WWF Internship

The WWF has 2 internships opening up to work with the Humanitarian Partnerships Program (HPP). The HPP works on issues at the intersection of environmental and humanitarian assistance and is currently producing a publication on green reconstruction following humanitarian disasters and is also assisting the UN to write new international standards on environmental and climate change issues in the provision of humanitarian assistance programming. Please seethe following link for more information: http://www.worldwildlife.org/who/careers/internships.html

Intern at Congress

Congressman Peter DeFazio (D-OR) is seeking full or part time interns for his Washington, DC office. This is an ideal position for students or recent graduates interested in gaining experience with the legislative process. Internships are unpaid.

Regular responsibilities include, but are not limited to, assisting staff with constituent correspondence, contributing to research projects, and guiding capitol tours. In addition to office duties, interns will have the opportunity to attend briefings/hearings in their areas of interest.

In order to be considered, please send a cover letter and CV to Michael.hayes@mail.house.gov.

Climate Change in Africa

Interested in climate change ?
Interested in Africa ?
Want to learn more about how climate change will impact Africa in the next forty years?




Come join us for a panel discussion moderated by our own Dr. James Lee and with

Franklin Moore, USAID Deputy Assistant Administrator for Africa
Ilana Solomon, Action Aid USA Policy Analyst

Join us at:
October 30, 2009
12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Mary Graydon Center 247

Lunch will be served

Marine Conservation Biology Institute Internship

*Ocean Policy Intern (Washington DC)*

Marine Conservation Biology Institute (MCBI) began in 1996 with a new approach: to encourage scientists who want to safeguard ocean life to get involved in policy development. MCBI’s mission is twofold: advance the science of marine conservation biology and secure protection for ocean ecosystems. We work to protect marine life around the United States and beyond by encouraging research and training in marine conservation biology, bringing scientists together to examine crucial marine conservation issues, doing policy research to frame the marine conservation agenda, conducting outreach to educate scientists, the public and decision makers on key issues, and building partnerships to solve problems affecting marine life and people.

In addition to providing the opportunity to participate in many aspects of our policy work, the Marine Conservation Biology Institute’s Ocean Policy Internship offers exposure to government agencies, non-governmental groups and other organizations involved in the policy-making process.

MCBI’s Government Affairs office in Washington DC works on policy research and advocacy on a variety of marine issues, including marine spatial planning, marine protected areas such as marine sanctuaries, preserving Hawaii’s marine ecosystems, deep sea corals and seamounts conservation, and combating destructive fishing practices such as bottom trawling. Past interns have found the internship useful in narrowing their focus/interest in marine issues and learning about lobbying and the legislative process, particularly how to package science information for decision makers.

Internship activities include:

· Conducting research on US marine policy**

· Setting lobbying appointments with congressional staffers**

· Accompanying MCBI staff on lobby visits and keep records of visits* *

· Staying abreast of and briefing Staff on marine conservation news and hot topics**

· Preparing educational materials and fact sheets**

· Providing administrative support (answer phones, keep VP calendar, file, purchase some office supplies, open & distribute mail, etc.)**

Opportunities for independent research in Ocean Policy should be discussed at the time of interview.

*Desired applicant qualifications*

· Commitment to the preservation of marine life and biological diversity

· Excellent research, writing, and communication skills.

· Excellent organization skills.

· At ease working with Windows-based computer applications and mild computer troubleshooting.

· Demonstrated ability to work independently, with minimal direct supervision.

· Substantive education, knowledge or professional experience in marine or environmental science or policy.

· College graduates or graduate students in law, environmental policy, or ocean management.

Period of Internship: January until May 2010.

*Compensation*

Interns are expected to work 40 hours per week. The internship offers compensation at the rate of $1800/month. No benefits or relocation costs are provided, except standard holidays falling during the internship term. We are willing to work with interns and their universities to obtain academic credit for internship work.

*Application*
Send all application materials by email to internships@mcbi.org by November 20th. Reference “Ocean Policy Intern” in the subject line.

1. A cover letter detailing your interests, relevant experience,
goals and availability;
2. A résumé;
3. A writing sample (1-2 pages);
4. A course list detailing applicable coursework experience;
5. And a list of 3 references or completed recommendation letters.

Greenroofs & Pervious Pavers Workshop

Saturday, November 7, 2009
10am – 12pm

Trinidad Recreation Center
1310 Childress Street, NE
Washington, DC 20002

Learn about the different types and designs of greenroofs and their benefits. You will also learn about using pervious pavers instead of an impervious surface like concrete and asphalt for walkways, driveways, and patios. Learn how both these practices can reduce stormwater runoff.

Speakers:
Ty Voyles, DC Greenworks on Greenroofs
Jenny Guillaume, DDOE on Pervious Pavers

Urban greening training, free for volunteers and teachers

Common Good City Farm and the RiverSmart Schools Program are
recruiting interested and committed volunteers and teachers to join
the RiverSmart Volunteer Maintenance Program.

If you're interested in improving your urban greening skills or in
hands-on gardening opportunities in your community, this is the
perfect program for you.

Sign-up to be a RiverSmart Volunteer, get matched with a RiverSmart
school and teacher, and receive a free 16-hour hands-on training in
urban greening and gardening skills.

Volunteers are asked to contribute three-four hours a month, for a year, at a RiverSmart
School, helping with establishing gardens and other schoolyard
greening projects.
The training, Urban Schoolyard Greening, will be
held November 12th 4-8pm, 14th, 9-5pm and 17th 4-8pm.
For more information on this program and to register please visit
http://commongoodcityfarm.org/riversmart

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Rooting DC Urban Gardening Forum
www.rootingdc.org

a project of America the Beautiful Fund
202-638-1649

Practice of Environmentalism: Galapagos Islands

Here is some information about a Spring course that I'll be co-teaching. The course is titled "The Practice of Environmentalism," and includes a two-week visit to the Galapagos Islands.

Academic Information

This 6-credit program brings together faculty and students in environmental science, international politics, and media production to forge an interdisciplinary approach to environmental issues. The experience in the Galapagos Islands is the fieldwork component of the semester-long spring course titled, The Practice of Environmentalism: Science, Policy, and Communication. Students spend the spring semester learning field research methods, policy analysis, documentary communication techniques, and other relevant skills designed to give a broad understanding of and engagement with particular environmental challenges. During the summer fieldwork course, they produce multi-faceted projects that highlight their interdisciplinary learning. The Program is jointly offered by SIS, SOC, and CAS.

For more information and to apply, please click here.

Note that all applications for the course are due November 2.