Several Global Warming/Enviroment Positions
For more information regarding 1Sky job openings, check out our website:
http://www.1sky. org/about/ jobs
Here is a list of all the openings:
• Deputy Campaign Director- senior strategist and manager within the
organization who will assist the Campaign Director in the conceptualization
and implementation of the campaign plan, setting and accomplishing goals,
fundraising and public speaking.
http://www.1sky. org/files/ 1sky_deputy_ campaign_ director. pdf
• Communications Coordinator— S/he will help guide the campaign in shaping
and implementing our communications strategy for education and advocacy
campaigns.
http://www.1sky. org/files/ CommunicationsCo ordinatorJuly200 8.pdf
• Senior Field Organizer—S/he will help lead the grassroots effort to
mobilize more than 1 million people to support strong federal global warming
policy. The Senior Organizer reports to the Field & Outreach Director and
works to develop and implement Field and Outreach priorities, project
manages priority pieces, and also helps coordinate other Field and Outreach
staff members.
http://www.1sky. org/files/ SeniorFieldOrgan izerJune08. pdf
• Louisiana Campaign Organizer—Gulf Restoration Network & 1Sky seek a
organizer, based in the New Orleans area, who will coordinate the local
grassroots efforts to engage and mobilize over 1 million people nationwide
to advocate for the 1Sky solutions policy platform.
http://www.1sky. org/files/ 1Sky-LA-organize r-June08. pdf
• Texas Campaign Organizer—Texas Climate Emergency Campaign & 1Sky seek an
organizer to engage in grassroots lobbying actions and candidate
"bird-dogging, " generate local media coverage, build coalitions among allies
and nontraditional constituencies and develop and execute direct actions to
draw attention to the need for global warming action.
http://www.1sky. org/files/ Texas Campaign Organizer.pdf
• Online Community Organizer—S/he will guide and support the 1Sky campaign's
engagement with a growing community of local volunteer leaders throughout
the U.S. and to implement internet related outreach and marketing
initiatives that scale the reach and impact of 1Sky's campaigns. S/he
reports to the Internet Director and works closely alongside the Online
Communications Coordinator.
http://www.1sky. org/files/ 1SkyOnlineCommun ityOrganizerAugu st08.pdf
Monday, August 25, 2008
Climate Program Coordinator
Job: Climate Program Coordinator, SustainUS (DC)
Organization: SustainUS
Location: United States (Washington, DC)
Website: http://www.sustainus.org
Compensation: $28,000 to $37,000 commensurate with experience
Contact Information: Kyle Gracey
Email: climatecoordinator@ sustainus.org
Description: SustainUS is accepting applications for a Climate Program Coordinator to support the climate change-related activities of its Agents of Change program. The Coordinator will work with the Agents of Change Program Coordinators and other volunteer organizers to ensure that project goals are met. In December 2008, SustainUS will send an Agents of Change delegation to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) negotiations, Conference of the Parties (COP) in Poznañ, Poland. The Climate Program Coordinator is responsible for the delegation's preparation including managing logistics, training, outreach, and collaboration with other groups.
The Coordinator will serve as a domestic manager for the delegation while they are in Poland, and will assist with post-delegation follow-up. The Climate Program Coordinator will work with SustainUS Policy Coordinators to produce outreach materials that increase the climate policy literacy of youth and train delegates in preparation for the negotiations. The applicant should be a self-motivated individual who can spearhead collaborative efforts to maximize the impact of the efforts and voices of young climate activists throughout the US at the Poznañ negotiations.
Following the climate change negotiations, the Climate Program Coordinator will transition into assisting with other key SustainUS programs, including: Citizen Science, Agents of Change delegations to the Commission for Social Development and Commission for Sustainable Development, and grassroots activities, as well as post-COP follow-up duties.
This is a one-year full time contract position, subject to a six-month evaluation of performance and the organization' s needs. This is a contract position and applicants will be expected to purchase their own health insurance. The position will preferably be located in Washington, D.C.; exceptional applicants can indicate a preferred location.
ABOUT SustainUS
SustainUS is a nonprofit organization of young people advancing sustainable development and youth empowerment in the United States. Through proactive education and advocacy at the policy-making level and at the grassroots, we are building a future in which all people recognize the inherent equality and interdependence of social, economic, and environmental sustainability.
Agents of Change, the international diplomatic branch of SustainUS works to educate young people in the U.S. about international political processes at the UN and to inform policymakers of their priorities and viewpoints. We strive to reflect to our values through the diversity of members and projects, our ongoing commitment to educating ourselves and others, and the way we live our lives.
SustainUS was a supporting organization at the inception of the Energy Action Coalition. Founded in June 2004 by youth climate leaders, the Energy Action Coalition unites a diversity of organizations in an alliance that supports and strengthens the student and youth clean energy movement in North America. The members of Energy Action Coalition work together to leverage our collective power and create change for a clean, efficient, just and renewable energy future. The work of Energy Action is focused on four strategic areas: campuses, communities, corporate practices, and politics (through the Power Vote campaign).
RESPONSIBILITIES
In support of SustainUS's delegation to the December 2008 COP in Poznañ, Poland the Climate Program Coordinator will contribute to the following areas of SustainUS's work:
TRAINING
* Support and attend a training program that equips youth with the tools to effectively participate in international climate negotiations. This training will be held in Washington, D.C. in the Fall of 2008 and will be developed in collaboration with the Energy Action Coalition and the SustainUS Agents of Change coordinators.
OUTREACH
* Coordinate and write educational materials in collaboration with Energy Action Coalition staff to build climate policy literacy of youth * Manage outreach to government delegations and NGOs with SustainUS policy material * Work with SustainUS leadership to coordinate media outreach and press relations
GENERAL SUPPORT
* Research current events and policy lay of the land around international climate negotiations * Coordinate grant writing efforts and support COP delegates in pursuing individual fundraising opportunities * Support other climate-related activities e.g. working with SustainUS delegations to other UN conferences, the Citizen Science program, and partner organizations * Additional duties as assigned by Agents of Change Coordinators and Steering Committee
PROGRAM EVALUATION
* Facilitate the completion of an evaluation documenting the effectiveness of our strategies at COP and use lessons learned to plan the next year's delegation * Maintain and strengthen contacts made at COP
POWER VOTE
* Identify avenues of collaboration and engage in grassroots action around Power Vote * Work with Energy Action Coalition partners to execute the international engagement component of the Power Vote campaign
HOW TO APPLY Please submit a cover letter and resume to Kyle Gracey, Chair at ClimateCoordinator@ sustainus. org. Please put "Climate Program Coordinator" in the subject line. No phone calls, please. Applications will be accepted and interviews conducted on a rolling basis. The Coordinator will be expected to begin work by September 15th.
Qualification:
* Relevant educational, work, or volunteer experience in outreach, communications, grassroots organizing, or a related field
* Strong written and oral communication skills
* Experience writing press releases and working with traditional and new media
* Energy, passion, and commitment to equity, environmental justice, and youth empowerment
* A background and interest in international climate policy is preferred
* Desire to take initiative and bring new ideas to the table
* Demonstrated ability to manage a wide range of tasks simultaneously,and prioritize effectively
* Ability to work independently, flexibly, and remotely, taking direction from volunteer supervisors via phone and email
* Willingness to work in a collaborative and volunteer-led organization
* Fundraising or development experience a plus
Organization: SustainUS
Location: United States (Washington, DC)
Website: http://www.sustainus.org
Compensation: $28,000 to $37,000 commensurate with experience
Contact Information: Kyle Gracey
Email: climatecoordinator@ sustainus.org
Description: SustainUS is accepting applications for a Climate Program Coordinator to support the climate change-related activities of its Agents of Change program. The Coordinator will work with the Agents of Change Program Coordinators and other volunteer organizers to ensure that project goals are met. In December 2008, SustainUS will send an Agents of Change delegation to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) negotiations, Conference of the Parties (COP) in Poznañ, Poland. The Climate Program Coordinator is responsible for the delegation's preparation including managing logistics, training, outreach, and collaboration with other groups.
The Coordinator will serve as a domestic manager for the delegation while they are in Poland, and will assist with post-delegation follow-up. The Climate Program Coordinator will work with SustainUS Policy Coordinators to produce outreach materials that increase the climate policy literacy of youth and train delegates in preparation for the negotiations. The applicant should be a self-motivated individual who can spearhead collaborative efforts to maximize the impact of the efforts and voices of young climate activists throughout the US at the Poznañ negotiations.
Following the climate change negotiations, the Climate Program Coordinator will transition into assisting with other key SustainUS programs, including: Citizen Science, Agents of Change delegations to the Commission for Social Development and Commission for Sustainable Development, and grassroots activities, as well as post-COP follow-up duties.
This is a one-year full time contract position, subject to a six-month evaluation of performance and the organization' s needs. This is a contract position and applicants will be expected to purchase their own health insurance. The position will preferably be located in Washington, D.C.; exceptional applicants can indicate a preferred location.
ABOUT SustainUS
SustainUS is a nonprofit organization of young people advancing sustainable development and youth empowerment in the United States. Through proactive education and advocacy at the policy-making level and at the grassroots, we are building a future in which all people recognize the inherent equality and interdependence of social, economic, and environmental sustainability.
Agents of Change, the international diplomatic branch of SustainUS works to educate young people in the U.S. about international political processes at the UN and to inform policymakers of their priorities and viewpoints. We strive to reflect to our values through the diversity of members and projects, our ongoing commitment to educating ourselves and others, and the way we live our lives.
SustainUS was a supporting organization at the inception of the Energy Action Coalition. Founded in June 2004 by youth climate leaders, the Energy Action Coalition unites a diversity of organizations in an alliance that supports and strengthens the student and youth clean energy movement in North America. The members of Energy Action Coalition work together to leverage our collective power and create change for a clean, efficient, just and renewable energy future. The work of Energy Action is focused on four strategic areas: campuses, communities, corporate practices, and politics (through the Power Vote campaign).
RESPONSIBILITIES
In support of SustainUS's delegation to the December 2008 COP in Poznañ, Poland the Climate Program Coordinator will contribute to the following areas of SustainUS's work:
TRAINING
* Support and attend a training program that equips youth with the tools to effectively participate in international climate negotiations. This training will be held in Washington, D.C. in the Fall of 2008 and will be developed in collaboration with the Energy Action Coalition and the SustainUS Agents of Change coordinators.
OUTREACH
* Coordinate and write educational materials in collaboration with Energy Action Coalition staff to build climate policy literacy of youth * Manage outreach to government delegations and NGOs with SustainUS policy material * Work with SustainUS leadership to coordinate media outreach and press relations
GENERAL SUPPORT
* Research current events and policy lay of the land around international climate negotiations * Coordinate grant writing efforts and support COP delegates in pursuing individual fundraising opportunities * Support other climate-related activities e.g. working with SustainUS delegations to other UN conferences, the Citizen Science program, and partner organizations * Additional duties as assigned by Agents of Change Coordinators and Steering Committee
PROGRAM EVALUATION
* Facilitate the completion of an evaluation documenting the effectiveness of our strategies at COP and use lessons learned to plan the next year's delegation * Maintain and strengthen contacts made at COP
POWER VOTE
* Identify avenues of collaboration and engage in grassroots action around Power Vote * Work with Energy Action Coalition partners to execute the international engagement component of the Power Vote campaign
HOW TO APPLY Please submit a cover letter and resume to Kyle Gracey, Chair at ClimateCoordinator@ sustainus. org. Please put "Climate Program Coordinator" in the subject line. No phone calls, please. Applications will be accepted and interviews conducted on a rolling basis. The Coordinator will be expected to begin work by September 15th.
Qualification:
* Relevant educational, work, or volunteer experience in outreach, communications, grassroots organizing, or a related field
* Strong written and oral communication skills
* Experience writing press releases and working with traditional and new media
* Energy, passion, and commitment to equity, environmental justice, and youth empowerment
* A background and interest in international climate policy is preferred
* Desire to take initiative and bring new ideas to the table
* Demonstrated ability to manage a wide range of tasks simultaneously,and prioritize effectively
* Ability to work independently, flexibly, and remotely, taking direction from volunteer supervisors via phone and email
* Willingness to work in a collaborative and volunteer-led organization
* Fundraising or development experience a plus
Thursday, August 21, 2008
International Campaign Intern with Earthworks
International Campaign Intern
EARTHWORKS (formerly the Mineral Policy Center) is a non-profit organization dedicated to protecting communities and the environment from the impacts of mining. We are headquartered in Washington, DC.
The International Campaign works with mining-affected communities, grassroots organizations, and other national and international NGOs. We work with partners in Peru, Argentina, Ghana, Romania, Kyrgyzstan, and elsewhere.
In February 2004, we launched the No Dirty Gold campaign (http://www.nodirtygold.org), a public pressure campaign to educate consumers and retailers about gold mining and to enlist their support in changing the way gold is mined, bought, and sold. In the past 3 years, the campaign has made tremendous strides in raising the profile of gold mining and garnered national and international attention. The campaign has also received commitments from leading jewelers to working to source more responsibly produced gold.
We are seeking an intern with an interest in environmental and social justice campaigns and international grassroots work in support of local communities. The intern will be involved in conducting research on corporations, mines sites, and mining policy, writing campaign materials, supporting outreach activities, and helping to maintain websites and news lists. The intern will also assist the staff with general support in administration, fundraising, and outreach to members and partner organizations.
0A
The position requires an advanced undergraduate or graduate student with self-motivation, excellent organizational, communication, and computer skills, and a commitment to environmental protection.
Proficiency in Spanish preferred but not required. If you are a student, we will be glad to help you earn credit for your work. Interns work out of our DC office. We require a minimum three month commitment.
We are currently looking for an intern for the fall and welcome applicants who want to be less than full-time. The pay for the full-time position is $900/month and part-time pay is proportional to hours worked.
To apply, please send your résumé, cover letter, and short writing sample.
Please email your application to
scardiff'at'earthworksaction.org
or mail/fax your application to
International Campaign Coordinator
EARTHWORKS
1612 K Street, NW, Suite 808
Washington DC, 20006
Fax: (202) 887-1875
EARTHWORKS (formerly the Mineral Policy Center) is a non-profit organization dedicated to protecting communities and the environment from the impacts of mining. We are headquartered in Washington, DC.
The International Campaign works with mining-affected communities, grassroots organizations, and other national and international NGOs. We work with partners in Peru, Argentina, Ghana, Romania, Kyrgyzstan, and elsewhere.
In February 2004, we launched the No Dirty Gold campaign (http://www.nodirtygold.org), a public pressure campaign to educate consumers and retailers about gold mining and to enlist their support in changing the way gold is mined, bought, and sold. In the past 3 years, the campaign has made tremendous strides in raising the profile of gold mining and garnered national and international attention. The campaign has also received commitments from leading jewelers to working to source more responsibly produced gold.
We are seeking an intern with an interest in environmental and social justice campaigns and international grassroots work in support of local communities. The intern will be involved in conducting research on corporations, mines sites, and mining policy, writing campaign materials, supporting outreach activities, and helping to maintain websites and news lists. The intern will also assist the staff with general support in administration, fundraising, and outreach to members and partner organizations.
0A
The position requires an advanced undergraduate or graduate student with self-motivation, excellent organizational, communication, and computer skills, and a commitment to environmental protection.
Proficiency in Spanish preferred but not required. If you are a student, we will be glad to help you earn credit for your work. Interns work out of our DC office. We require a minimum three month commitment.
We are currently looking for an intern for the fall and welcome applicants who want to be less than full-time. The pay for the full-time position is $900/month and part-time pay is proportional to hours worked.
To apply, please send your résumé, cover letter, and short writing sample.
Please email your application to
scardiff'at'earthworksaction.org
or mail/fax your application to
International Campaign Coordinator
EARTHWORKS
1612 K Street, NW, Suite 808
Washington DC, 20006
Fax: (202) 887-1875
Wednesday, August 13, 2008
Graduate School scholarships for new Americans
*Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans Offers Support for
Graduate Education*
Grants of up to $20,000 plus one-half the tuition cost of a U.S.
graduate program will be awarded to recent immigrants and their children
pursuing a degree in the humanities and sciences or any professional
field....
*Deadline:* November 1, 2008
*Posted:* August 10, 2008
Graduate Education*
Grants of up to $20,000 plus one-half the tuition cost of a U.S.
graduate program will be awarded to recent immigrants and their children
pursuing a degree in the humanities and sciences or any professional
field....
*Deadline:* November 1, 2008
*Posted:* August 10, 2008
Thursday, August 7, 2008
Community Organizing job with OVEC
The Ohio Valley Environmental Coalition, based in Huntington West Virginia, is seeking a full-time organizer to work out of our Huntington office. OVEC was formed in 1987. Our mission is to organize and maintain a diverse grassroots organization dedicated to the improvement and preservation of the environment through grassroots organizing and leadership development, coalition building, education and media outreach. Our fight for environmental justice is part of the universal struggle to overcome all forms of oppression. We operate on the principle that social change can happen when ordinary citizens feel personally powerful and see themselves as agents of change. We aim to win changes with and for members and residents affected by the abuses of the coal industry. We work with others to change policy at all levels of government.
It is OVEC’s policy to make all employment-related decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status.
Job Description
OVEC is seeking a full-time organizer (minimum of 40 hours per week) to work out of the Huntington, WV, office. The organizer reports to, and takes direction from, OVEC’s Organizing Director who will assist the organizer in prioritizing tasks, dealing with workloads, and provide advice when needed. OVEC is seeking applicants who have demonstrated an ability to organize around mountaintop removal or other coal issues.
Activities:
Contribute positively to OVEC’s organizing team: Collaborate with other OVEC staff (such as, regularly attending team meetings, coordinating and sharing work loads, answering phone in the office if needed, finding volunteers to help with special projects/events, such as tabling at special events, writing articles for Winds of Change newsletter and soliciting articles from volunteers, etc.).
Maintain and up-date in a timely manner, records relevant to OVEC and your work such as time sheets, work plans, monthly reports and work log, expenses/receipts, contacts for database, etc.
Help build membership base and member involvement in Huntington / Charleston area: through reaching out to interested people with phone calls, one-on-one meetings or invitations to upcoming events or meetings (and be comfortable spending half of your work-time with people). Build and maintain relationships with key people such as staff, OVEC board members, OVEC volunteers, coalfield residents, key people in other groups. Some work with coalfields communities is also expected. Organize or co-organize specific events when needed.
Work to develop new volunteer leaders: Support and nurture members; maintain regular, personal contact. Follow up directly with key volunteers or potential new volunteers with phone calls after an OVEC event. Work to keep especially-active volunteers involved by soliciting their leadership or active involvement whenever possible. Help volunteers in identifying and developing skills they have and those they would like to improve. Seek opportunities for members to take on leadership roles. Help them find their niche in OVEC’s work, such as developing new leaders who can lead organizing workshops and other skill building workshops for new OVEC volunteers. Assist with grassroots fundraising efforts. Attend relevant public hearings; help set up meetings with environmental regulators or other agency/government entities when needed.
Nurture and maintain media contacts. Provide reporters contact information of relevant coalfield residents, or other members, to encourage the most directly impacted people, and other members, to be heard in the media. The organizer can be quoted when appropriate.
Perform any other tasks that are assigned.
Professional development:
Attend organizing training workshops/conferences or other professional skill building workshops.
Read books on grassroots organizing as assigned.
One year from the date of employment, write a personal and job development plan.
Skills/Qualifications:
• Good time management skills; must be a self-starter
• Ability to focus on top priorities
• Good people skills; experienced in working with a wide variety of people.
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Basic computer skills (e-mail, Word, Excel spreadsheet, Publisher)
• Willing to travel and be flexible about time and weekend work
• Experience working in coalitions is a plus
• Knowledge of the mountaintop removal and other coal-related issues is a plus
• Willing to deal openly to discuss disagreements before they become big problems
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This is a challenging job – OVEC senior staff has learned over the years that personal growth is not optional.
Salary commensurate with experience; competitive benefits package includes health insurance, travel reimbursement, retirement, compensation time, professional development and generous vacation.
How to Apply
Please submit your resume, short writing sample, 2 professional references and 1 personal reference before September 6, 2008 to:
E-mail:
ovec.personnel@gmail.com
Or mail to:
OVEC
PO Box 6753
Huntington WV 25773
It is OVEC’s policy to make all employment-related decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status.
Job Description
OVEC is seeking a full-time organizer (minimum of 40 hours per week) to work out of the Huntington, WV, office. The organizer reports to, and takes direction from, OVEC’s Organizing Director who will assist the organizer in prioritizing tasks, dealing with workloads, and provide advice when needed. OVEC is seeking applicants who have demonstrated an ability to organize around mountaintop removal or other coal issues.
Activities:
Contribute positively to OVEC’s organizing team: Collaborate with other OVEC staff (such as, regularly attending team meetings, coordinating and sharing work loads, answering phone in the office if needed, finding volunteers to help with special projects/events, such as tabling at special events, writing articles for Winds of Change newsletter and soliciting articles from volunteers, etc.).
Maintain and up-date in a timely manner, records relevant to OVEC and your work such as time sheets, work plans, monthly reports and work log, expenses/receipts, contacts for database, etc.
Help build membership base and member involvement in Huntington / Charleston area: through reaching out to interested people with phone calls, one-on-one meetings or invitations to upcoming events or meetings (and be comfortable spending half of your work-time with people). Build and maintain relationships with key people such as staff, OVEC board members, OVEC volunteers, coalfield residents, key people in other groups. Some work with coalfields communities is also expected. Organize or co-organize specific events when needed.
Work to develop new volunteer leaders: Support and nurture members; maintain regular, personal contact. Follow up directly with key volunteers or potential new volunteers with phone calls after an OVEC event. Work to keep especially-active volunteers involved by soliciting their leadership or active involvement whenever possible. Help volunteers in identifying and developing skills they have and those they would like to improve. Seek opportunities for members to take on leadership roles. Help them find their niche in OVEC’s work, such as developing new leaders who can lead organizing workshops and other skill building workshops for new OVEC volunteers. Assist with grassroots fundraising efforts. Attend relevant public hearings; help set up meetings with environmental regulators or other agency/government entities when needed.
Nurture and maintain media contacts. Provide reporters contact information of relevant coalfield residents, or other members, to encourage the most directly impacted people, and other members, to be heard in the media. The organizer can be quoted when appropriate.
Perform any other tasks that are assigned.
Professional development:
Attend organizing training workshops/conferences or other professional skill building workshops.
Read books on grassroots organizing as assigned.
One year from the date of employment, write a personal and job development plan.
Skills/Qualifications:
• Good time management skills; must be a self-starter
• Ability to focus on top priorities
• Good people skills; experienced in working with a wide variety of people.
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Basic computer skills (e-mail, Word, Excel spreadsheet, Publisher)
• Willing to travel and be flexible about time and weekend work
• Experience working in coalitions is a plus
• Knowledge of the mountaintop removal and other coal-related issues is a plus
• Willing to deal openly to discuss disagreements before they become big problems
-----------------------------------------------------------------
This is a challenging job – OVEC senior staff has learned over the years that personal growth is not optional.
Salary commensurate with experience; competitive benefits package includes health insurance, travel reimbursement, retirement, compensation time, professional development and generous vacation.
How to Apply
Please submit your resume, short writing sample, 2 professional references and 1 personal reference before September 6, 2008 to:
E-mail:
ovec.personnel@gmail.com
Or mail to:
OVEC
PO Box 6753
Huntington WV 25773
Policy Intern, Society for Conservation Biology
The North America Section of the Society for Conservation Biology seeks
a policy intern.
This individual will assist the chairs of policy committee, Mike
O'Connell (Executive Director of the Irvine Ranch Conservancy and a
member of the Bren School's Advisory Board) and Steve Trombulak
(Professor of Biology and Environmental Studies at Middlebury College
and Past President of the Section), in coordinating the Section's
diverse portfolio of policy activities. These activities include but
are not limited to providing assistance to the new administration's
transition team, reviewing recovery plans for the US Fish and Wildlife
Service, and engaging on global policy activities related to
climate-change mitigation and adaptation.
The position currently is volunteer and will require a few hours per
week maximum. If the position expands, a small stipend, registration
waivers to SCB meetings, or other forms of compensation may be
available. The networking benefits of the position are outstanding.
To apply or for more information, please contact Erica Fleishman,
current President of the Section, at the address below.
Thanks!
--
Erica Fleishman
National Center for Ecological Analysis and Synthesis
735 State Street, Suite 300
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
(805) 892-2530
fleishman@nceas.ucsb.edu
http://www.nceas.ucsb.edu
a policy intern.
This individual will assist the chairs of policy committee, Mike
O'Connell (Executive Director of the Irvine Ranch Conservancy and a
member of the Bren School's Advisory Board) and Steve Trombulak
(Professor of Biology and Environmental Studies at Middlebury College
and Past President of the Section), in coordinating the Section's
diverse portfolio of policy activities. These activities include but
are not limited to providing assistance to the new administration's
transition team, reviewing recovery plans for the US Fish and Wildlife
Service, and engaging on global policy activities related to
climate-change mitigation and adaptation.
The position currently is volunteer and will require a few hours per
week maximum. If the position expands, a small stipend, registration
waivers to SCB meetings, or other forms of compensation may be
available. The networking benefits of the position are outstanding.
To apply or for more information, please contact Erica Fleishman,
current President of the Section, at the address below.
Thanks!
--
Erica Fleishman
National Center for Ecological Analysis and Synthesis
735 State Street, Suite 300
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
(805) 892-2530
fleishman@nceas.ucsb.edu
http://www.nceas.ucsb.edu
Wednesday, August 6, 2008
Global Climate Change Intern, Population Action International
Position Announcement
Global Climate Change (GCC) Intern
Two Global Climate Change (GCC) Intern are being sought by Population Action International (PAI), an independent policy group working to improve individual well-being and preserve global resources by mobilizing political and financial support for population, family planning and reproductive health policies and programs. PAI strives to create a world in which humanity and the natural environment exist in balance, fewer people live in poverty, and every person has a right and access to sexual and reproductive health.
The GCC Interns will work with the Research Department and interdepartmental Climate Team, to assist in implementing PAI’s research projects exploring linkages between population, reproductive health, and GCC.
Specific duties may include:
Gathering and organizing demographic data sets
Writing, proofreading, and editing various materials, including reports and blog posts on climate-related topics
Attending meetings and taking detailed notes
Accessing and reviewing literature on various topics
Supporting special tasks and projects as needed
This position requires college level experience with a focus in international studies/development, women’s empowerment, reproductive health and/or demography; familiarity with sexual and reproductive health issues, and knowledge of environmental issues, particularly climate change, attention to detail, time management and organization skills; excellent people/communication skills, including a professional phone presence; excellent research and writing skills; and knowledge MS Office and internet navigation. Experience with GIS technology a plus.
Resumes with cover letter can be faxed to (202) 728-4177 Attn: Susan Anderson or e-mail to apply@popact.org. EOE. Position open until filled.
Stipend: $8/hour (20 hours a week)
This position begins the 15th of September and runs through the 21st of November, 2008.
John Charles
Internship Advisor, American University Career Center
To schedule an appointment:
http://www.american.edu/careercenter/students/scheduleappointment.html
Direct Line 202-885-1810 - Fax 202-885-1861
Global Climate Change (GCC) Intern
Two Global Climate Change (GCC) Intern are being sought by Population Action International (PAI), an independent policy group working to improve individual well-being and preserve global resources by mobilizing political and financial support for population, family planning and reproductive health policies and programs. PAI strives to create a world in which humanity and the natural environment exist in balance, fewer people live in poverty, and every person has a right and access to sexual and reproductive health.
The GCC Interns will work with the Research Department and interdepartmental Climate Team, to assist in implementing PAI’s research projects exploring linkages between population, reproductive health, and GCC.
Specific duties may include:
Gathering and organizing demographic data sets
Writing, proofreading, and editing various materials, including reports and blog posts on climate-related topics
Attending meetings and taking detailed notes
Accessing and reviewing literature on various topics
Supporting special tasks and projects as needed
This position requires college level experience with a focus in international studies/development, women’s empowerment, reproductive health and/or demography; familiarity with sexual and reproductive health issues, and knowledge of environmental issues, particularly climate change, attention to detail, time management and organization skills; excellent people/communication skills, including a professional phone presence; excellent research and writing skills; and knowledge MS Office and internet navigation. Experience with GIS technology a plus.
Resumes with cover letter can be faxed to (202) 728-4177 Attn: Susan Anderson or e-mail to apply@popact.org. EOE. Position open until filled.
Stipend: $8/hour (20 hours a week)
This position begins the 15th of September and runs through the 21st of November, 2008.
John Charles
Internship Advisor, American University Career Center
To schedule an appointment:
http://www.american.edu/careercenter/students/scheduleappointment.html
Direct Line 202-885-1810 - Fax 202-885-1861
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