Environmental Studies

Jobs/Internships: Posted Spring Semester 2005- Continuously Updated!

1) Biodiversity Research Expeditions to the Coastal Atlantic Rainforest of Costa Rica and Career Opportunities in the Field: (Note: Must complete at least a 10-week program that you pay for to be eligible for internships) http://www.gvi.co.uk/pages/expeditionDetail.asp?expedition=68

2 ) ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR wanted at the Gaylord Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies:  Ph.D. required. The associate director will be expected to support the Director in all three areas associated with the Nelson Institute (research, academic, and outreach). The ideal applicant will have a mixture of training in the social and scientific disciplines (i.e. a doctoral degree in natural science with master's or baccalaureate in social science or vice versa) or else a Ph.D. from an Interdisciplinary program. Minimum of four years experience in a context that required collaborative management and facilitation skills.  Successful candidate must have a commitment to encouraging interdisciplinary collaboration among members of the faculty within the institute and university, and to exploring and fostering collaborative opportunities in partnerships with scholars and industry leaders in the local, national, and international scientific communities. For more info: www.ies.wisc.edu/facstaff/vacancy

4)

Job opening at the Renewable Energy Trust in Massachusetts: Program Director for the Clean Energy Program. Particular interest in women candidates. <http://www.masstech.org/AgencyOverview/dir_clean_energy.htm> . To gain an understanding of the Clean Energy Program, go to: <http://www.masstech.org/renewableenergy/cleanenergy.htm.> However, please note that although the "Cape and Island Stakeholder Process" and the "Offshore Wind Energy Collaborative" are included on that page, they are not supervised by the Clean Energy Program Director. The Director can accomplish a great deal to make renewable energy happen in New England. Looking for someone with excellent management skills, since there is a wide range of projects along with a staff of six people as well as consultants to oversee. The person should have relevant public sector experience and/or energy experience in the private sector. Contact: Warren Leon, Deputy Director of the Renewable Energy Trust. Massachusetts Technology Collaborative / 75 North Drive / Westborough, MA 01581

5) Internship Announcement: In 2005, the US Fish and Wildlife Service and USDA Forest Service will sponsor 60-80 paid summer internships with a primary focus on recruiting and exposing freshman and sophomore Hispanic, African-American, Asian and Native American students to the conservation field. The Conservation Careers Diversity Intern Program is a collaboration between FWS, FS, and the Environmental Careers Organization.
Each summer internship offers: a $4,800 stipend ($400/week for 12 weeks);
$1,000 housing allowance or free housing; $300 minimum to help with relocation expenses.
Students who are currently majoring in or have an interest in the following or other related academic fields are urged to apply: Biology, Botany, GIS, Ecology, Plant Science, Cartography, Wildlife Science, Hydrology, Forestry, Fishery Science, Geology, Soil Science, Natural Resources, Chemistry, Parks and Recreation, Range Conservation, Physical Science, Environmental Education
For more information, please contact: Josephine Xiong, Program Manager, 617-426-4783 x.142 jxiong@eco.org                     www.eco.org/conservation

6) Consultants wanted in Ecosystem-Based Management and Environmental Planning. Contact:

Bowman Environmental Services, LLC
3115 Rivermont Avenue
Lynchburg, Virginia 24503
Telephone: 434-384-3710
Fax: 434-384-1140
E-mail: BowEnvSer@aol.com

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7) Service Training for Environmental Progress (STEP) is an environmental service-learning program.  STEP is based in the Virginia Water Resources Research Center and operated in partnership with the Virginia Tech Service-Learning Center.  Through STEP, students work in Virginia communities to investigate water-related environmental issues identified by the community.  Each community hosts one or two students, providing housing and board and designating a site supervisor who gives direction and assistance to the students.  STEP pays students wages ($2550 in 2005) and covers work and travel expenses, and STEP coordinates the students’ internship planning, training, record keeping, and report writing.

For Summer 2005, STEP plans to select four or five students (current juniors, seniors, or graduate students, or recent graduates).  STEP welcomes applications from students in any major who have a strong interest in water and communities.  The program is restricted to Virginia residents or students at Virginia schools.

To apply, send a resume, transcript (minimum 2.5/4.0 GPA), and recent writing sample (up to 750 words; any subject) by February 28.  Students will be selected around March 21.  If you send information electronically, please be sure the documents are well organized and concise.

 For more information and for submitting application materials: Alan Raflo, STEP Assistant Director / Virginia Water Resources Research Center / 23 Agnew Hall (0444), Blacksburg, VA  24061 / (540) 231-5463; e-mail araflo@vt.edu. / Information is also available at the Water Center Web site: www.vwrrc.vt.edu  (click on “Education,” then “STEP”).

8) garypoe@windowsonourwaters.org Windows-On-Our-Waters™ is a non profit educational organization dedicated to teaching about the issues of nonpoint source (NPS) pollution and urban runoff and their effects on humans, as well as, the coastal and marine environments. What's in Store? Since April of 2000, we've been hard at work to launch the Windows-On-Our-Waters™ Pollution Prevention Education Program in order to reach hundreds of thousands of people in Southern California. When operational, The MobileOcean™ and Traveling Discovery Center will bring an entire, living marine ecosystem to schools and other venues from Santa Barbara County to the Mexican border. www.windowsonourwaters.org

9) EPA research grant projects: There are project opportunities for all levels of student (first-year through graduate) and in a variety of disciplines, including the sciences, economics, and policy.  Check it out at the links below!  This is quite a competitive program, but a GREAT opportunity. $7,000 – $11,000 stipend paid directly to student, although student can request that EPA submit payment of a portion of her tuition costs directly to the institution. Program start date: June 2005. This is the link to the program:

EPA

Office of Grants and Debarment

Grants Administration Division

FY 2005 National Network for Environmental Management Studies Fellowship Program Grant http://www.fedgrants.gov/Applicants/EPA/OGD/GAD/EPA-OEE-05-01/listing.html

This is the link to the list of projects available:

http://www.epa.gov/enviroed/NNEMS/2005projects.html#cat1

10) US EPA has several job openings in a climate change division, in our
voluntary programs for methane reductions.  There are already two ERGies
here - myself, and our Division Director (Dina Washburn Kruger).  Can
you pass the word along to other ERGies, old and new?
-- Pamela Franklin, Ph.D.
Program Manager, Coalbed Methane Outreach Program
Climate Protection Partnerships Division
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Office: 1310 L St. NW, Washington, DC 20005
Telephone: (202) 343-9476
Email:  Franklin.Pamela@epamail.epa.gov

11) RISE: Research Internships in Science and Engineering              http://www.daad.de/rise/en/1.html                                                           The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD), in cooperation with science organizations in North America and Germany, is pleased to offer summer internships in Germany for American and Canadian undergraduate students in the fields of biology, chemistry, physics, earth sciences and engineering. RISE summer placements are provided by German university research groups where the trainee will cooperate with a doctoral student and assist him/her in his/her laboratory experiments. This program is funded by the Federal Ministry of Economics and Labor as part of the European Recovery Program (ERP).

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12) Cornell University: College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Partners in International Development Work/Study opportunities at http://ip.cals.cornell.edu Also check out http://peacecorps.cornell.edu/ a program that combines Cornell study with Peace Corps work! http://ip.cals.cornell.edu/academics/mpspc.cfm has more details. "You can earn a Master’s degree by completing approximately two semesters of intensive on-campus study followed by a two-year related overseas assignment with the Peace Corps."

13)  Volunteers built the Appalachian Trail, and volunteers keep it alive and flourishing today. Although it's managed by ATC under an agreement with the National Park Service, volunteers still do the lion's share of work required to maintain this 2,000+-mile-long footpath and its 250,000 acres of public land. Thousands of volunteers contribute their time and talents each year to keep the way open for millions of people to enjoy. There are a number of ways you can volunteer, too. Just go to http://www.appalachiantrail.org/volunteer/index.html

14) The Appalachian Trail Conference (ATC) invites applications for the position of Regional Director for Central and Southwest Virginia. Posted 2005; Position open until filled. Compensation is commensurate with experience for this high-visibility role.  To apply: Please submit a cover letter, résumé, three references, and salary history (three most recent years) by e-mail to rdsearch@appalachiantrail.org, by mail to VARO Director Search, P.O. Box 807, Harpers Ferry, WV 25425, or by fax to 304-535-2667.

15) $2,500-$5,000 Leonard M. Rieser Fellowship in Science, Technology, and Global Security for 3-5 undergrad students "seeking to explore the connections between science, technology, global security, and public policy." Science students are especially encouraged to apply. The fellowship may be used over one year to support academic research or professional development in the US or abroad. Completed applications due March 7, 05. Notification: April 8, 05. Go to www.pogo.org for more info, or http://www.thebulletin.org/about_us/rieser_fellowship.htm.

16) Erosion & Sediment Specialist needed to assist with the implementation of the Fauquier County Erosion & Sediment (E&S) Control Program by reviewing site plans and conducting inspections. BS in environmental sciences with major course work in soils, natural resources or related field preferred. Proficient oral and written communication skills. Must have computer experience. Construction experience, including field work and construction plan interpretation preferred. E&S Certification is a plus. Minimum starting salary $26,838-$29,566. Excellent benefits. Send cover letter and Fauquier County application to: John Marshall SWCD, 98 Alexandria Pike, St. 31, Warrenton, VA, 20186. (540)347-3120. Deadline 3/4/05.

17) Camp Kum-Ba-Yah is looking for college students to help with spring school programs!

18) AMERICAN UNIVERSITY ENVIRONMENTAL COORDINATOR: American University is seeking an Environmental Coordinator to provide the leadership, administrative support and coordination appropriate to develop, maintain and enhance environmental stewardship within the campus community and among its constituencies. Applicants should have a Bachelors degree or significant progress towards a degree. The salary for this position is 30K for a 28 hour work week.  http://tinyurl.com/6xacr

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