**Students strongly encouraged to attend**
Friday, October 31, 2014
Wednesday, October 29, 2014
Monday, October 27, 2014
Globalization and Community Health Field School: Combining Social Science and Engineering in Costa Rica
The course is an intensive study abroad program led by Dr.Nancy
Romero-Daza, PhD, that addresses community health issues. This course offers a
hands on experience in applied anthropology, and environmental and civil
engineering.
Thursday, October 23, 2014
Rockford Park District Seasonal Employment
Natural Areas Maintenance Internships - Rockford Park District
JOB DESCRIPTION
Primary duties emphasize field implementation of
restoration work and or monitoring native systems, including but not limited to
brush removal and herbicide application; exotic weed control; seed collection,
processing and planting; wildlife management; and wetland and stream restoration;
collection and analysis of biological data, and ecosystem surveys.
EDUCATIONAL VALUE:
Intern will gain an understanding of how and why ecological
restoration is practiced in Northern Illinois natural areas. Furthermore, interns will have the
opportunity to learn about the operations of other RPD Departments, such as Horticulture
and Urban Forestry.
QUALIFICATIONS & WORKING CONDITIONS:
Applicants should have a minimum of 1 year of course
work in ecology, biology, geography, natural resource management, earth
sciences or a related conservation field; willingness to acquire Illinois
herbicide operator’s license; possess a current, valid driver’s license.
Internship involves outdoor work in all weather conditions as well as indoor
work, involving both light and heavy lifting. Frequent amount of time spent
walking and moderate time spent sitting and standing. Possible work hazards
include herbicides/pesticides operation, use of power equipment (i.e.
chainsaws), and contact with nature (i.e. bees, insects/spiders, poison ivy,
etc.).
SCHEDULE:
Mid/late May through August; up to 40 hour work week
Monday through Friday, usually 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m with occasional overtime
and weekend / holiday work. **
WAGES & BENEFITS:
$9.00 per hour, college credit
is possible as approved by applicant’s institution and advisor.
APPLICATION:
Send cover letter and resume of relevant
training and experience, dates of availability, and (unofficial) transcript.
Evaluation of applications begins as they are received so early application is
encouraged.
CONTACT:
Nathan Hill
Supervisor, Horticulture and
Natural Areas
Rockford Park District
Mobile: 815 289-9901
Mail: 401 S. Main St. STE
117, Rockford, IL 61101
**They have 3 general options for employment –
1. Now through December 31, 2014 finishing State Wildlife Grant at Searls Park
Prairie Nature Preserve, Work involves bobcat operation, chainsaw, spraying
herbicides, seed collection, seeding, mowing and prescribed
fire.
2. Starting around March 2015 up to about October 2015 general natural areas
restoration work, spraying, mowing, planting, seeding, seed collection, tree
planting etc
3. Starting Spring 2015 monitoring and research opportunities. Update Rockford
Park District Tree Inventory using GIS/GPS, Conduct Insect/Butterfly monitoring
at Searls Park Praire Nature Preserve, Conduct Plant/Forest monitoring at
various high quality natural areas. Any other research or monitoring you would
be interested in doing that fits with our management goals.
Tuesday, October 21, 2014
Graduate Student research positions
FUNDED MA AND PHD
RESEARCH POSITIONS IN POLITICAL ECOLOGY OF RESOURCE GOVERNANCE OF
FORESTS/PLANTATIONS, FISHERIES/AQUACUTURE IN MAINLAND SOUTHEAST
ASIA
Drs. Peter Vandergeest,
Robin Roth (Department of Geography, York University), and Melissa Marschke
(School of International Development and
Global Studies, University of Ottawa) are
recruiting several MA and up to two PhD students beginning September 2015 as
part of the SSHRC-funded project "New Directions in Environmental Governance:
Remaking Public and Private Authority in Southeast Asian Resource Frontiers
Students will be provided
with fieldwork funding, guidance, and opportunities for both in-depth fieldwork
and research dissemination on a multi-sited research project in Southeast Asia.
The study will examine the emerging relationships
between private, public, and local authorities in forestry and fisheries,
defined to include plantations and aquaculture. The focus will be on how
emerging governance arrangements for forestry and fisheries remake the ways that
farmers, fishers, and workers access land and natural resources in the Southeast
Asia uplands and coastal zones.
Applicants must have an
appropriate background in a relevant field, including Human Geography;
Development Studies, Political Ecology; Environmental Studies; Anthropology; or
Southeast Asian Studies. Applicants with previous research or applied experience
will be particularly competitive.
Interested applicants
should send a letter of interest and current CV to Peter Vandergeest
(pvander@yorku.ca),
Robin Roth (rothr@yorku.ca) and/or Melissa Marschke (melissa.marschke@uottawa.ca) by
November 5, 2014.
The deadline for
admission to York's Graduate Program in Geography is January 14, 2015. More
information on the department can be found at:http://www.yorku.ca/gradgeog/. The deadline for admission to U Ottawa’s Graduate Program in
International Development and Global Studies is January 15, 2015. More
information can be found at: http://socialsciences.uottawa.ca/dvm/graduate-studies
Thursday, October 16, 2014
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Wednesday, October 8, 2014
NOAA has a new social scientist opening in their DC climate office
Social Scientist Position open in the NOAA Climate Program Office:
This
position offers a rare opportunity for a social scientist with
management experience to join a dynamic group of experts working on and
managing projects related to the societal dimensions of climate. The
position will provide management and support for research, assessments,
and climate services development activities designed to bring sound,
interdisciplinary science to bear on climate sensitive resource
management and adaptation challenges in key sectors and regions. In
particular, the specific area of focus for this position will be NOAA’s
Regional Integrated Sciences and Assessments (RISA) Program, which
supports physical and social science research and engages resource
managers, communities, and government agencies in the use of climate
information. The Climate Program Office is located in Silver Spring,
MD.
The details can be found at https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/383035600 until October 15.
Monday, October 6, 2014
Join the Green Corps
Green Corps
Part One: Classroom Training
Green Corps trainees participate in eight weeks of intensive classroom training conducted by representatives from a wide range of organizations and campaigns. Past trainers include Bill McKibben, founder of 350.org; Phil Radford, former executive director of Greenpeace; Margie Alt, executive director of Environment America; and other respected leaders who have contributed to the growth and victories of major environmental organizations over the past three decades.
Through instruction and practice, our staff and trainers present overviews on the biggest issues facing our environment and case studies on defining campaigns as well as teaching a variety of valuable skills, such as volunteer recruitment, campaign planning, public speaking, fundraising, and much more.
Part Two: Field Training on Real Campaigns
Green Corps organizers receive the bulk of their training through hands-on experience working on behalf of organizations such as the Sierra Club and Food & Water Watch. Organizers are able to implement classroom training skills working on some of the most pressing issues of the day with responsibilities including recruiting, training and supervising volunteers; organizing visibility events; securing media coverage; and building strong coalitions.
Green Corps organizers lead three to five different campaigns in communities across the country. By working with several different campaign partners, organizers experience a diversity of issues, tactics and organizations. Green Corps organizers travel to different cities for campaigns, allowing them to work with different communities and constituencies.
For example, a team of organizers last year helped run a campaign that persuaded Kellogg’s to pressure its supplier of palm oil to stop destroying tropical forests.
Other Green Corps organizers have played critical roles in the retirement of over a dozen coal-fired power plants on the Sierra Club’s Beyond Coal campaign.
Part Three: After Your Green Corps Year
After completing the training program, Green Corps connects graduates to groups looking to hire full-time staff. Our alumni now work with organizations such as Environment America, the Sierra Club, Greenpeace, Corporate Accountability International, Rainforest Action Network, National Wildlife Federation, 350.org, and NRDC, among others. Due to Green Corps’ rigorous training program and the great need for trained organizers in many social change organizations, Green Corps organizers are often able to find professional positions immediately after completing the program.
Location and Salary
Salary for this position is $25,000. Green Corps offers a competitive benefits package. Eligible staff receive paid holidays, sick days, and vacation days; and the opportunity to enroll in our group health care, college loan assistance programs. We also offer an excellent training program and opportunities for advancement.
We take into consideration location preferences as well as people's skill sets to see where organizers will make the biggest impact and receive the best training experience.
Thursday, October 2, 2014
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