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DCR Seasonal Shorebird Monitoring

April 24, 2013 – 10:47 am

The Department of Conservation and Recreation seeks qualified applicants for the position of Seasonal Ranger I. 

The Seasonal Ranger will be dedicated to Winthrop Beach, Revere Beache and other urban beaches as needed; Horseneck Beach, Demarest Lloyd and West Island State Beaches in the South Coast District; and will include a seven day presence throughout the shorebird nesting season.

The Seasonal Ranger will be trained at the beginning of the season with the Mass Audubon Shorebird Stewards and/or the Lloyd Center for the Environment Shorebird Stewardson on the ecology and protection of nesting Piping Plovers and Least Terns and other shroebird species at the at the beaches listed.

Duties:

  • Train the Shorebird Stewards on the enforcement role and authority of DCR’s Park Rangers, so that all personnel involved have a complete understanding of their roles and responsibilities relative to enforcement issues.
  • Develop an enforcement protocol in coordination with the DCR Coastal Ecologist, the Shorebird Stewards, local police and animal control officers to improve compliance and protection of these shorebirds.
  • Make recommendations for future enforcement activities to DCR at the end of each nesting season to help improve shorebird protection.
  • Perform other related duties as required.

Law enforcement efforts by this Seasonal Ranger will be timed to coincide with high beach use periods including weekends and holidays; as well some lower use periods.

The enforcement schedule will vary from day to day, week to week to be unpredictable, to interact with as many different beach users as possible, and to provide maximum coverage.

Minimum Qualifications:

(A) two years of full-time, or equivalent part-time experience in park or resource management, environmental education, water resources or water supply management, or natural/cultural history interpretation

or (B) any equivalent combination of the required experience and the substitutions below:

I. An Associate’s degree or higher with a major in park or recreation management, natural resource management, water resources management, environmental education, or park interpretation may be substituted for the required experience.*

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

Special Requirements: 
1. Possession of a current and valid Massachusetts Class D motor vehicle operator’s license and reliable transportation.

2. Possession of a current and valid CPR (cardio-pulmonary resuscitation) certificate from the American Red Cross or the American heart Association.

3. Possession of a current and valid standard first aid and personal safety certificate and first responder certificate issued by the American Red Cross.

Desired qualifications include an interest and respect for shorebird conservation and exceptional communication skills. Background and/or experience in Ecology projects is preferred. Binoculars to effectively perform duties is a plus.

 

Compensation: 
$1,257.42 Biweekly. Salaries are based upon full-time/40 hours worked per week. Work schedules and days off are at the discretion of the Supervisor. This position will require working weekends and/or holidays.

How To Apply:

Interested persons should respond in writing, accompanied by a RESUME, COVER letter and a DCR SEASONAL APPLICATION for employment, no later than 5:00 p.m. on 4/24/13 to:

Penny Carney, Director of Human Resources
Department of Conservation and Recreation
251 Causeway Street, Suite 600
Boston, MA 02114
Attn: Harry Pierre-Mike

Position interviews will be completed within 2-3 days after the official closing date of this position posting.
 Applications are available on the DCR WEB site at WWW.state.ma.us/DCR.
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Green Power Marketing & Communications Internship

April 22, 2013 – 11:23 am

Are you our 2013 Green Power Marketing & Communications Intern?

The Massachusetts Energy Consumers Alliance (Mass Energy) is a non-profit organization that has been working for 31 years to make energy more affordable and environmentally sustainable. We aim to help consumers and policymakers find cost-effective ways to reduce carbon emissions 80% by 2050.

Our green electricity program provides over 7000 members with energy from local renewable sources. The Green Power Marketing & Communications Intern is instrumental to help grow membership in this program. We’re looking for good communicators, interested in marketing, who feel passionately about clean energy.

Specific Responsibilities include:

  • Planning and managing our annual summer Wind Turbine Festivals at local turbines;
  • Managing Mass Energy’s presence at other local events;
  • Assisting with innovative strategies for following up with new member prospects;
  • Working on a team to design new strategies to promote our green electricity programs;
  • Providing customer service to members, and general program support tasks as assigned by supervisor, including assisting with other Mass Energy programs.

Desired Skills:

  • Familiarity with renewable energy and its positive impact, with a desire to learn more.
  • Friendly and interested in connecting with others about environmental issues.
  • Excellent written & verbal communication skills, in-person, on the phone, and in a team setting.
  • Good organizational skills, attention to detail, and professional demeanor.
  • Experience in organizing, marketing, customer service, event planning, and/or sales.
  • Being from Massachusetts is a plus.

Benefits:

  • A chance to use your skills for a tangible project in the renewable energy sector.
  • Exposure to the nitty-gritty of the green power market.
  • An opportunity to gain knowledge, experience, and relationships in the non-profit sector through a well-known and well-respected organization with roots in the community.
  • Compensation of $12 per/hr

Other Details:

This intern will be expected to commit to 24-32 hours/week during the summer, for up to 12 weeks (Start & end dates are FLEXIBLE). The intern will work from our office in the Jamaica Plain neighborhood of Boston, and will be expected to travel to events across eastern MA, occasionally at night and on weekends.

To Apply:

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants should apply as soon as possible. Please email cover letter and resume to erin@massenergy.org with subject line “MA Marketing Intern.” Address why you are interested and what skills you would bring. Please no phone calls.

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Internship Program: Integrative Biology and Ecology of Marine Organisms

October 22, 2012 – 11:27 am

Blinks – NSF REU – BEACON Internship Program

Research Experiences for Undergraduates

Integrative Biology and Ecology of Marine Organisms

Revised: 02-21-2012

Program Description: Friday Harbor Laboratories’ Blinks – NSF REU Summer Internship Program seeks to link undergraduate students with scientist-mentors as collaborators in marine science research projects. The program takes advantage of the pristine environment, remarkable biodiversity, and the scientific and technical resources at University of Washington’s marine science research facility. We have combined the NSF REU program with the Blinks Research Fellowship program, which targets groups who are historically underrepresented in the marine sciences. With support from the United Negro College Fund, the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, the American Society for Cell Biology, the Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology, and the Anne Hof Blinks Memorial Fellowship, the Blinks-REU Program offers a full immersion research experience for motivated undergraduates, post-baccalaureates and graduate students. In keeping with the University of Washington’s policy of encouraging diversity in its student body and including underrepresented groups, the program seeks 10-15 students of diverse backgrounds and interests to participate in a eight to twelve week summer research project in the marine sciences. By linking fellows with marine scientists in a 1:1 research experience, fellows learn both the process and the substance of scientific research. As the research progresses, fellows will be encouraged to become semi-independent collaborators. The experience will expose fellows to the life and work of a marine science research laboratory. The program will incorporate workshops, seminars and training sessions in addition to hands-on research.

The mentors and projects vary from year to year according to the developing research interests of faculty and graduate students. Research projects are designed by the scientists to be achievable projects which dovetail with their research plans. Project descriptions are posted below. Fellows will work semi-independently for approximately 40 hours per week.

For summer 2012, the BEACON Program will fund up to four students, bringing the Blinks-REU-BEACON cohort up to 15 or 16 students.

As participants in the FHL community, students will participate actively in FHL community activities, e.g. attend the weekly seminars, eat in the Dining Hall and live in the student dormitory. Early in the summer session there will be a meeting of student participants with graduate students and mentors to share perspectives on graduate programs and participation in academic life, with a brief description of ongoing projects, and a question/answer session. At the end of their internship, fellows will present their research in a short powerpoint talk. Fellows will also write a scientific paper describing their work, and revise it based upon feedback from the mentor.

The Setting: Friday Harbor Labs is University of Washington’s marine science field research station. Located north of Puget Sound in the San Juan Islands, FHL takes advantage of a remarkable diversity of marine habitats and organisms. FHL hosts 10-12 courses per year and approximately 100 independent researchers during the year. The 484 acre campus is the site for thirteen lab buildings, a dining hall, 3 dorms and other housing units.

Research at FHL emphasizes marine invertebrate zoology, phycology, fisheries science, conservation biology, cell and molecular biology, biomedical sciences, oceanography and other scientific disciplines. Investigators and students use diversified field resources as well as modern analytical technologies such as a nucleotide sequencer, scanning laser confocal microscopes, scintillation counter, centrifuges, HPLC, TEM, SEM and other equipment. The Labs is equipped with a 58′ research vessel, numerous smaller boats, cold rooms, and an extensive seawater system serving numerous lab buildings. The facility includes a computer lab, networked research labs, wi-fi connectivity, a well equipped stockroom, a 17,000 volume library, and SCUBA facilities.

Financial Support: Participants will be provided with financial support to meet costs of room, board, round trip travel and a monthly stipend of $1000.

Eligibility: The Blinks Endowment supports students who bring diversity to the FHL student body in any phase of their undergraduate or graduate career. The NSF REU Site grant supports U.S. citizens or permanent residents during their undergraduate careers.
To Apply (Deadline: March 1)

  1. Fill out the FHL REU Application form to apply for participation in a specific research project. Please select “REU-Blinks Program” under course options for Summer A term (although the program lasts eight to twelve weeks). In the ethnicity field, please be sure to indicate if you’re from an underrepresented group. Note: please do not fill out the financial aid form.
  2. Apply to work with a specific mentor by writing a one-page statement which describes your background, your career objectives, and how this internship will help you achieve your career goals. You can submit up to three statements.
  3. Send official copies of your transcripts.
  4. Send two letters of recommendation from faculty members who are familiar with your work.

Please e-mail all application materials to Scott Schwinge(schwinge@u.washington.edu).

Scott Schwinge
Administrator Friday Harbor Laboratories
620 University Rd.
Friday Harbor, WA. 98250
phone: 206-616-0708 or
FAX: 206-543-1273

Students who are selected will be notified in late March. The duration and dates of each internship will be determined by the mentors’ research schedules and students’ availability.

FAQs about FHL

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Smithsonian Internship: OCean Portal Education Content Management

October 22, 2012 – 11:17 am

Education and Outreach

PROJECT TITLE: Ocean Portal Education Content ManagementPROJECT DESCRIPTION: The intern will help revamp the education section of the Ocean Portal website. The project will involve working through the education section of the Ocean Portal to improve the descriptions of the lesson plans and resources provided, as well as to ensure all links and National Science Standards are up to date and accurate and content is correctly tagged to topics. The project will also involve gathering and adding relevant lesson plans and resources to the system. The intern will learn web management and technical skills, including the use of the Drupal open source Content Management System, and get to put their organizational and writing skills to use to help science teachers around the world. As the intern’s time and interests allow, he or she will have the opportunity to write about education and/or ocean issues on the Ocean Portal blog. They will have access to the vast scientific and educational resources that the Smithsonian has to offer and will gain experience in how to use the web as a tool for science education and outreach.

QUALIFICATIONS: Undergraduate student or recent graduate comfortable using basic web content management systems; Online research skills; Basic knowledge of and interest in marine science and science education; available 10 hours a week.

TIMETABLE: four months

AWARD PACKAGE: None

CONTACT

Name:
Trish Mace
 Phone:
202-633-1095
 E-mail:
macet@si.edu
More information here
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Save the Harbor/Save the Bay

October 15, 2012 – 12:23 pm

Save the Harbor/Save the Bay is a non profit, public interest environmental advocacy organization led by a broad group of civic, corporate, cultural, and community leaders as well as citizens and scientists whose shared mission is to:

• restore and protect Boston Harbor and Massachusetts Bay

• reconnect our citizens, our communities and especially our young people to the sea

• ensure the balanced development of a world-class waterfront for everyone to enjoy

Position Description: Save the Harbor is looking for a volunteer or intern, to begin as soon as possible, to help with public relations, community outreach, online marketing, social media development, and event planning. This is an outstanding opportunity for someone interested in developing their portfolio in communications and media relations while contributing to a successful non-profit organization.

The Communications & Events Intern will play a strong roll in:

• drafting press releases and blog posts

• maintaining media contacts

• updating webpage and Facebook content

• maintaining an up-to-date online newsroom and photo library

• developing online marketing and communication campaigns

• assisting in the planning and coordinating of various community events

Qualifications: The ideal candidate will have strong writing skills and experience with social media. A willingness to learn is acceptable in lieu of experience. This position is 15-35 hours a week depending on availability, and is located at our office on Fish Pier in South Boston.

Compensation: Save the Harbor/Save the Bay does not provide stipends for internships, but will work closely with students to see that the internship meets credit requirements. You need not be a student to apply.

We are looking for applicants for fall internship positions to start as soon as possible.

HOW TO APPLY

Interest applicants should sbmit a short writing sample, cover letter and resume to: mitchell@savetheharbor.org or contact Rajani Marie Mitchell at 617-450-2860 x 1006.

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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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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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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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Spring 2011 Internships: Millenium Campus Network

January 12, 2012 – 2:37 pm

The Millennium Campus Network, a non-profit network of university students working to reduce global poverty and achieve the United Nations Millennium Development Goals, is seeking qualified graduate and undergraduate students for several internship positions in the Spring of 2012.

Positions include:

Three Directors of Membership Relations to serve as the main liaisons between MCN Member Organizations (MOs) and the rest of the MCN.

Three Directors of Outreach to focus on expanding the MCN’s membership by reaching out to new potential Member Organizations (MOs).

One Director of Finances to organize the MCN’s financial records and reports, manage the MCN’s accounts, ensure that all taxes are paid, and to submit all filings to the appropriate state and federal entities.

One Director of Development to research new sources of institutional funding, contact potential new donors, maintain relationships with existing donors, and assist in applying for grants.

Two Creative Directors to focus on generating creative photo and video content by editing raw footage into compelling short videos, designing the visual components of the MCN’s 2011 Annual report, drafting unique and visually engaging  templates for official MCN documents, and other media-related projects.

One Blog Editor & Social Media Director, who will be responsible for managing the MCN’s Twitter feed, Facebook wall, and blog, and for generating content for all three on a regular basis.

One Associate Director of Conference Outreach to assist the MCN’s Director of Events and Conferences in planning the 2012 Millennium Campus Conference, an annual gathering of 1,000 students and leading advocates, experts, and professionals in the field of international development.

One Director of MCN Spring Reception who will be responsible for assisting the MCN’s Director of Events and Conferences in planning an end-of-the-year receptionfor the organization’s donors and members.

One Director of the Global Generation Awards who will be responsible for assisting the MCN’s Director of Events and Conferences in planning The Global Generation Awards.

One Director of the Millennium Campus Conference who will be responsiblefor assisting the MCN’s Director of Events and Conferences in planning the 2012 Millennium Campus Conference.

The above is a partial list–full listings can be found here.

All MCN interns receive personal training; broad experience in leadership, networking, and team management; a deeper understanding of the inner workings of a 501(c)3 non-profit organization; and a letter of reference for satisfactory performance, by the end of their internship.  All MCN internships are otherwise unpaid.

Read the internship description(s) carefully, and when you are ready to apply, email your cover letter, resume, and work samples (if applicable) to the appropriate supervisor no later before the deadline specified in the internship description.

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Undergraduate Environmental Photography Contest

October 15, 2011 – 4:53 pm

Environmental Photo Contest: Guidelines and Submission Information

The Tufts Environmental Studies Program is accepting photo submissions for the first annual Environmental Photo Contest. The contest is open to all Tufts undergraduate students and will include prizes for 1st place ($150), 2nd place ($100), and 3rd place ($50).

Each student can take and submit multiple photos as part of the contest, but are only eligible to win one of the prizes listed above.

All styles of photography are welcome (black & white or color), including but not limited to:

  • Documentary
  • Scientific
  • Fine art
  • Abstract
  • Landscape
  • Architecture
  • Wildlife/nature

We would like students to explore environmental communication through the lens of a camera, using your own creativity and image-making capacity.

To be considered for one of the prizes, submissions must include:

  1. Photo(s) submitted for consideration electronically.
  2. All submissions must include a) a high-quality 8×10″ print and b) a digital file (min. 300 dpi jpg or tif format)
  3. A printed document listing the names of any individuals, places, etc. included in the photo(s) and a brief description of the photo(s) itself.
  4. The Environmental Photo Contest Application >
  5. The Photo Subject Release Form >
    PLEASE NOTE: Photo(s) submitted for the Environmental Photo Contest must include a completed photo release form for EVERY INDIVIDUAL in a given photo. Photos that do not meet this requirement will not be considered for any of the three awards.
  6. The Parent/Guardian Photo Release Form > (if applicable)
    **(Photos taken of children under the age of 18 who are part of an individual’s research or fieldwork, will not be considered unless photo release forms are signed by the parent or legal guardian of EVERY CHILD who appears in a given photo or photos.
  7. Email digital submissions to Ann Greaney-Williams at ann.greaney-williams@tufts.edu, Program Coordinator, Environmental Studies Program.

Submitted prints will be exhibited in the Tufts Institute of the Environment and may be used by the Environmental Studies and TIE in their print publications, websites, or for other Tufts-related purposes. A digital exhibition will also be created on the ENVS website for those who are unable to visit Tufts in person.

Photo submissions, and other required documentation, are due to the Environmental Studies Program, c/o TIE, 210 Packard Avenue, Miller Hall-East Rear Door, Medford Campus, by Monday, October 24, 2011. All submitted photos must have been taken by the individual student submitting them.

Photo contest winners will be chosen by faculty and staff of the Environmental Studies Executive Committee and Tufts Institute of the Environment and will be announced by November 30, 2011.

Student can upload their application folder to the ENVS Environmental Photo Group website. Please make sure to:

  1. Save all application materials and photographs in one folder, then…
  2. Zip or compress the folder before uploading it to the site.

This site will be checked weekly and folders will be downloaded by the Environmental Studies Program.

Questions can be sent to Ann Greaney-Williams at ann.greaney-williams@tufts.edu or by calling 617.627.3553.

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