Jobs and Internships in Soil conservation etc.

Please share with students interested in Conservation!!!! These opportunities would be great resume builders.

This would be a great opportunity for a sophomore-level serious student.  Imagine a guarantee of summer employment for three years, and training, and almost certain hiring after graduation.

TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE for these applications.  They will close the announcement when they get 100.

Loren S. Muldowney, District Conservationist

serving Lawrence & Mercer Counties

24 Avalon Court, Suite 200

Mercer, PA   16137

Telephone: (724)662-3740 ext. 101

Facsimile: (855)827-7502, please include recipient name on fax

……..Helping People Help The Land……….

  is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Provider.

Subject: FW: Pathways Vacancies

The following is the link to all Pathways vacancies that opened today:  https://www.usajobs.gov/Search?Keyword=nrcs+pathways&Location=&homeRadPublic=public&search=Search&AutoCompleteSelected=False

Below are the links to the individual positions:

1)            Pathways Student Intern (ADMIN): Amherst, Mass. (1)  -  https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/365476700

2)            Pathways Internship Program Student Trainee (Soil Conservation) NTE: Multi Location (5) - https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/365579800

3)            Pathways Internship Program Student Trainee (Soil Conservation): Multi Location (30 East) - https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/365488900

4)            Pathways Student Trainee (Forestry):  Wapello, Iowa (1) - https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/365399400

5)            Student Trainee (Soil Conservation): Multi Locations (26 West) - https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/365657900

6)            Student Trainee (Engineering): Multi Location (7) - https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/365641800

There are still four vacancy announcements missing for the west (Range Positions for SD, CA, ID) from the list above due to technical difficulties last night, but should be out by noon today.

Archaeology?????

REASONS TO JOIN ARCHAEOLOGY CLUB

EXPLORE THE PAST, IMPROVE THE FUTURE

  INFO/1ST MTG, WED, 4/2, BIO 206, 6-7/7:30 PM

 FREE FOOD

Hello Professor:

Because backgrounds in environmental sciences and ecological studies help to provide a good foundation in Archaeology, students with such backgrounds can contribute a lot to the Archaeology Club. 

The organization is called a Club, but it is meant to be an Assembly, to give students the chance to make a difference at and outside of RU and to help them build up their resumes (as in volunteer opportunities, FREE practical experience, leadership opportunities, etc.).  Because archaeology is a very interdisciplinary field, contributions from all (academic) perspectives are welcome and necessary to make an impact.  so everyone's voice counts.  On Wednesday, we will brainstorm goals for the drafting of a petition to create an Archaeology major at RU and to (re)hire Archy professors.  Also, this will be a chance for students to voice additional problems that they see in Archy and Archy-related fields and after the meeting, we'll start an online poll for the student body to decide on the most important problems that they can help to change!  Food and refreshments will also be served.

Thank you,
Siri Chevva

Internships and careers with Fund for the Public Interest

Subject: Job Opportunities Making Social Change (Summer and Career)

Hey! My name is Dan DeRosa. I graduated from Rutgers in 2010 and have since been working as a Field Organizer with the Fund for the Public Interest and Environment New Jersey. I’ll be back on campus Tuesday-Thursday (March 31-April 2) hiring students to work with us this summer on our campaigns.

Apply now at www.JobsThatMatter.org or call 1-800-75-EARTH today. If you’re graduating, please ask about career opportunities.

The Fund for the Public Interest is a national non-profit organization that works to build support for environmental and social change organizations across the country.  We run campaigns for the Human Rights Campaign, Environment America and PIRG. This summer we will be in over 50 cities, including here in New Jersey in New Brunswick, Summit and Ridgewood working and lobbying to help win environmental and social justice campaigns.

This summer our staff will work to make sure we tackle Global Warming, protect our Clean Water, work to get big money out of politics, label GMO foods and protect our drinking water from Fracking – and build valuable leadership skills along the way. Around the country we’ll work to ban plastic bags, get more clean energy, and protect LGBTQ rights.

Currently, we have paid positions open on our campaign staff in each of our locations.  We require that interested candidates are hard workers and have excellent communication skills.

As a member of our staff, you will fundraise, build membership for our partner groups, and educate and activate citizens on pressing issues. You will also have the opportunity to organize press conferences and build coalitions with other non-profit organizations.  While on staff, you gain knowledge of pressing concerns our country is facing, learn how to effectively generate public support, and obtain a firm understanding of the political process.

We will hold information sessions and interviews at Rutgers on Tuesday-Thursday (March 31-April 2) at 10 AM, 2 PM, 4 PM, 6 PM. We will be at 2 locations each day; come to whichever location and time is most convenient for you.

On Tuesday, March 31 we will have information sessions in the Busch Campus Center Room 117 and Livingston Student Center Room 109.

On Wednesday & Thursday, April 1 and 2 we will have information sessions in the College Avenue Rutgers Student Center Cap and Skull Room 413 and Livingston Student Center Room 109. On Thursday we will have additional 3:00 and 7:00 info sessions.

To find out more and apply, please visit www.JobsThatMatter.org or call 1-800-75-EARTH.

We also have internship opportunities available with Environment America in Trenton, across NJ, and across the country, the deadline to apply is April 11^th. You can submit an application at http://www.environmentamerica.org/internships or email dderosa@environmentnewjersey.org. If you’re graduating and would like to learn about a variety of careers working in the public interest please email me!

Or you can fill out a quick form at http://bit.ly/NJSummerJobs for more information about everything here.

Center for Urban Environmental Sustainability

SUMMER 2014 PAID INTERNSHIPS

CUES Trenton Field Work Internships

Description: The project goal is to integrate underutilized properties into a healthy Trenton food network in collaboration with Isles Inc., our local non-profit partner.  The summer internships in Trenton, NJ will focus on field survey work in neighborhoods across the city, verifying abandoned property data using GPS. The data collected will be assessed and prepared for data analysis to expand and integrate healthy food options for people living in the Trenton “Food Swamp”.

Qualifications: Successful completion of higher level geomatics course, ability to interact with local community members.

Timing: May 27 through August 22.

Contact: ravit@envsci.rutgers.edu

CUES Design Internships

The CUES design team is working on several design projects, including parks on Brownfields in Perth Amboy, Voorhees, and Somerville, and regional coastal resiliency planning for Northern New Jersey. The CUES office-based summer internships in Blake Hall on Cook Campus  include:

·       Perth Amboy: field surveys, public outreach, and design development

·       Somerville: design refinement and wet land design development

·       Voorhees: design refinement, preparing designs for detailing by engineers

·       Coastal Resiliency Planning: data collection, verifying existing data, GIS data analysis

Qualifications: Successful completion of higher level design classes, ability to interact with professional engineers and community representatives.

Timing: May 12 through August 22.

Contact: whoefer@sebs.rutgers.edu or gallagher@sebs.rutgers.edu

Graduate position at U. of Toronto

A PhD graduate student position is available in Miriam Diamond's lab (University of Toronto) to pursue research into modelling the sources, fate and distribution of semi-volatile organic compounds (SVOCs) in the indoor environment.  

The research is part of a 3-year project funded by Health Canada (Clean Air Regulatory Agenda) that is being conducted in conjunction with Cancer Care Ontario.  The goal of project is to qualitatively and quantitatively understand types and strength of emission sources and the indoor partitioning and fate of SVOCs, with the aim of improving our ability to estimate indoor exposures to these compounds.  

The modelling component of the project entails improving the fugacity-based indoor model from our lab (Zhang X. et al. 2009, 2011[1]), evaluating the model using measured indoor air concentrations and environmental characteristics, and using data from the Health Canada study to fulfil the study’s goal.  

Applicants should hold a master’s degree or an undergraduate degree with relevant experience.  A background in chemical engineering and/or environmental science is preferable with familiarity with mass balance models and computer programming.  Applicants require proficiency in written and spoken English.  Publishing in the peer-review literature and presenting results at international conferences will be expected.  

The successful candidate will join a vibrant multidisciplinary and multicultural lab, with the general goal of connecting sources and emissions with ecological and human exposure to chemical contaminants, leading to policies and measures to mitigate exposure.  

To apply: Applicants should provide a letter expressing your interest in this project and explaining how this project would fit with your career goals, plus a CV or resume.  Please also send the names and email addresses of two referees.  Please send all information electronically to Miriam Diamond, miriam.diamond@utoronto.ca.  

All applicants will be considered although preference will be given to suitably qualified Canadians and Canadian Landed Immigrants.  Project funding is available for a minimum of 3 years.  Applications will be reviewed starting on 30 April, 2014 and will continue until the position is filled.

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[1] ZHANG X, ML DIAMOND, SJ HARRAD, C IBARRA. 2009. Multimedia modeling of PBDE emissions and fate indoors.  Environ Sci Technol 43(8): 2845-2850.

ZHANG X, M ROBSON, ML DIAMOND, C IBARRA, SJ HARRAD. 2011. Polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs) and polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) indoors in Toronto: concentrations, air/dust distribution, sources and emissions. Environ Sci Technol 45: 3268-3274.

Miriam Diamond <miriam.diamond@utoronto.ca> Professor Department of Earth Sciences University of Toronto

Networking events Tuesday and Wednesday

How to Find an Internship in the Environment, Agriculture and Related Sciences

Tuesday, March 25, 2014 • 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Location: Cook Campus Center, Room 202ABC

Internships and co-ops are effective ways to gain exposure to the professional world of work while gaining hands-on career-related experience. Learn the skills and resources needed to find the right internship for you.

Registration Information:
This program requires preregistration. To register:

1.     Login to your CareerKnight account

2.     Select "Events" on the top menu bar

3.     Select "Workshops"

4.     You can use the keyword search field to search through the various programs in the system to locate this event

For additional information: Contact University Career Services at careerservices@echo.rutgers.edu

Industry Networking Series: Careers & Internships in Environment, Agriculture and Related Sciences

Wednesday, March 26, 2014 • 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Location: Cook Campus Center, Room 202ABC

University Career Services invites you to this panel and networking event where you will learn about the various areas of Environment, Agriculture, and Related Sciences. At this informative program students will learn about these areas and the opportunities offered through networking directly with industry representatives including employers and alumni.

Location: Cook Campus Center, Room 202ABC

Please log onto Career Knight and RSVP!

We are securing more panelists (most of them are RU grads) for this major campus event, to represent varied career clusters, and to share with you about your fields of interest, how to pursue jobs and internships, what to put on your resume, and what the job market is like.

To date, the following companies’ representatives are coming:

U.S.EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) for environmental science related fields

St.Peter’s Medical Center, Sports Medicine Institute, for exercise science, physical therapy and related fields

Hunterdon Medical Center for nutrition, dietetics, and food science related fields

Department of Animal Science for animal research, veterinary, farm, and related fields

Melillo & Bauer Associates, Inc. for landscaping architecture and related fields

Chromocell Corporation, for biotechnology and related fields

For more information, log into CareerKnight: http://rutgers-csm.symplicity.com/manager/ Or email Larry Jacobs, career cluster liaison to SEBS, at best2u@rutgers.edu.

Registration Information:
This program requires preregistration. To register:

1.     Login to your CareerKnight account

2.     Select "Events" on the top menu bar

3.     Select "Workshops"

4.     You can use the keyword search field to search through the various programs in the system to locate this event

For additional information: Contact University Career Services at careerservices@echo.rutgers.edu

Agriculture, Environmental, Food, and Natural Resources Industry Career & Internship Fair

Friday, April 04, 2014 • 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Location: Cook Campus Center

Employers, students, and alumni come together to discuss full-time, part-time, and internship opportunities within the agricultural, environmental, food, and natural resources fields.  With over 50 employers expected to attend, this fair will prove to be a great opportunity to network for both candidates and employers alike.

This event is only open to Rutgers-New Brunswick students from all majors.  Attendees need to dress professionally and bring multiple copies of their resumes.

EMPLOYER INFORMATION:  Login to learn more and register here.

STUDENT INFORMATION:  A list of registered employers will be available around March 17. 

Appropriate Attire:
Minimum attire for ALL fairs and interviews with employers is business formal unless otherwise specified.

For additional information: Contact Employer Relations Team at recruiting@echo.rutgers.edu

some experience required

This job requires 4-6 years of experience, so please share it with your friends who may have graduated a few years ago.

EH&S Specialist

Duties & Responsibilities

• Ensure the facility meets all regulatory requirements from EPA, NJDEP, OSHA, and local agencies.
• Prepare regulatory EH&S reports (i.e. CRTK, TRI, Waste reports) in compliance with Federal, State, and local regulations.
• Develops and manage programs for recycling, waste reduction, and emissions reductions.
• Maintains our ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001management systems certification.
• Review and update existing Environmental Health & Safety programs to ensure compliance.
• Design and deliver employee training as needed on applicable regulations and EH&S topics.
• Monitor the plant’s compliance with regulatory requirements, report gaps and develop corrective actions.
• Monitor and report on safety status and Key Performance Indicators (e.g. accident and incident investigation, near misses, spill management, waste management, aerosol manufacturing)
• Perform routine EH&S inspections, follow-up and verify corrective actions.
• Create, review and revise procedures and forms as needed to supplement the plant EH&S programs.

Qualifications:

• BS Degree in Engineering or Health Science
• 4-6 yrs EH&S experience in a manufacturing environment
• Knowledge of environmental regulatory reporting
• Experience in managing regulatory inspections, inquiries, response & closure
• Knowledge of ISO and OHSAS management systems a plus
• Knowledge of OSHA regulation and related safety standards and practices
• Experience in the chemical or chemical-related industry is preferred

Another NJDEP summer internship

NJ Department of Environmental Protection

Office of Environmental Management

Division of Solid and Hazardous Waste

Seasonal Position

Title:                         Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Specialist Trainee              Salary:  $16 to $20/hour

                                  (May – August 2014)                                                                               (commensurate with experience)

Closing Date:         April 18, 2014                                                                                           Vacancies:  1

Location:                401 E State Street, Trenton, NJ              

Work Schedule:    Weekdays, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM or 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Position Information:

The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection is seeking a paid summer intern to assist in:

1.      Identifying significant sources of food waste in the State;

2.      Developing a GIS-based mapping analysis of those sources, and;

3.      Estimating the volume of non-residential food waste generated in the State. 

Food residuals are the second largest portion of the municipal solid waste stream in the United States, behind paper products.   However, there is no infrastructure in New Jersey to recycle large volumes of food waste.  This internship will help the Department assess the economic viability of food waste recycling in New Jersey.

The information to be developed by the summer intern will assist the Department in developing strategies to maximize recycling of food waste.

Requirements:

Candidates for this summer internship must have the following qualifications:

-        Experience in ARC GIS is desired.

-        Research skills in a scientific or geographic discipline are desired.

-        Attention to detail.

-        Excellent written and oral communication skills.

-        Interest in recycling and sustainability.

Note:  Completion of at least 2 years of undergraduate education is preferred.

If you are interested in this position, please send a cover letter, resume and your credentials electronically via email to Christine Schell at Christine.Schell@dep.state.nj.us. Questions can be directed to Ms. Schell at 609-292-0449.