal is to lead and inspire business to change the world.

We are looking for an independent, hard-working, motivated intern with a “can do” attitude who wants to learn about business & sustainability. We are in the process of helping build out online learnings on sustainability and area looking for a highly motivated individual to help us with the following:

Internship Job Responsibilities include:

 Conducting in-depth research and analyses on a variety of key sustainability issues

 Researching case studies, readings, and articles around Sustainability and how it relates to 8 different course criteria

 Support the creation of powerpoint presentations and supporting in-person speaking engagements

 General Office Management

 Perform various administrative tasks as needed

Qualifications

 Proven research experience

 Excellent writing, editing and proofreading skills

 Business/Executive summary writing experience. Not just academic.

 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, answering phones, whatever is needed)

 Solid work ethic, positive attitude, high standard of professionalism

Timeframe and Compensation

This internship is intended for college or recently graduated students who will be with us 18-20 hours per week for 4 months. Hours and workdays are flexible, but the intern must work in the office 2 days/week, with the 3rd day working remotely. We can work with you and your advisor to ensure you receive college credit for the internship if desired. The position runs from early August until mid-December.

Starts Immediately

The position is compensated at $12.50/hour. 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 full-time position or if you are brand new to sustainability and know nothing about the topic.

Application Details

Please e-mail your resume, a research sample and two references to:

Ruth Lee at Ruth[at]sustainablebizconsulting.com.

No phone calls please.

APPLICATION DEADLINE August 1, 2013

Interviews to be conducted during the week of August 5, 2013

*Job* Seattle Children’s Hospital is hiring for their Transportation Department

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*Job* Seattle Children’s Hospital is hiring for their Transportation Department

Responsible for the development, implementation and management of SCH’s transportation programs.  Leads efforts that will:  meet state and regional commute trip reduction mandates; reduce parking demands; and strengthen community-based partnerships, including collaborations with local and regional partners such as transit agencies and alternative transportation advocates.  Develop strategic partnerships with other internal programs such as SCH’s MarComm, Wellness Initiative, Rewards & Recognition, and Payroll/time & attendance.