Monthly Archives: October 2017

Internship Opportunity: Impact (on campus Oct 16-19)

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Internship with Impact
Recruiter ON CAMPUS in Smith Union October 16-19
Days/times flexible

Impact is an advocacy project created by a coalition that includes Environment America and U.S. PIRG. Impact interns will conduct visibility events and news conferences to show congress public support for a clean environment. Campaign Organizer and recruiter Jacqueline Guyol (314-707-1445) will be on campus in Smith Union the week of October 16-19 to answer questions and interview candidates. Apply online here

Off Campus Activity: Volunteer at Mid Coast Hunger Prevention Program Soup Kitchen (Thursdays)

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Volunteer at Mid Coast Hunger Prevention Program Soup Kitchen
Many slots available– especially on Thursdays

Help fight food insecurity here in ME with MCHPP. Volunteers are needed for a variety of tasks including sorting donated food, serving meals, chef’s helper, prep/server, dishwashers, and more. New volunteers can fill out the volunteer form and returners can sign up for shifts using VicNet. Volunteers are needed at the MCHPPs Soup Kitchen for a variety of tasks including chef’s helper, prep/server, and dishwashers. Contact Zoe Aarons or Kathleen Johnson.

Off Campus Events: Merrymeeting Gleaning Program & Maine Gleaning Week

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 -Apple Gleaning at Rocky Ridge Orchard, Nov 5th (9-11am)

This event will be another large event where many of our gleaning volunteers will come together to glean all of the remaining apples that we can harvest from Rocky Ridge Orchard at the end of their season. This will take place from 9am-11am and would be great event for Bowdoin students. I’m hoping since this is on a Sunday, is relatively short, and since apple picking is a fun “sexy” gleaning activity, we can get a large Bowdoin contingent to go out with me this day. We are hoping to donate a bunch of fresh apples to many of our normal recipient organizations but are also considering strongly the possibility of turning many of the apples we collect into apple sauce at MidCoast Hunger Prevention Program, which students could also assist with if they were interested.

Contact Zach Hebert for more information: [email protected]

The Merrymeeting Gleaning programs works on a weekly collection and distribution cycle at local farms. Right now we are gleaning 5 days a week from 4 different places. . The sign-up links along with the times in the day for each of those are attached here:

 

Alumni Job Opportunity: Government Relations Specialist, The Nature Conservancy, Massachusetts

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The Nature Conservancy in Massachusetts is hiring a Government Relations Specialist to work alongside our Government Relations Director.

  • Influence the outcomes of federal and state public policy initiatives to further the Conservancy’s mission to conserve the lands and waters on which all life depends.
  • Collaborate in strategic partnerships with the policymakers, agencies, conservation organizations, and associations.
  • Coordinate with multidisciplinary staff to develop creative solutions to complex policy challenges.

Details:

  • The position is full time and based in Boston, with travel to DC expected.
  • Please see the full job description and apply here (Note: please use the on-line application)
  • Application Deadline: October 24, 2017

Alumni Fellowship Opportunity: NOLS Stewardship & Sustainability Internship (must relocate to Lander, Wyoming)

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NOLS Stewardship & Sustainability Internship

Please pass this internship along to suiting recent graduates. Current students may apply but must commit to relocating on-site (Lander, Wyoming) for the internship. This year we are happy to announce that we can provide dorm-style housing for free. There is a small stipend to assist in basic living expenses.

Visit this link to learn more about the projects in store and how to apply.

https://www.nols.edu/en/about/our-team/employment/internships/environmental-stewardship-and-sustainability-intern/

I hope we get many qualified applicants!

Thanks.

-Kara
KARA COLOVICH
SUSTAINABILITY COORDINATOR
NOLS WORLD HEADQUARTERS
284 LINCOLN ST., LANDER WY, 82520
1.307.335.2318 DIRECT
NOLS.EDU

On Campus Event: Bowdoin Public Service Initiative Info Sessions

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Bowdoin Public Service Initiative Info Sessions

  • Thursday, October 12, 7:30pm, Banister 106 (BPS in Washington)
  • Monday, October 16, 7:30pm, Baxter House Common Room (Both programs)
  • Wednesday, October 18, 7:30pm, McKeen Center Common Room (BPS Fellowships)
  • Wednesday, November 1, 7:30pm, McKeen Center Common Room (BPS in Washington)

The BPS Initiative is a  new College program aimed to help students gain insights into the rewards and challenges of serving the common good through careers in government, public service and policy. If you are a sophomore, come learn about BPS in Washington – an educational seminar on topics in public service followed by a one-week immersion trip to Washington D.C. If you are a junior, come learn about BPS Fellowships, which will offer support for five summer internships in public service in Washington D.C. during Summer 2018. Contact Sarah Chingos.

Announcement: CLIMATE CHANGE THEATER ACTION @ Bowdoin needs You!

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  • Do you like to talk about climate change?

  • Are you passionate about the environment?

  • Interested in exploring new avenues of climate communication?

  • Want to participate in theatre that makes a difference?

If you answered yes to any of these questions, please consider participating in Climate Change Theatre Action! The Bowdoin Theatre and Dance Department and Masque & Gown are partnering with the Environmental Studies Program and Bowdoin Climate Action to be a part of a national theatre festival (CCAT) that presents short plays and one acts concerning climate change and climate science.

The CCAT festival is an annual theatre festival that takes place globally; Bowdoin is one of many institutions involved. Our intention in joining the CCAT is to bring environmentally-minded theatre to Bowdoin, and we want students from both theatre and ES to be involved in both the staging and performance of these plays.The performance takes place on November 5th, and we are in need of actors and directors. Although directors will need to have had some experience directing productions prior to the CCAT, actors of all levels of experience (including none) are welcome!

​In addition, we are in need of people who are familiar with issues related to climate change to serve as our dramaturges– that is, construct short blurbs for the plays that provide background information on the issues tackled within the plays. This is essential to the process, as these blurbs will provide clarification to not only actors and directors, but also audience members that may not be familiar with these concerns, while simultaneously supporting the integrity of the production.

If you are interested in participating, please contact Madison (Maddi) Kuras ’18 ([email protected]) for more details.

Climate scientists estimate we have fifteen years to decarbonize the economy if we want to stave off the worst impacts of climate change. The time for action is now. But action requires a hopeful vision of the future. For CCTA 2017, we are asking: “How can we turn the challenges of climate change into opportunities?”

*Become part of climate change theater Action*

Alumni Job: EPA Environmental Administrative Support (posted 10.5.17)

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Environmental Administrative Support

The EPA Environmental Research and Business Support Program has immediate openings for two (2) Environmental Administrative Support positions with the Office of Research and Development at the EPA’s facility in Washington, DC. The selected candidates shall support the NCEA Director, Deputy Director and NCEA senior staff on a wide range of assignments and projects to ensure efficient and effective operations of NCEA IO. They shall support coordination of NCEA scientific assessment work and scientific support to EPA programs and regions. The selected candidates shall also support the activities of the Human Health Risk Assessment (HHRA) National Research Program Director, and NCEA’s participation across all ORD national research programs.

  • Full time, $22.13/hour;
  • Must have earned a Bachelor’s degree in biology, physical sciences, environmental science, or a related field from an accredited university or college within the last 24 months;
  • Strong leadership and organizational skills, including demonstrated ability to handle multiple assignments with competing deadlines;
  • Strong communications skills (both orally and in writing). A writing sample demonstrating the candidate’s ability to summarize and describe technical information is required for evaluation;
  • Excellent interpersonal skills; and
  • Advanced skills with Microsoft Office applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook).

For the full position description and to apply, visit our website: https://www.zintellect.com/Posting/Details/3662

Questions? Email [email protected]. To hear more about position openings like this, follow us on Twitter at @GovCareerPaths.

On Campus Event: Graduate School Fair, Tuesday, Oct 3, 3:30-5:30, Smith Union

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Join us this October for our annual Graduate School Fair! We’ll pack Smith Union with over 80 schools who represent a variety of graduate and professional programs.

This is a great opportunity to learn more about top graduate programs and the application process, or to just explore graduate school and ask questions. You’ll have a chance to talk with representatives about post-graduate options and what’s available to you.

The fair is always a lively event, and an important opportunity for students considering graduate school as an option sometime after Bowdoin. Come to the Grad Fair prepared with questions for representatives. Don’t be afraid to engage with reps — this is why they’re here, and they enjoy talking with students!

View the attendees below! You can also download the table set up to know where schools’ tables will be located on the day of the fair.

On Campus: New Club ‘Pursuing our Purpose’ (POP) (STEM support for under represented students)

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POP (Pursuing our Purpose) is a new club on campus that aims to provide under represented students (women, people of color, first gen/ low income students, etc) in STEM with networking opportunities, internship workshops, and a chill environment to talk about different identities in STEM.
Contact Rebeca Perez Bernal ([email protected]) or Eskedar Girmash ([email protected]) with questions.