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Mystic River Watershed Association seeks Summer Office Manager in Arlington

May 22, 2013 – 12:09 pm

Part-time Summer position at dynamic Environmental non-profit. Mystic River Watershed Association (www.mysticriver.org) located in Arlington, MA is a small but influential non-profit advocating for River stewardship and better water quality throughout the watershed. Come join us for the summer and learn how to run a small non-profit office to best inform and engage new members and donors.

You will work with our team of volunteers and staff to assume responsibilities for general office administration including purchasing, handling incoming phone calls and maintaining paper & e-files. You will also provide administrative support to Water Quality Director, Outreach Coordinator and Executive Director.

Regular work hours are Monday through Friday 9-2pm beginning 6/3/13 with some possible additional hours over weekend or evening.  This position is located at 20 Academy Street, Arlington, Massachusetts, 02476, United States

Compensation is $16-18/hr

Basic skills needed: familiarity with web searching, excel, word, calendar management and basic bookkeeping. Ideal candidates will also have skills in timesheet software, HTML, Filemaker, Giftworks and Google Apps.

Please send your resume and statement of interest to jobs@mysticriver.org. Applications will be evaluated on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

Only local applicants will be considered.

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Paid GIS Internship in Westborough

May 22, 2013 – 11:51 am

The Massachusetts Broadband Institute (MBI) is seeking two Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Summer Interns to assist with a variety of GIS related tasks primarily associated with the Statewide Broadband Availability Mapping project. The GIS Summer Interns will work closely with MBI GIS staff to collect, verify, integrate, analyze and map broadband availability, infrastructure and adoption information. Specific activities may include assisting with the following:

• Using ArcGIS 10.1 to create maps of broadband availability, broadband adoption and related topics to be posted on the MBI web site or support stakeholder meetings.
• Facilitating broadband availability data evaluation and verification through data gathering, data comparison and Internet research.
• Using ArcGIS analysis tools to identify and characterize undeserved and low broadband adoption areas.
• Creating, editing and documenting ArcGIS models or python scripts to automate GIS tasks for data integration validation and analysis.
• Performing additional tasks as may be assigned from time to time by the MBI Director or GIS Manager.

 

Qualifications:

Graduate school student majoring in Geographic Information Systems or related field. Excellent communication, organizational and technical skills are required along with previous experience working in an office setting on GIS tasks. Demonstrated experience in ArcGIS data development and map design required, python scripting a plus.

To Apply:

Qualified candidates are encouraged to forward a resume via email to employment@masstech.org. You may also fax a resume to 508-366-7838 or mail to Massachusetts Technology Collaborative, 75 North Drive, Westborough, MA 01581-3340, Attn: MBI GIS Intern

This paid summer internship is available between May and August of 2013 at our Westborough campus. Please indicate your preferred length of internship/dates available in your cover letter.

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Dept. of Fish & Game seeks a Field Technician/Office Assistant

May 22, 2013 – 11:34 am

The Fisheries Habitat Technician works in the office, the lab and the field and will have three main responsibilities. The first is to assist with environmental review, including logging and filing paperwork, data entry and analysis, document management, phone calls, literature reviews, basic editing and letter writing. The second responsibility is to assist with eelgrass (Zostera marina) restoration and monitoring projects, including field work, data entry, ordering and maintaining equipment and other associated tasks. Finally, the Fisheries Habitat Technician will participate in several DMF research and outreach projects that require work in the office and the field, including projects related to seagrass monitoring and restoration, and other fisheries habitat related studies, workshops and school outreach events.

Job Location: Division of Marine Fisheries, Gloucester Office – Annisquam River Marine Fisheries Field Station 30 Emerson Ave. Gloucester, MA 01930

The Fisheries Habitat Technician assists the Technical Review Coordinator and Seagrass Biologist by:

Managing incoming mail
Logging and tracking project information on excel spreadsheets,
Maintaining and updating an EndNote database,
Making telephone calls to towns and agencies to gather project information,
Performing literature surveys of scientific journals, newspapers, magazines, and trade publications,
Assisting with the writing and editing of technical and non-technical letters, memoranda, and reports,
Organizing and maintaining field and laboratory equipment,
Recording, managing and archiving data,
Processing samples in the lab, including seagrass, sediment, water chemistry, etc.
Operating motor vehicles, small craft and trailers used for field work,
Providing topside support for SCUBA divers
Assisting other MADMF projects when time permits.

Minimum Entrance Requirements:

Applicants must have at least (A) two years of full-time, or equivalent part-time, professional or technical experience in fisheries management work, fish hatchery work or fish culture work, or (B) any equivalent combination of the required experience and the substitutions below.

Substitutions:

I. A Bachelor’s or higher degree with a major in fisheries or wildlife management, marine science or fisheries, marine or wildlife biology may be substituted for the required experience.*

*Education toward such a degree will be prorated on the basis of the proportion of the requirements actually completed.

Special Requirements: Possession of a current and valid Massachusetts Class D Motor Vehicle Operator’s License.

Requirements:

Administrative experience and/ or demonstrated organizational skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite products including Word, Excel and PowerPoint and knowledge of ArcGIS
Demonstrated writing skills
Experience trailering and operating small motorized vessels in coastal waters.
Good physical condition, ability to regularly lift 70lbs, and ability to work long hours in strenuous situations. Job may require some work on weekends and some longer/earlier/later than normal work days.
Experience assisting with boat-based SCUBA diver operations
Knowledge of computer software applications including: Microsoft Office Suite
Experience compiling data in tabular and graphical form.

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge of Massachusetts environmental regulations and review process
Eelgrass biology, ecology and restoration
SCUBA certification
Diver First Aid and AED Certification

This is a full time position. Compensation: $37,716.90 to $49,849.80 Annually

To Apply

Interested persons should respond in writing, accompanied by a resume, cover letter, and a Commonwealth of Massachusetts Application for Employment, no later than 5:00 p.m. on 5/31/12 to:

Johanna Zabriskie, Director of Human Resources
Department of Fish and Game
251 Causeway Street, Suite 400
Boston, MA 02114

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Be a DCR Park Interpreter in Plymouth This Summer

May 8, 2013 – 2:05 pm

The Department of Conservation and Recreation manages one of the largest and most diverse state parks systems in the nation and protects and enhances natural resources and outdoor recreational opportunities throughout Massachusetts. DCR is a dynamic agency, and is one of the largest park systems in the nation. The DCR system includes over 450,000 acres of parks, forests, water supply protection lands, beaches, lakes, ponds, playgrounds, swimming pools, skating rinks, trails and parkways.

Interviews for the park interpreted position will be conducted after the application period closes on May, 21st. Successful candidates may be required to start immediately.

Duties: 

  • Performs various interpretive, educational and administrative tasks in the operation of Visitor Services and Interpretation.
  • Staffs an information desk/kiosk, providing visitor information and orientation, researching, developing and presenting a variety of interpretive programs that reflect the natural, cultural and historical themes of the park.
  • Coordinates special events and programs independently or in partnership with other public or private organizations as required.

Applicants must be at least eighteen years old, possess a basic knowledge of natural and/or cultural history, have experience working with the public, hold solid communications skills, have the ability to follow oral and written instructions, and the ability to work in a team setting.

Valid Drivers license and reliable transportation required.

Required to wear an official uniform.

Uniforms components are provided.

Housing is not provided by DCR.

Minimum Entrance Requirements: 

Applicants must have at least (A) one year of full-time, or equivalent part-time experience in interpreting, recreation programming or environmental education in a public or private agency, or (B) any equivalent combination of the required experience and the substitutions below.

I. An Associate’s or higher degree with a major in recreation or park management, park interpretation, recreation programming or environmental education may be substituted for the required experience.
Education toward such a degree will be prorated on the basis of the proportion of the requirements actually completed.

This paid position begins June 2, 2013 and runs thru September 2, 2013.

Interested persons should respond in writing, accompanied by a resume, cover letter and a DCR application for employment, no later than 5:00 p.m. on the closing date to:

Pam McGarty, Business Management Specialist
Department of Conservation and Recreation
PO Box 66
South Carver, MA 02366

Resumes will not be considered without an application.

Applications are available on the DCR WEB site at WWW.state.ma.us/DCR.

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Summer Student Trainee Position at the US Geological Survey

May 8, 2013 – 1:46 pm

This position is being filled under the Pathways Internship Program which is designed to provide students enrolled in a wide variety of educational institutions, from high school to graduate level, with paid work opportunities in agencies to explore Federal careers while still in school.

This is a temporary, paid internship to complete project work that’s temporary in nature, and is located in Northboro, MA.  The appointment is not-to-exceed 09/30/2013 and can be extended without further competition based on the need of the organization for the work to continue and provided the individual continues to meet the eligibility requirements described below.

The application period for this position is Monday, May 06, 2013 to Friday, May 10, 2013

Currently enrolled US Citizens at accredited 2 and 4-year universities are eligible to apply for this position.

As a Student Trainee (ADMIN) with the Office of Communications and Publishing, you will serve in a trainee capacity, performing routine and recurring development assignments to acquire knowledge and understanding of functions, principles, practices, and methods used in the area of Congressional Affairs, Public Affairs, Internal/External Communications /Web and Social Media. Duties include:

-Basic functions of office automation, word processing software and electronic mail to create, copy, edit, and print variety of standardized documents.

-Types correspondence and reports  into proper format.

-Receives and directs telephone calls or visitors.

-Prepares and maintains office records.

 

To view a full description of this position, and to apply, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/342972200

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COASTSWEEP Marketing Internship with the MA Office of Coastal Zone Management

May 1, 2013 – 2:22 pm

The Massachusetts Office of Coastal Zone Management (CZM) seeks a COASTSWEEP marketing and social media intern with strong written and verbal communication skills to optimize Massachusetts’s role and visibility in the annual beach cleanup. The goal of this internship is to increase volunteer participation, event sponsorship, and public awareness of the hazards of marine debris by:

• Developing and implementing a marketing and social media strategy for COASTSWEEP to increase public awareness of the event and promote participation (this may involve press, community calendars, standard and emerging social media outlets, schools and civic groups, as well as working with other environmental agencies and non-profit organizations).

• Identifying and contacting potential sponsors for in-kind donations that will be used as prizes for COASTSWEEP participants.

• Planning a kickoff cleanup for COASTSWEEP and identifying and contacting food and beverage sponsors for the kick-off event.

• Identifying and contacting local print and radio outlets to run public service announcements for COASTSWEEP.

• Updating and informing past, current, and potential future COASTSWEEP volunteers through a variety of social media (may include a regular web-feature, Facebook, blogs, Twitter posts, and Instagram and/or Flicker photos).

• Regularly updating CZM Outreach Team on all of the above and continually strategizing ways to heighten awareness of COASTSWEEP (to include a weekly meeting with one or more of the team).

 

Our ideal intern is enthusiastic, able to think quickly, and communicate appropriately with a variety of people. In addition, the candidate should have:

• Proven experience with social and traditional media campaigns and marketing
• Excellent research skills
• Ability to communicate clearly – both in writing and conversation
• Good telephone manner
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Excellent follow through skills
• The gift of being detail oriented
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and social media platforms
• A creative mind that can brainstorm and think outside the circle
• Ability to work 15-20 hours a week from June through October
• College or Graduate Student

The right candidate will be compensated $10-$16/hr.
To learn more about Coastal Zone Management go to www.mass.gov/envir and click on the MA Coastal Zone Management link.

To apply for this internship, log on to Mass.gov  Human Resources Division and create a profile. The application deadline for Summer 2013 is May 15.

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Nature Conservancy: Naturalist Position in Montana

April 29, 2013 – 2:08 pm

The Nature Conservancy is the leading conservation organization working to make
a positive impact around the world in more than 30 countries, all 50 United
States, and your backyard. Founded in 1951, the mission of The Nature
Conservancy is to conserve the lands and waters on which all life depends.

Visit www.nature.org/aboutus to learn more.

Position Description:

  • The Wrangler/Naturalist is responsible for filling dual roles at the Pine Butte Guest Ranch in Montana, splitting time as a Naturalist and as a Wrangler depending on the needs of the guests. As a Naturalist, this position is responsible for leading educational outings for the guests of Pine Butte Guest Ranch. While filling the role of Wrangler, this position is responsible for assisting in the care of the horses and leading day rides for guests.  This position works closely with the guests to insure their safety and comfort while riding or hiking.  The Wrangler/Naturalist is under the supervision of the Ranch Manager.
  • There is much contact with the public as well as other ranch staff. The duties of the Wrangler/Naturalist may include any of the following functions:
  • Assisting theSeasonal Naturalist by leading or co-leading hikes, van excursions, field trips, slide shows, and other natural history activities.
  • Providing information to Pine Butte Guest Ranch clients on native flora, a wide spectrum of wildlife, local ecology, geology, field ornithology, and other natural history subjects.
  • Familiarizing ranch guests with The Nature Conservancy and its goals on Pine Butte Swamp Preserve and along the Rocky Mountain Front.
  • Insuring the safety and comfort of all riders.
  • Leading half-day and full-day rides out of the guest ranch.
  • Assisting in the care of horses, including watering, feeding, wrangling, shoeing and veterinary care.
  • Assisting in the cleaning of the tack shed, corrals, hitching rack, and barn area.
  • Performing any other ranch chores as needed, including but not limited to trail building, fencing, splitting and distributing firewood, controlling noxious weeds, and driving to town for errands.
  • Contributing to a friendly, warm ranch atmosphere.
  • Perform other tasks as assigned.

Compensation: $9.00/hr plus a 401k plan, flexible work policies and a collaborative work environment.

Basic Qualifications:

  • High school diploma and 1 year related experience.
  • Horsemanship experience and skills
  • Experience recognizing plant and animal species.
  • Experience in using and maintaining related equipment.
  • Experience performing physical work

Preferred Qualifications:

  • High school diploma or equivalent with at least 1 year of experience.
  • Able to lead hikes up to 10 miles in length through mountainous terrain at altitudes of up to 9,000’ while instructing, educating and entertaining guests.
  • WFR preferred, but not required.
  • Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills.
  • Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
  • Experience or knowledge of natural systems helpful but not required.
  • Ability to complete tasks within assigned timeframes, possibly in the absence of supervision.
  • Experience or ability to safely use and maintain tools and equipment.
  • First Aid and CPR certification (may be obtained after hire).
  • Will be working with the public and must present a professional image at all times.
  • Experience in customer service

This is a full-time (40 hours/week), temporary position with employment dates of May 10, 2013 – October 9, 2013.

Residence at Pine Butte Guest Ranch a requirement, meals included.

To Apply, submit resume and cover letter as one document. All applications must be submitted in the system prior to 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on May 6, 2013.

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Online Mapping Intern, New Economics Institute

April 29, 2013 – 1:50 pm

The New Economics Institute is a national nonprofit based in Cambridge, MA. We have a decades-long history working at the forefront of the transition to a just and sustainable economy that prioritizes people and the planet over profits, first as the E.F. Schumacher Society and—since the start of the economic crisis in 2007—as the New Economics Institute.

Today, we are focused on building a diverse movement of people and organizations who share our vision for a different type of economy, a New Economy. There is a groundswell of energy across the United States for alternative approaches to traditional commerce—from cooperatives, social enterprises and b corps to community banks, land trusts, time banks and local currencies—alternatives that disrupt the status quo and build the foundation for long-term social change.

Internship Description:

NEI is seeking an Online Mapping Intern to help develop our Global Transition to a New Economy website (GTNE). The position is an opportunity to work at the forefront of the “new economy movement,” with a specific focus on cataloguing and building relationships with organizations all around the country. The internship will allow for a significant level of autonomy and creativity.

This is a paid (stipend) position and the ideal candidate will make a 20 hr/week commitment through the summer and fall.

If you are interested in exploring careers in the nonprofit sector or in social justice organizing—particularly with a focus in communications—then this position is a perfect opportunity to get started.

Responsibilities:

  • Maintaining exisiting data on the map to ensure that it is current
  • Doing targeted outreach to increase the number of projects on the map and website traffic
  • Surveying site visitors to understand needs and opportunities for improvement
  • Publicizing the website via NEI’s social media
  • Developing internal process to ensure maintence and sustainability of the map
  • Helping to manage relationships with software vendors and consultants
  • Providing communications support to NEI’s programmatic work as needed
  • Any other tasks as reasonably requested by President, Manager of Communications and Online Organizing, or other staff

Qualifications:

  • An interest in the mission and work of the New Economics Institute
  • A familiarity using online content management systems (e.g. Drupal, WordPress)
  • Strong communicatinons skills
  • Strong writing skills
  • An interest in mapping and data visualization preffered
  • HTML/CSS fluency preferred

To Apply, Submit a cover letter, CV, and writing sample to: elifeghali@neweconomicsinstitute.org  by May 15, 2013

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Wheelock Summer Immersion Program Intern

April 25, 2013 – 11:01 am

During summer 2013, undergraduate students from the Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education in Singapore will be studying at Wheelock College as part of a Summer Immersion Program. The CIPP team will be working to offer the most vibrant and rich immersion experiences possible. Interns will have a unique and exciting opportunity to interact with the visiting students in various ways, according to their skills and interests. We are seeking interns who are highly motivated, creative, and able to work with diverse groups of individuals on a variety of tasks. Interns can expect to work closely with CIPP staff to welcome and collaborate with the visiting students as well as to support other efforts in which CIPP is involved.

This summer, the visiting students from Singapore will be engaged in a Field Studies in Environmental Studies course. To support that course, CIPP has a particular interest in student interns with an environmental science and/or science education background.

Responsibilities:
o Engaging in the exchange of cultural ideas and assisting the students to acclimate to Boston and the United States in general;
o Accompanying students to lectures, workshops, site visits, cultural events, and other places of interest in and around Boston;
o Creating promotional materials based on the students’ experiences at Wheelock College;
o Serving as teaching assistants for the Field Studies in Environmental Studies course;
o Assisting CIPP with other tasks related to the internationalization of Wheelock College;
o Fulfilling general office duties including answering phones, filing, photocopying, preparing daily correspondence, and maintaining office records;
o Other projects will arise and may be tailored to suit the skills and interests of the intern and the needs of the office.

Requirements:

• Strong writing and editing skills
• Exemplary communication skills
• An interest in international/cross-cultural relations and education
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Prior study, work, or volunteer abroad experience or interest
• Excellent computer skills, experience with word-processing, online research, and programs such as MS Word, Excel, Publisher, and PowerPoint
• Familiarity with Social Media applications
• Appreciation for and understanding of diversity
• A high level of energy and enthusiasm
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team setting
• Background in environmental science or science education.

Additional Information:

Interns are generally expected to work 35 hours per week for a span of approximately two months in June and July 2013. There will be some weekend and evening commitments. Competitive compensation is available. Appropriate supervision will be provided so that this position could count toward service learning, internship, or other required professional experience at the university level.

For more information, and to apply, visit: 

 

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Plant Pest Survey Technician

April 22, 2013 – 11:58 am

The Department of Agricultural Resources is seeking applicants to fill a temporary position (May-October, 2013) as Plant Pest Survey Technician.

The Cooperative Agricultural Pest Survey (CAPS) Program, through the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources, provides survey and outreach efforts for introduced plant pests, pathogens and weeds of concern to the state of Massachusetts.
The incumbent will play an important role in exotic pest detection in Massachusetts.  Primarily, the incumbent will be responsible for installing and servicing insect traps in the field, and sampling plant material to be tested for plant diseases.
This position will require working in a variety of environments including orchards, fields, groves, storage sites, nurseries, industrial sites, forests, ports of entry, etc.
Incumbent will be responsible for collecting insect and plant specimens and recording data. Some data collection will require the use of GPS, PDAs and data management systems.  Work will require extensive travel in Massachusetts. Incumbent will work independently and as part of a team.

Qualifications:

Knowledge of insect and plant taxonomy.
Previous experience with insect and/or plant surveys.
Knowledge of technology including GPS, spreadsheet and database software, and data collection using PDAs

This is a full-time, temporary position.  Maxium hours per week is 37.5
Applicants must have experience performing the duties described below or have completed coursework above high school that includes scientific or technical courses such as biology, entomology, ecology, botany, agriculture, etc.
Applicants must have experience with spreadsheet and database entry, and familiarity with GPS and mapping technology.
Applicants must have a valid US driver’s license and his/her own vehicle, and be prepared to spend an extensive amount of time in the field. There is a mileage reimbursement for travel. Compensation, $14-$16 per/hr.

Please send cover letter, resume and employment application to:
Mary Beth Burnand Human Resources Manager 251 Causeway Street, Suite 500 Boston, MA  02114-2151

Application Deadline: 4/30/13

Please include job posting id (J35258) on all applications.
No faxes or email please.
Incomplete application packages may not be accepted and all materials must be received by 5:00 PM on the deadline date in order to be considered
The employment application may be found at www.mass.gov/agr

The State of Massachusetts is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities  are strongly encouraged to apply.

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