The Center for EcoTechnology ( CET) is seeking five qualified college graduate candidates for a 10-month paid fellowship position from August 7, 2017 to June 29, 2018. EcoFellows will work with our staff to carry out a range of activities related to climate action initiatives and educational programming in western Massachusetts. Activities will support the CET’s initiatives to assist residents, students, institutions and businesses across the region in ongoing programs in energy efficiency, home energy services, renewable energy, and waste reduction through recycling, reuse and home composting.

The Fellowship offers a full orientation and week-long training by CET professionals in subjects related to above programs, professional development exploring a variety of environmental topics throughout the fellowship and bi-weekly mentoring sessions. Fellows are offered in-depth career development support during the fellowship.

Fellows will be based in CET’s Northampton office, with travel expected between CET locations and into local communities.

EcoFellowship Qualifications:

• We are looking for creative and energetic college graduates (bachelor degree required) with an interest in energy efficiency, renewable energy technologies, climate change, recycling and resource conservation. Previous experience through volunteering, internships and/or professional work is required.
• Commitment to the entire Fellowship program, is required.
• Fellows work a flexible schedule (40 hrs./week) that requires some evening and weekend hours as needed.
• Computer skills required, experience in creative uses of social media and/or graphic design preferred.
• Driver’s license and reliable, insured transportation is required.
• Ability to lift and move 30lb will be required as necessary for certain placements.
• Background checks and drug testing will be required for all positions.
• CET is an equal opportunity employer and encourages all to apply.

EcoFellowship Salary and Benefits:

• Salary: Pays $11.50/hr. for 40 hrs./week (for the duration of the program), with an additional $2,000 bonus at the completion of the program.
• Benefits: Health Insurance; paid sick, holiday and vacation; 403(b), supplies and mileage reimbursement.
• Professional Development: Two-week orientation; monthly professional trainings, opportunity to attend conferences, networking and career development.

Hiring Process:

Application Process:  Rolling applications are accepted until February 28. Email your resume and cover letter to [email protected]. Please identify the Fellowship that you are most interested in.

Interview Process: 

• Initial interviews begin March 1 through March 17, either in-person or by phone
• 2^nd interviews will be scheduled for late March/early April, in-person strongly suggested, by Skype if necessary

Determination:  Position placements will be offered by early-April

Descriptions:

 Marketing Fellowship (High Performance Building focus), one placement

This fellowship is placed in the Marketing and Outreach team and supports marketing efforts to promote CET’s High Performance Building programs and other programs. Learn the basics of Adobe Creative Suite, social media management, content development, internal marketing processes, digital communications, video production and more.

• Work with the Marketing Manager and staff to generate written and digital media content to promote High Performance Building programs and services: writing articles, blog posts and case studies for social media outlets and CET website, developing video content for website and social media.
• Be an ambassador for CET’s High Performance Building team to external media and partners
• Write and design case studies showcasing High Performance Building projects
• Assist High Performance Building field staff in performing home energy ratings of newly constructed homes

• Additional tasks as required.

Marketing Fellowship (Digital Communications focus), one placement

This fellowship is placed in the Marketing and Outreach team, and supports marketing efforts to promote all CET’s services and programs to help implement creative marketing solutions, develop content, and support brand management. Learn basics of Adobe Creative Suite, social media management, content development, internal marketing processes, digital communications, video production, and more.

• Through marketing campaigns encourage residents to take practical steps in home energy efficiency, recycling, composting and personal behavior choices towards a sustainable future.
• Work with staff to generate written and digital media content: writing articles, blog posts and case studies for social media outlets and CET website, developing video content for website and social media, and support regional media engagement.
• Assist in the research, development and distribution of marketing content for CET and its programs and services
• Additional tasks as required.

Green Business Fellowship, one placement

This fellowship is placed in the Programs and Operations team and supports and assists statewide and region-wide initiatives and programs focused on helping businesses save energy and reduce waste.

• Provide support to a variety of programs including RecyclingWorks in Massachusetts, the Mass. Farm Energy Program, and energy efficiency programs for businesses in the region. Support includes research and analysis projects, working with stakeholders, administrative, programmatic, writing, and outreach and education.
• Assist CET’s mercury diversion program, providing support to municipalities and hardware retail take back locations and ensuring these locations are stocked with educational materials.
• Assist field staff with business site evaluations and technical assistance.
• Work with marketing staff to generate written content: writing articles, blog posts and case studies for social media outlets and CET website and supporting regional media engagement.
• Track and organize actions and accomplishments for internal purposes and funding reports.
• Additional tasks as required.

Community Outreach EcoFellowship, two placements

Be the face of the Center for EcoTechnology! These fellowships help coordinate and perform CET’s outreach activities in Western Massachusetts communities through outreach and education initiatives in the areas of efficiency, renewable energy, and waste reduction such as home composting, recycling and reuse. Learn the basics of building science, recycling and composting, Salesforce database, content development, and grant/report writing. Proficiency in Spanish a plus.

• Implement CET’s Go Green outreach and education campaign, helping residents to take practical steps in residential clean energy, energy efficiency, recycling, composting and other green behavior choices to support a sustainable future.
• Work directly with EcoFellowship Coordinator to assist communities with outreach and education to residents. Examples of outreach activities include staffing information tables in community venues and at EcoBuilding Bargains, coordinating energy efficiency and building science presentations, implementing hands-on workshops, and promoting other outreach events.
• Conduct classroom and school-wide energy, waste and recycling instruction and activities at schools and youth programs, including the Pittsfield Schools recycling education program.
• Work with marketing staff to generate written content: writing articles, blog posts and case studies for social media outlets and CET website and supporting regional media engagement.
• Assist in the research, development and distribution of marketing content for CET and its services.
• Additional tasks assigned as required.
• CEThelps people and businesses in Massachusetts save energy and reduce waste. We make green make sense. For 40 years, we’ve offered proven advice and resources to save you money, make you more comfortable at home, and help your business perform better. Working with partners throughout the region, we’re helping transform the way we live and work for a better community, economy, and environment – now and for the future. We provide practical solutions that save energy, materials and money and have a positive impact on our environment and community. We serve residents, business and communities in the areas of energy efficiency and waste reduction and through our retail store, EcoBuilding Bargains.

I write to remind you that this spring the College’s Student Fellowships Committee will award more than 50 institutional research fellowships. Opportunities exist in all disciplines, and I hope you will encourage students to apply.

As in past years, there is a two-phase online application process.

Phase One Application – Due by noon on February 13. This very basic application will take a student less than five minutes to complete. It simply indicates the student’s intent to apply and triggers an e-mail to the faculty mentor with instructions on how to submit a letter of recommendation by the phase two deadline. No action is required by faculty for the phase one deadline. The phase one application can be found on the “Application and Forms” page of the Student Fellowships and Research website. Once students complete the phase one application, they will be e-mailed a link to the phase two application.

Phase Two Application – Due by noon on February 27. Students will be required to upload a two-page project description and budget (if applicable) as part of the phase two application. Letters of recommendation from faculty are also due by noon on February 27 and should be emailed to Corey Colwill ([email protected]).

New for 2017! In past years, institutional fellowships have been capped at 8 weeks; however, beginning this summer, applicants will be able to choose 8, 9, or 10 weeks of research. Students are being instructed to make this decision in conversation with their faculty mentors and will be asked to make a binding decision on the length of their fellowship when they submit their phase two application.

For more details, I invite you to visit our website. You can find a PDF version of the institutional research fellowship brochure [here] as well information about letters of recommendation and the selection criteria for institutional fellowships [here].

As always, please don’t hesitate to contact me ([email protected]) or Corey Colwill ([email protected]) if you have any questions.

Best,

Cindy Stocks
Director, Student Fellowships and Research
Center for Co-Curricular Opportunities
Bowdoin College
116D Moulton Union
ph: 207-725-3607
www.bowdoin.edu/student-fellowships

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2017 Kennebec Land Trust Ronald Joseph Summer Internship

The Kennebec Land Trust (KLT) is seeking summer interns to work on trail maintenance and construction, land conservation projects, invasive plant control, educational programming, and general office work such as writing press releases and sending out mailings. Interns will also assist with projects associated with KLT’s application for Accreditation with the Land Trust Accreditation Commission. Interested applicants should be willing to learn basic plant identification skills, be able to perform physically demanding field work, be comfortable multi-tasking in the office, and have an interest in land conservation.

Independent Research Opportunities: In addition to our Summer Internship Program, KLT provides opportunities for students to conduct independent research focused on wildlife and plant ecology, land use history, and conservation and resource management. This summer we are specifically looking for students to conduct projects focused on:

1) the economic and conservation benefits of local wood economies 2) stream ecology 3) rare plant research 4) invasive plants 5) the agricultural land use history of inland Maine islands.

In addition to these topics, we welcome other project proposals.

Students’ studies have the potential to enhance KLT’s educational offerings, and to inform property management plans and our Strategic Conservation Plan.

KLT will help students frame research questions and identify properties on which to conduct research. We ask that students work with an advisor from their college or university on their independent projects, and that they submit a final report to KLT upon completion of their summer research.

Rate of pay: KLT will provide a modest stipend. Interns and students conducting independent research projects are encouraged to apply for grant funding or work study funds from their college or university to compensate their time with KLT. KLT will provide mileage at IRS rate for summer interns. Some housing opportunities are available.

KLT supervision:  Jean-Luc Theriault, Stewardship Director and Theresa Kerchner, Executive Director.

Hours: Flexible hours; 25-40 hours a week; June-August; some weeks will consist of more work hours than others.

Qualifications:

· minimum of one year of college, with preference to students working towards degrees in education, environmental science, biology, forestry, geography or related degree (or equivalent experience); other majors will be considered

· ability to work independently and as part of a team
· strong organizational and time management skills
· ability to perform moderately strenuous manual labor
· comfortable working outside
· valid drivers license

How to Apply:

Please send a cover letter, resume, and list of two references to the address below by March 1st, 2017. Both academic and prior work references are accepted.

Send full application to:

The Kennebec Land Trust
c/o Jean-Luc Theriault, Stewardship Director
PO Box 261
Winthrop, Maine 04364

OR  Email: [email protected]

Chicago Botanic Garden
Applications now being accepted!
The Conservation and Land Management Internship Program & The Graduate Program in Plant Biology and Conservation

The Chicago Garden and Northwestern University are are currently seeking qualified applicants (post graduation) for opportunities to advance their education and careers in conservation.

Conservation Land Management (CLM) Internship Program is currently seeking applicants for over 85 paid  internships to assist professional staff at the Bureau of Land Management, National Park Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, U.S. Forest Service, and U.S. Geological Survey. Internships are primarily located in one of 13 western states including Alaska. Each internship is unique and may focus on botany, wildlife, or a combination fo the two, Projects may include: collecting, seed for restoration and conservation purposes, collecting data on threatened and endangered species and habitats, performing surveys for invasive species, among many others. Applicants with strong botanical skills (plant ID) are especially encouraged to apply! Benefits include stipend paid every two weeks, $13,200 over 5 months and all expense paid week long training workshop. To learn more, and to apply see: the webpage: www.clminternship.org

Graduate Program in Plant Biology and Conservation
The Plant Biology and Conservation (PBC) Graduate Program is a collaboration between Northwestern University and the Chicago Botanic Garden. PBC students have the option of completing a CLM internship as part of a research thesis-based or internship-based MS degree. Learn more at the website:www.plantbiology.northwestern.edu