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On Campus Event: Friday Field Notes, March 31 1:30-4:00

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Friday Field Notes at the Coastal Studies Center: “Plants”

March 31, 2017 | 1:30 PM – 4:00 PM | Coastal Studies Center Farmhouse

Come enjoy being outdoors, and help document the seasonal changes in plants and animals at Bowdoin’s beautiful Coastal Studies Center in our Friday Field Notes series. The theme for March is Tree ID, feel free to bring your notebook, sketchbook or camera. The event will run 2-4pm at the CSC, with a shuttle departing from the Druckenmiller loading dock at 1:30pm.  Email [email protected] to reserve a seat on the shuttle.

On Campus Event: Maine Politics: A discussion featuring Speaker of the Maine House, Sara Gideon (D-Freeport), and State Senator, Roger Katz (R-Augusta), Monday 4/3 @ 7:30

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Maine Politics: A discussion featuring Speaker of the Maine House, Sara Gideon (D-Freeport), and State Senator, Roger Katz (R-Augusta)

April 3, 2017 | 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM | Visual Arts Center, Kresge Auditorium
Maine Politics
A discussion featuring Speaker of the Maine House, Sara Gideon (D-Freeport), and State Senator, Roger Katz (R-Augusta)
An opportunity to ask questions on current social, economic, and political issues facing the State of Maine from representatives from both sides of the isle.

Moderated by Jack Lucy ’17 and Marisa O’Toole ’17
Sponsored by the Bowdoin Republicans and Bowdoin Democrats.

This event is open to Bowdoin students, faculty and staff only.

Roger Katz (R-Augusta) 
Serves Augusta, China, Oakland, Sidney and Vassalboro in the Maine State Senate. Has served in the Senate since 2010 following two terms as the Mayor of Augusta. Katz serves on the Appropriations Committee and as Chair of the Government Oversight Committee.

Katz is a longtime activist in his community serving in leadership capacities with such organizations as United Way, Kennebec Valley YMCA, Team Cony, the Augusta Charter Commission and the Augusta Bicentennial Celebration. Has received number awards for his work within the community including the “Business Person of the Year” award from the Kennebec Valley Chamber of Commerce.

A veteran attorney, Katz is a senior partner in the Augusta firm of Lipman & Katz, is a former president of the Maine Trial Lawyers Association and has been named one of the “Outstanding Lawyers in America.” Katz resides in Augusta with his wife, Birdie Newman Katz, and they are the proud parents of two adult children, Jonathan and Shari.

Sara Gideon (D-Freeport)
Is serving her first term as Speaker of the House and third term in the Maine House of Representatives, representing the towns of Freeport and Pownal. As Speaker of the House, she is responsible for presiding over all actions of the House of Representatives.
Her community service, including hours in the RSU 5 schools, on the Town Council and on the boards of the Freeport Community Services and the Freeport Economic Development Corporation, is a major inspiration behind her public service career. Her desire to positively impact the lives of children and empower women and working families is why she ran for office.

Speaker Gideon graduated from the George Washington University in Washington, D.C. She spent her professional career as an advertising account executive for a nationally renowned newspaper. Her father is a pediatrician who immigrated to America from India. Her mother is also a first-generation American, whose parents immigrated from Armenia.
She lives in Freeport, with her husband Ben and their three children.

Summer 2017 Job: Lead Summer trips for Overland, Tuesday 3.7 @ 7PM

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Employer Info Session: Overland Summers

March 7, 2017 | 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM | Moulton Union, Lancaster Lounge

Overland is hiring exceptional college students to lead biking, hiking, language, service, writing and field studies programs – both domestic and abroad – for students ages 11 to 19. Small groups, carefully crafted programs and inspiring leadership have been at the heart of what we do for the past 30 years. Overland staff spend 10 days training and 6 weeks leading or supporting programs.

Kim Nault ’16 and Nora Gunning present on summer leadership opportunities.

Summer 2017 Fellowship: CitySprouts, Cambridge MA (unpaid), Apply by March 15, 2017

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City Spouts Summer Fellowship
Location: Cambridge, MA
Dates : June 19 – August 18, 2017 ( Program dates may shift s lightly)
Hours : 8:00am – 4:30pm , Monday – Friday
Compensation: The CitySprouts Summer Fellowship is an unpaid position*
*Bowdoin students may be able to acquire funding through the Career Planning Office

Reporting to: Program Director
CitySprouts is a non-profit school garden program that works with public schools to build capacity to integrate the school garden into teachers’ curriculum and the school culture.
CitySprouts partners with 23 public schools in Cambridge and Boston, MA. Our Middle School Program consists of both afterschool and summer programming with a goal to make the experience of garden-based learning accessible to all young people.

CitySprouts’ Summer Program is based in Cambridge and provides 100 youth (ages 11-14) with hands-on learning through growing, harvesting, preparing and eating healthy food in an urban garden. With an emphasis on science, technology, engineering and math (STEM), the summer program fosters a strong connection to their natural urban environment through working and learning in the garden.

CitySprouts is seeking, energetic, diverse, and outgoing college students* to provide essential support to the Summer Program. We expect to accept 8-10 students as CitySprouts Summer Fellows for nine weeks during the summer of 2017. CitySprouts Summer Fellows can expect a significant learning opportunity as well as opportunities for career exploration. Summer Fellows work in pairs, directly with a CitySprouts Garden
Coordinator and will also:

● Receive training in:
○ Urban agriculture
○ Teaching about food and the environment
○ Managing youth groups in an outdoor setting
○ Building relationships with and teaching middle school youth
● Participate in weekly staff meetings
● Collaborate with a garden maintenance team as stewards for multiple school gardens
● Engage in daily lesson and activity planning in STEM-SL curriculum, gardening skills and
cooking

Expectations:
The CitySprouts Summer Fellowship is an opportunity for interested applicants to gain first-hand experience working in the heart of a growing nonprofit organization. Summer Fellows will be given significant responsibility toward making the summer program a successful experience for all participants, as well as in representing CitySprouts to young people, families and the larger community. All members of CitySprouts staff, including Fellows, are expected to uphold the following expectations:
● Be curious, open and willing to try new things
● Express enthusiasm for the CitySprouts program in the garden, in the neighborhood and on ield trips
● Approach the physical labor of garden maintenance with energy and a positive attitude
● Stay mindful of the impact adults have on young people and to foster a positive & respectful relationship between youth, other Fellows and CitySprouts staff

Summer Fellow Responsibilities :
● Youth Development and Education
○ Assist the Garden Coordinator in teaching a team of summer middle school interns
about growing food, garden care, healthy cooking, science of the garden, food
justice, community service, and the natural environment
○ Work with the Garden Coordinator to plan inquiry and project based activities and
lessons for interns related to the above topics
○ Mentor middle school youth and encourage their leadership skills
○ Chaperone youth on field trips to local farms, food pantries and grocery stores
● Urban Agricultural Skills
○ Work as part of an afternoon garden maintenance crew, perform routine tasks such
as watering, weeding, harvesting and planting
○ Complete special garden maintenance and construction projects with garden crew
● Cooking and Food
○ Responsible for pantry inventory at summer internship site
○ Responsible for overseeing and maintaining safety during youth meal preparation
Important Notes :
● Fellows are central to our summer staffing and the success of our summer youth program,
so we ask for a commitment to the full-nine week time period
● Summer Fellows should be willing and comfortable with various forms of commuting in an
urban environment. Throughout the day, Fellows will be expected to travel between
Cambridge school gardens, and a bicycle and or use of the T is the most efficient mode of
transportation in this city.
● The CitySprouts Summer Fellowship is an unpaid position. We ask all Fellows to either
secure funding through their school’s service learning & career center or receive Internship
credits from their college or university. We do not provide housing. If funding for the
summer is an issue please contact us about potential resources.

Application :
● Please respond to the following questions/prompts in no more than a page
○ (The cost of living for 2 months in the greater Boston area is approximately $2,500)
In this unpaid internship, my funding or Internship credits will be coming from…
○ The experience I bring to this internship will be…
○ The skills and experience I hope to gain include…
● Please include two references that can speak to your work or school experience.
* In our experience, this position has worked best for college students because they can access a funding and support system that allows them to participate in a demanding full time experience for 9-weeks without pay. However, if a qualified candidate who is not currently enrolled in college can give compelling evidence that they will be able to complete the fellowship without that support, we will gladly consider them.
Please send one page application & resume to [email protected]
by March 15, 2017

Summer 2017 Job: Portland Water District: Watershed Protection Specialist, Apply by March 17, 2017

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Portland Water District Summer Job Opportunity– Watershed Protection Specialist

The Portland Water District is seeking job candidates for a summer watershed protection specialist. PWD has an environmental source protection group that works on and around Sebago Lake, which is the drinking water supply for the greater Portland area.

The summer watershed protection specialist position includes such duties as: environmental sampling, field inspection work, limited laboratory analysis, and office tasks.  A primary responsibility of this position will be to organize and conduct PWD’s seasonal Sebago Lake Beach Monitoring Program.  Other responsibilities of the position may include working with our education coordinator and our watershed security officer to help with public outreach events hosted by PWD.

Candidates for this position must have completed a minimum of one year of college coursework in environmental science or a related field and be comfortable and capable of interacting with the public in a respectful and professional manner. Two or more years of college coursework and some experience with GIS software and working in a laboratory setting is preferred.

This is a paid full-time position that will begin in mid to late May and continue through Labor Day or at least the end of August.  It may include some weekend work as needed.

Please visit http://www.pwd.org/watershed-protection-specialist-summer-months to complete an application and to submit a resume and cover letter.

Application deadline: March 17th, 2017

9 Month Fellowship: Spiritual Ecology Fellowship Apply by March 15, 2017

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Please share this unique fellowship program with students and alumni! Accepting applications through March 15.

http://www.spiritualecologyfellowship.org/the-program/

Spiritual Ecology Fellowship: Founded in 2015, the Spiritual Ecology Fellowship is an initiative of Kalliopeia Foundation. The fellowship supports emerging young leaders and innovators who recognize the need to create a future that is not driven by materialism and greed, but rooted in the spiritual values of reverence for nature, stewardship, interconnectedness, compassion and service. The program is designed to offer an experience of deep study and practical application of the principles of spiritual ecology. A central component of the fellowship will be the development and implementation of pilot projects that have the potential to be catalysts for change.

Description: The fellowship follows a 9-month program and will consist of 8 selected participants, all of whom will receive full scholarships for program tuition and a $10,000 stipend to assist with project development. All travel, food and lodging for retreats will be provided at no cost. Successful and viable projects will be eligible for incubation and potential seed funding consideration via the Kalliopeia Foundation incubator program upon completion of the fellowship. Application deadline: March 15, 2017

Program Details and Eligibility: http://www.spiritualecologyfellowship.org/the-program/

Applicants should be between the ages of 22-30 (slightly outside can apply). Only U.S. citizens and permanent residents are eligible for consideration.

Current Fellows: You can see our current fellows and projects, representing a diversity of values-based interests and a short film about our recent field visit to India.

Deadline: March 15, 2017
Notification of Acceptance: May 15, 2017
More information: http://www.spiritualecologyfellowship.org

Please share with those who might be interested!
With appreciation,

Seana
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Seana Quinn
Spiritual Ecology Fellowship Coordinator
PO Box 1164, Inverness, CA 94937 USA
http://www.spiritualecologyfellowship.org

Spiritual Ecology Fellowship – Open for Applications!

http://www.spiritualecologyfellowship.org

Summer 2017 Job: Summer Land Steward, Regional Field Team (Deadline to apply 2/24/17)

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Kennebec Estuary Land Trust

Summer Land Steward – Regional Field Team (seasonal)

Job Description

Hours: 40 hours per week for 10 weeks (approximately June-August, 2017)
Compensation: $12.00 per hour
Requires: Availability and use of reliable personal vehicle

The Regional Field Team (RFT) is a collaboration between four organizations: The Nature Conservancy, Brunswick-Topsham Land Trust, Phippsburg Land Trust and the Kennebec Estuary Land Trust (KELT). The RFT is hired and managed by the Kennebec Estuary Land Trust, and we are seeking two Summer Land Stewards for 2017.

This is an outdoor position helping to maintain, monitor, and manage the protected lands and trails of the Kennebec Estuary region. Projects will be conducted on lands protected by all four regional organizations, giving our Summer Land Stewards experience with a wide variety of properties, tasks, and land conservation professionals. This will be an excellent opportunity for networking and gaining land management experience.

The Summer Land Stewards will work under the direction of the KELT Stewardship Coordinator and other seasonal staff. For some tasks, the Stewards will work directly with staff or volunteers from organizations other than KELT.

Responsibilities

The Summer Land Stewards will often but not always work as a team, and may work independently or with volunteers and/or staff. Solo work may be required at times. The Stewards will frequently meet visitors on our properties. Successful applicants will be expected to act professionally and communicate necessary information in a polite manner.

Tasks are likely to include the following:

  1. Conduct trail clearing and trimming with loppers, hand-saws, bow-saws, etc.
  2. Occasional use of string trimmer or hedge-trimmer for trail clearing
  3. Monitor trail conditions and create detailed reports of problem areas
  4. Traverse property boundaries to maintain signage and check for encroachment
  5. Assist with occasional clean-up of illicit dumping sites
  6. Build bog bridges, steps, and other trail structures
  7. Check and maintain kiosks, map boxes, trail signage, and paint blazing
  8. Conduct mechanical control of invasive plants (i.e. cutting, digging, or pulling)
  9. Assist with any other suitable project, indoor or outdoor, as needed
  10. Keep a log of activities and hours completed

Preferred Education

Completed High School program and some college. Applicants still in HS may be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Necessary Skills

  • Driver’s license and reliable personal transportation
  • Ability to lift and carry equipment over rough ground
  • Willingness to work in sometimes adverse conditions including heat, rain, biting insects, and difficult terrain
  • Ability to use hand tools and power tools in the field
  • Ability to work independently, responsibly, and safely

Preferred Skills

  • First Aid Certification
  • Experience working on trails
  • Experience communicating with the public
  • Map and compass (orienteering) skills

To Apply

Send a cover letter and resume to [email protected]. Applicants may also hand-deliver the application to the KELT office, or send by mail to P.O. Box 1128, Bath ME, 04530. Please prepare the names and contact information of three references. If an applicant is called to interview, KELT will begin contacting references at that time.

Application Deadline: February 24th, 2017

Summer 2017 Internship: Environmental Inspection (Kleinfelder)

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SUMMER INTERNSHIP – ENVIRONMENTAL INSPECTION

Kleinfelder is an employee-owned architectural, engineering, and science consulting firm providing solutions to meet our world’s complex infrastructure and natural resource challenges.

Kleinfelder has nearly 2,000 employee-owners with offices nationwide and abroad. With over 50 years of experience, Kleinfelder’s reputation for providing innovative, commonsense solutions to the most complex challenges has solidified its status as a trusted partner to its global clients and a leader in the industry. Working as a team, Kleinfelder’s bright people will deliver the right solutions.

Kleinfelder is currently seeking Summer Interns for Environmental Inspection worked throughout the State of Maine.  This is a Paid Internship.  These positions will start in the middle of May and end as students need to return back to school, generally the end of August.  This is likely to be a repeat opportunity for staff over the next 2-3 years of summer employment.

Ideal student candidates will have majors in Civil or Environmental Engineering or Environmental Science.

The Intern will work under the direct supervision of experienced staff, and will assist in a combination of office and field activities which will vary from week to week.  There will be significant travel in this position throughout the State of Maine.

Interns will be:

  • Reviewing erosion and sedimentation Best Management Practices (BMPs)
  • Reviewing Contractor Erosion and Sediment (E&S) control plans.
  • Performing Regulatory Compliance tasks for each project.
  • Documenting and Photographing Site Visits

The position requires good writing and verbal communication skills.

The ideal candidate must be able to conduct work outside in varied weather and field conditions over successive days.

Candidates should be recent graduates or pursuing a degree towards Civil or Environmental Engineering or Environmental Science/Ecological Science, or a related field. The ideal candidate will have good computer skills, be able to get along well with others, be well organized, and be very capable of conducting field work. This will entail steep terrain, working in inclement weather, and working longer than an 8 hour day for several days in a row. Experience conducting field work either while employed or as a volunteer, is desirable.

The ideal candidate must have a valid drivers’ license with an excellent driving record. A high school diploma or the equivalent is required, and an A.A. /A.S. degree or additional science/environmental related course work will offer an advantage for this position. This is a great opportunity for individuals who are energetic and enthusiastic, have an interest in the environmental field, and who are highly organized and able to work independently to complete assignments.

Candidate should have the ability to travel in State and may be required to stay overnight in hotels. Hotel expenses and a per diem for food expenses will be paid by Kleinfelder. Positions are anticipated to last from May to mid-September. Full time positions for successful candidates are possible but not guaranteed.

Kleinfelder is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans. (Compliant with the new VEVRAA and Section 503 rules)

Please ask students to submit their resumes via www.kleinfelder.com under Careers and Career Search Req No 46105

Fellowship Opportunity (2017): Urban Adamah Fellowship (rolling admission)

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2017FellowshipFlierThe Urban Adamah Fellowship Now Accepting 2017 Applications

Earth, Community, Social Action, Jewish Spirituality

The Urban Adamah Fellowship, based in Berkeley, CA, is a three-month residential training program for young adults (ages 21–31) that combines urban organic farming, social justice training and progressive Jewish learning and living in intentional community.

Through the operation of Urban Adamah’s two-acre organic farm and internships with local community organizations, fellows gain significant skills, training and experience in sustainable urban agriculture, Jewish spirituality, intentional community, and leadership development.

Upcoming Fellowships
Spring: March 13 – May 26, 2017
Summer: June 12 – August 25, 2017
Fall: September 4 – November 21, 2017

We accept 12–14 fellows per season. Admission is on a rolling basis.

Check out this short video to learn more. Visit the Urban Adamah website today to request an application.