New Summer Positions Available: Florida Everglades work with Dr. Durland Fish - Apply By April 15! Four summer research internship positions are available for a continuing project designed to determine the distribution of mosquito species and mosquito-borne viruses occurring in the Florida Everlgandes, and to evaluate their potential impact upon wildlife and human health. The project will also provide baseline data for assessing the impact of the Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan and regional climate change. Candidates should have previous field experience and basic knowledge of entomology and/or field ecology. Fieldwork involves setting up and maintaining light-traps in representative dominant ecosystems within Everglades National Park, Big Cypress National Preserve and other natural
areas. Laboratory work includes sorting and identifying mosquito species, and preserving material for arbovirus assays. Training in mosquito identification will be provided. This is a cooperative project with the Program in EcoEpidemiology at Yale School of Public Health, Center for Biodefense and Emerging Infectious Diseases at University of Texas Medical Branch, and the Office of Public Health, National Park Service. Interns will be provided with housing, laboratory space and field transportation for three months (June-‐August).
Application consists of CV, statement of interest and career objectives, and contact information for 2 references.
Send inquiries and applications to durland.fish@yale.edu by April 15, 2015.
New Haven Farms Environmental Educator Intern Position New Haven Farms’ nonprofit charitable mission is to promote health and community development through urban agriculture. We transform vacant, contaminated urban land into vibrant and productive organic farms. Our Farm Manager and volunteer corps cultivate urban farms, and our harvest is made accessible to low-income families who struggle with diet-related chronic diseases and food insecurity. Farm members receive produce baskets combined with farm education, cooking demonstrations, and nutrition education on a weekly basis. For more information about New Haven Farms, visit newhavenfarms.org.
POSITION SUMMARY AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The Environmental Educator Intern will be a leader in supporting and developing the Youth Farm-Based Wellness program. The purpose of the program is to give children a chance to explore and learn about the environment, food system and nutrition through interactive lessons and on-farm activities.
Environmental Educator Responsibilities:
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Planning and leading weekly activities
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Daily prep of lessons and materials
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Oversee and coordinating students’ daily tasks in the garden
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Group behavior management
Desired Skills and Experience:
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Excellent group dynamic and behavior management skills
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At least 1-2 years facilitating or teaching experience with youth aged 3-12; ability to engage children and direct them in an active teaching environment
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Ability to work with diverse populations including youth and adults
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Knowledge or interest in gardening, environment, science, health and nutrition, and food systems
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Bilingual (Spanish) encouraged to apply
Please email Liz Marsh at volunteercoordinator@newhavenfarms.org with your resume and cover letter.
NYC Conservation Corps Recruiting for 2015 - 2016 The NYC Department of Parks and Recreation is seeking motivated and energetic applicants to become the next generation of leaders dedicated to public service and to protecting and enhancing New York City’s parks and natural resources.
The NYC Parks Fellowship and Conservation Corps Program is a paid 40-week public service commitment that features professional placements throughout a diverse and dynamic city agency, as well as an ongoing seminar series with career
development opportunities and service projects.
Find more information here.
EPA Fellowships Available - Apply by May 19 - Up to $50K over 2 years! The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), as part of its Greater Research Opportunities (GRO) Fellowships program, is offering undergraduate fellowships for bachelor level students in environmental fields of study. The deadline for receipt of applications is May 19, 2015, at 11:59:59 PM ET. Subject to availability of funding and other applicable considerations, the Agency plans to award approximately 34 new fellowships. Eligible students will receive support for their junior and senior years of undergraduate study and for an internship at an EPA facility during the summer of their junior year. The fellowship provides up to $20,700 per academic year of support and $8,600 of support for a three-month summer internship.
Find the full solicitation here.
Maine Conservation Corps Positions Available The Maine Conservation Corps (MCC) is seeking applicants for the Field Team and Environmental Steward Programs. As part of the Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation & Forestry, the MCC's four-fold mission is to: accomplish conservation projects, create conservation employment, provide conservation education and engage conservation volunteers.
Field Teams with the Maine Conservation Corps are composed of three to six members, serving to construct and improve recreational trails in the mountains, along the beautiful coastline and in communities all over the state of Maine.
Environmental Stewards bring expertise and focused effort toward creating and improving sustainable recreational trails, planning conservation projects as well as developing, training and building a sustainable community volunteer base.
The MCC is accepting applications for Environmental Stewards and Field Team Members until positions are filled. Start dates for the programs are May 11th and May 18th, respectively.
To learn more about the MCC program, qualifications, benefits and how to apply, go to this site.
Impact Initiatives Challenge - Aug 10-15, 2015 Impact Initiatives Challenge 2015 is a Start-Up Week for the next generation entrepreneurs, pathfinders, innovators and change-makers. The programme combines an incubator, a leadership programme and summer fest in a magnificent mountains’ location, an hour from Geneva. We aim at inspiring, equiping and connecting participants to launch new solutions, projects, ventures and initiatives that will build a better, just and sustainable tomorrow. For more information, visit this website.
Summer Institute on Sustainability & Energy - Univ of Illinois at Chicago - August 6-18, 2015 Our office would like to invite students to apply to our 5th annual Summer Institute on Sustainability and Energy to be held August 6-18 in Chicago. All applicants accepted into the program receive lodging support for the duration of the 2-week program. Many will receive partial support for travel costs.
We are now accepting applications and will continue to do so until July 1. We welcome all graduate students and senior-level undergraduates from all academic disciplines to apply. Applicants will need to submit an online application form, resume, and two recommendation letters for consideration. All this information can be found at our website.
Job Opening: Global Scholars Fellow for the Yale Young Global Scholars Program The Yale Young Global Scholars Program is an academic enrichment and leadership training initiative at Yale for talented high school students from around the world, who apply through a competitive application to study on the Yale campus in the summer. Read more at this site.
The Global Scholars Fellow will:
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Analyze data (marketing, admissions, and program reviews)
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Advise the YYGS leadership team on program content throughout the year, to include personal teaching in the summer sessions depending on interest and availability
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Draft and disseminate program materials on the YYGS website and in social media
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Review applications of high school students from around the world applying to YYGS, to include participating on the admissions committee and making admissions decisions
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Recruit and interview undergraduate and graduate students to serve as summer instructors in YYGS, organize their training, and help review their proposed teaching curricula
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Develop the YYGS alumni network online and organize an inaugural alumni conference for past YYGS participants in fall 2016
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Coordinate logistics for up to six two-week YYGS sessions on Yale’s campus during the summer, to include liaising with Yale Conferences & Events and YYGS summer staff
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Assist the YYGS leadership team with the administration of the summer program, to include developing the program schedule and a staff rotation to ensure full coverage of teaching content and supervision of participants
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Manage communication with prospective applicants and their parents through email, phone, and website; and develop programming for the summer residential life part of YYGS, to include mentorship sessions and other structured activities available on Yale’s campus for participants
Qualifications:
Required education and experience:
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Bachelors Degree, knowledge of Drupal, website design, and social media communication
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Experience working with and/or teaching high school students
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Experience organizing conferences at Yale
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Excellent written and oral communication skills
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Knowledge of working with number and basic-level statistics
Preferred education and experience:
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Recent Yale College Graduate
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BA in a field relevant to the academic content of YYGS, to include the social sciences, humanities, or science, technology, and medicine (STEM) fields
Apply Now: Visit this site, and search Requisition # 29831BR