[ESSP] cool internships for sust students

[Vanessa Paulman]

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>thought some students might find this useful...
>maryam
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>C. Maryam Moody
>413.559.5954 (school)
>845.642.6569 (cell)
>Box 0853, Hampshire College
>893 West Street, Amherst MA 01002
>cmm03 at hampshire.edu
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>Today's Topics:
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>    1. Eco-Village, summer, Dexter, OR (Sharon Friedner)
>    2. Environmental Education, Summer, MD (Sharon Friedner)
>    3. Environmental Education, Paid, DC (Sharon Friedner)
>
>Message: 1
>Date: Thu, 4 Nov 2004 09:00:18 -0500
>To: corcinternshipseekers at wonka.hampshire.edu
>From: Sharon Friedner <syfOO at helios.hampshire.edu>
>Subject: [Intern] Eco-Village, summer, Dexter, OR
>
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>Lost Valley Eco-Village is offering internships=20
>in gardening, permaculture, and vegetarian=20
>cooking for summer, 2005
>
>Wage/Salary:
>Room and board only
>
>Days/Hours:
>Summer 2005
>
>Location:
>Dexter, OR US
>
>Openings:
>2 Gardening, 1 Land and Permaculture, 1 Cooking
>
>How to Apply:
>=46or an application packet, send a letter or email=20
>describing yourself, your background, and what=20
>attracts you to the program. Please specify the=20
>program(s) you are interested in. Land and=20
>Permaculture: Tammy Davis Organic Gardening:=20
>Tammy Davis Vegetarian Cooking: Tammy Davis
>
>Start Date:
>Land and Permaculture June 13, 2005
>Vegetarian Cooking June 13, 2005
>Organic Gardening March 1, 2005
>
>When to Apply:
>Open applications
>
>Company
>Description:
>Lost Valley is a dynamic, land-based educational=20
>center and intentional community with a=20
>commitment to learning and teaching about=20
>ecological, social, and personal sustainability.=20
>It is located on 87 acres in the foothills of=20
>Western Oregon's Cascade Range. Full-time=20
>residents currently number 17 adults and 4=20
>children. In addition to workshops and programs,=20
>it hosts conferences, retreats, and workshops=20
>presented by organizations that share its vision.
>
>There are several acres of gardens that grow a=20
>wide variety of vegetables as well as flowers,=20
>medicinal and culinary herbs, mushrooms, berries=20
>and tree fruits. We use only organic methods,=20
>combining elements of biointensive gardening and=20
>permaculture. We place a high value on=20
>sustainability, and emphasize hand labor.
>
>
>Qualifications:
>
>Land and Permaculture Intern: Experience with=20
>permaculture principles and hands-on experience a=20
>must. The ability to take direction and manage=20
>projects without supervision is key. A=20
>willingness to work hard, keep commitments, and=20
>engage in the multi-faceted learning inherent to=20
>living communally round out the prerequisites.
>
>Vegetarian Cooking Intern: Natural joy and=20
>interest in cooking vegetarian foods is=20
>necessary. Practical experience cooking for=20
>groups is preferred. The ability to take=20
>direction and manage projects without supervision=20
>is key. A willingness to work hard, keep=20
>commitments, and engage in the multi-faceted=20
>learning inherent to living communally round out=20
>the prerequisites.
>
>Organic Gardening Intern: Experience in basic=20
>gardening skills necessary. Preference given to=20
>experience with organic practices. The ability to=20
>take direction and manage projects without=20
>supervision is key. A willingness to work hard,=20
>keep commitments, and engage in the multi-faceted=20
>learning inherent to living communally round out=20
>the prerequisites.
>
>
>
>Job Description:
>
>Land and Permaculture Intern: Works in=20
>coordination with our land steward and well known=20
>permaculture teacher, Rick Valley, designing and=20
>implementing land management activities=20
>including: orchard maintenance, eco-forestry,=20
>water conservation, and food production. Works in=20
>conjunction with the Eco-Village and Permaculture=20
>Certificate Program guiding and teaching=20
>students. This is a perfect opportunity for=20
>someone interested in learning to teach=20
>Permaculture. Our summer apprenticeship programs=20
>are aimed at empowering people with practical=20
>skills, awareness, and the confidence to live=20
>lives that are consistent with their values.=20
>Interns will be given opportunities to take part=20
>in Naka-Ima (a personal growth workshop), and the=20
>Eco-Village and Permaculture Certificate Program=20
>offered during the internship.
>
>Vegetarian Cooking Intern: Works in coordination=20
>with Lost Valley's kitchen coordinator and the=20
>Eco-village and Permaculture Certificate Program.=20
>Intern will plan and cook breakfast, and lunch=20
>for Permaculture Certificate Program students in=20
>out vegetarian certified kitchen. Our summer=20
>apprenticeship programs are aimed at empowering=20
>people with practical skills, awareness, and the=20
>confidence to live lives that are consistent with=20
>their values. Interns will be given opportunities=20
>to take part in Naka-Ima (a personal growth=20
>workshop), and the Eco-Village and Permaculture=20
>Certificate Program offered during the internship.
>
>Organic Gardening Intern: Works with Lost=20
>Valley's head gardener preparing soil, sowing=20
>seeds, planting, and harvesting food for the=20
>communities gardens and conference center. Our=20
>summer apprenticeship programs are aimed at=20
>empowering people with practical skills,=20
>awareness, and the confidence to live lives that=20
>are consistent with their values. Interns will be=20
>given opportunities to take part in Naka-Ima (a=20
>personal growth workshop), and select elements of=20
>the Eco-Village and Permaculture Certificate=20
>Program offered during the internship.
>
>   This is an Equal Employment Opportunity
>
>
>Contact:
>
>   Tammy Davis
>   Internshipship Coordinator
>   LOST VALLEY EDUCATIONAL CENTER
>   81868 Lost Valley Lane
>   Dexter, OR 97431
>   541-937-3351 ext. 118 FAX: 541-937-2243
>tammy at lostvalley.org
>www.lostvalley.org
>
>
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>Message: 2
>Date: Thu, 4 Nov 2004 09:11:05 -0500
>To: corcinternshipseekers at wonka.hampshire.edu
>From: Sharon Friedner <syfOO at helios.hampshire.edu>
>Subject: [Intern] Environmental Education, Summer, MD
>
>
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>  Environmental Education Summer Intern
>
>The Education Intern will assist CBF staff at one=20
>of the following residential island centers: Fox=20
>Island, Port Isobel, Smith Island, or the Karen=20
>Noonan Center at Bishops Head (see descriptions=20
>of these centers at http://www.cbf.org/education
>
>RESPONSIBILITIES
>*	Assist staff in all instruction of 3-day,=20
>2-night field experiences for 6-12th graders
>*	Assist staff in instruction of 3-day, 2-night teacher trips
>*	Assist with trip logistics, meals and program content/activities
>*	Plan and facilitate experiential and=20
>environmental education activities and/or=20
>restoration projects
>*	Lead educational activities and serve as=20
>a resource to the program participants
>*	Maintain the center, equipment, and gear
>*	Complete a "seasonal project" that will=20
>enhance the center and/or program
>*	Understand and convey the mission of the Foundation
>*	Be a role model for students and participants
>*	Create a fun, safe, experiential environment for all participants
>*	Teach others and learn from others during this unique experience
>
>NOTE:
>Each trip varies in content but some of the common activities include:
>Canoeing, marsh-mucking, night paddles or hikes,=20
>sunrise activities,=20
>fishing/seining/trawling/dredging, interviews=20
>with the community members of the area islands,=20
>meal preparation, art and journal activities,=20
>story-telling, skits, and some free time!
>
>The majority of our summer experiences are for=20
>classroom teachers. We also run extended (10-14=20
>days) experiences for middle and high school aged=20
>students. Depending upon the summer schedule,=20
>interns may assist in an extended student trip.
>QUALIFICATIONS
>Applicant must be a college student, or recent=20
>college graduate (students should have completed=20
>at least their first year of college to apply)
>
>Background in biology, ecology, education, marine=20
>science, or liberal arts helpful but not required.
>Boat and water safety experience desirable.
>Experience working with children.
>=46lexible and willing to change.
>Creativity, humor and self-confidence.
>Energy, enthusiasm, and passion for students and the environment.
>Must be willing to live in remote, rustic, and communal environment.
>Willingness to commit 100% of energy to intense, outdoor lifestyle for summe=
>r.
>Strong desire to learn and to teach.
>Desire and ability to relate to people of all ages and backgrounds.
>Experience with tools, tractors, and completing small repairs would be helpf=
>ul.
>Knowledge of the natural and cultural history of the Chesapeake.
>Knowledge of environmental issues facing the Bay (or a similar ecosystem).
>Knowledge of state education standards for DC, MD, PA, VA helpful.
>
>Offering room and board. This is an unpaid=20
>internship. If still attending college, the=20
>internship may qualify for college credits.
>
>
>To apply, please send resume, cover letter and=20
>contact information for 2 references by January=20
>10, 2005 to:
>
>Laura Burrell Baxter, Education Senior Manager
>Chesapeake Bay Foundation
>6 Herndon Avenue
>Annapolis, MD 21403
>lbbaxter at cbf.org
>The Chesapeake Bay Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
>
>Last updated: November 03, 2004
>
>Internship Category:
>public speaking
>Paid or unpaid:
>Unpaid
>Languages:
>English
>Start date:
>May 20, 2005
>End date:
>August 12, 2005
>Last day to apply:
>January 10, 2005
>Organization:
>Chesapeake Bay Foundation
>Location:
>Annapolis, Maryland, 21403,
>United States
>Phone:
>443-482-2070
>=46ax:
>410.268.6687
>
>
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>Message: 3
>Date: Thu, 4 Nov 2004 09:14:27 -0500
>To: corcinternshipseekers at wonka.hampshire.edu
>From: Sharon Friedner <syfOO at helios.hampshire.edu>
>Subject: [Intern] Environmental Education, Paid, DC
>
>
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>  Environmental Education Internship
>
>The DC Schoolyard Greening Consortium is looking=20
>for a full-time intern to help us achieve our=20
>mission. Duties and responsibilities will provide=20
>a variety of experiences and are described below.
>
>
>SCHOOLYARD GREENING PROJECTS AND LEARNING STANDARDS
>Research schoolyard greening programs and=20
>projects, regionally and nationally, identifying=20
>models with adaptability to D.C. and aligning=20
>schoolyard greening activities with learning=20
>standards.
>
>SGC WEB SITE
>Assist with content development for the SGC web=20
>site. Topics include developing educational and=20
>technical resource pages for teachers.
>
>SGC SPECIAL PROGRAMS
>Assist in the development of special programs=20
>designed to highlight schoolyard greening=20
>projects in DC and get more teachers involved.=20
>This may include developing teacher workshops and=20
>organizing our annual School Gardens tour, as=20
>well as other projects as opportunities arise.
>
>The intern will also be expected to attend=20
>Consortium meetings and aid in correspondence to=20
>members.
>
>QUALIFICATIONS
>Applicants with coursework in education,=20
>environmental studies, landscape=20
>architecture/design, urban ecology, or a related=20
>field will be given first consideration. While=20
>interest in schoolyard greening is required, no=20
>specific past experience is necessary. Applicants=20
>must have proficiency with basic computer=20
>applications such as word processing programs,=20
>spreadsheets, and web-based applications,=20
>preferably in Windows and MS Office platforms.=20
>Applicants with web design experience and=20
>familiarity with Dreamweaver will be given=20
>special consideration. Applicants must have an=20
>ability to work both independently and as part of=20
>a team, demonstrating flexibility, organization,=20
>and confidence.
>
>DETAILS
>Intern will work for the Consortium at the Casey=20
>Trees Endowment Fund office (1425 K St., NW).=20
>Work will primarily be indoors with occasional=20
>travel to District schools. Supervision will be=20
>provided by Casey Trees staff.
>
>Duration: January 17, 2005 - April 29, 2005, 35 hours per week
>
>Application Procedure: Send letter of intent,=20
>resume with relevant coursework, and 3 to 4 page=20
>writing sample to:
>
>Heather Langford
>Casey Trees Endowment Fund
>1425 K St. NW
>Suite 1050
>Washington, DC 20005
>Attn: SGC
>
>Email: emailus at dcschoolyardgreening.org
>=46ax: 202.833.4092
>
>The position will remain open until filled.
>
>Compensation: $12.50 per hour
>
>The DC Schoolyard Greening Consortium is an Equal=20
>Opportunity Employer and employs without regard=20
>to race, sex, sexual orientation, religion,=20
>national origin, age, disability, or any other=20
>attribute not related to superior performance.
>
>
>Last updated: November 03, 2004
>
>
>
>
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