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Citizens' Climate Conference and Climate Policy Camp in Washington, DC Citizens' Climate International Conference and Lobby Day June 10-12, 2018 in Washington DC Join over 1,000 climate advocates this June in Washington DC at the Citizens' Climate International Conference and Lobby Day . This "life changing, inspiring, and empowering" event features keynote speakers, training on climate change communication, and the chance to meet with members of Congress and their staff on Capitol Hill to talk about climate solutions. CCL is providing scholarships for students to attend the conference. Please use code STUDENT to register with student discount. Registration ends May 25th. Advanced Climate Policy Camp June 6-8, 2018 American University Advanced Climate Policy Camp will prepare climate advocates to answer the complicated policy questions which sometimes arise while advocating for climate solutions. Attendees will leave with an increased understanding of the mo
Internship Opportunity Rock Creek Park For recent grads looking for a post-grad internship!   Rock Creek Park is currently hiring an intern to serve as an Outreach Coordinator in Washington, DC.  Start date - ASAP! To learn more and to apply, visit:  http://chwacesu.al.umces.edu/outreach-coordinator-rock-creek-park-internship/
Climate Internships Public Citizen's Cover Climate Project Cover Climate's goal is to improve the quality and quantity of climate reporting in national and local media. We can't fix the problem if we aren't talking about it! Come work with us! Or please pass along to someone you think would be interested.   Two Cover Climate Internships: - Research and Advocacy https://www.citizen.org/research-and-advocacy - internship-cover-climate-project < https://www.citizen.org/research-and-advocacy-internship-cover-climate-project > - Communications and Advocacy https://www.citizen.org/communications-and - advocacy-internship-cover-climate-project < https://www.citizen.org/communications-and-advocacy-internship-cover-climate-project >
Master's Degree in Toxicology Columbia University June 1, 2018 deadline for Fall 2018 enrollment Our food and water, the products we consume, and the air we breathe contain an abundance of toxins that have harmful effects on human health. An MS in Toxicology from Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health prepares students to be part of the solution. The Program: Earn an MS in Toxicology on a full-time or part-time schedule, in as little as 12 months. Gain expertise in environmental exposure, regulation, and mitigation, in class and while doing a three-month practicum, a master’s thesis, and a semester-long lab course. Train with world-class faculty producing cutting-edge science to determine how exposure to environmental hazards lead to adverse health effects. Our highest priority is to engage, teach, mentor, and develop the next generation of environmental health scientists – preparing them to take critical leadership roles in solving environ
Graduate Certificate Nonprofit Management and Leadership - UMD   The School of Public Policy and the Do Good Institute have launched a Graduate Certificate in Nonprofit Management and Leadership . The Certificate is designed for students who want to hone their skills in leadership and management; strategy; fundraising; and financial management. Students delve into the challenges facing today’s leaders and develop the tools and experiences needed to create positive change in their organizations and their fields. The Certificate provides students with a competitive edge in the job market and our alumni have gone on to work with an impressive range of organizations including Deloitte, Fund for Educational Excellence, Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation, The Nature Conservancy, Partnership for Public Service, United Way for the National Capital Area, Wells Fargo Foundation, and many others. The Certificate can be completed in as little as nine months and courses begin this fall.
Position Announcement Sustainability Coordinator - Randolph College Randolph College is hiring a Sustainability Coordinator/Assistant to the Director of Buildings & Grounds. This is an entry-level position, and pays an entry-level salary, but with good benefits! It is a great job for a recent graduate who has a strong skills set.   Submit your application ASAP. Be sure to emphasize any experience with campus sustainability initiatives, STARS, Climate Commitments, GHG Inventories, campus gardens, etc. Job ad is at this link:   http://www.randolphcollege.edu/humanresources/updates/sustainability-coordinator-and-assistant-to-the-director-of-buildings-and-grounds/
Fall 2018 Internship Available National Association of State Departments of Agriculture This position runs from August to December 2018 -- the deadline to apply is May 21. Details below! http://www.nasda.org/news/two-weeks-remain-to-apply-for-fall-intern-position
AGNR Study Abroad Scholarship For students in an AGNR-sponsored concentration - Environment & Agriculture Environmental Economics Soil, Water, and Land Resources Wildlife Ecology ...or who will remain "Undeclared" throughout the Fall 2018 semester: Are you studying abroad this Summer 2018 or during the Fall 2018 semester? AGNR students who are planning to study abroad this Summer 2018 or Fall 2018 are eligible to apply for AGNR's Study Abroad Scholarship! The average scholarship amount for recipients is a one-time award of $500. You can access the Study Abroad Online Application here ! Completed applications are due on May 15, 2018. Please let me know if you have any questions regarding this scholarship opportunity.
Fullbright International Teaching Opportunities Are you interested in pursuing prestigious English teaching opportunities after graduation? Attend an info session to learn about the Fulbright US Student Grant Program, the nation’s largest and most prestigious global fellowship program! Fulbright awards are designed to give recent B.S./B.A. graduates (who are also US citizens) opportunities for international experience, personal enrichment and an open exchange of ideas with citizens of other nations. About 1100 English Teaching Assistantships are available to over 70 nations. For detailed information please visit the Fulbright US Student Program website at: http://us.fulbrightonline.org/about/types-of-awards/english-teaching-assistant-awards The National Scholarships Office at the University of Maryland is hosting information several workshops on Fulbright English teaching opportunities – please RSVP using the links below if you plan to attend (and let us know if are interested but u
Job Openings for Recent Graduates VERTEX - Columbia, MD VERTEX is a global, private consulting agency with departments that specialize in environmental work. Their Columbia, MD office is looking to hire individuals with environmental backgrounds with a bachelor's degree or higher. To view job openings, visit: http://vertexeng.com/ Applicants can submit their resumes to Rebecca Dunwoody (ENSP Class of 2017) at rdunwoody@vertexeng.com . Once an applicant’s resume has been reviewed, either she or someone else from her office will reach out to the applicant regarding an interview.
Entry-level Environmental Specialist ACV Enviro For spring 2018 and recent grads! ACV Enviro is currently hiring an entry-level Environmental Specialist. Entry-level positions often give candidates the ability to grow into positions of greater responsibility!
Summer internships available Chesapeake Research Consortium As part of a new program described elsewhere in this newsletter and short-handed as C StREAM (for “Chesapeake Student Recruitment, Early Advisement, and Mentoring”), the Chesapeake Bay Program ( CBP ) partnership and Chesapeake Research Consortium ( CRC ) are seeking applicants for three summer intern positions in Summer 2018 (June – August) to provide support to the Chesapeake Bay Program (CBP) partnership goal implementation teams and workgroups at the Chesapeake Bay Program Office in Annapolis, MD. Three positions are currently open, with an application closing date of May 14, 2018. Ideal applicants will be undergraduate or MS level students with at least one “home-institution” mentor/advisor who is willing to work with the CRC and other C StREAM partners to provide post-internship continuity of mentoring. The program — which is designed primarily to support the training and development of typically under-represent
Internship Opportunities Delaware River Basin Commission The Delaware River Basin Commission (DRBC), a federal-interstate water resource management agency, currently has two internship opportunities: Environmental Paralegal - Directorate Branch Data Analysis - Water Resource Management Branch The deadline to apply for both internships is 4 p.m., Friday, May 18, 2018. To view more, details click HERE .
Maryland Sea Grant Science Management and Policy Internship Are you graduating or a recent graduate looking for an opportunity in science policy or management? Apply to join the Maryland Sea Grant (MDSG) team as a Science Management and Policy Intern. This one to two year internship will offer experience working with an environmental focused university organization dedicated to research, education, and outreach. This position will provide fundamental training for interns to transition to graduate school or the private, non-profit, or governmental sectors. As part of the internship, you will be expected to complete 2-3 special projects, participate in several professional development trainings, and contribute to the administration of our main office. This internship will be for one year with the option to renew for a second year. The internship is a full-time, 40 hours per week, Contractual Contingent 2 position at Maryland Sea Grant’s office in College Park, Maryland. The intern wi
Masters degree in Environmental Science & Policy Northeastern University Northeastern University in Boston is recruiting for a new Masters degree in Environmental Science & Policy. This program provides interdisciplinary training and environmental analysis and problem-solving expertise to the next generation of environmental professionals at the interface of science and policy. Prospective students from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply, and some fellowships are available. This program builds on Northeastern’s leadership as an international leader in interdisciplinary experiential learning and the university’s engaged research focused on sustainability, energy and resilience. https://cos.northeastern.edu/mes/academics/graduate/masters-degree-environmental-science-policy/ Note​ the ​application dates. There is still time to apply for Fall, and students can start in Spring term as well. There is already a sizeable entering class for September 2018: Fall Internati
Summer Enrichment Program Eco Practicum - Redefining Wealth Redefining Wealth Eco Practicum Catskills Liberty, New York | June 10 - 16, 2018 Application & Scholarship Request Deadline: May 11, 2018 Program Details and Application Practice permaculture basics Witness a lamb slaughter and take a nose to tail butchery workshop (optional) Dig into the complexities of rural economic development The 2018 Catskills Summer practicum will focus on some of the most pressing issues facing rural areas today: How do we create wealth without engaging in violence or extraction? What role does local agriculture play in a regional economy when it is overshadowed by the global food system? What are the systems that keep people poor? Part think-tank, part action-workshop, participants live on an environmental education facility in the heart of the Catskills and get the opportunity to farm, learn from peers, and meet with the foremost experts in the field. Scholarships available but
Summer or Fall/Spring Undergraduate Research Opportunity Environmental Decision Support Join a dynamic research team working at the interface of science and policy. Our research team works on environmental decision support and indicators, focused on how we can better support U.S. environmental and climate decisions and policies. The work location is at the University of Maryland Earth System Science Interdisciplinary Center, located in the Discovery District. Students just joining our team will gain experience in a range of research approaches and projects conducted by our team. With multi-semester commitments, and depending on your interests, projects can be customized to the interests and marketable skills that would be most beneficial for your career. Potential duties and tasks include: coordination of teams, including scientists and Federal employees; event planning for workshops with leading experts in environmental policy; development of policy memos and presentations; i
Upcoming Environmental Justice Events and Opportunities The environmental justice student organization, 17 for Peace and Justice, is cosponsoring two Environmental Justice events open to all students. On Friday, May 4th at 6pm Dr. Robert Bullard, an outstanding advocate in the Environmental Justice Movement, will be giving a lecture entitled "The Wrong Complexion for Protection: Race, Place, and the Politics of Pollution . The lecture will take place in the Main Lecture Hall in the School of Public Health, SPH 1312. _______________________________________________________________________________  Please join the BSOS Climate Group for a presentation on Environmental Justice by Professor Marccus Hendricks at 3:30-5:00 p.m. this Wednesday May 9 in Room 2113, Chincoteague Hall (Coffee and cookies served at 3:15 p.m.). Dr. Hendricks is an Assistant Professor of Urban Studies and Planning in the School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation at the University of Maryland. 
Communications Intern (summer 2018) Defenders of Wildlife Defenders of Wildlife in Washington, DC is hiring a Communications Intern to work at their headquarters from May - August 2018 (exact end and start dates are flexible). The Communications Intern will assist with the creation of media materials including press releases, talking points and editorials and perform media research. The intern will also help produce their newsletter and build their twitter following.   To read more and to apply, visit: https://defenders.org/jobs/communications-intern
Research Internship Casey Trees Overview Open dates: Applicants will be considered on a rolling basis Classification: Internship (paid) Location: Washington, D.C. Department: Science and Policy Summary Casey Trees is a Washington D.C.-based nonprofit, established in 2002, committed to restoring, enhancing and protecting the tree canopy of the nation’s capital. To fulfill this mission, we plant trees, engage thousands of volunteers in tree planting and care, provide year-round education courses, monitor the city’s tree canopy, develop interactive online tree tools and work with elected officials, developers, and community groups to protect and care for existing trees and to encourage the addition of new ones. Casey Trees has two internships (paid) available within the organization’s Science and Policy Department. These assignments will start on May 20, 2018 and end on August 20, 2018. The Research Interns are responsible for assisting our Science and Policy team with sampl
Summer 2018 Bats Internship Looking for an internship opportunity over Summer 2018? Enjoy working outdoors and road trips? ​ UMD's Appalachian Lab is looking for interns to drive transects throughout central Maryland most nights of June to record bat echolocation calls. The data you collect will help UMD Appalachian Lab and MDDNR learn which bat species are present during summer...which is extremely important. If you are interested in this opportunity and willing to work most nights in June, you can earn a great skillset highly desired by employers, gas reimbursement, and possibly fulfill your required internship class. Please address any questions or submit your application to shannonp@umd.edu . Students with a car, current driver's license, clean driving record, ability to work 6pm to midnight most nights in June, and interested in learning about bat ecology are encouraged to apply. To submit your application, please email Shannon Pederson your cover letter, resume,
Summer Course Announcement URSP688L –Planning Technologies INSTRUCTOR: Chao Liu ( cliu8@umd.edu ) LECTURES/: Tuesday & Thursday, 4:00-7:30 PM DISCUSSION: Online (ELMS) LOCATION: Architecture Building, Room 1115 Overview: Technological progress in the last three decades has had tremendous influences on both practice and research in the field of planning. Emerging technologies for communications, computing, and visualization continue to fundamentally change how we plan, develop and manage cities. Technologies can be effectively used during the planning process for data collection and processing, spatial analysis, accumulation of experience and knowledge, information sharing, communicating planning concepts, engaging the public in the planning process, and visioning. T his course provides an introduction to several technologies used by planners), regardless of their substantive field (e.g. transportation, community development, urban design, etc). Given the ubiquity of Geo
River Restoration Internship Anacostia Watershed Society The Anacostia Watershed Society (AWS) is looking for environmental science students for its 2018 Summer River Restoration Internship program (May-August). This is a great opportunity to get students involved in real world watershed restoration issues such as stormwater management, ecological restoration, wildlife conservation, arboriculture, environmental monitoring, outdoor recreation, community outreach and environmental education. This is an unpaid internship and will be based in Bladensburg, MD with minimal travel to sites in Prince George's county and the District of Columbia.
Montgomery County GreenFest The Montgomery County GreenFest is this Saturday, May 5 from 11am - 4pm. It is the County's premiere environmental festival. http://montgomerycountygreenfest.org/ Of particular interest to your students is our workshop on Finding the Right Green Job for You that we are hosting with EcoWomen. It is from 3-4pm and seats can be reserved at http://montgomerycountygreenfest.org/sessions/green-jobs/ Activities also include DIY presentations and a “Repair CafĂ©”, kids tree climbing and stream maze, an electric vehicle and hybrid car show, and almost 100 exhibitors, including nonprofit organizations, artisans, native plant vendor and government agencies. Vegetarian and vegan food will be available for sale. Educational workshops will be led by local leaders and experts. The schedule is: Beekeeping and Pollinator Friendly Yards: 12pm – 12:45pm Quick Pickling with Mark Mills of Chocolates and Tomatoes Farm: 1pm – 1:45pm Can’t Fail Container Gardening:
March for the Ocean Sustainable Ocean Alliance March for the Ocean on June 9th! On June 9, 2018, our March for the Ocean (M4O) campaign will organize a march in the nation's capitol, as well as other localized marches around the country in order to protect our human and wild communities and restore the blue in our red, white and blue. Blue Frontier Campaign and 80 partners will mobilize an inclusive and diverse constituency to ensure we have a healthy ocean and clean water for future generations. Website: www.marchforocean.org World Oceans Day Link: http://www.worldoceansday.org/events-current-year/march-for-the-ocean Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/341342503048299/ M4O T-Shirts: https://shop.bonfire.com/M4O/ For any additional questions related to the march in DC, please contact Jaime Sigaran at jaime@bluefront.org