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RA/TAs needed for Telling the Climate Justice Story

May 8, 2012 – 2:32 pm

RA/TAs needed for Telling the Climate Justice Story

  • During summer and fall 2012, assist in planning and developing a new undergraduate course and be a TA for the roll-out of the course in spring 2013
  • Receive mentoring and RA funding to jump start your thesis research during summer 2012
  • Be part of a team developing an innovative model that combines graduate research and undergraduate teaching
  • Receive instructional support and mentoring for your TA responsibilities
  • Apply now: start June 1

Funding has been received from the Provost’s office through the Tufts Innovates program for an interdisciplinary, team-taught course at the introductory undergraduate level, which will expose students to the issues surrounding climate change and climate justice and provide them with the means to become active and effective advocates for climate justice.  The course will include lectures by experts in their field and discussions during which the entire interdisciplinary team participates, along with students.

The experts will include Tufts graduate students who are undertaking a research project in climate justice as well as faculty and professionals who have disciplinary or interdisciplinary expertise and experience.  The Tufts graduate RA/TAs play a key role in the course: besides presenting their own work, they will serve as teaching assistants, helping the undergraduates integrate the materials included in the presentations, leading discussions, and helping the students develop their final project, which will be a video or other innovative presentation that tells one piece of the climate change, climate justice story.

Also during the summer, the RA/TAs will receive a stipend to help jumpstart their thesis research. In the fall, meetings are held to plan the biweekly class sessions in some detail.  The tentative plan is that for the first ten weeks of the spring 2013 course, classes will consist of approximately three presentations by the TAs on their research projects, ten presentations by the professional experts, one or two workshops on producing effective videos (Julie Dobrow, director of Communications &  Media Studies has volunteered to do these) and six discussion sessions during which integrative discussions directed by the RA/TAs (guest speakers participating as allowed by their availability) enhance assimilation of course material.  The final three weeks will be taken up with student presentations (one per student team), and assessment.  Each research TA will be assigned oversight of two to three student teams (5-6 students per team). TAs will be matched with student projects in a way that utilizes their expertise most effectively. If enrollment warrants, additional TAs will be hired to maintain the TA: student ratio. During June 2013 a paper will be co-written by the PIs and RA/TAs with hopes for submission to a peer-reviewed journal on education for sustainability.

Funding (summer $2000, fall $1250 and spring $1250) is available for 3 RA/TA positions. To apply please send a statement describing your area of research interest and a brief CV. Special consideration will be given to applicants who are willing to present their research at the annual meeting of the Peace & Justice Studies Association, to be held at Tufts  in October. Please email the statement and CV to Professor Jonathan Kenny, Chemistry jonathan.kenny@tufts.edu.

 

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Internships Unpaid Volunteer

Riverways RIFLS Volunteer

May 8, 2012 – 2:26 pm

Description
The Division of Ecological Restoration (DER) seeks a volunteer intern for DER’s on-going River Instream Flow Stewards (RIFLS) program. The intern will work at least two days per week throughout the summer months (exact dates flexible), gaining both field and office experience.
-Specific field duties will likely include measuring streamflow, surveying stream gages, and installing new stream gages.
-In-office administrative tasks may include data entry and analysis and organizing information (e.g., photos, GIS data, discharge data, other site information).
The intern will also, though less frequently, be asked to provide office and/or field support for DER’s Physical Restoration program. Exact duties may vary depending on intern interests and abilities and on program needs. DER staff will provide training and supervision for all work.
The ideal intern will have some experience in hydrology, aquatic ecology, and/or field science, and an interest in learning more about streamflow gaging, measurement, and analysis; volunteer monitoring programs; and/or state environmental agency work.
Field work will be carried out in a range of weather conditions including heat, rain, and cold. Footing may be uneven. Biting insects and poison ivy may be present.
Laila Parker is the primary staff contact (laila.parker@state.ma.us). For more information about the RIFLS program, see www.rifls.org.

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Jobs Uncategorized

Team GreenSense Supervisor-City of Cambridge

April 19, 2012 – 3:39 pm

NOTICE OF POSTING

POSTING DATE: April 12, 2012
CLOSING DATE: May 14, 2012

Cambridge residents are especially encouraged to apply.
Department:                 Public Works Department (DPW)
Job Title:                        Team GreenSense Supervisor
Job Code:                      #X066
Civil Service Position:      Non Civil Service position
Union Affiliation:          None
Hours Per Week:         20 hours/week; 10 weeks, June through mid- August
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Cambridge DPW seeks a qualified individual to develop and supervise a summer youth program.  The supervisor will work with a group of approximately 15 high school students to lead and coordinate educational activities to support learning and work objectives related to energy efficiency and environmental sustainability, and to help these students develop a final project that reflects what they have learned by participating in the program. Specific duties include but are but are not limited to the following:

Develop and implement a project-based curriculum on a variety of sustainability topics, including energy measurement, transportation, urban eco-systems (including forests, water and agriculture), and waste reduction
Supervise students on a daily basis.
Schedule internal and external partners, guest speakers, and site visits into the weekly schedule.
Adapt materials and activities based on the needs of the students.
Assist students as they work to develop their final project, which will be a web-video.
Ensure professional presentation and behavior of students on daily basis.
Work to integrate 21st Century Skills into program activities.
Assess student skill development and evaluate effectiveness of various activities throughout the program, making adjustments to proposed activities based on this assessment and evaluation.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Experience working with youth in informal or experiential education setting
Demonstrated experience with group facilitation and team-building
Enthusiasm and flexibility; ability to “think on one’s feet” to revise and/or adapt to curriculum and schedule changes.
College coursework in environmental science, urban planning, or education preferred. Bachelor’s degree preferred. Equivalent experience may substitute for education.
Solid basic skills in reading, writing, science, and mathematics
A demonstrated interest in environmental and energy issues
Familiarity with Cambridge preferred
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:  Must make site visits, which involves walking, bending, squatting, reaching, pulling, pushing, and climbing. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:   Classroom setting.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Supervised by DPW Assistant Commissioner for Administration

RATE: $20/hour.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

Internal applicants submit a job bidding form and 2 copies of both your resume and letter of interest; external applicants submit 2 copies of both your resume and letter of interest by 8pm on the closing date via email to: employment@cambridgema.gov or to Personnel Dept, Room 309, City Hall, 795 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge MA  02139. Fax 617-349-4312

THE CITY OF CAMBRIDGE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER. WOMEN, MINORITIES, VETERANS, AND PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

CITY OF CAMBRIDGE RESIDENTS ESPECIALLY ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

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Summer Uncategorized

GENERATION NOW-Summer Opportunity

April 10, 2012 – 3:31 pm

GENERATION NOW
(18-30 year olds)
METTA EARTH EXPERIENCE WEEK
Metta Earth Institute – Center for Contemplative Ecology – Lincoln, Vermont
May 20-26
June 24-30
July 8-14
August 5-11
July 20-22
(weekend format)
-Week long experience in community focused life
around like-minded and healthy people
-Powerful and evocative visioning of future
aspirations and life paths to more fully meet
global challenges
-Yoga & meditation practice
-Pastured animal care (cows, sheep, & chickens), organic farming & gardening, herbal tea & herbal medicine making, kombucha making, bread making, fermented food processing, food preservation & storage, exciting life experience, mountains, gardens, waterfalls, and wild nature
For more information & application contact:
(802) 453 8111
tobin@mettaearth.org
www.mettaearth.org/gennow.php

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Fall Internships Spring Summer Unpaid

Sustainability Intern: Cambridge Public School Department

March 26, 2012 – 2:19 pm

The Office for Sustainability at the Cambridge Public School Department seeks an intern to assist the Sustainability Manager for 10-15 hours or more per week. Hours flexible, work can be done off-site sometimes. This is an
unpaid internship.

. The intern will be assisting primarily with program implementation of the Cambridge Green Schools Initiative.

. The position requires very strong written, verbal, and communication skills.

. The intern must be good at independent work, and writing e-mails, meeting with students and staff in the schools, and writing short 1-page progress reports.

. The candidate should be a current undergraduate or graduate student seeking work experience in the field of policy, sustainability, or education.

. You must be pursuing a degree or have a strong interest in the following fields: education, environmental science, energy management, engineering, sustainability, policy, or administration.

. Length of Time Total: 10-15 hours per week, flexible.

.  May or June 1st through August 31st 2012, with potential to expand into the fall of 2012. Dates flexible.

. Time per Week: 10-15 hours per week.

Please send resume and cover letter to:
Kristen von Hoffmann, Sustainability Manager
kvonhoffmann@cpsd.us

Kristen von Hoffmann
Sustainability Manager
Cambridge Public School District
work: (617) 349-6856

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Internships Jobs Summer

Youth Conservation Corps Hiring Adult Staff for Summer 2012-FIELD MANAGER AND CREW SUPERVISORS

March 19, 2012 – 5:50 pm

Program Description:

Youth Conservation Corps employs teens as stewards of the natural environment in their own neighborhoods working cooperatively to complete conservation projects while earning much-needed income. BNAN is looking for committed, energetic adults with a passion for the outdoors to work with teens for what will be YCC’s 18th summer this year

Youth Conservation Corps Staff Positions:

• Field Manager/Coordinator             (1 opening)

• Crew Supervisor                                   (4 openings)

Crew Locations:

• Neponset Greenway – Pope John Paul II Park, Dorchester

• Neponset Greenway – Mattapan Square

• East Boston Greenway – East Boston

• Stony Brook Reservation* – Hyde Park

Responsibilities:

Field Manager/Coordinator: The Field Manager/Coordinator is responsible for organizing all logistics pertaining to the four YCC crews’ work plans, i.e.: work sites, projects, supplies, personnel support and payroll, as well as managing the environmental education components. The Field Manager/Coordinator directly oversees the four YCC crew supervisors and will assist and support them with any issues that arise, allotting equal time to all crews. Prior to the start of the program, the Field Manager’s time is devoted to logistics planning, pulling together educational materials and planning staff training while time following program completion is utilized to gather feedback for the program’s season-end report. This position works closely with BNAN’s Program Manager.

Crew Supervisor: Supervisors will be responsible for leading a team of 10-12 urban youth, ages 15-17 at one of the above 4 locations. Supervisor will be accountable for the physical work, wellbeing, behavior and safety of the crewmembers. Daily tasks include coordinating the crew’s approach to work projects, teaching and following best practices, delivering formal and informal environmental education lessons, and facilitating teambuilding activities. Working with BNAN staff and on-site project partners, the Supervisor is responsible for high quality project outcome and learning experience of the youth.

*Stony Brook Crew Supervisor: This site also operates spring and fall as an urban agriculture project. Ideal candidate must have extensive food production experience and starts end of April/beginning of May. See separate job post for more info.

Requirements for BOTH positions:

  • At least 21 years of age
  • Minimum two years’ experience working with and positively motivating urban teens
  • Strong leadership, conflict-resolution and teambuilding skills
  • Physically fit and up to the challenge of demanding conservation work
  • Teaching or youth development experience, especially in environmental education
  • Ability to work independently, exercise good judgment and adapt under changing conditions
  • Familiarity with Boston neighborhoods helpful
  • ·Current First Aid & CPR certification by start date
  • Demonstrated experience coordinating programs (Field Manager)
  • Must have vehicle, mileage reimbursed (Field Manager)                                   

Work Schedule, Dates and Salary:  

•   Field Manager/Coordinator: 35-40 hrs/wk, Mid June – Aug. 31, 8:00AM – 4:00PM, M-F, $25/hr

•   Crew Supervisor: 30 hrs/wk, End of June – Aug. 24, 8:00AM – 2:00PM, M-F when in session July/Aug, $20/hr. Paid training end of June, schedule TBD.

To apply: Send a detailed cover letter and resume to Candice Cook, Program Manager candice@bostonnatural.org.

Please include your first and last name in the title of your file attachments.

Learn more at www.bostonnatural.org • 617-542-7696 • Application Deadline: March 31, 2012

Program Description:

Youth Conservation Corps employs teens as stewards of the natural environment in their own neighborhoods working cooperatively to complete conservation projects while earning much-needed income. For the first time, BNAN will expand in 2012 to include a youth urban agriculture crew to encompass the growing season from spring to fall in addition to the 3 conservation crews that operate only in the summer. Youth will start a new small urban farm (4000 square feet) next to the beautiful wooded Stony Brook Reservation and donate the harvest to local food pantries. BNAN is looking for a committed, energetic adult with substantial experience in sustainable food production and a passion for the outdoors to work with a team of teens to implement this exciting project.

Position: Urban Agriculture & Crew Supervisor                   Location: Stony Brook Reservation, Hyde Park

Responsibilities:

The Urban Agriculture Crew Supervisor will be responsible for planning and managing a small urban vegetable farm and leading a team of 10-12 urban youth, ages 15-17. The position will include, but is not limited to, greenhouse work, building raised beds, crop planning, organic weed and pest management and harvesting. Spring and fall tasks will be limited to the farm while summer will also involve completing trail and habitat improvement work in the reservation. Supervisor will be accountable for the physical work, wellbeing, behavior and safety of the crewmembers. Daily tasks include coordinating the crew’s approach to work projects, teaching and following best practices for sustainable food production, delivering formal and informal environmental education lessons, and facilitating teambuilding activities. Working with the BNAN Program Manager and on-site project partners, the Supervisor is responsible for high quality project outcome and meaningful learning experience of the youth.

Requirements:

  • At least 21 years of age
  • Minimum two years’ experience working with and positively motivating urban teens
  • At least one full season’s experience of farm work and/or garden planning/management
  • Physically fit and up to the challenge of demanding farm and conservation work
  • Teaching or youth development experience, especially in environmental or garden/farm education
  • Strong leadership, conflict-resolution and teambuilding skills
  • Ability to work independently, exercise good judgment and adapt under changing conditions
  • Familiarity with Boston neighborhoods helpful
  • ·Current First Aid and CPR certification by start date                                 

Work Schedule, Dates and Salary:  

•   $20 per hour. This position is from end of April through October.

•   Spring & Fall Schedule: 8-10 hrs/wk, Saturdays plus one weekday afternoon, end Apr – Jun, & Sept – Oct, negotiable

•   Summer Schedule: 30 hrs/wk, End of June – Aug 24, 8:00AM – 2:00PM, M-F when in session July/Aug

YCC is also hiring a Field Manager and an additional 3 Crew Supervisors in other Boston neighborhoods.
These positions are non-agricultural and for summer only, Mid June – August. See separate job post for more info.

To apply: Send a detailed cover letter and resume to Candice Cook, Program Manager candice@bostonnatural.org.

Please include your first and last name in the title of your file attachments.

Learn more at www.bostonnatural.org • 617-542-7696 • Application Deadline: March 31, 2012

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Internships Jobs Summer

Summer Jobs & Career Opportunities with Fair Share Alliance Fighting for a Fair Economy

March 19, 2012 – 5:13 pm

Fair Share Alliance is a citizen-based non-profit advocacy organization that works to provide every American with a fair shot at a good job and a strong voice in our democracy. We are NOW HIRING for positions around the country. Click here to learn more: http://tiny.cc/FairShareDirector.

While millions of Americans are struggling to find work and make ends meet, big corporations and special interests are getting billions in government subsidies and exerting far too much influence in our political system. Fair Share Alliance is fighting back! Through grassroots organizing and advocacy, we’re working to create more jobs rebuilding America and expanding clean energy.

We’re hiring Campaign Directors to lead our grassroots campaign for a fair economy. We’re looking for graduating seniors and students going into their Junior and Senior year who are passionate and ready to take action to create positive social change in our economy and democracy. If you’d like to receive more information, please fill out our online interest form: http://tiny.cc/FairShareDirector.

Interviews are being held right now and over the next few weeks. Positions will be filled on a rolling basis. If you’re ready to apply, please email your resume and one paragraph about why you’re interested to Patrick Stelmach, Lead Campaign Director, at pstelmach@fairsharealliance.org.

Fair Share Alliance Campaign Director Job Description:

FIGHT FOR A FAIR ECONOMY
As a Campaign Director, you’ll be a part of building a Fair Share Alliance organization in your community and raising the profile of our issues to make a real impact in the lives of your friends, family and neighbors. Campaign Directors are responsible for building the grassroots movement to help everyday people have access to the American Dream. Specifically, you’ll run a local campaign office to conduct grassroots fundraising, build membership for Fair Share Alliance and support for our issues, turnout voters for the elections and keep the heat on the 1% in the media.

RESPONSIBILITIES
You’ll work on a team with other directors to run a successful campaign office. Each Director will be responsible for:

Staff Management
• Recruit and manage a 10-25 staff members to sign on thousands of members in your area to support our work and our issue campaigns.
• Train staff on effective canvassing and grassroots campaign skills.
• Develop new leaders and the next generation of political activists.

Grassroots fundraising and membership building
• Lead the effort to raise hundreds of thousands of dollars and recruit thousands of members for the organization locally. Specifically, meet or exceed your office’s goals for fundraising and membership.
• Canvass three or more days a week to raise money, identify supporters, sign up members and train staff.
• Manage all day-to-day administrative tasks related to fundraising, building membership, campaign and election work and general office management.

Issue Campaigns and Election Field Work
• Work with local coalitions of like-minded organizations, elected leaders and businesses.
• Run media events to raise the profile of our issues.
• Organize grassroots lobbying events and in-district meetings with elected officials.
• Work with the Fair Share Alliance political team to devise a local strategy for reaching out to base and swing voters.
• Recruit volunteers and staff to talk face-to-face with thousands of voters.
• Target and turn out our supporters to vote.

TRAINING
Training is designed to give the skills and confidence needed to tackle the challenges of building a movement. In classrooms and in the field, you’ll work with experienced staff to learn all the skills of campaign directing, including recruitment, leadership development, staff management, public speaking, media, fundraising, canvassing, and administrative management.

QUALIFICATIONS
We’re looking for smart leaders ready to launch a project in their state.  Passion for the issues, strong work ethic, ability to work on a team and follow direction are a must.

OFFICES
We’re hiring for 30 locations across the country.

HOW TO APPLY
Email your cover letter and resume to Patrick Stelmach, Lead Campaign Director, at pstelmach@fairsharealliance.org.

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Funding Research Scholarships Summer Uncategorized

Summer Scholars Program

March 13, 2012 – 4:55 pm

The Tufts Summer Scholars Program is funded by the Office of the Provost and by generous gifts from: Dr. Kimberly and Mr. Robert Gatof; Mr. Thomas C. Jackson; Mr. George and Ms. Susan Kokulis; Mr. John L. Kokulis; Mr. Christopher A. and Mrs. Sue White; Mr. David and Ms. Randi Zussman; Mr. Neil Sandler; Mr. Andrew Bendetson in honor of Laura and Martin Bendetson; and the Board of Trustees in honor of former Chairman, Mr. Nathan Gantcher.

The Program is also supported by the Schwartz Paddock Family Fellowships in the Visual and Performing Arts, the Helen and Werner Lob Student Research Fund in Economics and Christopher Columbus Discovery Summer Scholarships for research spanning disciplinary boundaries. Summer Scholars is administered by the Office of Undergraduate Education.

Applications are welcomed from all Tufts undergraduates, in any discipline, meeting the requirements listed on the Student Information page.

All students interested in the Summer Scholars program are also encouraged to attend an info session.

To learn more about opportunities for research and scholarship, please call Student Services on 617-627-2000 to set up an appointment with Laura Doane.

http://uss.tufts.edu/undergradEducation/research/summer_scholars/index.asp

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Funding Networking Research Scholarships Scholarships Symposium

14th annual Undergraduate Research and Scholarship Symposium (URSS)

March 13, 2012 – 4:49 pm

14th annual Undergraduate Research and Scholarship Symposium (URSS) on Saturday April 21st, 2012.

Tufts undergraduates who have participated in or are currently engaged in scholarly work independently or under the supervision of a faculty mentor are invited to present at the conference. Please encourage students working with you to present at this year’s URSS as the symposium provides an excellent opportunity for students to share their research, hone their presentation skills, and engage with like-minded peers participating in some of the exciting scholarship ongoing at Tufts University. To learn more about the URSS, please visit the website at: http://uss.tufts.edu/undergradEducation/research/symposium.asp

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Internships Summer Unpaid

Conservation Law Foundation_Communications and Marketing Intern

March 13, 2012 – 2:30 pm

Conservation Law Foundation (CLF) is seeking a Communications and Marketing Intern to assist the Communications Department with conveying and publicizing CLF’s messaging and accomplishments across a wide variety of print and online communications outlets.

The Communications and Marketing Intern will assist with the maintenance and marketing of CLF’s main online communications outlets: CLF’s organization-wide blog, which provides insider news and advocacy information on CLF’s work and eNews, CLF’s digital newsletter and other assets. He or she will also be expected to complete a variety of other tasks, including expanding and organizing a collection of compelling images; using social media tools to market blog content and message; and assisting in various strategic discussions related to the organizations goals.

The Communications and Marketing Intern will report to the Marketing Manager.

The ideal candidate will have:

  • Excellent research, analytical, organizational, and writing skills
  • The ability to work independently and take initiative
  • A strong and demonstrated interest in communications, public relations and/or related fields, preferably in the non-profit arena
  • Experience working with the Microsoft Office Suite and an understanding of social media tools such as Facebook and Twitter
  • Knowledge of HTML is a plus but not required
  • A strong commitment to environmental advocacy
  • Prior experience in environmental non-profit industry is a plus

Specific Responsibilities:

  • Continually research New England based environmental events, highlighting potential opportunities for CLF in each state
  • Update and maintain the CLF photo database, search for additional photos as needed, and select appropriate photos and other media for print and online publications
  • Create, update and maintain media database
  • Monitor marketing/communications trends with other nonprofits, track new campaigns, highlight potential opportunities
  • Assist in posting staff blog posts by researching and editing content
  • Assist with research and drafting content for CLF’s other printed communications outlets, including: quarterly newsletter and fact sheets
  • Assist in social media strategy development
  • Assist in creation and execution of acquisition marketing campaigns, including online advertisements, video and direct mail.

Interested candidates must be enrolled in university and received academic recognition for the internship and are required to send a cover letter and resume to: Human Resources at internships@clf.org or mail to: 62 Summer Street, Boston, MA 02110. Application materials must be received no later than April 30 for summer 2012. Candidates of color are strongly encouraged to apply.

This position is unpaid and requires a minimum commitment of 10-15 hours per week.

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