PEOPLE FOR PUGET SOUND Policy and Education Internship
Shoreline Project Coordinator Educate the public about shoreline ecology and policy issues!
Rein Attemann, our Advocacy Manager, is seeking two interns to work as Project Coordinators for our Shoreline Improvement Project.
Working with the policy and community education teams, you will be asked to carry out a varied array of duties: ü Collaborate with partners in the environmental community ü Represent People For Puget Sound at five public events ü Organize a Shoreline Education Forum ü Develop strategies to educate community members on Puget Sound issues ü Engage the public in advocacy for strong environmental safeguards
Training provided: Project Coordinators will be required to attend an advocacy training program to learn the skills and tools needed to achieve significant results on our issue campaigns. These skills will be invaluable and transferable in your future career path. Trainings are scheduled for June 15-17 and July 14-16. To be the right candidate for this job we ask that you bring these skills and talents: ü Passion for the environment ü Strong verbal and written communication skills ü Familiarity with project management, timelines, schedules, coordination ü Desire to learn grassroots organizing skills
Availability: People For Puget Sound is seeking two interns to work with our Policy & Education Teams for 30 – 40 hours per week for three months from June 14 until August 11, 2012. Hours are flexible.
Location: This position will be based in the Seattle downtown Pioneer Square office, but some work will be done off-site. Benefits: This is an unpaid position. You will gain excellent experience working with our professional staff and networking with local environmental leaders. This is a great opportunity to become familiar with current environmental issues in Puget Sound. You will receive school credit where applicable, references for future employment. We will reimburse you for approved expenses relating to work.
Requirements: ü Flexible schedule and willingness to work on weekends. ü Access to a vehicle. Mileage will be reimbursed. To apply, please submit a cover letter and resume to Mary Beth Dols mbdols@pugetsound.org
The Development & Communications Coordinator is an integral member of the team that secures contributed income and raises visibility for EarthCorps. S/he will be responsible for a variety of activities including gift entry and acknowledgement letters, report production, and coordination of special events, mailings and communications. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s Degree and/or related work experience.
HOURS OF SERVICE: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., M – F with some evening and weekend hours.
TERM OF SERVICE: August 1, 2012 – June 30, 2013
JOB DESCRIPTION: The Pipeline Project AmeriCorps Coordinator will work at the University of Washington in the Center for Experiential Learning and Diversity. The primary function will be to assist in the implementation of a K-12 tutoring and mentoring service-learning program to address K-12 academic success issues and develop innovative strategies to increase volunteer participation rates. The Pipeline Project AmeriCorps Coordinator will receive training and participate in National Days of Service as a member of the statewide AmeriCorps Retention Project team.
The Carlson Leadership & Public Service Center, a program in the Center for Experiential Learning & Diversity at the University of Washington-Seattle Campus, is seeking summer interns for the following positions — available for 100, 200, or 300 hour roles. Internships are unpaid, but will receive professional supervision and support, in addition to assigned office space and access to center resources. Hours and dates of service are flexible, office open M-F 9am-5pm. Interns are encouraged to express their personal interests in experiential learning to Carlson Center staff.Our team is eager to assist interns in their personal, academic, and professional development. We are open to discussing alternative internship roles. We are also open to supporting interns during Autumn Quarter.
Apply by: Friday, June 15, 2012 by sending an email expressing your interest with attached resume to David Hlebain (dhlebain@uw.edu).
WORK STUDY, VOLUNTEER, CAPSTONE SUMMER RESEARCH OPPORTUNITY IN ECOLOGY OR ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
This is an exciting research opportunity for work-study students looking to gain valuable field experience in forest and riverine ecology. The student will be working as part of a study that aims to evaluate how prescribed fire affects riparian vegetation and water quality. The study is located on the eastside of the Cascades outside of Naches, Washington. The student will assist in collecting pre-fire data for 3-6 weeks.
Scorers Needed for Environmental Science Exam - $125/day
We are seeking graduate students in environmental science to score exams completed by high schools students as part of a science education research project at UW’s College of Education. Scorers are paid $125 per day for both the training and scoring.
Where: UW LIFE Center (1100 NE 45th St, Suite 200, Seattle, WA 98105)
Training: Saturday, June 23rd from 9am-4pm.
Scoring: Sunday, June 24th and will continue as needed through Tuesday, June 26th.
Scorer Requirements
Master’s or Doctoral student in environmental science with familiarity of watershed & deforestation issues and basic water quality data.
Experience teaching high school science and/or freshmen level undergraduate students
Availability on June 23rd from 9-4pm and at least one other full day (June 24-26 from 9-4pm)
If you are interested and available, please contact Lisé Whitfield (lisew@uw.edu or 206-619-2609) with a brief description of your qualifications and availability.
PoE students Hayley Davidson and Emily Richmond, have been awarded Nancy Wilcox Scholarships for the 2012-2013 academic year. The competition was very strong this year, and winning this scholarship award is a significant achievement.
PoE proudly congratulates these students on their achievements. Way to go!
Dambisa Moyo, International Economist and Bestselling Author will share her global perspectives on China’s race to purchase commodities around the world and its impact on geopolitical affairs. The lecture will be preceded by a reception and followed by a Q&A session and book signing.
Due to safety concerns reported at: emergency.washington.edu, the PoE office is operating with doors locked for the rest of Wednesday, 5/30. If you need entry to the offices, you can call:
