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Summer intern, Teens Turning Green (Sausalito, CA)

May 16, 2012 – 7:18 pm

Teens Turning Green is looking for interns to work in our Sausalito office over the spring and summer months. Interns will work on various projects being developed by this exciting, student driven non-profit. This will be a hands-on internship where your voice and participation will be essential to the direction and success of our projects!

Sample of intern responsibilities:

• The focus of this internship will be on developing the topics, resources, and structure for Project Green Challenge 2012 launching in October. Please reference projectgreenchallenge.com to check out PGC 2011.
• Student engagement: Opportunity to take a leadership role in building capacity and participation for Project Green Challenge with students across the country.
• Social Media outreach: Use of social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter and YouTube to disseminate information, build energy and participation in PGC and ultimately drive traffic to the TTG website so students can sign up.
• Event Coordination and Staffing: Assist with planning and staffing of promotional, fundraising and outreach events.

This internship requires a minimum commitment of 25 hours per week. Though unpaid, we will support you in receiving university or high school credit.

To apply, please attach your resume and a document (.doc or .docx) answering the following questions and email to info@teensturninggreen.org

Name:
Phone number:
Email Address:
School:
Year in school:
Do you own or have access to a car (or are you local to the Sausalito area)?

Please answer the following questions in approximately one page:

1. Statement of Purpose – Please explain why you are applying for an internship with Teens Turning Green and what you would hope to gain from this internship.

2. Experience and Skills – Please describe any past relevant experience or skills that you will bring to our projects (specifically PGC 2012).

3. Why are you a good fit for the internship?

4. Green background and goals – What issues/themes are important to you? In which specific areas of the sustainability movement are you or do you want to get more involved?

5. Who you are! – Tell us about yourself. Feel free to be creative!

 

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Program Manager, Sustainability Leadership Program (Portland/Eugene, OR)

May 16, 2012 – 5:08 pm

The UO Academic Extension (AE) invites applications to fill an Officer of Administration position of Program Manager, Sustainability Leadership Program (SLP). This position is for 12 months, fixed term, .60 FTE, renewable annually based on funding and performance. Salary is commensurate with experience, based on a full time (12 month) salary of$40,000 – $60,000.  Additional compensation may be possible through instructional assignments.  Excellent benefits. See http://hr.uoregon.edu/benefits/ for more information.

Program Overview

The mission of the Sustainability Leadership Program (SLP) is to provide practitioners with a theoretical foundation and practical tools for leading organizations, communities, and individuals to develop sustainable living and working environments. SLP provides participants with opportunities to meet their career and academic goals through fields of study that are cultivated to create a unique learning environment for professional growth and development.  The Sustainability Leadership Program was launched in 2003 and during this time it has served over 1,000 individuals from more than 450 organizations.

The SLP courses, both credit and noncredit, are administered in a cost-recovery fiscal model through Academic Extension (AE).  Curricular approval for optional academic credit-bearing courses is through the UO School of Architecture and Allied Arts.

General Description of the Position

The Program Manager will manage the ongoing intensive workshop series, held on-site at UO White Stag Block in Portland, and launch a pilot online series.

  • Coordination of on-site program activities, approximately .3 FTE:
  • Coordination of online program, approximately .3 FTE:

The Program Manager will be responsible for multiple aspects of the Sustainability Leadership Program (SLP).

  • Organize, plan, and implement program content and delivery.
  • Research and recommend curriculum and relevant technology.
  • Work with content experts and the instructional design/technology support staff to develop and deliver online courses.
  • Propose, implement, and monitor program activities within cost-recovery budget structure.
  • Communicate with students, faculty, and technology services.
  • Select and hire new and continuing presenters.
  • Develop and review curriculum in collaboration with appropriate academic units.
  • Evaluate overall course and program format and delivery modes.
  • Consult with participants on workshop topics and develop individualized study plans.
  • Coordinate marketing campaigns, directing themes, and writing text for program promotional materials, including website.
  • Coordinate student access for both content and technological interaction.
  • Integrate, where appropriate, with AE programs and UO resources.
  • Attend sustainability related conferences and events; participate in committees, workgroups, and community outreach activities.
  • Work with fiscal services to develop arrangements for presenters’ contractual agreements.

To implement these functions, the Program Manager will work with other staff/areas within Academic Extension, including registration and operations; graphics, communications, and marketing; fiscal services; technology and instructional design; facilities; etc.

Please send the following three items as a single PDF attachment, via e-mail:

  1. Letter of interest
  2. Resume or Vita
  3. Contact information for three references
Subject: UO Job Posting # 12174
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Sustainability Communications and Marketing Manager (Amherst, MA)

May 16, 2012 – 5:06 pm

As a member of the UMass Amherst University Relations team, the manager will lead Communication and Marketing (C&M) efforts to advance the Universitys reputation as a global leader in sustainability. The manager will be responsible for implementation of the UMass Amherst Green Visibility Campaign, a three-year effort to establish the University as a national leader in sustainable-related teaching, research, and campus life.

Minimum Qualifications: Masters degree with two years experience in communications and marketing and three years experience directly related to issues of sustainability; or B.A. with seven years C&M experience and five years experience related to issues of sustainability, such as energy efficiency strategies or behavior change campaign techniques; experience applying marketing principles, concepts, strategies and best practices; strong written and interpersonal communication skills, including presentation and group facilitation skills; record of successfully applying concepts and principles of digital media and social media strategies, metrics and tactics; ability to creatively apply tools to reach communication and marketing goals; technical skills in computer applications for web publishing; ability to communicate with, motivate and support diverse working groups; ability to work efficiently and effectively in a team structure with other professionals and vendors.

Preferred Qualifications: Experience in a higher education environment, launching and managing marketing or promotional campaigns, and with Drupal.

The manager is a term position, for a period of three years, with the possibility of extension.

Hiring Salary Range: $47,400 – $60,000

Normal Starting Salary Range: $47,400 – $53,700

To apply, please submit a letter of interest, resume, and the names and contact information of three professional references to: Search #R43131, Employment Office, 167 Whitmore Administration Building, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA 01003-8170. The priority application deadline is May 21, 2012. However, applications will be accepted beyond that date until the position is filled.

The University of Massachusetts is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and members of minority groups are encouraged to apply.

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Summer staff, Jobs for Good Causes (Boston, MA)

May 14, 2012 – 8:16 pm

The Fund for the Public Interest is a national non-profit organization that works to build support for progressive organizations. We are hiring smart, passionate, and hard-working people to work on our campaign to increase solar power with Environment Massachusetts. Later in the summer we’ll be working to decrease waste by updating the bottle bill with MASSPIRG.

We are looking for interested candidates who are hard workers and have excellent communication skills and a passion to work on critical issues. As a member of our staff, you will fundraise for non-profits, build membership for our partner groups, and educate and activate citizens on pressing issues. You will also have the opportunity to organize press conferences and build coalitions with other non-profit organizations. While on staff, you gain knowledge about pressing concerns our country is facing, learn how to effectively generate public support, and obtain a firm understanding of the political process.

Learn more about these positions at: www.jobsforgoodcauses.org

Our full time staff:
- Run campaigns for groups like the Human Rights Campaign, Environment Massachusetts, and MASSPIRG.
- Make a difference on critical issues like expanding solar energy and decreasing waste in MA.
- Earn $4000-$6000 for the summer.

Apply online now:http://www.fundforthepublicinterest.org/jobs/citizen-outreach-staff/bostonapplication OR Call our office: 617-747-4329 to get scheduled for an interview. Ask for Paul

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Various positions, Environmental Protection Agency (Boston, MA)

May 7, 2012 – 7:44 pm

Job Title: Clerk, GS-0303-03

Announcement Number: RTP-R1-OT-2012-0002

Who May Be Considered: Students who are continuing their education beyond the current semester on at least a half-time basis. To remain eligible, students must be enrolled at least half time for the duration of their appointment.

Application Limit: 50 or 11:59 PM on the closing date

Vacancy Link: http://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/315578100

 

Job Title: Environmental Protection Assistant, GS-0029-03/4/5 (PART TIME)

Announcement Number: RTP-R1-OT-2012-0004

Who May Be Considered: Students who are continuing their education beyond the current semester on at least a half-time basis. To remain eligible, students must be enrolled at least half time for the duration of their appointment.

Application Limit: 50 or 11:59 PM on the closing date

Vacancy Link: http://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/315578200

Job Title: Environmental Protection Assistant, GS-0029-03/4/5 (FULL TIME)

Announcement Number: RTP-R1-OT-2012-0003

Who May Be Considered: Students who are continuing their education beyond the current semester on at least a half-time basis. To remain eligible, students must be enrolled at least half time for the duration of their appointment.

Application Limit:100 or 11:59 PM on the closing date

Vacancy Link: http://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/315578000

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Garden Program Coordinator, Growing Places Garden Project (Clinton, MA)

May 7, 2012 – 7:28 pm

Garden Program Coordinator:  Growing Places is seeking to hire a part-time, 30 hour per week, Garden Program Coordinator to help spread vegetable gardening throughout Northern Central MA!  Organize volunteers, lead garden installations, teach new gardeners how to grow and harvest their own food and be a part of the movement for local food.

Interested candidates should send a cover letter and resume via email to joanne@growingplaces with the subject: Garden Program Coordinator, no later than May 18, 2012.

The Garden Program Coordinator is responsible for the planning and implementation of Growing Places’ garden programs serving low-income people in the North Central MA area. Working in partnership with the Executive Director and the ad-hoc Operations Committee, the Program Coordinator will oversee all aspects of GP’s garden build and education programs from concept to completion. In addition, the Program Coordinator will be responsible for certain administrative tasks to support the operations of Growing Places.

Details here.

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Americorps VISTA (Central MA)

May 7, 2012 – 7:26 pm

AmeriCorps VISTA: We have an opening for a full-time AmeriCorps VISTA as of July which will support our Garden and Education Programs. Our VISTA project is designed to expand access to fresh produce for low income families throughout Central MA. Job responsibilities include recruiting and training volunteer groups and leaders, researching and developing educational materials and evaluation tools, developing partnerships to support nutrition education and gardening initiatives, and some fundraising.

VISTAs receive a $12,192 annual living allowance, choice of a $5,550 education award OR $1,500 end of service stipend, and health insurance. For more information or to apply, see our VISTA posting.

At Growing Places, VISTA activities would include: – Recruit and train volunteers to serve as mentors and team leaders; – Develop and implement Mentor Orientation and Training Curriculum; – Help build methods for mentor and other garden volunteer support and relations; – Participate in impact evaluation to help assess the educational and skill needs of current and prospective gardeners and develop and implement new educational programs and tools to increase skills and knowledge among garden recipients; – Develop partnerships through which gardeners can experience local farming organizations; – Coordinate cooking and nutrition classes in partnership with Cooking Matters (of Share of Strength) and other partners for our gardeners – Strengthen relationships with partner’s organizations in the region and seek to develop new relationships with other nonprofit and public institutions serving populations at risk of hunger and food insecurity

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Data Collection and Research Intern, Metropolitan Area Planning Council (Boston, MA)

May 4, 2012 – 6:58 pm

The Metropolitan Area Planning Council’s Data Services Department seeks a summer intern to assist with the collection and analysis of MAPC’s “Most Wanted Datasets.” This initiative seeks to develop a more complete picture of the region’s existing conditions and likely future by compiling previously unavailable information and making it available to a wide variety of end users. Current activities are focused on data related to zoning districts, wastewater service areas, real estate development projects, and affordable housing developments. Once compiled, these datasets will be used for regional and local planning and will be made available to the public through MAPC’s online data viewer and web mapper, www.metrobostondatacommon.org. This is an opportunity to work as part of an innovative and highly collaborative team focused on using data and technology to support informed decision-making. Only candidates currently enrolled in an academic program will be considered for this position.

The following are required qualifications for the position:

  • Advanced undergraduate or graduate student in urban planning, geography, or a related field
  • Demonstrated experience with ESRI software, including ArcGIS and ArcCatalog
  • Strong data management skills, with a personal commitment to the quality of resulting data products
  • Strong organizational and time management skills, including the ability to coordinate multiple, complex data collection activities in the field and the office
  • Strong oral and written communication skills

Compensation and Benefits:

Compensation will be $15-$18 per hour, commensurate with experience.  Full time position (37.5 hours per week).  Internship period of at least 12 weeks between May and August 2012.  No benefits.

HOW TO APPLY

Visit this website to see more detailed information about the position and application instructions.

Position open until filled.  Review of applications will begin on April 23, 2012.

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Summer Internship, Purpose NYC

May 2, 2012 – 11:41 pm

We are seeking interns to work with our team to develop and execute Purpose movements, from strategy and ideation through testing and implementation. Fellows will work with our team of strategists, technologists and interaction designers through the summer on a full-time or near full-time basis.

Here are some examples of the type of work you may help undertake as an intern:

  • Helping to develop our incubator movements, e.g., a movement against global poverty
  • Working with teams to develop business plans for entrepreneurial ventures in the new social and green economy, e.g., sustainable food, electric vehicles, etc.
  • Serving as a supporting member of client engagement teams as a strategist, interaction designer, technologist, etc.
  • Developing cutting-edge thinking on behavioral change, community-building and social action – and how engaging people online can help facilitate change.

Prospective interns are:

  • Deeply committed to our mission of building movements to address the world’s biggest challenges
  • Flexible and entrepreneurial in the approach to working with our interdisciplinary team to build creative solutions to complex problems

How to Apply

The internship will begin on June 1 through August 15, though end dates are flexible with regard to academic schedules. Interns will receive a stipend. Purpose is located in Manhattan and the role is based here.

To apply, please email jobs@purpose.com with the following items and “Intern” in the subject line.

  • Cover letter: Overview of your professional self and why you want to work at Purpose
  • Resume: Education, experience, skills
  • Storytelling Exercise: We want to know more about YOU, your personality, the human side of things. In two pages or less, or in two minutes or less of video/interactive content, answer these three prompts: What is your purpose? Discuss one social issue/problem that most concerns you.  What is your superpower?

For more information on Purpose and a full internship position, click here.

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Sustainability and Food Sourcing Coordinator, Yale Univ (New Haven, CT)

May 2, 2012 – 11:03 pm

This full-time position will support all aspects of Yale Dining sustainability initiatives including supplier management, product evaluation and external, interdepartmental and intradepartmental communications related to these initiatives. Successful candidates will have six years of related work experience or a bachelor’s degree in a related field.

 
Required Education and Experience:
1. Six years of related work experience, four of them in the same job family at the next lower level, and high school level education; or four years of related work experience and an Associate’s degree; or little or no work experience and a Bachelor’s degree in a related field; or an equivalent combination of experience and education.

Additional Education and Experience:
1. Preferred: Bachelor’s degree and 3 years experience in related field.
2. Preferred: experience in food service management, purchasing, and environmental programs.

Skills & Abilities:
1. Ability to coordinate multiple projects, set priorities and work independently.
2. Thoroughness, accuracy and attention to detail.
3. Flexible and adaptable.
4. Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
5. Strong Customer Service Skills.
6. Excellent interpersonal communications, writing and organization skills

For a full position description or to apply, click here.

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