Showing posts with label Leadership. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Leadership. Show all posts
Monday, April 8, 2013
Become a Climate Leader
Join Climate Reality Leadership Corps!
This year, the Climate Reality Project will conduct trainings around the world for the next generation of Climate Leaders, who will in turn become part of the Climate Reality Leadership Corps. Already, more than 4,000 Climate Leaders from 58 countries are educating people about the climate crisis and how we can solve it.
Click here to learn more about the Climate Reality Leadership Corps and apply to become a Climate Leader and join this global community today.
Tranings are in Istanbul in June or in Chicago in July.
More than ever before, the climate crisis is creating a new reality for millions around the world. From Australian farmers losing their crops to bushfires, to New Yorkers rebuilding neighborhoods devastated by Superstorm Sandy, to crippling droughts throughout Central and Eastern Asia, Mexico and the Southwestern U.S. that are compromising the regions’ food security—the consequences of the climate crisis are growing more intense. Even as the severity of the climate crisis grows, many people don’t yet understand how it touches them personally or what they can do about it.
We need more Climate Leaders across the world to lead a carbon conversation about solutions and spread the truth about the climate crisis. Join us to become one of these leaders today.
In a three-day training, Climate Leaders learn the latest climate science and best practices for connecting the dots between the facts about climate change and the daily lives of their audiences, in simple and accessible terms. They emerge as energized and skilled communicators with the knowledge, tools, and passion to educate and empower diverse audiences and communities to help solve the climate crisis.
Together, we have an enormous opportunity to communicate the reality of climate change. With your help as a Climate Leader, we can do this person by person, family by family, and city by city.
Tuesday, February 12, 2013
Apply for Greenpeace Semester
The Greenpeace Semester
Do you care about the environment and want to learn skills to make a real difference? Greenpeace is looking for the next environmental leaders who want to:
-Learn the practical skills of environmental activism, effective communication, leadership, and strategic campaigning in a supportive environment.
-Travel to witness environmental destruction first hand and put new knowledge to use
-Get necessary experience that can give them a foot in the door to a career in environmental or social change
During the Greenpeace Semester, young adults learn what it takes to save the planet and gain career experience to become an environmental leader. The program combines intensive workshops, groups projects, and real experience working on important issues in different communities, working side-by-side with Greenpeace staff.
You will:
Over 400 participants have joined the Greenpeace Semester to learn the skills of organizing, campaigning, and environmental leadership. Alumni have become leaders on their campuses, secured jobs in the environmental and social justice fields, and some have even started their own organizations.
We invite you to review information about the Greenpeace Semester, including the curriculum, travel details, and the application process. Please visit http://www.greenpeace.org/usa/semester/ to learn more about the Greenpeace Semester
Wednesday, November 28, 2012
Conservation Leadership MS Program at Colorado State University
Conservation Leadership MS Program - Colorado State University
Now accepting applications for August 2013 start
Society is faced with some of the greatest challenges in history, from climate change to biodiversity loss to energy security and beyond. We need leaders who think differently, embrace complexity, and see the human and environmental condition as one intricate system. CSU’s Conservation Leadership Program, also called, Conservation Leadership Through Learning (CLTL) is a 21-month Master of Science degree that will prepare students to be a part of the next generation of conservation leaders who will tackle these dynamic challenges. In August 2013, the third cohort of students will begin an intensive educational journey in the United States and around the world. CLTL merges trans-disciplinary university education with real-world action to train leaders who can deliver on-the-ground benefits for conservation and communities. By reaching far beyond the classroom walls, students will develop the knowledge and real-world skills to become effective conservation leaders making a difference for the environment and people’s lives.
CLTL is a partnership between Colorado State University’s Warner College of Natural Resources and our university, NGO, governmental, and community partners around the world. For more information, please visit our website (http://
Friday, November 2, 2012
C2C Fellows Sustainability Leadership Workshop
The Bard Center for Environmental Policy will host the northeast-regional C2C Fellows Sustainability Leadership Workshop at Bard over the weekend of November 30th. As Sandy has reminded us, the world is changing, and the work that today's young people do will determine if the planet heats up 4 degrees, or 12 degrees, within their lifetimes.
Undergrads and recent graduates are invited to apply.
What : C2C Fellows Sustainability Leadership Workshop
Where : Bard College, Annadale-on-Hudson, NY (RKC 103 and OlinLC 115)
When : Friday, November 30th (5pm) to Sunday December 2nd (12pm)
Who : Dr. Eban Goodstein (Bard CEP and MBA in Sustainability), Jamie Henn (350.org), and more!
C2C stands for Campus to Congress, and also for Campus to Capitol, to City Hall, and to Corporation. C2C Fellows convenes regional weekend training workshops that support students to envision a path to early leadership and to develop their skills. The workshop covers communication, entrepreneurship, environmental and climate science, media, raising capital, and other critical topics
Apply now! Applications are due by November 20th, and space is limited. For more information, visit our website.
Where : Bard College, Annadale-on-Hudson, NY (RKC 103 and OlinLC 115)
When : Friday, November 30th (5pm) to Sunday December 2nd (12pm)
Who : Dr. Eban Goodstein (Bard CEP and MBA in Sustainability), Jamie Henn (350.org), and more!
C2C stands for Campus to Congress, and also for Campus to Capitol, to City Hall, and to Corporation. C2C Fellows convenes regional weekend training workshops that support students to envision a path to early leadership and to develop their skills. The workshop covers communication, entrepreneurship, environmental and climate science, media, raising capital, and other critical topics
Apply now! Applications are due by November 20th, and space is limited. For more information, visit our website.
Sunday, March 29, 2009
The Network for Emerging Leaders in Sustainability: March 30, 2009
The Network for Emerging Leaders in Sustainability (NELS)
March Event
Monday, March 30, 2009
5:30 - 7:30 pm
Program
Keynote Speaker: Brian Czech, President, Center for the Advancement of the Steady State Economy (CASSE)
Facilitated Discussion: NELS members will have the opportunity to discuss how sustainability is being addressed in their organizations.
Reception
Location
Marian Koshland Science Museum
600 E Street, NW, in Washington DC.
Metro: Judiciary Square (Red Line) or Gallery Place (Yellow/Green Line)
To attend this free event, register at: http://sustainability.nationalacademies.org/NELS.shtml .
The Network for Emerging Leaders in Sustainability (NELS) is a new organization for early-career professionals (and professionals who are new to the topic of sustainability) who are interested in building bridges with peers in DC-area agencies and organizations. The Network includes leaders with diverse backgrounds and expertise, from natural resource management to energy policy to public health. NELS members share a common interest in taking a multidisciplinary approach to sustainability challenges -considering the economic, environmental, social, and cultural dimensions of these problems. Through NELS, these emerging leaders will foster relationships that enable them to more effectively bring about a sustainable future.
To become a NELS member and be added to our mailing list, please email sustainability@nas.edu or call 202-334-2694.
NELS is supported by the National Academies' George and Cynthia Mitchell Endowment for Sustainability Science.
March Event
Monday, March 30, 2009
5:30 - 7:30 pm
Program
Keynote Speaker: Brian Czech, President, Center for the Advancement of the Steady State Economy (CASSE)
Facilitated Discussion: NELS members will have the opportunity to discuss how sustainability is being addressed in their organizations.
Reception
Location
Marian Koshland Science Museum
600 E Street, NW, in Washington DC.
Metro: Judiciary Square (Red Line) or Gallery Place (Yellow/Green Line)
To attend this free event, register at: http://sustainability.nationalacademies.org/NELS.shtml .
The Network for Emerging Leaders in Sustainability (NELS) is a new organization for early-career professionals (and professionals who are new to the topic of sustainability) who are interested in building bridges with peers in DC-area agencies and organizations. The Network includes leaders with diverse backgrounds and expertise, from natural resource management to energy policy to public health. NELS members share a common interest in taking a multidisciplinary approach to sustainability challenges -considering the economic, environmental, social, and cultural dimensions of these problems. Through NELS, these emerging leaders will foster relationships that enable them to more effectively bring about a sustainable future.
To become a NELS member and be added to our mailing list, please email sustainability@nas.edu or call 202-334-2694.
NELS is supported by the National Academies' George and Cynthia Mitchell Endowment for Sustainability Science.
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
Greenpeace Organizing Term: Deadline Feb. 23, 2009
The final deadline is approaching to get involved in an exciting opportunity: the Greenpeace Organizing Term(http://www.greenpeace.org/got)!
The Greenpeace Organizing Term an action-packed semester of travel and training. Its a hands-on training program that gives you the skills you need to become an environmental leader.
Youll learn about current environmental issues and solutions and youll be trained by the experts in grassroots organizing, leadership, media, and campaign strategy.
Youll also travel with the U.S. and on the Greenpeace Expedition! Many students receive course credit for the semester.
The program is offered in the Washington D.C. and San Francisco Greenpeace offices.
ACTION * TRAVEL * TRAINING
Spend a Semester with Greenpeace
http://www.greenpeace.org/got
Summer and Fall 2009 classes is filling up, and the application deadline is February 23rd! Apply NOW at http://www.greenpeace.org/got!
Contact us if you have any questions at got@wdc.greenpeace.org.
For a green and peaceful future,
Linda Capato, Josef Palermo, and Kate Finneran
Recruitment Coordinators
Greenpeace Organizing Term
Greenpeace USA
877-450-3517 ext. 320
The Greenpeace Organizing Term an action-packed semester of travel and training. Its a hands-on training program that gives you the skills you need to become an environmental leader.
Youll learn about current environmental issues and solutions and youll be trained by the experts in grassroots organizing, leadership, media, and campaign strategy.
Youll also travel with the U.S. and on the Greenpeace Expedition! Many students receive course credit for the semester.
The program is offered in the Washington D.C. and San Francisco Greenpeace offices.
ACTION * TRAVEL * TRAINING
Spend a Semester with Greenpeace
http://www.greenpeace.org/got
Summer and Fall 2009 classes is filling up, and the application deadline is February 23rd! Apply NOW at http://www.greenpeace.org/got!
Contact us if you have any questions at got@wdc.greenpeace.org.
For a green and peaceful future,
Linda Capato, Josef Palermo, and Kate Finneran
Recruitment Coordinators
Greenpeace Organizing Term
Greenpeace USA
877-450-3517 ext. 320
Monday, January 12, 2009
Webinar Wednesdays from ELP
Do you want to learn about the latest developments in the environmental field? Are you interested in action-oriented people working for a sustainable future? “Webinar Wednesdays from ELP” may be right for you!
The Environmental Leadership Program (ELP) is a non-profit organization that inspires emerging leaders to work for a just and sustainable future. ELP wants to showcase action-oriented people in the environmental field in 2009. One of the ways that we are making this happen is by offering "Webinar Wednesdays from ELP." Every first and third Wednesday in the month of 2009, a different speaker will talk about their work, sharing their experiences and expertise.
The audience gets to hear the first hand information from representatives of government, academia, non-profits, and business. Listeners then have a Questions and Answers session to submit their questions to the presenter.
The best part is that “Webinar Wednesdays from ELP” are FREE!!! You get the content of a high-priced seminar without the fee. Plus, you can participate wherever it is convenient for you; at home, at work, at a friend’s house, wherever. All you need is a phone and a computer with internet.
Below are topics coming up in January and February. Email nne-nne@elpnet.org with any questions about “Webinar Wednesdays from ELP.”
Please visit www.elpnet.org/webinar/calender.php for more webinar information or to register:
January 21, 2009
A Conversation with Emily Enderle, Editor of the book
"Diversity and the Future of the U.S. Environmental Movement"
To register for this webinar, click the below link:
https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/153789383
February 4, 2009
A Conversation with Bruce Morton,
Executive Director of West Atlanta Watershed Alliance
"Going with the Flow: Being like Water to Affect Change”
To register for this webinar, click the below link:
https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/739138344
The Environmental Leadership Program (ELP) is a non-profit organization that inspires emerging leaders to work for a just and sustainable future. ELP wants to showcase action-oriented people in the environmental field in 2009. One of the ways that we are making this happen is by offering "Webinar Wednesdays from ELP." Every first and third Wednesday in the month of 2009, a different speaker will talk about their work, sharing their experiences and expertise.
The audience gets to hear the first hand information from representatives of government, academia, non-profits, and business. Listeners then have a Questions and Answers session to submit their questions to the presenter.
The best part is that “Webinar Wednesdays from ELP” are FREE!!! You get the content of a high-priced seminar without the fee. Plus, you can participate wherever it is convenient for you; at home, at work, at a friend’s house, wherever. All you need is a phone and a computer with internet.
Below are topics coming up in January and February. Email nne-nne@elpnet.org with any questions about “Webinar Wednesdays from ELP.”
Please visit www.elpnet.org/webinar/calender.php for more webinar information or to register:
January 21, 2009
A Conversation with Emily Enderle, Editor of the book
"Diversity and the Future of the U.S. Environmental Movement"
To register for this webinar, click the below link:
https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/153789383
February 4, 2009
A Conversation with Bruce Morton,
Executive Director of West Atlanta Watershed Alliance
"Going with the Flow: Being like Water to Affect Change”
To register for this webinar, click the below link:
https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/739138344
Sunday, October 19, 2008
EarthCorps: Deadline Nov. 28, 2008
Note that all applicants must be nominated by an environmentally related NGO-type organization or group.
EarthCorps offers a 6-month service learning program in Seattle, Washington, USA that brings together emerging environmental leaders to learn the
fundamentals of:
*Environmental Service
*Community Building
*Leadership
EARTHCORPS CHARGES NO TUITION OR FEES for its services and in fact supplies insurance, individual homestay families, food, gear and a monthly stipend to all international participants. EarthCorps provides additional support in acquiring US J-1 Trainee visas.
EarthCorps has established the following minimum criteria to be considered for the program:
.18-25 years of age
.Conversational English
.No Criminal Record
.Physically fit with a desire to work outdoors
BEFORE YOU NOMINATE please note that EarthCorps is required by the US government to ensure that every applicant meets strict criteria in order to
qualify for a US J-1 Trainee visa. Before you nominate please make sure your candidates meet the following minimum criteria:
.4 year college degree in the environmental field and 1 year of relevant work experience*
-OR-
.5 years of work experience in the environmental field*
* These criteria are only for meeting US government regulations regarding the J-1 Trainee visa. US American team members may have less experience
than this when entering the program.
DEADLINES AND START DATES:
.Candidate Nomination Deadline: November 28, 2008
.Applicant Application Deadline: December 31, 2008
.Participant selection: January 2009
.Visa processing: February - April 2009
.Travel confirmation: May 2009
.EarthCorps Program starting date: June 2, 2009
.EarthCorps Program graduation: December 9, 2009
TO APPLY:
Candidates should be referred to EarthCorps by an environmental organization (i.e. NGO, community group or student club). Materials are available online at: http://www.earthcorps.org/join_international.php.
Please feel free to contact me via email: mark@earthcorps.org if you have any questions or concerns.
Thank you for your support!
Sincerely,
Mark Howard
International Program Manager, Responsible Officer
EarthCorps
6310 NE 74th St., Suite 201E
Seattle, Washington 98115 USA
+1-206-322-9296 ext. 224 office
+1-206-322-9312 fax
email: mark@earthcorps.org
http://www.earthcorps.org/international.php
EarthCorps offers a 6-month service learning program in Seattle, Washington, USA that brings together emerging environmental leaders to learn the
fundamentals of:
*Environmental Service
*Community Building
*Leadership
EARTHCORPS CHARGES NO TUITION OR FEES for its services and in fact supplies insurance, individual homestay families, food, gear and a monthly stipend to all international participants. EarthCorps provides additional support in acquiring US J-1 Trainee visas.
EarthCorps has established the following minimum criteria to be considered for the program:
.18-25 years of age
.Conversational English
.No Criminal Record
.Physically fit with a desire to work outdoors
BEFORE YOU NOMINATE please note that EarthCorps is required by the US government to ensure that every applicant meets strict criteria in order to
qualify for a US J-1 Trainee visa. Before you nominate please make sure your candidates meet the following minimum criteria:
.4 year college degree in the environmental field and 1 year of relevant work experience*
-OR-
.5 years of work experience in the environmental field*
* These criteria are only for meeting US government regulations regarding the J-1 Trainee visa. US American team members may have less experience
than this when entering the program.
DEADLINES AND START DATES:
.Candidate Nomination Deadline: November 28, 2008
.Applicant Application Deadline: December 31, 2008
.Participant selection: January 2009
.Visa processing: February - April 2009
.Travel confirmation: May 2009
.EarthCorps Program starting date: June 2, 2009
.EarthCorps Program graduation: December 9, 2009
TO APPLY:
Candidates should be referred to EarthCorps by an environmental organization (i.e. NGO, community group or student club). Materials are available online at: http://www.earthcorps.org/join_international.php.
Please feel free to contact me via email: mark@earthcorps.org if you have any questions or concerns.
Thank you for your support!
Sincerely,
Mark Howard
International Program Manager, Responsible Officer
EarthCorps
6310 NE 74th St., Suite 201E
Seattle, Washington 98115 USA
+1-206-322-9296 ext. 224 office
+1-206-322-9312 fax
email: mark@earthcorps.org
http://www.earthcorps.org/international.php
Saturday, October 4, 2008
Greenpeace Organizing Term Fall 2008: Deadline Oct. 13, 2008
The final deadline is approaching to get involved in an exciting
opportunity: the Greenpeace Organizing Term
(http://www.greenpeace.org/got)!
The Greenpeace Organizing Term an action-packed semester of travel and
training. Its a hands-on training program that gives you the skills you
need to become an environmental leader.
You'll learn about current environmental issues and solutions and you'll be
trained by the experts in grassroots organizing, leadership, media, and
campaign strategy.
You'll also travel with Greenpeace to work with national and international
activists. Many students receive course credit for the semester.
The program is offered in the Washington D.C. and San Francisco Greenpeace
offices.
ACTION * TRAVEL * TRAINING
Spend a Semester with Greenpeace
http://www.greenpeace.org/got
Spring 2009 class is filling up, and the final application deadline is
October 13th. Apply NOW at http://www.greenpeace.org/got!
Contact program staff with questions at got@wdc.greenpeace.org.
For a green and peaceful future,
Linda Capato and Kate Bower
Grassroots Recruitment Coordinators
Greenpeace Organizing Term
Greenpeace USA
877-450-3517 ext. 320
opportunity: the Greenpeace Organizing Term
(http://www.greenpeace.org/got)!
The Greenpeace Organizing Term an action-packed semester of travel and
training. Its a hands-on training program that gives you the skills you
need to become an environmental leader.
You'll learn about current environmental issues and solutions and you'll be
trained by the experts in grassroots organizing, leadership, media, and
campaign strategy.
You'll also travel with Greenpeace to work with national and international
activists. Many students receive course credit for the semester.
The program is offered in the Washington D.C. and San Francisco Greenpeace
offices.
ACTION * TRAVEL * TRAINING
Spend a Semester with Greenpeace
http://www.greenpeace.org/got
Spring 2009 class is filling up, and the final application deadline is
October 13th. Apply NOW at http://www.greenpeace.org/got!
Contact program staff with questions at got@wdc.greenpeace.org.
For a green and peaceful future,
Linda Capato and Kate Bower
Grassroots Recruitment Coordinators
Greenpeace Organizing Term
Greenpeace USA
877-450-3517 ext. 320
Tuesday, August 26, 2008
WWF Unpaid Internships
WWF UNPAID Internship Opportunities
World Wildlife Fund has a number of opportunities for motivated students interested in helping us protect biodiversity on Earth. In addition to learning about specific issues in conservation that related to individual internship projects, all interns will have the opportunity to attend brown bag lunches that cover a wide variety of topics and staff meetings to gain insight on how a large, international conservation organization operates. If you are interested in one or more of these positions, please send an email message indicating which positions you are interested in learning more about and why you are interested in those positions, along with your resume and cover letter to Andrea Santy at andrea.santy@wwfus.org.
AQUACULTURE
WWF’s Aquaculture Program seeks an intern to assist its communications officer in raising awareness about the Aquaculture Dialogues, a series of roundtable discussions held worldwide to develop standards for certifying aquaculture products. The main communications tools will be the media and Dialogue website. The intern will research media outlets (including blogs) to develop a list of mainstream media reporters and blog writers to engage with, compile news clips related to the Dialogues and aquaculture, help edit Dialogue meeting reports and write up to three stories for the Dialogue e-newsletter. Undergraduate degree in journalism, public relations or marketing preferred. Otherwise, undergraduates who have been studying journalism, public relations or marketing for at least two years is required. An understanding of conservation, natural resource or aquaculture issues is a plus. Please include two writing samples along with a cover letter when applying.
CLIMATE CHANGE PROGRAM
WWF’s climate program is in need of an advanced undergraduate or graduate intern with familiarity with climate science and climate policy. The intern will be responsible for various tasks, which may include, but not be limited to: compiling climate change related proposals for presentation on the WWF website, assisting with organization of climate change adaptation meetings and events, analyzing US views on the role of emerging economies in climate change mitigation, and conducting analyses on emerging technologies and greenhouse gas emissions targets. A modest stipend will be provided for students who are not receiving academic credit. Please provide a resume, cover letter, writing sample, and transcripts. Two positions are available at this time.
CONSERVATION LEADERSHIP PROGRAMS
WWF’s Conservation Leadership Programs (CLP) helps build capacity for conservation in developing countries of Africa, Asia, and Latin America by providing scholarships and grants that support academic degrees and research and short-term training. CLP seeks a part-time intern with an interest in Latin America and protected areas. The intern will assist with several projects that support capacity building for protected area management in the Andes-Amazon region. Intern responsibilities include, but are not limited to: designing application materials for a small grants program to support park guard training in the Amazon; identifying US and European experts in protected area management and assisting with an expert exchange program; and establishing a searchable online database of WWF grantee articles. This project will involve collaboration with other WWF departments, field offices and local organizations. In addition, interns will assist with researching, writing and editing sections of EFN News, the semi-annual newsletter of our program. Minimal administrative tasks will be required such as filing, scanning documents, photocopying. International students and/or students with strong Spanish skills are encouraged to apply.
CORPORATE RESEARCH INTERNSHIP
This position is ideal for a team of 2-3 interns. Our goal is by 2015, WWF will measurably conserve 19 of the world’s most important natural places and significantly change global forces to protect the future of nature. Market forces are a major driver of global environmental change. One of the key approaches WWF will use to achieve transformational change in the marketplace is to strategically engage corporations that operate in or near our priority places. As part of the early focus of the initiative, WWF is conducting research to identify the key companies we should be working with now and into the future. This internship opportunity will assist that effort.
As such, the Markets Team in WWF-US needs some targeted research support to do the following:
• Identify the top 20 global companies by size working in each of the strategic sectors we have identified (includes both public & private companies);
• Identify the largest buyers for the last 3 years of each of our priority commodities;
• As needed, do targeted research on selected companies;
• Other assignments as required.
Requirement
We need individuals who are self-starters who can work independently:
• Good online research skills are a must;
• Some familiarity with the corporate environment will be helpful;
• Skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point.
Global Forest & Trade Network
The Global Forest & Trade Network (GFTN) is WWF's imitative to eliminate illegal logging and improve the management of world's valuable and threatened forests. By facilitating trade linkages between companies committed to achieving and supporting responsible forestry, the GFTN creates market conditions that help conserve the world's forests while providing economic and social benefits for the business and people that depend on them. GFTN is currently working with over 360 companies in over 34 countries world wide. More information on GFTN is available at http://gftn.panda.org
GFTN Objectives/Qualifications
To engage with the WWF’s GFTN in a mutually meaningful way that is in accordance with the educational interests and professional aspirations of the student. This collaboration should provide not only usable collateral and materials for the GFTN, but also valuable work experience toward the student’s professional development in the social marketing, public relations, and environmental NGO sector in general.
The idea GFTN candidate conducts studies in journalism, public relations, or similarly related and has a strong interest in conservation and the mission of WWF. Ideal candidate must have an excellent writing skill in both academic and professional writing. Qualified interns must have also possess excellent oral communications skills, an aptitude for research, and the ability to work under deadlines. The candidate is expected to work independently, but must be able to effectively communicate with colleagues around the globe. Academic or professional experience and knowledge of media and effective media relations preferable.
GFTN’s intern will be assigned to work on a development of program materials, a series of writing assignments, as well as the continued research, development and maintenance of a trade media database and global forest communications contact list. In addition, the intern will be asked to maintain and update quarterly statistics for the GFTN newsletter and factsheet as well as other communications utilizing those tools. Ad hoc assignments will also be given including some administrative tasks.
Government Relations
The U.S. Government Relations Department of the World Wildlife Fund is seeking an intern for policy research, analysis and outreach. Research and analysis will entail working with legislation, regulations, and potentially court cases. Research and analysis will also include assessment of government agencies' roles, policies and positions in issues relating to WWF's mission. Outreach will entail covering congressional hearings and markups, and preparing and attending congressional and administrative briefings. Subject matter will cover many of the issues in which WWF is involved, including biodiversity conservation (e.g., endangered species and habitat protection), natural resource management (e.g., fisheries, forestry and agriculture), climate change, and energy (biofuels). Qualifications required include: interest and studies in government, law, policy and/or science; excellent writing skills. Please submit two (2) writing samples.
PUBLIC RELATIONS
Working closely with key members of the WWF public relations team, the intern will carry out activities in support of public relations priorities, such as, media monitoring, media list development, and research. Other possible duties include assisting in development of project materials for Earth Hour and selected Earth Hour tasks. This position requires knowledge of public relations, communications, and conservation issues, familiarity with communications or marketing campaign and outreach preferred, and superb oral and written communications skills, are a must. The intern should also be able to maintain project momentum and keep close attention to detail, as well as, possess a sense of enthusiasm for conservation.
The PR team could use two dedicated interns to help develop Earth Hour press kids as well as help implement the Earth Hour college and online strategies. No real PR experience necessary but they should be a creative thinker, understand new media, be resourceful and be an excellent writer.
CONSERVATION SCIENCE – MARINE PROGRAM
This Internship will involve consolidating, analyzing and evaluating ecological, fisheries, and social science literature, reports, and data using a mix of qualitative and quantitative methods to identify status and condition and explore links between MPA governance structure, human behavior, ecological performance, and social outcomes (especially poverty impacts). Familiarity with MPAs, statistics, and program evaluation experience/expertise and foreign language competency (Portuguese or Bahasa) preferred.
World Wildlife Fund has a number of opportunities for motivated students interested in helping us protect biodiversity on Earth. In addition to learning about specific issues in conservation that related to individual internship projects, all interns will have the opportunity to attend brown bag lunches that cover a wide variety of topics and staff meetings to gain insight on how a large, international conservation organization operates. If you are interested in one or more of these positions, please send an email message indicating which positions you are interested in learning more about and why you are interested in those positions, along with your resume and cover letter to Andrea Santy at andrea.santy@wwfus.org.
AQUACULTURE
WWF’s Aquaculture Program seeks an intern to assist its communications officer in raising awareness about the Aquaculture Dialogues, a series of roundtable discussions held worldwide to develop standards for certifying aquaculture products. The main communications tools will be the media and Dialogue website. The intern will research media outlets (including blogs) to develop a list of mainstream media reporters and blog writers to engage with, compile news clips related to the Dialogues and aquaculture, help edit Dialogue meeting reports and write up to three stories for the Dialogue e-newsletter. Undergraduate degree in journalism, public relations or marketing preferred. Otherwise, undergraduates who have been studying journalism, public relations or marketing for at least two years is required. An understanding of conservation, natural resource or aquaculture issues is a plus. Please include two writing samples along with a cover letter when applying.
CLIMATE CHANGE PROGRAM
WWF’s climate program is in need of an advanced undergraduate or graduate intern with familiarity with climate science and climate policy. The intern will be responsible for various tasks, which may include, but not be limited to: compiling climate change related proposals for presentation on the WWF website, assisting with organization of climate change adaptation meetings and events, analyzing US views on the role of emerging economies in climate change mitigation, and conducting analyses on emerging technologies and greenhouse gas emissions targets. A modest stipend will be provided for students who are not receiving academic credit. Please provide a resume, cover letter, writing sample, and transcripts. Two positions are available at this time.
CONSERVATION LEADERSHIP PROGRAMS
WWF’s Conservation Leadership Programs (CLP) helps build capacity for conservation in developing countries of Africa, Asia, and Latin America by providing scholarships and grants that support academic degrees and research and short-term training. CLP seeks a part-time intern with an interest in Latin America and protected areas. The intern will assist with several projects that support capacity building for protected area management in the Andes-Amazon region. Intern responsibilities include, but are not limited to: designing application materials for a small grants program to support park guard training in the Amazon; identifying US and European experts in protected area management and assisting with an expert exchange program; and establishing a searchable online database of WWF grantee articles. This project will involve collaboration with other WWF departments, field offices and local organizations. In addition, interns will assist with researching, writing and editing sections of EFN News, the semi-annual newsletter of our program. Minimal administrative tasks will be required such as filing, scanning documents, photocopying. International students and/or students with strong Spanish skills are encouraged to apply.
CORPORATE RESEARCH INTERNSHIP
This position is ideal for a team of 2-3 interns. Our goal is by 2015, WWF will measurably conserve 19 of the world’s most important natural places and significantly change global forces to protect the future of nature. Market forces are a major driver of global environmental change. One of the key approaches WWF will use to achieve transformational change in the marketplace is to strategically engage corporations that operate in or near our priority places. As part of the early focus of the initiative, WWF is conducting research to identify the key companies we should be working with now and into the future. This internship opportunity will assist that effort.
As such, the Markets Team in WWF-US needs some targeted research support to do the following:
• Identify the top 20 global companies by size working in each of the strategic sectors we have identified (includes both public & private companies);
• Identify the largest buyers for the last 3 years of each of our priority commodities;
• As needed, do targeted research on selected companies;
• Other assignments as required.
Requirement
We need individuals who are self-starters who can work independently:
• Good online research skills are a must;
• Some familiarity with the corporate environment will be helpful;
• Skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point.
Global Forest & Trade Network
The Global Forest & Trade Network (GFTN) is WWF's imitative to eliminate illegal logging and improve the management of world's valuable and threatened forests. By facilitating trade linkages between companies committed to achieving and supporting responsible forestry, the GFTN creates market conditions that help conserve the world's forests while providing economic and social benefits for the business and people that depend on them. GFTN is currently working with over 360 companies in over 34 countries world wide. More information on GFTN is available at http://gftn.panda.org
GFTN Objectives/Qualifications
To engage with the WWF’s GFTN in a mutually meaningful way that is in accordance with the educational interests and professional aspirations of the student. This collaboration should provide not only usable collateral and materials for the GFTN, but also valuable work experience toward the student’s professional development in the social marketing, public relations, and environmental NGO sector in general.
The idea GFTN candidate conducts studies in journalism, public relations, or similarly related and has a strong interest in conservation and the mission of WWF. Ideal candidate must have an excellent writing skill in both academic and professional writing. Qualified interns must have also possess excellent oral communications skills, an aptitude for research, and the ability to work under deadlines. The candidate is expected to work independently, but must be able to effectively communicate with colleagues around the globe. Academic or professional experience and knowledge of media and effective media relations preferable.
GFTN’s intern will be assigned to work on a development of program materials, a series of writing assignments, as well as the continued research, development and maintenance of a trade media database and global forest communications contact list. In addition, the intern will be asked to maintain and update quarterly statistics for the GFTN newsletter and factsheet as well as other communications utilizing those tools. Ad hoc assignments will also be given including some administrative tasks.
Government Relations
The U.S. Government Relations Department of the World Wildlife Fund is seeking an intern for policy research, analysis and outreach. Research and analysis will entail working with legislation, regulations, and potentially court cases. Research and analysis will also include assessment of government agencies' roles, policies and positions in issues relating to WWF's mission. Outreach will entail covering congressional hearings and markups, and preparing and attending congressional and administrative briefings. Subject matter will cover many of the issues in which WWF is involved, including biodiversity conservation (e.g., endangered species and habitat protection), natural resource management (e.g., fisheries, forestry and agriculture), climate change, and energy (biofuels). Qualifications required include: interest and studies in government, law, policy and/or science; excellent writing skills. Please submit two (2) writing samples.
PUBLIC RELATIONS
Working closely with key members of the WWF public relations team, the intern will carry out activities in support of public relations priorities, such as, media monitoring, media list development, and research. Other possible duties include assisting in development of project materials for Earth Hour and selected Earth Hour tasks. This position requires knowledge of public relations, communications, and conservation issues, familiarity with communications or marketing campaign and outreach preferred, and superb oral and written communications skills, are a must. The intern should also be able to maintain project momentum and keep close attention to detail, as well as, possess a sense of enthusiasm for conservation.
The PR team could use two dedicated interns to help develop Earth Hour press kids as well as help implement the Earth Hour college and online strategies. No real PR experience necessary but they should be a creative thinker, understand new media, be resourceful and be an excellent writer.
CONSERVATION SCIENCE – MARINE PROGRAM
This Internship will involve consolidating, analyzing and evaluating ecological, fisheries, and social science literature, reports, and data using a mix of qualitative and quantitative methods to identify status and condition and explore links between MPA governance structure, human behavior, ecological performance, and social outcomes (especially poverty impacts). Familiarity with MPAs, statistics, and program evaluation experience/expertise and foreign language competency (Portuguese or Bahasa) preferred.
Thursday, April 24, 2008
Internships: Nature Conservancy Climate Change and GIS analyst
Nature Conservancy
Climate Change Team Intern
JOB TITLE: CLIMATE CHANGE TEAM INTERN
LOCATION: Arlington, Virginia
BACKGROUND:
The Nature Conservancy, through its Climate Change Team and External Affairs division, is identifying and implementing strategies that will help to slow the rate of global warming and to protect plants, animals and our natural environment against its inevitable impacts. We are looking for an intern to work with our U.S. federal policy staff. Broadly, our policy work involves limiting the severity of global warming by supporting policies and programs at the state, national, and international level to limit heat-trapping emissions from fossil fuel consumption, deforestation and other ecosystem destruction.
The Climate Change Team seeks an intern to research published literature on the impacts of climate change and policies and technologies to reduce emissions; assist with monitoring Congressional activity on climate change policy; support actions the Conservancy is taking to raise awareness of the issue among opinion leaders, businesses, and policy makers; and provide research support to Conservancy initiatives to reduce forest sector and land-use contributions to climate change and to assist ecosystems in adapting to the impacts of climate change.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
We seek an intern to:
• Assist in monitoring Congressional action on climate change.
• Assist in creation of internal and external communication materials including; a daily climate change news summary, PowerPoint presentations, briefing materials, fact sheets on the impacts of climate change in target states, and other materials to support our policy outreach to key audiences.
• Assist with other climate related policy research and analysis as needed.
The Nature Conservancy is an international nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving plants, animals, and natural communities that represent the diversity of life on Earth by protecting the lands and waters they need to survive. To date, the Conservancy and its members have been responsible for the protection of more than 117 million acres of land and 5,000 miles of river around the world.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
• Undergraduate or graduate studies with a major or course of study related to environmental studies, political science/government/public policy, economics, or engineering, and strong academic credentials.
• Excellent research, writing, and oral communications skills.
• Demonstrated interest in public policy relating to climate change and energy.
• Available to work full-time for a minimum of 8 weeks.
• Ability to organize time, set priorities, and work under pressure while paying attention to detail.
• Strong computer skills.
• Good disposition, hard working, creative, with an interest in taking on a variety of tasks.
• Commitment to the goals and methods of The Nature Conservancy.
COMPENSATION:
Interns will receive a paid hourly wage based on level of education and experience.
TO APPLY:
Submit cover letter, resume, college, and/or, if applicable, graduate school transcripts, and availability by May 5, 2008 to:
Jennifer McKnight
The Nature Conservancy
4245 North Fairfax Drive
Arlington, VA 22203
jmcknight@tnc.org
The Nature Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
_________________________________________________
GIS Analyst Intern
JOB TITLE: GIS ANALYST INTERN
TOPIC: Tropical Forest Conservation for Reduced Greenhouse Gas Emissions
BACKGROUND:
Deforestation leads to about 20% of the annual emissions of carbon dioxide, among other greenhouse gases, and The Nature Conservancy is promoting forest conservation as an important part of the overall solution to climate change. As part of this effort, The Nature Conservancy’s Climate Change Team is launching a forest conservation project in East Kalimantan, Indonesia to demonstrate that conservation of tropical rainforests is a cost-effective, and technically feasible, strategy for reducing emissions of greenhouse gases. If this and other demonstration projects succeed, large amounts of funding could become available from the launch of an international market that allows purchase of credits for “Reduced Emissions from Deforestation and Degradation (REDD).”
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
We are conducting GIS analysis to identify priority locations, and strategies, for REDD forest conservation activities in East Kalimantan, Indonesia. We will analyze a variety of spatial datasets to:
• Identify priority conservation project locations within East Kalimantan that offer opportunities for REDD activities, due to conditions such as presence of forests with high carbon stocks, emerging threats of deforestation and/or logging, stakeholder groups interested in payments for conservation, and limited economic returns from deforestation.
• Identify priority conservation strategies within selected conservation project locations (e.g. improve enforcement within existing protected areas, payments for conservation to land owners/managers, create non-monetary incentives for conservation such as improved tenure).
To do this, we will compile, process, and analyze a variety of existing GIS datasets for East Kalimantan including land use/land cover, economics, threats assessment, carbon stocks, conservation priorities, etc. In addition to ArcGIS software, we may use other commercial software packages to process and analyze datasets (e.g. Microsoft Access, Excel, Minitab, SAS), and/or specialized software for conservation decision support (e.g. Marxan).
SPECIFIC FUNCTIONS:
We are looking for a summer intern to conduct GIS analysis as part of this project, under the supervision of Dr. Bronson Griscom, who is technical coordinator for TNC’s scientific work on REDD.
The primary requirement for this internship is general proficiency with the ArcGIS software package. The ability to self-teach and solve technical problems with limited oversight is important. Experience with database management (e.g. using Access), ArcGIS extensions (e.g. Spatial Analyst), and other more sophisticated software data analysis tools (including multivariate statistics) is helpful but not required, since training and self-teaching will be involved. Tasks will include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Contacting GIS experts both at TNC and at partnering organizations to acquire available and relevant GIS datasets.
• Processing and organizing GIS datasets acquired into consistent format for analysis and visualization (e.g. working with projections, file format conversion, etc.).
• Conducting specified GIS analysis of datasets, including both raster and vector data layers, and multivariate statistical analysis.
• Developing PowerPoint presentations on work products for stakeholders.
LOCATION AND DURATION:
The internship would be based out of Arlington, VA (The Nature Conservancy’s main office), and will begin as soon as the candidate is available, and would continue through the end of August (vacation days during the summer can be arranged).
Stipend would be $10 per hour.
TO APPLY:
Submit resume with a cover letter briefly describing your experience and interest in this internship by May 9, 2008, to Bronson Griscom at bgriscom@tnc.org. Please include job title in subject line of email.
The Nature Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
_________________________________________
Environmental Education Instructor
Navasota TX
The Discovery Program at Camp Allen is seeking an outdoor education
professional for the spring semester, beginning Aug 15,2008 and
ending May 30, 2009. The instructor will be responsible for leading
groups and teaching classes and activities to lower and upper
elementary and middle school students from public and private
schools throughout Texas and LA.
Work week is M-F for a beginning salary of $250 weekly; salary is
commensurate with experience; many opportunities exist for
additional income through extra contract work on weekends. Position
is residential, includes room, board and health insurance.
Requirements: B.S in a science related field, experience working
with youth in classroom and outdoor settings, a strong environmental
ethic and a desire to be outdoors in all kinds of conditions.
Interviews close as of July 15. 2008
To apply, send resume to Candy Moore, Director; The Discovery
Program at Camp Allen; 18800 FM 362 Navasota, TX 77868 or email to
her at candym@campallen.org
Climate Change Team Intern
JOB TITLE: CLIMATE CHANGE TEAM INTERN
LOCATION: Arlington, Virginia
BACKGROUND:
The Nature Conservancy, through its Climate Change Team and External Affairs division, is identifying and implementing strategies that will help to slow the rate of global warming and to protect plants, animals and our natural environment against its inevitable impacts. We are looking for an intern to work with our U.S. federal policy staff. Broadly, our policy work involves limiting the severity of global warming by supporting policies and programs at the state, national, and international level to limit heat-trapping emissions from fossil fuel consumption, deforestation and other ecosystem destruction.
The Climate Change Team seeks an intern to research published literature on the impacts of climate change and policies and technologies to reduce emissions; assist with monitoring Congressional activity on climate change policy; support actions the Conservancy is taking to raise awareness of the issue among opinion leaders, businesses, and policy makers; and provide research support to Conservancy initiatives to reduce forest sector and land-use contributions to climate change and to assist ecosystems in adapting to the impacts of climate change.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
We seek an intern to:
• Assist in monitoring Congressional action on climate change.
• Assist in creation of internal and external communication materials including; a daily climate change news summary, PowerPoint presentations, briefing materials, fact sheets on the impacts of climate change in target states, and other materials to support our policy outreach to key audiences.
• Assist with other climate related policy research and analysis as needed.
The Nature Conservancy is an international nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving plants, animals, and natural communities that represent the diversity of life on Earth by protecting the lands and waters they need to survive. To date, the Conservancy and its members have been responsible for the protection of more than 117 million acres of land and 5,000 miles of river around the world.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
• Undergraduate or graduate studies with a major or course of study related to environmental studies, political science/government/public policy, economics, or engineering, and strong academic credentials.
• Excellent research, writing, and oral communications skills.
• Demonstrated interest in public policy relating to climate change and energy.
• Available to work full-time for a minimum of 8 weeks.
• Ability to organize time, set priorities, and work under pressure while paying attention to detail.
• Strong computer skills.
• Good disposition, hard working, creative, with an interest in taking on a variety of tasks.
• Commitment to the goals and methods of The Nature Conservancy.
COMPENSATION:
Interns will receive a paid hourly wage based on level of education and experience.
TO APPLY:
Submit cover letter, resume, college, and/or, if applicable, graduate school transcripts, and availability by May 5, 2008 to:
Jennifer McKnight
The Nature Conservancy
4245 North Fairfax Drive
Arlington, VA 22203
jmcknight@tnc.org
The Nature Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
_________________________________________________
GIS Analyst Intern
JOB TITLE: GIS ANALYST INTERN
TOPIC: Tropical Forest Conservation for Reduced Greenhouse Gas Emissions
BACKGROUND:
Deforestation leads to about 20% of the annual emissions of carbon dioxide, among other greenhouse gases, and The Nature Conservancy is promoting forest conservation as an important part of the overall solution to climate change. As part of this effort, The Nature Conservancy’s Climate Change Team is launching a forest conservation project in East Kalimantan, Indonesia to demonstrate that conservation of tropical rainforests is a cost-effective, and technically feasible, strategy for reducing emissions of greenhouse gases. If this and other demonstration projects succeed, large amounts of funding could become available from the launch of an international market that allows purchase of credits for “Reduced Emissions from Deforestation and Degradation (REDD).”
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
We are conducting GIS analysis to identify priority locations, and strategies, for REDD forest conservation activities in East Kalimantan, Indonesia. We will analyze a variety of spatial datasets to:
• Identify priority conservation project locations within East Kalimantan that offer opportunities for REDD activities, due to conditions such as presence of forests with high carbon stocks, emerging threats of deforestation and/or logging, stakeholder groups interested in payments for conservation, and limited economic returns from deforestation.
• Identify priority conservation strategies within selected conservation project locations (e.g. improve enforcement within existing protected areas, payments for conservation to land owners/managers, create non-monetary incentives for conservation such as improved tenure).
To do this, we will compile, process, and analyze a variety of existing GIS datasets for East Kalimantan including land use/land cover, economics, threats assessment, carbon stocks, conservation priorities, etc. In addition to ArcGIS software, we may use other commercial software packages to process and analyze datasets (e.g. Microsoft Access, Excel, Minitab, SAS), and/or specialized software for conservation decision support (e.g. Marxan).
SPECIFIC FUNCTIONS:
We are looking for a summer intern to conduct GIS analysis as part of this project, under the supervision of Dr. Bronson Griscom, who is technical coordinator for TNC’s scientific work on REDD.
The primary requirement for this internship is general proficiency with the ArcGIS software package. The ability to self-teach and solve technical problems with limited oversight is important. Experience with database management (e.g. using Access), ArcGIS extensions (e.g. Spatial Analyst), and other more sophisticated software data analysis tools (including multivariate statistics) is helpful but not required, since training and self-teaching will be involved. Tasks will include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Contacting GIS experts both at TNC and at partnering organizations to acquire available and relevant GIS datasets.
• Processing and organizing GIS datasets acquired into consistent format for analysis and visualization (e.g. working with projections, file format conversion, etc.).
• Conducting specified GIS analysis of datasets, including both raster and vector data layers, and multivariate statistical analysis.
• Developing PowerPoint presentations on work products for stakeholders.
LOCATION AND DURATION:
The internship would be based out of Arlington, VA (The Nature Conservancy’s main office), and will begin as soon as the candidate is available, and would continue through the end of August (vacation days during the summer can be arranged).
Stipend would be $10 per hour.
TO APPLY:
Submit resume with a cover letter briefly describing your experience and interest in this internship by May 9, 2008, to Bronson Griscom at bgriscom@tnc.org. Please include job title in subject line of email.
The Nature Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
_________________________________________
Environmental Education Instructor
Navasota TX
The Discovery Program at Camp Allen is seeking an outdoor education
professional for the spring semester, beginning Aug 15,2008 and
ending May 30, 2009. The instructor will be responsible for leading
groups and teaching classes and activities to lower and upper
elementary and middle school students from public and private
schools throughout Texas and LA.
Work week is M-F for a beginning salary of $250 weekly; salary is
commensurate with experience; many opportunities exist for
additional income through extra contract work on weekends. Position
is residential, includes room, board and health insurance.
Requirements: B.S in a science related field, experience working
with youth in classroom and outdoor settings, a strong environmental
ethic and a desire to be outdoors in all kinds of conditions.
Interviews close as of July 15. 2008
To apply, send resume to Candy Moore, Director; The Discovery
Program at Camp Allen; 18800 FM 362 Navasota, TX 77868 or email to
her at candym@campallen.org
Tuesday, April 1, 2008
Environmental speaker sought for elementary/middle school Earth Day week
Please write to ncampbell@barnesvilleschool.org if you are interested in doing this or are working for an organization that does this!
I'm in my second year working in elementary admissions at a local school in Maryland. This year, I'm on a committee creating a "Green Week" during the week of Earth and Arbor Days, and I'm in charge of researching potential speakers to visit the school and speak with the students about what they can do to help reduce waste and help the environment. I was wondering if you are familiar with anyone in the field that does this kind of thing or any local organizations that may do this. I would really appreciate any input you may have.
Sincerely,
Nicole Campbell
I'm in my second year working in elementary admissions at a local school in Maryland. This year, I'm on a committee creating a "Green Week" during the week of Earth and Arbor Days, and I'm in charge of researching potential speakers to visit the school and speak with the students about what they can do to help reduce waste and help the environment. I was wondering if you are familiar with anyone in the field that does this kind of thing or any local organizations that may do this. I would really appreciate any input you may have.
Sincerely,
Nicole Campbell
Monday, March 31, 2008
Several Organizer Opportunites
One has a deadline of March 30, but I only just received this today. Sorry if it's too late.
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Lead Organizer - Flexible Location
Date: Fri Mar 28, 2008 1:54 pm ((PDT))
Lead Organizer for Blue Green Alliance – Flexible LocationBGA – USW Global Warming Project is hiring two Lead Organizers for a three month projectResponsibilities
Oversee the day-to-day organizing work of up to seven USW member organizers
Create and execute a plan for outreach for the member organizers in their respective states
Provide assistance to member organizers in organizing strategy and tactics
Conduct frequent check-ins on progress toward daily and weekly goals
Provide guidance in the planning and execution of town hall meetings and community forums
Other duties as assigned by the Executive Director and National Project Director
Qualifications
Minimum four years organizing experience, including work at labor unions, issue advocacy organizations or on political campaigns
Prior supervising experience required
Willingness to work long, irregular hours and to travel
Experience with direct voter/member contact, issue advocacy and event planning a plus
Compensation
Salary is $5500 a month for the 3-month project.
To Apply
Please send a resume and three references to Stephanie Zawistowski at zawistowski@gmail.com
__________________________________________
Sierra Club organizers - deadline March 30
Date: Fri Mar 28, 2008 1:55 pm ((PDT))
Organizers - Various StatesSierra Club and grassroots solutions are looking for dynamic Individuals to help out on a five-week project in multiple states.The Power 2 Change Campaign
The Power 2 Change is Sierra Club's national clean energy advocacy campaign to educate the public about what is at stake in the 2008 elections. Through national and locally earned media events, organizing opportunities in nine key states, and aggressive outreach on the internet, the Power 2 Change campaign will define the contrast between competing visions of our energy future, position clean energy as an economic driver, and underscore the importance of the commitment of our leaders up and down the ticket – including a new President – to moving America in a new direction.
Power 2 Change State Campaign Job Description
Working with Grassroots Solutions Inc., the campaign will dispatch organizers to implement the Power 2 Change campaign in nine states – CO, MN, NV, NH, NM, OH, OR, VA, and WI. In teams of three-to-five people, Power 2 Change organizers will be dispatched to join existing Sierra Club staff in local offices to implement this month long issue advocacy program culminating on Earth Day. While events and activities will have a local flavor, events will be coordinated and choreographed across the country to create a national campaign and create a national narrative.
The program and job description for the state campaign organizers are to:
• Organize and implement earned media events that will cut through the political and issue clutter to define the
choices the public face on the issue of energy. It is anticipated that there will be an initial event to launch the
campaign in the state, a small amount of rapid response, and a large scale final event around Earth day.
• Reach out to public officials, local media and community leaders to educate them on the issues and the
importance of this discussion in the elections. National and state Sierra Club leaders will help with this effort,
but we would like to connect with key leaders across the state.
• Participate in a national petition drive to call on the candidates to make clean energy a priority.
Signatures will be gathered by volunteers and staff as part of the effort to build a list of people who demand that our candidates up and down the ticket support clean energy policies.
• Cast a wide net to recruit individuals to join our activities to build our capacity on the ground. This includes going deeper into our member and support lists but also include either wholesale or retail recruiting efforts above and beyond our existing lists. Our goal is to increase the number of volunteers and messengers in each state by 200-300 people.
• Mobilize existing and new capacity in a show of strength and support around Earth Day. Activities could include large rallies, concurrent house-parties, retail communication activities like neighborhood walks or lit drops, day of action, etc.
Please send resume's to ThePower2Change@gmail.com by March 30th, 2008.
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Lead Organizer - Flexible Location
Date: Fri Mar 28, 2008 1:54 pm ((PDT))
Lead Organizer for Blue Green Alliance – Flexible LocationBGA – USW Global Warming Project is hiring two Lead Organizers for a three month projectResponsibilities
Oversee the day-to-day organizing work of up to seven USW member organizers
Create and execute a plan for outreach for the member organizers in their respective states
Provide assistance to member organizers in organizing strategy and tactics
Conduct frequent check-ins on progress toward daily and weekly goals
Provide guidance in the planning and execution of town hall meetings and community forums
Other duties as assigned by the Executive Director and National Project Director
Qualifications
Minimum four years organizing experience, including work at labor unions, issue advocacy organizations or on political campaigns
Prior supervising experience required
Willingness to work long, irregular hours and to travel
Experience with direct voter/member contact, issue advocacy and event planning a plus
Compensation
Salary is $5500 a month for the 3-month project.
To Apply
Please send a resume and three references to Stephanie Zawistowski at zawistowski@gmail.com
__________________________________________
Sierra Club organizers - deadline March 30
Date: Fri Mar 28, 2008 1:55 pm ((PDT))
Organizers - Various StatesSierra Club and grassroots solutions are looking for dynamic Individuals to help out on a five-week project in multiple states.The Power 2 Change Campaign
The Power 2 Change is Sierra Club's national clean energy advocacy campaign to educate the public about what is at stake in the 2008 elections. Through national and locally earned media events, organizing opportunities in nine key states, and aggressive outreach on the internet, the Power 2 Change campaign will define the contrast between competing visions of our energy future, position clean energy as an economic driver, and underscore the importance of the commitment of our leaders up and down the ticket – including a new President – to moving America in a new direction.
Power 2 Change State Campaign Job Description
Working with Grassroots Solutions Inc., the campaign will dispatch organizers to implement the Power 2 Change campaign in nine states – CO, MN, NV, NH, NM, OH, OR, VA, and WI. In teams of three-to-five people, Power 2 Change organizers will be dispatched to join existing Sierra Club staff in local offices to implement this month long issue advocacy program culminating on Earth Day. While events and activities will have a local flavor, events will be coordinated and choreographed across the country to create a national campaign and create a national narrative.
The program and job description for the state campaign organizers are to:
• Organize and implement earned media events that will cut through the political and issue clutter to define the
choices the public face on the issue of energy. It is anticipated that there will be an initial event to launch the
campaign in the state, a small amount of rapid response, and a large scale final event around Earth day.
• Reach out to public officials, local media and community leaders to educate them on the issues and the
importance of this discussion in the elections. National and state Sierra Club leaders will help with this effort,
but we would like to connect with key leaders across the state.
• Participate in a national petition drive to call on the candidates to make clean energy a priority.
Signatures will be gathered by volunteers and staff as part of the effort to build a list of people who demand that our candidates up and down the ticket support clean energy policies.
• Cast a wide net to recruit individuals to join our activities to build our capacity on the ground. This includes going deeper into our member and support lists but also include either wholesale or retail recruiting efforts above and beyond our existing lists. Our goal is to increase the number of volunteers and messengers in each state by 200-300 people.
• Mobilize existing and new capacity in a show of strength and support around Earth Day. Activities could include large rallies, concurrent house-parties, retail communication activities like neighborhood walks or lit drops, day of action, etc.
Please send resume's to ThePower2Change@gmail.com by March 30th, 2008.
Friday, March 28, 2008
Several Internship Opportunites
http://www.eesi.org/employment/employment.htm
Internships
Communications and Development Internship (Accepting applications for
summer 2008 )
Agriculture and Energy Policy Program Internship (Accepting
applications for February 2008 and beyond )
Energy and Climate Policy Program Internship (Accepting applications
for fall 2008)
Sustainable Communities and Transportation Policy Program Internship
(Accepting applications for summer 2008)
EESI relies upon interns to provide substantive help to advance our
environmental and energy policy agenda. In return, interns gain
significant insight into the workings of Congress and the federal
legislative process, knowledge of significant environmental and energy
issues, and an understanding of a non-profit organization. Through
EESI coalition building with other organizations, interns will witness
how environmental and energy issues develop within the public policy
arena. EESI internships offer invaluable career benefits and
opportunities and may also be used for undergraduate, graduate, or
postgraduate credit.
EESI recruits interns throughout the year on a rotating basis.
Internship start and end dates are flexible. Some choose to intern
during a Winter, Spring, Summer, or Fall quarter. Internships require
a commitment of 20-40 hours per week for a minimum of 10-12 weeks.
Please click on the internship listed above for more information.
Internships
Communications and Development Internship (Accepting applications for
summer 2008 )
Agriculture and Energy Policy Program Internship (Accepting
applications for February 2008 and beyond )
Energy and Climate Policy Program Internship (Accepting applications
for fall 2008)
Sustainable Communities and Transportation Policy Program Internship
(Accepting applications for summer 2008)
EESI relies upon interns to provide substantive help to advance our
environmental and energy policy agenda. In return, interns gain
significant insight into the workings of Congress and the federal
legislative process, knowledge of significant environmental and energy
issues, and an understanding of a non-profit organization. Through
EESI coalition building with other organizations, interns will witness
how environmental and energy issues develop within the public policy
arena. EESI internships offer invaluable career benefits and
opportunities and may also be used for undergraduate, graduate, or
postgraduate credit.
EESI recruits interns throughout the year on a rotating basis.
Internship start and end dates are flexible. Some choose to intern
during a Winter, Spring, Summer, or Fall quarter. Internships require
a commitment of 20-40 hours per week for a minimum of 10-12 weeks.
Please click on the internship listed above for more information.
Thursday, March 20, 2008
Environment America Fellow: Deadline March 25, 2008
Environment America
Position: Fellow
Description: We are hiring recent college graduates to help win campaigns with Environment America. Our organization’s efforts to pass renewable energy standards in states across the country and at the federal level have already resulted in decreasing global warming pollution – the equivalent of taking 1.5 million cars off the road. We have preserved our natural heritage by securing permanent protection for 58.5 million acres of pristine wilderness areas in 39 states. We protected countless waterways in the states, including the passage of 7 ocean protection bills in California.
Environment America Fellows will get a chance to work with some of the top environmental advocates and organizers in the country, and will have an immediate impact on critical environmental issues. The Fellowship Program gives recent college graduates the training and experience to assume leadership roles in the environmental movement for the long term.
Issue Associate: As an issue associate, you’ll master your issue area and build the kind of powerful support it takes to make your voice heard and change public policy. Responsibilities include: researching and writing reports, developing and coordinating campaigns, preparing legislative testimony, building statewide and national coalitions, organizing media events, raising funds, and meeting with elected officials.
Field Associate: As a field associate, you’ll build and demonstrate support for proposals at the state or federal level to ensure that decision-makers hear from and pay attention to the public. You must quickly master the basics of a variety of issues, and then reach out to individuals, media outlets and organizations to build visibility and gain their support. Issue associates and field associates may work on any of the following issues: global warming, energy policy, clean air and water, preserving our open spaces, and more. Each associate takes on the critical role of building the organization by canvassing at various times during the year and running a citizen outreach office during the summer.
Qualifications: We are looking for recent college graduates who care about our environment and are driven to preserve it for the future. We look for strong leadership skills, academic excellence, problem solving ability, and top-notch written and verbal skills. We value experience with campus and activist groups.
Training and Experience: A key part of the Environment America mission is to train leaders who are capable of organizing and winning results for our environment. Immediately following an intensive training, fellows are trusted with significant responsibilities in their jobs. The training lasts 10 days, is fully paid, and starts in mid-August in Boston. Four additional trainings take place during the rest of the year. Training topics include skills and political strategy, and topics are covered in a mix of lectures, classroom briefings and discussions, role-plays, and in-the-field training. Throughout the year, you gain valuable skills and experience in both making your voice heard on the issues and in building an organization through grant-writing, canvassing, recruiting and managing staff, and directing campaigns.
Contact Information: Log onto AU Career Web and follow Link
Deadline: March 25, 2008
Position: Fellow
Description: We are hiring recent college graduates to help win campaigns with Environment America. Our organization’s efforts to pass renewable energy standards in states across the country and at the federal level have already resulted in decreasing global warming pollution – the equivalent of taking 1.5 million cars off the road. We have preserved our natural heritage by securing permanent protection for 58.5 million acres of pristine wilderness areas in 39 states. We protected countless waterways in the states, including the passage of 7 ocean protection bills in California.
Environment America Fellows will get a chance to work with some of the top environmental advocates and organizers in the country, and will have an immediate impact on critical environmental issues. The Fellowship Program gives recent college graduates the training and experience to assume leadership roles in the environmental movement for the long term.
Issue Associate: As an issue associate, you’ll master your issue area and build the kind of powerful support it takes to make your voice heard and change public policy. Responsibilities include: researching and writing reports, developing and coordinating campaigns, preparing legislative testimony, building statewide and national coalitions, organizing media events, raising funds, and meeting with elected officials.
Field Associate: As a field associate, you’ll build and demonstrate support for proposals at the state or federal level to ensure that decision-makers hear from and pay attention to the public. You must quickly master the basics of a variety of issues, and then reach out to individuals, media outlets and organizations to build visibility and gain their support. Issue associates and field associates may work on any of the following issues: global warming, energy policy, clean air and water, preserving our open spaces, and more. Each associate takes on the critical role of building the organization by canvassing at various times during the year and running a citizen outreach office during the summer.
Qualifications: We are looking for recent college graduates who care about our environment and are driven to preserve it for the future. We look for strong leadership skills, academic excellence, problem solving ability, and top-notch written and verbal skills. We value experience with campus and activist groups.
Training and Experience: A key part of the Environment America mission is to train leaders who are capable of organizing and winning results for our environment. Immediately following an intensive training, fellows are trusted with significant responsibilities in their jobs. The training lasts 10 days, is fully paid, and starts in mid-August in Boston. Four additional trainings take place during the rest of the year. Training topics include skills and political strategy, and topics are covered in a mix of lectures, classroom briefings and discussions, role-plays, and in-the-field training. Throughout the year, you gain valuable skills and experience in both making your voice heard on the issues and in building an organization through grant-writing, canvassing, recruiting and managing staff, and directing campaigns.
Contact Information: Log onto AU Career Web and follow Link
Deadline: March 25, 2008
Tuesday, February 19, 2008
Direct Action & Research Training Event: March 3, 2008
Representatives from the Direct Action & Research Training (DART) Center will be on the American campus on Monday, Mar 03 @ 5:30 pm in the Gianni Lounge -MGC 200 to discuss careers in the field of community organizing, and to schedule interviews with students interested in empowering their communities and working for social change.
Please RSVP if you are interested by contacting Sunil Joy at sunil@thedartcenter.org or calling 785.841.2680 with your name, phone # and email address.
DART is now accepting applications for the 2008 DART Organizers Institute, the paid, four-month field school for people interested in launching a career in community organizing.
Participants will undergo a combined classroom and field training covering such topics as:
· Entering a community · Identifying and training local leaders · Strategic planning and issue cutting · Relationship and community building · Direct Action on community issues · Fundraising
The DART Center, has built coalitions throughout the country that have won important victories on a broad set of justice issues including:
· Education reform in low-performing public schools · Job Training · Drugs and Violence · Criminal Recidivism · Living Wage · Neighborhood Revitalization, etc.
The DART Organizers Institute combines a 7-day classroom orientation with 15 weeks of infield training at a DART host organization. This is a paid training program that includes: a $6,500 living stipend, transportation to the classroom orientation and host city, and mileage reimbursement during the infield training. Room, board, and tuition will also be paid by DART during the 7-day classroom training. After>successful completion of the program, DART will work to place graduates into permanent full time salaried positions ranging from ($27-30,000/year for Associate Organizers and $30-34,000 for Lead Organizers). Graduates from the four month DART Organizers Institute have gone onto accept Executive Director and Associate Community Organizing positions> throughout the country.
The 7-day classroom orientation and 15 week infield training starts June 15, 2008 and runs through October 3, 2008. Training locations will include placements in several states around the country.
Although it may be helpful, no direct experience is necessary. Organizer Trainees (OTs) hired to participate in the DART Organizers Institute must demonstrate a desire to pursue community organizing as a long-term professional career. A master's degree or similar life experience is preferred though unnecessary. Candidates must have a college degree or be graduating prior to June 1, 2008. Also, candidates must display a workmanlike diligence, be driven to produce sustained results, have proven capacity to build relationships of trust, create and execute a plan, act professionally, feel comfortable working with religious institutions, be accountable and willing to hold others accountable, demonstrate disciplined thought and action, and work in a team setting. OTs must also have access to a car during their training and be flexible regarding relocation. Fluency in Spanish/English is a plus and people of color are encouraged to apply.
To find out more about DART or to apply, we encourage you to send your> resume to: Sunil Joy, DART Network, 820 New York Street Lawrence, KS 66044 or by email: sunil@thedartcenter.org. If you have any questions, please call: (785) 841-2680. Also, you can download applications or view profiles from previous OTs at the DART website: www.thedartcenter.org.
Please RSVP if you are interested by contacting Sunil Joy at sunil@thedartcenter.org or calling 785.841.2680 with your name, phone # and email address.
DART is now accepting applications for the 2008 DART Organizers Institute, the paid, four-month field school for people interested in launching a career in community organizing.
Participants will undergo a combined classroom and field training covering such topics as:
· Entering a community · Identifying and training local leaders · Strategic planning and issue cutting · Relationship and community building · Direct Action on community issues · Fundraising
The DART Center, has built coalitions throughout the country that have won important victories on a broad set of justice issues including:
· Education reform in low-performing public schools · Job Training · Drugs and Violence · Criminal Recidivism · Living Wage · Neighborhood Revitalization, etc.
The DART Organizers Institute combines a 7-day classroom orientation with 15 weeks of infield training at a DART host organization. This is a paid training program that includes: a $6,500 living stipend, transportation to the classroom orientation and host city, and mileage reimbursement during the infield training. Room, board, and tuition will also be paid by DART during the 7-day classroom training. After>successful completion of the program, DART will work to place graduates into permanent full time salaried positions ranging from ($27-30,000/year for Associate Organizers and $30-34,000 for Lead Organizers). Graduates from the four month DART Organizers Institute have gone onto accept Executive Director and Associate Community Organizing positions> throughout the country.
The 7-day classroom orientation and 15 week infield training starts June 15, 2008 and runs through October 3, 2008. Training locations will include placements in several states around the country.
Although it may be helpful, no direct experience is necessary. Organizer Trainees (OTs) hired to participate in the DART Organizers Institute must demonstrate a desire to pursue community organizing as a long-term professional career. A master's degree or similar life experience is preferred though unnecessary. Candidates must have a college degree or be graduating prior to June 1, 2008. Also, candidates must display a workmanlike diligence, be driven to produce sustained results, have proven capacity to build relationships of trust, create and execute a plan, act professionally, feel comfortable working with religious institutions, be accountable and willing to hold others accountable, demonstrate disciplined thought and action, and work in a team setting. OTs must also have access to a car during their training and be flexible regarding relocation. Fluency in Spanish/English is a plus and people of color are encouraged to apply.
To find out more about DART or to apply, we encourage you to send your> resume to: Sunil Joy, DART Network, 820 New York Street Lawrence, KS 66044 or by email: sunil@thedartcenter.org. If you have any questions, please call: (785) 841-2680. Also, you can download applications or view profiles from previous OTs at the DART website: www.thedartcenter.org.
Monday, January 28, 2008
e-GLO Inventation: Deadline Feb.1, 2008
The e-GLO Team is very pleased to announce that the e-GLO application process is open for interested participants! Download the application at:
http://www.earthcharterinaction.org/youth/2006/06/eglo.html
...for this Earth Charter-inspired global learning opportunity! The application deadline is this Friday, 1 February 2008, so don't delay!
e-GLO provides a great way to learn how to promote your Youth Group and local community development projects through global digital media!
Project Description
e-GLO (Earth Charter Global Learning Opportunity) is a semester-long, online digital story telling and community leadership training inspired by the Earth Charter.
e-GLO will be offered to 20-30 youth aged 15-30 who are motivated community development leaders and socially conscious artists from around the world. Participants will meet online via webcam and mic in e-GLO's own virtual conference environment. The online sessions will happen every other week for a period of two hours and will cover introductions, workshops, interviews with expert guests, cultural performances, and participant presentations on local projects, intergenerational partnerships, and e-GLO collaborative projects. For e-GLO's finale, a live, interactive, multi-media event - open to the public - will be held, celebrating participants' accomplishments.
e-GLO participants will have the opportunity to:
* learn more about the Earth Charter
* network with young leaders from around the world
* receive mentorship and support with local projects from other participants as well as from our experienced team
* gain new skills in digital story telling
* develop new channels for existing community development work
* have a great time while making a difference
Organization Background
e-GLO is a project of Earth Charter International (ECI) www.earthcharter.org
The Earth Charter is a declaration of fundamental principles for building a just, sustainable, and peaceful global society for the 21st century. Created by the most inclusive and participatory global consultation process ever associated with an international declaration and endorsed by over 4,000 organizations representing millions of individuals, the Earth Charter seeks to inspire in all peoples a sense of global interdependence and shared responsibility for the wellbeing of the human family, the larger living world, and future generations. The Earth Charter is an expression of hope and a call to help create a global partnership at a critical juncture in history.
We look forward to getting your application!
Peace,
The e-GLO Team
http://www.earthcharterinaction.org/youth/2006/06/eglo.html
...for this Earth Charter-inspired global learning opportunity! The application deadline is this Friday, 1 February 2008, so don't delay!
e-GLO provides a great way to learn how to promote your Youth Group and local community development projects through global digital media!
Project Description
e-GLO (Earth Charter Global Learning Opportunity) is a semester-long, online digital story telling and community leadership training inspired by the Earth Charter.
e-GLO will be offered to 20-30 youth aged 15-30 who are motivated community development leaders and socially conscious artists from around the world. Participants will meet online via webcam and mic in e-GLO's own virtual conference environment. The online sessions will happen every other week for a period of two hours and will cover introductions, workshops, interviews with expert guests, cultural performances, and participant presentations on local projects, intergenerational partnerships, and e-GLO collaborative projects. For e-GLO's finale, a live, interactive, multi-media event - open to the public - will be held, celebrating participants' accomplishments.
e-GLO participants will have the opportunity to:
* learn more about the Earth Charter
* network with young leaders from around the world
* receive mentorship and support with local projects from other participants as well as from our experienced team
* gain new skills in digital story telling
* develop new channels for existing community development work
* have a great time while making a difference
Organization Background
e-GLO is a project of Earth Charter International (ECI) www.earthcharter.org
The Earth Charter is a declaration of fundamental principles for building a just, sustainable, and peaceful global society for the 21st century. Created by the most inclusive and participatory global consultation process ever associated with an international declaration and endorsed by over 4,000 organizations representing millions of individuals, the Earth Charter seeks to inspire in all peoples a sense of global interdependence and shared responsibility for the wellbeing of the human family, the larger living world, and future generations. The Earth Charter is an expression of hope and a call to help create a global partnership at a critical juncture in history.
We look forward to getting your application!
Peace,
The e-GLO Team
Friday, January 25, 2008
Green Corp: Deadline Feb. 1, 2008
Green Corps Environmental Organizer Training Program
** Next deadline: February 1, 2008 – apply online today at http://www.greencorps.org **
Classroom Training. Our intensive classroom training combines issue briefings, workshops and skills trainings to prepare you to run a grassroots campaign. Issue briefings include Clean Cars, Renewable Energy, Forests and Endangered Species. Strategy workshops include The Legislative Process, Social Change Methodology and Effective Media: Messaging and Framing. Finally, hands-on skills trainings include Leadership Development, Training Volunteers and Running Effective Meetings. Training is run by the Green Corps Central Staff, as well as environmental and social change experts such as John Passacantando, Executive Director, Greenpeace USA, Bill McKibben, author and climate change expert, and Wendy Wendlandt, Political Director, U.S. PIRG.
Field Training. Our field training puts you on the front lines of today's most urgent environmental campaigns. With Green Corps, you will work in multiple cities nationwide, chosen for their ability to make an impact on critical environmental problems. Potential locations include, but are not limited to, San Francisco, CA; Chicago, IL; Washington, DC and Boston, MA. You must be willing to relocate during your year with Green Corps.
Responsibilities. Plan and implement a series of critical environmental campaigns with groups like Rainforest Action Network, Sierra Club and Greenpeace. You will secure media coverage, recruit and manage volunteers, train new leaders, and mobilize grassroots activists.
Career Development. Upon completion of the training program, Green Corps will connect you to organizations that are seeking full-time professional staff. Green Corps graduates hold positions with MoveOn.org, Sierra Club, Greenpeace, Global Exchange, Endangered Species Coalition, Global Trade Watch, Corporate Accountability International, ForestEthics, and many other environmental and progressive groups.
Qualifications. Each year we select 35 recent college graduates to join Green Corps. We are looking for people who are serious about saving the planet, have demonstrated leadership experience, and want to work for change over the long haul at the grassroots level.
Dates. The program begins in August 2008 and concludes with graduation in August 2009.
Salary & Benefits. Salary of $23,750. Optional group health care coverage, paid sick days and holidays, two weeks paid vacation, and a student loan repayment program for qualifying staff.
To Apply. To apply to Green Corps, fill out our online application at http://www.greencorps.org.
Contact. Jesse Littlewood, Recruitment Director, at jobs@greencorps.org, 617-426-8506, x1.
Wednesday, January 23, 2008
Student Leadership Conference: Feb. 23, 2008
Innovations in Student Leadership Conference
February 23, 2008
islc.onestudentry.org
Dear Colleague,
We are writing to invite you to OneStudentry's 2008 Innovations in Student Leadership Conference – being held at Elliot School for International Affairs on Saturday, February 23, 2008. The ISLC Conference networks international development and conflict resolution students, academics, and practitioners from Washington, DC metropolitan area. If you're interested in anything international, come see what some of DC's most innovative youth leaders are doing around the world. Register Today!
Last year's conference drew over 100 students from schools all over the DC area! OneStudentry was proud to host conflict resolution icon, Dr. Johan Galtung, as our keynote speaker, as well as some of the most innovative student leaders in the Washington area. Click here to check out last year's highlights!
OneStudentry supports a network of conflict resolution and international development students from every major university in metropolitan Washington through an interactive interactive internet resource. More info coming soon!
The conference is free to all participants, including lunch.
If you have questions, or want more information, shoot us an e-mail at info@onestudentry.com
Look forward to seeing you there.
Krista Auchenbach Conference Coordinator
Sean McDonaldChair
Chase Nordengren
Director of Internet Outreach
OneStudentryhttp://onestudentry.org/ISLC/index.html _
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