Following link has information on different volunteer events around Dekalb County:
And a shrub planting event along the DeKalb Nature Trail too:
Thursday, April 18, 2019
Tuesday, April 9, 2019
STARS & Resources Internship with AASHE (remote position)
We are excited to share that AASHE is seeking applications for a STARS & Resources Intern through Monday, April 15th!
This is a PAID student internship ($12.75 per hour) and preference will be given to students at an AASHE member institution. The intern will work from their virtual home office up to 40 hours per week during summer 2019 and then up to 10 hours per week during the 2019-2020 academic year.
The Resources Intern assists in submission review of AASHE’s Sustainability Tracking, Assessment & Rating System (STARS) and provides administrative and technical support in the ongoing development of AASHE resources, particularly related to AASHE’s online resource library, the Campus Sustainability Hub. Please review the job description for full details.
If you or someone you know would make a great AASHE intern (especially if already familiar with STARS), please apply or encourage them to apply! Applications are due by April 15th, 2019.
To apply and for more information, visit: https://recruiting.paylocity.com/Recruiting/Jobs/Details/96256
This is a PAID student internship ($12.75 per hour) and preference will be given to students at an AASHE member institution. The intern will work from their virtual home office up to 40 hours per week during summer 2019 and then up to 10 hours per week during the 2019-2020 academic year.
The Resources Intern assists in submission review of AASHE’s Sustainability Tracking, Assessment & Rating System (STARS) and provides administrative and technical support in the ongoing development of AASHE resources, particularly related to AASHE’s online resource library, the Campus Sustainability Hub. Please review the job description for full details.
If you or someone you know would make a great AASHE intern (especially if already familiar with STARS), please apply or encourage them to apply! Applications are due by April 15th, 2019.
To apply and for more information, visit: https://recruiting.paylocity.com/Recruiting/Jobs/Details/96256
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Assists in the review of STARS report submissions
- Identifies and submits new resources for inclusion in the Campus Sustainability Hub
- Assists in data collection for AASHE publications
- Assists in maintaining organizational data in AASHE’s online data management system
- Uses basic computer skills to assist in the management of online resources
- Implements marketing and outreach campaigns to increase submissions to the Campus Sustainability Hub in collaboration with Programs and Marketing staff
- Contributes to ongoing creative development of AASHE Programs through participation in regular team meetings
- Assists in building internal and external stakeholder engagement related to AASHE resources
- Develops and maintains familiarity with trends in campus sustainability by following AASHE and campus sustainability news
- Demonstrates a commitment to sustainability and diversity in the workplace
- Performs other duties as assigned
Requirements
SKILLS/EXPERIENCE/TRAINING REQUIRED:
- Student at a higher education institution in the United States or Canada
- Minimum of 1 year of experience in higher education sustainability
- Strong writing and editing skills
- Strong quantitative research skills
- Ability to work independently with limited supervision
- Strong internet researching skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Collaborative attitude and strong interpersonal communication skills
- Comfortable working with and experimenting with technology
- Experience with working in teams and facilitating groups
- Knowledge of Google Apps and Microsoft Office
- Experience working with diverse populations
- Commitment to advancing sustainability in higher education
- Familiarity with AASHE’s Sustainability Tracking, Assessment & Rating System (STARS)
Chicago Urban Ecology Field Lab Summe 2019
The Field Museum of Natural History in Chicago is now recruiting students for the 2019 edition of the Urban Ecology Field Lab and I think students affiliated with the EECB program at NIU would be interested in applying. The Urban Ecology Field Lab is a fantastic professional development opportunity that has helped past participants get jobs in the conservation field. We also work closely with students to make sure they can earn credits at their home institutions.
Summary
In brief, the Urban Ecology Field Lab is an 8-week interdisciplinary course that will train students in social and ecological theory and methods that will prepare them to conduct urban ecology research, which they will apply in a practicum project in partnership with a local community-based organization and a land management/public policy agency here in Chicago. This is the fourth year of the program and it's been a fantastic experience to be a part of. The program is run by scientists and staff at the Field Museum of Natural History.
The program runs from June 10 - August 2. The first five weeks involve methods training, field trips, and overnight immersive experiences. The final three weeks require data collection and analysis, culminating in a presentation of actionable results to local stakeholders doing conservation and social engagement work in the community. While this is a research training program, we are also aiming to generate longitudinal data that will help make an impact in regional conservation practices.
The program runs from June 10 - August 2. The first five weeks involve methods training, field trips, and overnight immersive experiences. The final three weeks require data collection and analysis, culminating in a presentation of actionable results to local stakeholders doing conservation and social engagement work in the community. While this is a research training program, we are also aiming to generate longitudinal data that will help make an impact in regional conservation practices.
Cost of the program is $1500 (Full and partial scholarships are available), which includes:
· 2 overnight immersive experiences
· Weekly field trips
· Equipment for methods training
· Lunch once a week
· Coffee and tea once a week
· Does not cover lodging or food
Applications can be found on the course website, https://www.fieldmuseum.org/science/research/area/keller-science-action-center/science-action-chicago/urban-ecology-field-lab
The application deadline is April 12th (soft deadline).
This is an opportunity for students to gain hands-on training and research experience. Our aim is to recruit upper level undergraduates and early phase grad students with some experience/coursework in the social and ecological sciences. We will work with students to ensure the Field Lab can be used for credit in your home institution (most students register the Field Lab as a 3-4 credit internship).
This is an opportunity for students to gain hands-on training and research experience. Our aim is to recruit upper level undergraduates and early phase grad students with some experience/coursework in the social and ecological sciences. We will work with students to ensure the Field Lab can be used for credit in your home institution (most students register the Field Lab as a 3-4 credit internship).
Occupational Health, Safety & Environment (OHSE) Internship at Amcor Flexibles
Amcor Flexibles is seeking applicants from your major for the position of Occupational Health, Safety & Environment (OHSE) Internship.
This internship will offer a challenging project based work experience focused on the site’s OHSE programs, the opportunity to learn about Amcor Flexibles, the Healthcare Flexibles industry, and receive mentorship from an OHSE professional as well as an Operations professional. You can expect to gain real work manufacturing experience with an industry leader that thinks of its coworkers’ safety in every decision it makes.
Need to at least be sophomore standing and 3.0 GPA.
Tuesday, April 2, 2019
Summer and Fall Job Opportunites at Lorado Taft Field Campus
For more information, visit: www.niu.edu/taft
Not current NIU students, apply at:
-https://employment.niu.edu/postings/42078
-https://employment.niu.edu/postings/42117
NIU STEM Camp Counselor Positions
NIU STEM Outreach is gearing up for our biggest summer of camps ever, and we need your help!
We are looking for enthusiastic students to work with us as both counselors and instructors from June through the first week of August.
Counselor positions start at $250/wk, and responsibilities include supervising campers during sessions, walking between locations, and at mealtimes. Counselors can be any major, and anyone who is interested is welcome to join us.
Instructor positions start at $350/wk, and responsibilities include leading lessons and hands-on activities. Instructors are needed for a variety of STEM subjects including engineering, sci-fi, electronics, and more. Ideal candidates are students who are studying relevant subjects, and who are engaged in projects and activities related to those subjects. Instructors are not responsible for designing curriculum, but new ideas are always welcome.
All camp staff receives 3 complimentary meals any day they are working, as well as a room for the week if needed. (We do need a certain number of staff to stay over depending on the number of campers that week.) Camps run Sunday through Friday, though our student staff only work 5 of the 6 days each week.
For more information on the variety of camps we offer, and the schedule of when we’ll be running them, you can visit
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