Month: March 2020 (Page 4 of 5)

Global Sustainability Summer School, Santa Fe Institute and The University of Chicago (Santa Fe, NM)

March 5, 2020 / / 25 Comments

The SFI/Mansueto Institute Global Sustainability Summer School (GSSS) offers an intensive 2-week program on urban sustainability. The school is organized around a set of cutting-edge, interdisciplinary lectures and discussions that focus on many interdependent aspects of cities. It offers an in-depth overview and hands-on experience to prepare participants to work and conduct research in areas related to urban sustainability. The program runs from July 27 to August 7, 2020.

Learn more and apply here.

Summer Garden Crew, UMass Permaculture (Amherst, MA)

March 5, 2020 / / 19 Comments

Members of the Summer Crew work to support the planning and upkeep of the UMass Permaculture gardens and educate garden visitors. The Summer Crew will maintain our on-campus permaculture sites at Franklin, Berkshire, Hillside, Worcester, and Hampshire. Daily responsibilities may include planting, watering, weeding, harvesting, or working with volunteers. Crew members may also assist in longer-term projects, such as repairing raised beds, installing mushroom production systems, plant design, and other tasks as needed.

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Student Garden Coordinator, UMass Permaculture Initiative (Amherst, MA)

March 5, 2020 / / 1 Comment

The Student Garden Coordinator works under the Sustainability Coordinator of Campus Gardens to support the planning and upkeep of the UMass Permaculture gardens and education of garden visitors. For this role, the Student Garden Coordinator will work part-time Spring, Summer, and Fall with the option of working beyond. This position works with all those who come through the garden, including volunteers, tour groups, and the UMass Permaculture Garden Crew. We consider the Student Garden Coordinator role an apprenticeship, to be fully immersed in all elements of the UMass Permaculture program.

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Zero Waste Strategic Programs Intern, Post Landfill Action Network (Philadelphia, PA)

March 5, 2020 / / 30 Comments

PLAN is looking for two students who are excited about the Circular Economy and campus zero waste infrastructure.  The Zero Waste Strategy interns will work with both PLAN’s Director of Partnerships and Director of Engagement to develop our Program Case Study Library on zero waste programs at schools across the country and review and expand existing partnerships with campuses, organizations, and companies that are outlined within the Library. Through this internship, students will have the opportunity to connect with PLAN’s staff and other organizations with related missions, both for-profits and non-profits. Like all positions at PLAN, interns will gain a thorough understanding of the intersections of the global waste crisis with broader social and environmental justice movements, as well as the relationship between campus contracts and partnerships. This position is perfect for someone with excellent research and writing skills.

Internship Applications Due: Monday, March 23rd (at 11:59 pm)

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Energy and Sustainability Engineer, University of Virginia (Charlottesville, VA)

March 5, 2020 / / 0 Comments

The UVA Office for Sustainability is seeking an Energy and Sustainability Engineer to contribute to developing solutions to meet university-wide goals for reducing greenhouse gas emissions, energy consumption, and overall environmental stewardship. The Energy and Sustainability Engineer focuses on implementing innovative projects that incorporate best practices in sustainability and conservation in the use of energy, water, raw materials, and other resources through retro-commissioning, energy audits and technical analyses.

He/she/they will identify, vet, and implement projects to improve O&M, enhance building automation and energy management systems through field improvements and software programming, ensuring accurate metering and billing, and advocating for sustainability. The incumbent supports the goals of providing consistent, cost-effective, and efficient use of energy and other natural resources by applying expertise and knowledge of building systems to inspect, evaluate, analyze, and solve complex building mechanical, electrical, controls, and plumbing deficiencies. Working independently, the incumbent supports complex and technical energy programs, in addition to providing guidance to colleagues.

Learn more and apply here.

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