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Salary is $14.80 per hour, position(s) are located in Albany, NY. Term is from when position is filled until November 29.

Duties:

Intern 1: Assist with field activities and data management to understand PCB contamination in Hudson River biota as follows: Conduct field work relating to a study of mink population, including the identification and collection of mink scat on the Hudson and Mohawk River tributaries and floodplains. Construct, deploy, and monitor devices designed to collect mink hair for potential genetic analysis. Participate as crew on an electroshocking boat to collect Hudson River fish for contaminant analysis. Perform data entry and data management of Hudson River contaminant studies. Assist with archiving Hudson River files so that files can be recalled for use in natural resource damages.

Intern 2: Participate as crew on an electroshocking boat to collect Hudson River fish for contaminant analysis. Process fish and deliver them to the Hale Creek Field Station. Manage logistics of fish collection and boat maintenance. Perform data entry and data management of the fish contaminant database. Use collected fish scales to determine ages of fish. Use field visits to document status of habitat reconstruction for Hudson River PCB remediation. Provide oversight of fish collection for contaminant analysis by General Electric contractors. Assist with archiving Hudson River files so that files can be recalled for use in natural resource damages. Assist with Hudson River PCB mink study.

Qualifications: 30 semester credit hours, including 12 semester credit hours in fisheries, marine resources or wildlife management; mariculture; marine biology; aquaculture; aquatic, marine or terrestrial ecology; zoology; marine technology; botany; limnology; hydrology; or oceanography.

Contact:         Send resume, college transcript (unofficial acceptable) and cover letter to:
Sean Madden, Division of Fish, Wildlife and Marine Resources, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, 625 Broadway, Albany, NY 12233-4657

Fax:                 518-402-8925

e-mail:                   ssmadden@gw.dec.state.ny.us

Environmental Education and Conservation Intern at Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park

We are looking for a full-time, 12 month intern to begin in May/June 2012.

Housing is provided as part of the internship.
POSITION SUMMARY

The major responsibilities of the intern are to develop and present indoor and outdoor environmental education programs for the general public, specific and elementary school classes.

Secondary opportunities are (1) participation in conservation projects relating to the habitats and species of the Saratoga Sandplains and (2) participation on trail work and support of the recreational programs.

A Stipend will be provided.

For more info:

www.wiltonpreserve.org

mbolson@wiltonpreserve.org

Location: Washington Depot, CT

Duration: May-October 2012

Job Description: The Back Forty Farm is a diverse, first year organically operated farm located in Washington Depot, CT. We are planning for 1.5 acres of annual vegetables as well as perennial beds for flowers and tea, an apiary, and Rhode Island Red layers for farmer’s markets and a handful of local restaurants.

COMPENSATION: Interns compensated with an $8.25/hr wage and the possibility of seasonal, incentive bonuses.

HOW TO APPLY

Apply by sending the following materials to Michael Krug at michael.krug103@gmail.com

• Cover letter stating interest in the position and applicable experiences/skills
• Resume
• Three references (including name, relationship/job title, telephone number, email)

The United Nations mandated University for Peace Human Rights Centre is accepting applications for its annual field course entitled “Indigenous Peoples’ Rights in the Field” that will take place from August 6 to August 12, 2012 in Costa Rica. This course aims to undertake a study of indigenous peoples’ rights through the lived experience of an indigenous community close to the Caribbean coast of Costa Rica. The course combines theoretical and normative areas of indigenous peoples’ rights with field study, and includes the experience of being hosted for 5 days by a group of indigenous women from the community. The course is ideal for human rights advocates working with NGOs and civil society organizations, practitioners, academics, and students studying in areas of indigenous peoples’ rights, human rights, environment, gender and development. Detailed information about the field course can be found at http://www.hrc.upeace.org/index.php/projects/field-trip

Blue Hill at Stone Barns
F.A.R.M.S. Apprenticeship

Those committed to pursuing the connection between the farmer, the restaurateur and the guest are invited to join Blue Hill at Stone Barns for a singular six-month program. Apprentices will expand their knowledge of restaurant management and increase their level of service acumen by rotating through a series of front-of-house positions. The training will also focus on translating the bounty of the farm into a fine dining experience, and the unique rewards of sourcing and serving seasonal ingredients.

The doors (and roof) of Stone Barns Center for Food and Agriculture’s 12-month greenhouse will swing open for students eager to seed, weed and harvest over 35 varieties of greens and vegetables. And Blue Hill Farm’s pastures are ready for apprentices curious about how the “law of the second bite” produces healthy and delicious meats and dairy.

Blue Hill looks forward to providing a unique six-month apprenticeship, one that creates a deep appreciation for ecologically sound farming and demonstrates a sustainable framework for their career in hospitality management. Housing assistance is available.

To learn more about Blue Hill Restaurants please visit our website at www.bluehillfarm.com
Please contact John Jennings, John@bluehillfarm.com, for more information.

Community Organizer

Under the direct supervision of the Lead Community Organizer, the Community Organizer is  responsible for organizing residents, coordinating TNDC’s efforts to address the needs of low- income residents, and coordinating TNDC’s efforts to make our neighborhoods better places to live through resident leadership development, building coalitions, and focusing on critical community issues.  Specifically, the Community Organizer will be focusing on organizing TNDC’s resident base around starting urban gardens in TNDC buildings, creating systems of food production in TNDC buildings, and organizing residents around other food justice related issues. This is a fixed duration, exempt 32 hours per week position, ending on September 30, 2012.

Camp Little Notch (CLN) is an exquisitely beautiful camp on a mountaintop in the Adirondacks, where all girls can belong. CLN encourages girls to find their strengths and unique voices, works to build an inclusive and diverse camp community, and teaches campers to be responsible stewards of the land. The mission of Camp Little Notch is to provide opportunities for all girls to practice living in harmony with nature, each other, and themselves. This summer, CLN is running three one-week sessions for girls ages 7-17, and a two-week session for girls ages 9-17. Activities include nature exploration, low/high ropes course adventures, hiking, yoga, cookouts, the arts, social consciousness education, and aquatics. CLN also offers a wilderness trip for girls ages 14-17, and a three-week Counselor-in-Training program for girls ages 16-17. For more information please contact our Camp Director, Julie Schwartz, by phone at 518-306-9239, emailcampdirector@littlenotch.org, or visit www.camplittlenotch.org.

We are also hiring for summer camp staff positions. A perfect summer job for any dynamic person who has a passion for our mission and for working with young people.

I’d be happy to talk with you further–just call (518-306-8990) or email me (ellen@littlenotch.org). Also feel free to contact our Camp Director, Julie Schwartz, by phone at 518-306-9239 or email campdirector@camplittlenotch.org.

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Oberlin College invites applications for the position of Sustainable Technology Research Fellow. The successful candidate will assist in the development and management of a novel technological system of building and bioregional “dashboards” and other devices that provide city and college residents with environmentally and socially contextualized real-time feedback on electricity and water flows through college, residential and commercial buildings and through the City of Oberlin. We seek a recent college graduate (or equivalent experience) with advanced computer skills and experiences and excellent organizational skills who is excited by the opportunity to develop and manage novel technology designed to motivate and empower citizens to take better care of the environment.  Applications will be reviewed starting 5/1 and applicants will be considered until the position is filled (6/1 limit).  Graduating seniors and recent graduates with appropriate skills are encouraged to apply.  A full description and instructions for application are posted at: new.oberlin.edu/home/jobs/jobs_detail.dot?id=3872517

Environment America is currently interviewing qualified applicants for 4 fellowships.  Fellows work full time on a variety of environmental issues – including clean water, renewable energy, global warming, clean air, and open space preservation.  Fellows get training and coaching and do work that builds professional skills – these aren’t photocopier jobs.  You’ll learn how to craft a strategy for winning on issues, how to be an advocate with state legislators and concerned citizens, how to run a press conference and talk to the media, how to raise money from foundations and private donors, and more.  It’s work that makes a real difference.

Applicants should send resumes, a brief cover letter, and a writing sample to David VanLuven, Director of Environment New York, at david@environmentnewyork.org. 

The 4 positions will be filled as qualified applicants are found, so apply soon.

Learn more about the fellowship program: www.environmentamerica.org/jobs.