SATURDAY, OCTOBER 19 • 10AM TO 5PM • EAST END COMMUNITY SCHOOL • PORTLAND, ME

As the publisher of the Green & Healthy Maine HOMES magazine, we are happy to present the premiere Green & Healthy Maine Home + Energy Show, a one-day event that will connect leaders in Maine’s sustainable home and energy industries with homeowners who are interested in green living. From solar power to heat pumps, air quality to air sealing, and electric vehicles to edible landscapes, you’ll find endless inspiration for creating your high-performing, green & healthy Maine home – whether you are looking to build, buy or enhance an existing property.

As home to many nationally recognized building science and design professionals, Maine is leading the way in the high-performing home industry. Don’t miss your chance to learn directly from these sought out professionals.

Come with a specific question about your home or energy project, attend a workshop and browse the booths to find inspiration and resources. Chat with experts, find new products, learn about incentive programs and take advantage of show discounts and deals from our exhibitors.

“Rapid Genomic Evolution During Habitat Invasions”
Carol Eunmi Lee, Professor – University of Wisconsin
Thursday, May 2 4:20-5:30
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Dr. Carol Lee is a Professor at the University of Wisconsin, Madison.  She is best known for promoting the study of invasive species from an evolutionary perspective. Her work has focused on evolutionary responses to environmental change, including biological invasions, climate, and pollution. Her current work examines genomic and physiological changes associated with contemporary habitat change in aquatic invasive zooplankton, as well as shifts in microbiomes during host invasions. Her lab is also exploring evolution of genome architecture across the phylum Arthropoda.  In her talk, Dr. Lee will focus on genomic signatures of selection and evolution of ion transporter expression and function during rapid invasions into novel habitats.

Dr. Lee earned her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees from Stanford University, her Ph.D. from the University of Washington, and performed her postdoctoral research at Scripps Institution of Oceanography (University of California at San Diego).

City Internships
These Programs are open to students from any year and with any major, and they may choose a placement in one of 9 career fields:Banking & Financial services; Consulting & Professional services; Law & Politics; Technology & Engineering; Marketing, Advertising & PR; Media, Entertainment & Journalism;Art, Fashion & Design; Start-ups & Entrepreneurship; Charities, NFPs & NGOs. Financial Aid available through April, 2019.

Programs are available in 9 locations: London, Paris, New York, Miami, Los Angeles, Boston, Washington DC, Chicago, San Francisco

Students may be directed to apply now at: https://city-internships.com/apply

For those who wish to review our Prospectus which explains our Programs and offering, you may find it here you may find it here and also a printable Noticeboard Flyer is available here.

Many thanks as always, and I appreciate you sharing this email with your students.

Lewis

Lewis Talbot
Founder & CEO, City Internships
www.city-internships.com

Good morning,

As the membership coordinator for Friends of Katahdin Woods and Waters, I’m reaching out to connect with you about our internship program in case you have some students who would be interested in joining us for this summer or fall.

We are currently seeking one or two interns (fellows) for the summer and an additional one or two for the fall. We are open to fellow-proposed projects that align with the goals of our strategic plan, and we are particularly interested in increasing our capacity around development of the Katahdin Woods and Waters Junior Ranger Program and/or research and planning around place-based education in the Katahdin Region with our Katahdin Learning Project.

If you’re willing, we’d love for you to share our internship description with your students, and we encourage them to reach out to us directly if they’re interested in an internship this coming summer or fall. A brief description is below, and more information–including what past fellows have worked on–is available on the Fellows page of our website:

—The Friends of Katahdin Woods and Waters (aka Friends) Fellowship Program provides opportunities for students to expand their education in non-profit management, program development, environmental policy, fundraising, and community development through hands-on experience. Fellows receive credit from an accredited higher-education institution as part of an internship with Friends. Before starting a fellows program, an interested student should reach out to Friends staff to set up a time to discuss interests, background, time commitment, and potential collaboration. Fellows work with staff to develop goals and activities that they can share with their academic advisor prior to beginning the program. Limited funds for stipend are available to fellows during their time with Friends.

If you are interested in pursuing a fellowship with Friends, please send an email to [email protected] stating your name, affiliated school, the time period you’re interested in, and contact information.

–Thanks! Please feel free to reach out to us at the Friends office at [email protected] with any questions.

Kind regards,

Meghan
Meghan Cooper
Membership Coordinator
c: (207) 944-4791
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Maine Geological Survey Coastal Marine Geology Intern 2019 

Expected Intern Contributions:

The 2019 Intern will aid the Marine Geology Division of the Maine Geological Survey in the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry with field and office efforts. The Intern will support: 1) preparation for the Maine Beaches Conference and Beaches report; 2) field work for the Maine Beach Monitoring Program (MBMAP) and State of Maine Beach Profiling Program (SMBPP); 3) field work for tidal and nearshore mapping programs along Maine beaches; 4) field work for living shoreline projects in Casco Bay; and 5) other MGS project efforts. The prospective Intern must be in a physical condition to spend several days per week in the field (along beaches, dunes, bluffs, and salt marsh areas). Field work will be concentrated in York, Cumberland, and Sagadahoc Counties, but may include other counties. The prospective intern must be capable of walking several miles and spending long periods of time in the field carrying survey equipment, driving an MGS truck, and learning how to operate field equipment, including Real Time Kinematic GPS (RTK GPS) and the MGS Nearshore Survey System (NSS). The intern may be conducting field work alone at times, but will often be working with MGS’ Marine Geologists. The Intern will also process and analyze field data, including Light Detection and Ranging (LIDAR) data. The Intern will also aid MGS with a variety of data-development related efforts in support of ongoing resiliency efforts, including several different NOAA-funded projects.

Experience and Knowledge Gained:

The prospective Intern will gain experience and knowledge regarding MGS programs and work efforts, learn various coastal geologic field mapping, survey data processing and analysis techniques, and will become proficient in using a variety of different field equipment and software for field and office efforts, including:

• In-depth knowledge of Maine’s beaches, their natural geology and anthropogenic features;
• Surveying techniques using a network Real Time Kinematic Global Position System (RTKGPS) and data processing
• Water-based survey techniques using the Nearshore Survey System (NSS), a PWC-based survey platform
• Displaying and analyzing GPS, beach profile, and other survey data within ArcGIS
• LiDAR data processing, analysis, and interpretation
• Knowledge of tidal elevation data and analysis using NOAA VDATUM software
• Living shoreline project design, construction and monitoring
• Working as part of a large, multi-agency project team
• Data analysis and presentation using Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint,

Minimum Requirements:

The prospective Intern will have the following minimum requirements:

• Completed college with a major in geology, GIS, or closely related earth-sciences discipline
• Experience using ArcGIS software
• A valid driver’s license free of violations

Duration and compensation:

We expect an extended, maximum 24-week (6 month) internship with somewhat flexible start (typically in early to mid- May) and end dates. The intern will receive, based on qualifications, a range of $12-$13/hour for a 40-hour week. Any field or work-related expenses will be reimbursed by the Maine Geological Survey. Please note that there are no relocation expenses, health insurance, vacation, or state retirement benefits associated with this position. 

Application:

A cover letter describing relevant experience, a resume, and contact information for at least one reference, and your available start and end dates must be received by 5 pm on April 5, 2019 – digital application materials are preferred and encouraged.  We will notify the prospective intern by April 12, 2019.

Peter A. Slovinsky, Marine Geologist Maine Geological Survey

93 State House Station Augusta, ME 04333-0098 [email protected]

Recycling Internship
Towns of Falmouth, Scarborough, Windham, and City of South Portland

Internship Overview

The Towns of Falmouth, Scarborough, Windham and the City of South Portland seek motivated and qualified individuals to work on a new, collaborative public outreach campaign about proper recycling. Each community seeks to hire a minimum of two part-time, seasonal interns to take part in this innovative program. Interns will have an opportunity to impact municipal recycling programs as well as receive training and professional development.

The first two weeks of the internship will be dedicated to a comprehensive training program developed by ecomaine in partnership with member communities and USM. The training program will include a thorough introduction to the recycling market, ecomaine facilities, and recycling dos/don’ts. Ecomaine will also equip interns with community outreach and education tools and resources.

Over the remaining eight weeks, interns will spend the majority of their time in the community, delivering education and outreach, inspect recycling carts for non-recyclable “contamination,” tagging bins, and collecting data. Weekly cohort meetings will bring interns together to debrief about their progress and challenges and will cover material including the waste hierarchy in practice, community-based social marketing, and policy development. At the end of the pilot program, interns will present a summary of their work to the local municipal Council or relevant committee.

Overall this internship will advance interns’ understanding of waste management and reduction, a key strategy in the region’s effort to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Interns will gain valuable experience in community-based outreach and education, data collection and management, critical thinking and analysis, and public presentations. Finally, interns will take on a central role in shaping the development of a sustainable internship program out of the pilot phase.

The 10-week internship will start on June 3, 2019 and end August 16, 2019. Interns will be compensated for the training time and will receive the week of July 4th off without pay. Interns will be expected to work 20 hours/week including one to two mornings a week staring at 6am. Each intern’s set schedule will be determined by the individual municipality. Compensation is $12/hour plus mileage or use of municipal vehicle, as  determined  by the municipality.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Complete two-week training program;
• Tag recycling bins on collection mornings;
• Catalog recycling participation and contamination rate through data collection and photo log;
• Deliver outreach to residents to encourage proper recycling/waste disposal;
• Educate residents at a local events and gatherings alongside ecomaine representatives;
• Attend weekly cohort meetings;
• Promote the Recyclopedia App;
• Write a blog post and/or op-ed article sharing experiences and recommendations;
• Present a summary report to municipal Council at the end of the internship, outlining completed activities and measured

Requirements and Qualifications

• Most important skills of the position are reliability, integrity, initiative, and honesty;
• Desire to learn more about local environmental issues and sustainability initiatives;
• Ability to communicate effectively in a clear and convincing manner, both orally and in writing;
• Ability to show up on time and work during early mornings;
• Strong interpersonal skills to listen and respond courteously and empathetically to others;
• Experience relating well to people of all ages from varied cultural, economic, and racial backgrounds;
• Proficiency in collecting and managing data with the ability to think critically about results;
• Self-directed and able to work both collaboratively and independently without supervision;
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation;
• Ability to lift and carry a minimum of 50 and stand/walk for extended periods of time.

To Apply

Send a letter of interest and resume to the contact person listed below for the municipality you are applying to. If you send multiple applications, please note this in your letter and indicate your preferred location.

• Town of Falmouth

Kimberly Darling, Energy & Sustainability Coordinator [email protected] 207-699-5337

• Town of Scarborough

Complete online application at http://bit.ly/scarborough-jobs Direct questions to Jami Fitch, Sustainability Coordinator [email protected] 207-730-4035

• Town of Windham

Complete online application at https://www.windhammaine.us/jobs.aspx

Direct questions to Gretchen Anderson, Environmental & Sustainability Coordinator [email protected] 207-892-1909

• City of South Portland

Lucy Brennan, Sustainability Associate [email protected] 207-347-4147

The deadline to apply is Monday, April 1, 2019. All are EOE.

Background Information

Over the past year, ebbs and flows in the global recycling market have resulted in rippling effects on our local waste management practices. To address larger market changes, ecomaine is looking at new recycling importers and cracking down on contaminated loads of recycling. The only way to bring costs down and adjust to new standards is to ensure that ecomaine is getting clean recycling.

Amidst these tightening standards, cities and towns across Maine have been grappling with high rates of contamination in recycling loads. In response, Sustainability Offices launched robust outreach and education programming, often leveraging shared materials. Tabling displays, social media campaigns, tagging bins, and heightened enforcement are underway in an effort to reduce the amount of trash in recycling loads. These resources have started to foster a better community understanding of how to recycle properly.

With continued uncertainty in the recycling market, select communities have come together to work collectively towards improving recycling. This spring/summer, a team of interns will play a central role in continuing community outreach and education campaigns across member communities. Consistent personal outreach and education ensures local residents understand proper recycling/waste disposal and take appropriate action. Outreach will not only address contamination issues but also help communities work toward recycling and waste reduction goals.