EnvironMentors Internship Available (unpaid)

Position: Development/Communications Intern

EnvironMentors National Office, Washington, DC

EnvironMentors (EM) seeks a creative and committed individual for a part-time (10 hours/week) Marketing and Communications internship. The ideal candidate will have experience and skills in Internet research, writing and communications, program administration, and maintaining a sophisticated internal social networking website. The position will include working as part of a national office team located in Washington, DC and Boulder, CO, as well as with Directors and Coordinators at 13 university-based chapters nationwide.  The position’s primary emphasis is to assist with fundraising, communications research/development, maintain/update “EnvironMentors Online Community,” with occasional program support for EM’s university-based chapters.

Primary Responsibilities:

·         Broaden EnvironMentors portfolio of development prospects through research and outreach to F-500 corporations and National Science Foundation programs supporting STEM education and advancement.

·         Support sponsorship solicitations for the EnvironMentors National Fair and Awards Ceremony and conduct EnvironMentors student scholarship solicitation mailings.

·         Write EnvironMentors external newsletters and assist in developing all promotional videos and print materials.

·         Support EnvironMentors team in all other program coordination activities as needed.

Qualifications:

·         Two or more years of undergraduate study pursuant to a degree in education, communications, business, web design, public policy or related field.
·         Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication and writing skills.
·         Ability to work efficiently in a team environment while remaining responsible for individual tasks.
·         Strong commitment to underrepresented youth and the environment.

Status: Part-time (10 hours/week)

About EnvironMentors

EnvironMentors is an environmental science mentoring program geared to preparing high school students from underrepresented backgrounds for college degree programs and careers in environmental and related science fields. Initiated in 1992 as a community based organization serving DC public high school students, EnvironMentors is now an initiative of the National Council for Science and the Environment and currently undergoing an ambitious scale up as a national, college access program with chapters located at 13 universities across the country. 

To apply:

Send resume and cover letter to:

Jessica Soule

Subject/Attn: EM Intern Application

Electronically to: jsoule@ncseonline.org

Or via fax: 202-628-4311                                             

Tar Sands Action: Next Steps

Tar Sands Action: Phase Two
Monday, September 26, 2011 Butler Conference Room 7:30 PM

Eco-Sense and SIS Global Environmental Politics Program
presents:

Join students and faculty as they share their experiences taking direct action against the Keystone XL pipeline, educate the campus community about the issues involved with Tar Sands Oil, and the next steps to stop the Pipeline!
For access questions and disability support contact au_eco_sense@yahoo.com

Ashoka's Youth Venture Seeks Capacity Building Associate

Ashoka’s Youth Venture Capacity Building Associate

Ashoka is a workplace beyond the time-card.  Finding a professional home here begins when what we do resonates with who you are.  Before submitting an application, please take the time to learn what we do and why we do it. 

At Ashoka’s Youth Venture we are committed to building an Everyone a Changemaker™ world. We believe that this begins with inspiring and investing in teams of young people to be changemakers in their communities. We help young people create and launch their own sustainable, community-benefitting Ventures while at the same time connecting them to a global movement of young changemakers from all around the world.  Consistent with our theory of change, we hire collegial, conceptual entrepreneurs determined to realize that vision.  We look for:

• Entrepreneurs/intrapreneurs who have started and led things their whole lives (from university debating clubs and community gardens to large companies or new initiatives)
• Systems thinkers who are broadly and passionately interested in creating an Everyone a Changemaker™ world and who recognize youth as an integral part of this puzzle.
• Colleagues who have the highest ethical fiber and empathy, who are trustworthy

Responsibilities:

The operations team focuses on providing our global team with the resources and support they need to further develop and grow their offices and programming. Additionally, the team works to build capacity and structures that allow us to do what we do more effectively and efficiently. As a member of the team you will be interacting with people around the globe and helping build and grow our team culture.

Some specific responsibilities associated with the position are noted here. Please note that these are subject to change, if necessary.

• Support our national and global team with resources and support as needed.
• Be an internal switchboard for requests regarding finances, seed funding, nominations, and progress reports.
• Be the go-to person regarding Salesforce support and maintenance within the team.
• Schedule various team building, capacity building, and professional development events each month.

                             

Qualifications:

Given our entrepreneurial culture, the candidate must be a self-starter, must thrive under tight deadlines, and must be able to multitask.

• Bachelors Degree
• Have excellent interpersonal skills and will successfully interact with and establish trust with members of Ashoka’s Youth Venture regional offices and Youth Venturers.
• Comfortable with working independently, and within a global team
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to support a vast and diverse global team with patience and efficiency
• Take on new projects, learn new tools
• Ability to prioritize between goals and meet tight deadlines
• High level of comfort with Salesforce, Outlook, and Excel. Not required, but a plus.
• Ability to pass a background check

Compensation:

Ashoka’s Youth Venture offers a compensation package on par with the nonprofit sector, commensurate with experience.

Location:

The position will be based at Ashoka’s Global headquarters in Arlington, VA (part of the greater DC metro area)

To Apply:

Please submit a Word document version of your resume (2 references included) and a cover letter to Rachel at rcentariczki@ashoka.org with CAPACITY BUILDNIG ASSOCIATE in the subject line. Applications will be reviewed as they are received. The deadline for applications is 12:00am EST on Oct 1, 2011. Questions regarding the opening should be directed to rcentariczki@ashoka.org.

*Include Jacqui Kemp's e-mail in your application if you are a student at AU: jacquikemp@ashoka.org

Globalization & Modern Day Slavery in Brazil -- Tuesday, September 27

Greenpeace Internships Available Spring 2012

Build skills while making a difference!

Intern with GREENPEACE for Spring Semester 2012

Who is Greenpeace?  Greenpeace is the leading independent environmental campaigning organization that uses peaceful direct action and creative communication to expose global environmental problems and to promote solutions that are essential to a green and peaceful future.

Why intern with Greenpeace?

As a Greenpeace intern you can:

·      Promote solutions to the global warming crisis

·      Stop the destruction of the world's last ancient forests

·      Empower consumers and shareholders to hold corporate polluters accountable

·      And yes - save the whales!

A Greenpeace Internship is a great way to learn first-hand how an international environmental campaigning organization works. You’ll gain issue expertise, build valuable career skills and make connections.  In addition to job training, you’ll have the opportunity to take part in trainings such as corporate campaigning, non-violent direct action, media relations and grassroots outreach. You’ll get to meet awesome people and work alongside experienced staff in a casual, high-energy environment.

Apply now for a Greenpeace internship!  Go to: http://www.greenpeace.org/internships

Available Internships:

Global Warming, Toxics, Campaigns, Grassroots Organizing, Student Organizing, Activist Recruitment, Actions, Strategy, Media, Photography, Video, Online Organizing, IT Support, Human Resources, Membership, and more! Visit our website for a full list and details on the specific tasks and requirements for each internship.

Locations:

Positions are available in Washington, DC, San Francisco, Austin, Boston, Charlotte, Chicago, Cincinnati, Denver, LA, New York City, Philadelphia, and Tampa. Not all internships are available in all locations. Visit our website to see details on where each internship is offered.

Program Details:

Our fall internships start January 30th and end May 4th. Part time and full time positions available. We are flexible with your schedule and can help you receive class credit. All internships are unpaid. Unfortunately Greenpeace cannot provide travel or housing.

Requirements:

Applicants must be over 18, but do not have to be current students. We’re looking for people with excellent verbal and written communications skills, strong online research skills, the ability to work well independently, commitment to non-violence as a means of affecting change and enthusiasm for protecting the environment.

Diverse perspectives and experience enhance the way Greenpeace selects and approaches issues, as well as the creativity and effectiveness of our campaigns. Greenpeace strongly encourages applications from women, people of color, and other under-represented communities.

Apply now for a Greenpeace internship!  Go to: http://www.greenpeace.org/internships

AU Sustainability Fair - Thursday, September 22

A Green U: A Sustainability Fair

Thursday, September 22nd

11:30 am - 3 pm 

On the Quad

 

Come to the quad to learn about the Sustainability Fund and see a sampling of environmental projects that you can do on campus. The Sustainability Fund gives money to students, staff, and faculty for sustainable projects on campus. The application for grants can be found at bit.ly/AUSustainabilityFund and is due October 15th. At the fair we'll have tables on different environmental issues i.e. transportation, energy issues, and more. Eco-Sense will also be providing free tie dye! The fair is hosted by Student Government and Eco-Sense.

 

Thank you,

Jennifer Jones

Live Green Internship Opportunities

Communications Intern

Live Green’s goal is to create a thriving green economy by making eco-friendly living easy, affordable and fun for all. One of our core functions is to identify leading edge green businesses and incentivize consumers to frequent them. As an early stage venture, this is a challenging but exciting work environment with tremendous opportunities for growth and personal achievement.

Currently, we are working to grow our supporter base, expand our business network, improve our web presence, and more. We are looking for a top-notch, energetic, reliable, and green-minded communications intern who can expand Live Green’s reach and impact.

Willingness to learn, creative thinking, and a positive attitude are essential. Your opinions and ideas are an essential part of what makes Live Green succeed, so be ready to contribute!

Qualifications:

-       Creative thinking and creative writing skills

-       Excellent communication and organizational skills

-       Experience or interest in marketing

-       Creativity and innovation is a necessity!

Responsibilities:

-       Develop and write content for Live Green’s monthly newsletter

-       Develop creative ways to expand Live Green’s reach and impact

-       Social media outreach and communications

-       Create and implement marketing campaigns and related materials

Our office is located in Adams Morgan (DC) on 18th Street, NW (approximately 1 mile from Woodley Park stop on the Red Line). We are looking for an intern who can work 15-20 hours per week for at least one semester.  

Application instructions:

To apply, send your resume, cover letter, and one (1) creative writing sample to contactlivegreen@gmail.comThis e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it . If you do not have a creative writing sample, send a short piece, such as a school/work blog post, article, or short essay. Please do not send a research paper.

In your cover letter, describe what interests you about Live Green and why you are a good fit for this position.

Program Coordinator Intern

Live Green’s goal is to create a thriving green economy by making eco-friendly living easy, affordable and fun for all. One of our core functions is to identify leading edge green businesses and incentivize consumers to frequent them. As an early stage venture, this is a challenging but exciting work environment with tremendous opportunities for growth and personal achievement.

Currently, we are working to grow our supporter base, expand our business network, improve our web presence, and more. We are looking for a top-notch, energetic, reliable, and green-minded program coordination intern who can expand Live Green’s reach and impact.

Willingness to learn, creative thinking, and a positive attitude are essential. Your opinions and ideas are an essential part of what makes Live Green succeed, so be ready to contribute!

Qualifications:

-       Interest in community service and outreach

-       Excellent written and oral communication skills

-       Excellent organizational skills

-       Creative thinking and creative writing skills

-       Strong multi-tasking skills

Responsibilities:

-       Membership support, engagement, and processing

-       Assist in coordinating outreach activities and events

-       Research on and outreach to potential partners

-       Develop outreach strategies

Our office is located in Adams Morgan (DC) on 18th Street, NW (approximately 1 mile from Woodley Park stop on the Red Line). We are looking for an intern who can work 15-20 hours per week for at least one semester.

Application instructions:

To apply, send your resume, cover letter, and a short writing sample to contactlivegreen@gmail.comThis e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it . Please do not send a research paper.

In your cover letter, describe what interests you about Live Green and why you are a good fit for this position. 

Essay 1

Question 1: 

A series of protest actions was held recently in Washington DC. The protesters were trying to persuade President Obama to withdraw his support for something called the Keystone XL pipeline. This pipeline will carry oil gleaned from tar sands in Alberta, Canada, to Texas. Details about the project and the protests can be found here:

http://www.tarsandsaction.org/

http://act.350.org/sign/tar-sands/

In your essay, I would like you to consider the following:

a) Are actions of this type an appropriate and meaningful response to the pipeline project? Please make an explicit case either for or against taking action, and then consider the merits of this particular form of action.

b) Setting aside your answer to part (a), what advice do you have for the protest organizers? What can the organizers do to make their actions more effective? What, in other words, is the best way to have President Obama withdraw support for the pipeline project?

OR

Question 2: 

Rio+20 is scheduled for June 4-6, 2012. I would like you to write a policy memo for the US delegation. Your policy memo should:

a) Very briefly describe the history leading up to Rio+20

b) Identify and discuss the key issues slated to be discussed at the conference

c) For each of the key issues, articulate and defend a position that the United States should take

Your essays should be around 5 double-spaced pages in length.  See your syllabus for further essay guidelines. Remember, your essay should make a strong ARGUMENT; it should be carefully and completely REFERENCED; and it should show lots of evidence of deep, sustained ENGAGEMENT with the texts we’ve been using in class, and with other relevant sources.

The Atlantic's Green Intelligence Forum - November 16-17

Mark your calendars for The Atlantic’s 4^th Annual Green Intelligence Forum: Creating the Sustainable City of the Future taking place Wednesday & Thursday, November 16 - 17, 2011, at The Madison, Washington DC.

The Atlantic is pleased to offer two days of dynamic conversation on the issues shaping green thought and sustainable development. Join us as award-winning writers, including James Fallows and Clive Crook, lead expert discussions on energy policy, sustainable business, green building, and more! The 2011 Forum builds on a three-year tradition of thought-provoking programs and news-making speakers such as: Bill Ritter, Governor of Colorado; John Holdren, Director of the White House Office of Science and Technology; Lisa P. Jackson, Administrator of the EPA and Eileen Claussen, President, Pew Center on Global Climate Change and Strategies for the Global Environment.

Please stay tuned as we finalize program details and confirm keynote speakers.
You’ll receive a formal invitation in early October, but to reserve your spot early or learn more, visit http://events.theatlantic.com/Green-Intelligence-Forum/2011/ or contact me directly at forum@theatlantic.com.

We hope to see you in November!
Elizabeth Vargas
The Atlantic | AtlanticLIVE | TheAtlantic.com

Mid-Atlantic Students Invited to Co-op Convergence 9/30-10/2

Mid-Atlantic Student Food Co-op Convergence

September 30 - October 2, 2011; Philadelphia, PA

Anyone affiliated with a university or college within the Mid-Atlantic region who is interested in food justice, food sustainability or food sovereignty is invited to attend this gathering. The event will be organized in two tracks; one for organizing and starting projects and one for operating established projects. Participants will develop business and accounting skills, gain tools to help effectively recruit and organize students, learn more about the food system and cooperative movement, and collaborate with others in the region.

White House Council o on Environmental Quality Internn Environmental Quality Internships Available

WHITE HOUSE COUNCIL ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY NOW ACCEPTING SPRING INTERNSHIP APPLICATIONS. 

DEADLINE:  NOVEMBER 1^ST. 

http://www.whitehouse.gov/administration/eop/ceq/internships

The Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) coordinates Federal environmental efforts and works closely with agencies and other White House offices in the development of environmental policies and initiatives. CEQ was established within the Executive Office of the President by Congress as part of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA).

The Council's Chair, Nancy Sutley, serves as the principal environmental policy adviser to the President. Chair Sutley assists and advises the President in developing environmental policies and initiatives.

CEQ interns are given a wide range of assignments including conducting research, managing incoming inquiries, attending meetings, and writing memos on a variety of environmental issues.  Interns have the opportunity to be involved in groundbreaking projects, working closely with staff from all levels and a variety of backgrounds.  The pace in the office is fast, so accuracy and attention to detail are absolute requirements.  Interns can expect to begin with the basics and gradually add more specialized projects as they gain experience.

Other essential intern duties include answering phones, routing mail, copying documents, filing and retrieving information, assembling briefing materials and performing assigned research tasks. 

Qualifications Needed:

We are seeking students who are:

• Highly motivated
• Willing to contribute where needed
• Have the ability to handle the inherent pressure that comes with working within the Executive Office of the President.

Additionally, candidates should have:

• Excellent communications skills
• Computer literacy
• Relevant classroom or practical experience

We strongly prefer candidates who are available to work full-time, but will consider applicants who cannot.  CEQ will work with interns who are attempting to arrange credit with a college or university to help fulfill academic requirements.   All internship positions are unpaid.

Most interns work a typical semester-based schedule (May – August, September – December, January – April); however a position may be customized based on applicant availability and project needs.

Deadlines for applications are March 1 (Summer), July 1 (Fall), and November 1 (Spring).

About CEQ:  http://www.whitehouse.gov/administration/eop/ceq/about

Apply here:  http://www.whitehouse.gov/administration/eop/ceq/internships

Shira Miller

Special Assistant to the Chair

Council on Environmental Quality

(202) 456-3270

smiller@ceq.eop.gov

EPA Fellowships for Undergraduates

Fall 2012 EPA Greater Research Opportunities (GRO) Fellowships For Undergraduate Environmental Study

http://www.epa.gov/ncer/rfa/2012/2012_gro_undergrad.html

"The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), as part of its Greater Research Opportunities (GRO) Fellowships program, is offering Greater Research Opportunities (GRO) undergraduate fellowships for bachelor level students in environmental fields of study. The deadline for receipt of applications is December 12, 2011 4:00 PM ET for receipt of paper applications, and December 12, 2011, at 11:59:59 PM ET for submittal of electronic applications to Grants.gov. Subject to availability of funding, and other applicable considerations, the Agency plans to award approximately 40 new fellowships by July 30, 2012. Eligible students will receive support for their junior and senior years of undergraduate study and for an internship at an EPA facility during the summer of their junior year. The fellowship provides up to $19,700 per academic year of support and $9,500 of support for a three-month summer internship."

Amazon Watch Forum: Friday, September 23, at AU

AMAZON IN PERIL: INDIGENOUS STRUGGLES AGAINST HYDROELECTRIC DEVELOPMENT IN THE SHEYLA JURUNA HEART OF THE AMAZON 

Friday September 23rd 5:00 to 6:30PM 
Ward Building, Room 1 

SHEYLA JURUNA

The Brazilian Government is moving ahead “at any cost” with plans to build the third-largest dam in the world and one of the Amazon’s most controversial development projects- the Belo Monte dam on the Xingu River in the state of Para.

Mega-projects like these confront indigenous communities with massive displacement, disease, loss of food and clean water sources, cultural disintergration and serious human rights abuses. Sheyla Juruna has been active in the struggle to defend the Xingu River since the landmark victory in 1989 that stopped the Kararao Dam Complex. She has since become an important leader in the indigenous rights movement, working to insure “health, culturally appropriate education, land demarcation, and respect for indigenous rights” for her people.

Arlington County Green Games Internship

Below is a description for an internship we are announcing today.  It is a temporary position and is paid.  Please feel free to pass along.  We also have a PDF announcement that I can email upon your request.  Application due date is Oct 7.

Arlington County Internship

Office of Sustainability and Environmental Management 

Background

The Arlington Green Games (www.arlingtongreengames.com), through the Arlington County AIRE program, announces a temporary position in the County’s Office of Sustainability and Environmental Management.  The successful candidate will provide a combination of professional and administrative assistance to the research and implementation of activities related to a variety of energy and sustainability topics, including: energy and water conservation, transportation alternatives, waste diversion and recycling, and education and outreach.  Specific duties for the temporary position are detailed below.

The Arlington Green Games (AGG) program is a year-long program first launched in January 2011 for the commercial office sector and commercial office buildings.  AGG is a friendly competition focused on energy and environmental actions that are measured through online data collection tools and an online green action scorecard.  The program includes a robust marketing campaign and training schedule.  To date, there are 170 competitors in the commercial office sector program representing over 15 million square feet of office space.

Duties:

Primary duties and responsibilities under the direction of the Energy Program Specialist and Energy Outreach Coordinator:

·         Assume primary responsibility in assisting companies and buildings participating in the Games with benchmarking energy use data and other sustainability actions utilizing a combination of online ENERGY STAR tools and the AGG website. 

·         Assist in receiving final data from 2011 competitors and assist in a large-scale awards ceremony in March of 2012.

·         Assist in the expansion of the program to other sectors including retail, restaurants, and multifamily.  This will include…

·         Research actions and resources to help develop sustainability scorecards for these sectors.
·         Prepare for and attend recruitment meetings and presentations along with the Energy Program Specialist and/or Energy Outreach Coordinator.
·         Assist in the development of the new websites for these sectors.
·         Assist in the planning and implementation of technical assistance and workshop training programs for participants.

•     Research and provide information to competitors on practices and policies such as green purchasing, renewable energy credits, office composting, green teams, recycling, etc.

•     Assist in the development of best practice case studies from participating companies and buildings to be published online.

•     Assume primary responsibility for development of an online newsletter to provide resources, facts, and news updates from the program and competitors.

•     Assist in the continued maintenance of both the Fresh AIRE and AGG websites and social media pages by posting content and updating data.

•     As time permits, assist in the deployment of a social media campaign to be determined at a later date.

•     Provide general organizational and administrative support as necessary.

•     Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Completion of at least 2 years of undergraduate work with a major in fields concentrated in environmental science, communications, or public administration. This position requires a high level of independent work and interaction with key stakeholders. 

The successful candidate must possess the following:

...strong verbal and written communication skills

...strong organizational skills

...ability to work well in a political environment

...ability to meet deadlines and work well under pressure

...experience in a Windows software environment and preferred experience with websites

Supervisor:         Kelly Zonderwyk, Energy Program Specialist

Position:              Temporary Student Assistant II

Salary Range:     $10.44 to $12.64 an hour

Hours:                   20 to 30 hours per week.  Scheduling is flexible between the hours of 8am and 5pm Monday through Thursday.  The expected duration of this assignment is up to 6 months with a possible extension to be determined at that time.

               

Persons interested in this position should submit a cover letter, resume, brief writing sample and three references by Friday, October 7 to climate@arlingtonva.us.