BrightCurrent

Dear Professor Rodenburg,

Could you please pass along the following information to your students?

BrightCurrent is a solar energy outreach and marketing company that provides homeowners with low-cost pathways to solar energy. We believe all people deserve sustainable, non-polluting electricity and our mission is to provide 100% reliable solar power for less than the cost of the grid.

We will be on campus tomorrow (Wednesday, January 30) at the Internship & Summer Job Fair. Interested students can visit our table at the Paul Robeson Campus Center, 350 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Newark, NJ 07102 from 1:00 – 4:00 PM. We will be handing out information and collecting resumes.

While the position is open to any major, it may be of particular interest to your students. The Solar Ambassador position is a great first step into the renewable energy field & flexible enough to accommodate students with busy schedules. I have attached the job description with more details.

Thank you for your time and consideration.

Sincerely, 

Beth Westerman

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Operations Manager

beth@brightcurrent.com

Position: Solar Ambassador
Compensation: Hourly Base & Commission
Hours: Flexible
BrightCurrent is hiring Solar Ambassadors throughout New Jersey! As a Solar Ambassador
you will be paid to promote solar power through community outreach and network
marketing. This is a fantastic opportunity for current or recently graduated students looking
to build their career in the clean tech sector.
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Why BrightCurrent?
We’re not your typical part-time job. At BrightCurrent you will have the opportunity to:
• Work for a thriving start-up with a young and dynamic internal culture
• Gain exposure to all aspects of the rapidly expanding sustainable energy sector
• Build your resume
• Create your own schedule
Solar Ambassador Responsibilities:
• Attend marketing events arranged by BrightCurrent and professionally represent
the company
• Engage and excite prospective customers about the economic and environmental
benefits of switching to solar energy
• Sign up prospective customers for a free home consultation
Required Skills & Experience:
• Commitment to the economic and social benefits of sustainable energy
• Excitement about enacting positive change
• Demonstrated ability to articulate complex concepts to customers
• Access to a car and willingness to travel to marketing events in your area
• A history of relevant academic and extracurricular achievement
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Join us! Please submit your resume and a few lines as to why you think you are a good
candidate for this position to careers@brightcurrent.com. Please include the following
subject line: Solar Ambassador.
Find us on the web at BrightCurrent.com or at Facebook.com/brightcurrent
- BrightCurrent is an Equal Opportunity Employer -
REFERRAL INCENTIVE BONUS
!
!! In order to accomplish our mission of making affordable clean energy to everyone, we need as many high quality team members as possible. Referral Incentive Bonus encourages all members of BrightCurrent grow our team by recruiting qualified candidates to apply to BrightCurrent.
Earn $300 for each converted
candidate referral.
You are eligible to receive your bonus once the candidate has weeks with BrightCurrent. A week worked means a minimum of or event that week. You are still eligible for a referral bonus even no longer working for BrightCurrent

Environment New Jersey

Dear Lisa,
I’m writing to ask your quick assistance— Environment New Jersey and our partner groups across the country have entry-level positions available for recent or upcoming college graduates to join our 2-year Fellowship program, so I wanted to see if you knew a graduating senior who may be interested in applying.  
They can review the job description here. To apply, just send an email to me, Doug O’Malley, at domalley@environmentnewjersey.org.
I’m hoping you will forward this job announcement to any seniors or recent grads that come to mind—or to faculty or department heads who may be able to share this with graduating seniors in their department. It’s really a great opportunity for a recent grad who can see themselves making a career out of protecting our environment. 
Over the two years in our Fellowship position, the staff person will work side-by-side with one of our experienced directors or advocates who will serve as the Fellow’s mentor. They will learn all the important tools of the trade for doing this work—citizen organizing, advocacy, working with the media, building coalitions and more. They’ll hone their skills working on clean water, clean energy and global warming campaigns and projects to preserve special places.  
The position is a paid position and includes a package of benefits for the Fellow—you can learn more (or candidates can learn more) by viewing the job description on our website here.
Please don’t hesitate to email me with questions about this or any of Environment New Jersey’s work. 
Thanks in advance for helping us find an entry level candidate who may be one of the next great advocates or organizers in the environmental movement—and thanks for your ongoing involvement and support.
Sincerely,
Doug O'Malley
Environment New Jersey Interim Director
  P.S. The early application deadline is February 15th. If you know a graduating senior or recent college graduate who might be interested in working to protect the environment, please forward this email to them.

Land Conservancy Scholarship Program

The Land Conservancy of New Jersey has a scholarship program that awards two scholarships of $7,500 each.  Applications are due April 1, and you can find more info and application materials at their website www.tlc-nj.org. 

Poster Competition

The Student Affairs Committee of the American Water Works Association New Jersey Section (AWWA NJ) sponsors an annual college research poster competition for undergraduate and graduate students to showcase research or projects on the topic of safe water. Cash prizes will be awarded for the top three posters for undergrads and top three posters for graduate study. In addition, students who participate can attend the annual conference in Atlantic City on Wednesday, March 20, 2013 free of charge and participate in all of the days conference activities, including model water tank building contests, operators trivia bowl, evening social activities, and technical presentations from New Jersey’s premier water professionals.  This is a great opportunity to network with professionals and get a head start on the job search ahead! Should you or your students have any questions regarding this opportunity, don’t hesitate to contact me!

Regards,

Carolynn A. Zebrowski P.E. | Water Division
Hatch Mott MacDonald | carolynn.zebrowski@hatchmott.com 
3 Paragon Way, Freehold NJ 07728
T 732.780.6565 F 732.577.0551

CleanPack Chemist

Clean Harbors Environmental Services, Inc.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Job Title:               CleanPack Chemist

Reports To:           Regional CleanPack Coordinator

Job Code:              051308

         

Hours/Day:            40+hours, days vary

Grade:                   F

Status:                   Non-Exempt

The CleanPack Chemist reports directly to the CleanPack Coordinator and assists in the daily lab packs within customer facilities, household hazardous waste (HHW) collections and lab moves.  The essential elements of the position include, but are not limited to:

1.     Responsible for the safe and compliant execution of lab pack projects/jobs and the proper packaging of material/waste and off-spec’s of commercial products.

2.     Conducts projects/jobs according to site specific Federal, State and local regulation and health and safety plans as well as Clean Harbors Environmental Services, Inc., policies and procedures.

3.     Prints required labels and labels drums and assures driver of an expedient pick-up.  Loads/packs materials/wastes properly and segregates for compatibility the waste material on transport vehicle.

4.     Understands customer specific disposal restrictions/special packaging requirements.

5.     Accumulates and records accurate billing information to ensure proper billing to customer.

6.     Adheres to field standard operating procedures and understands customer specific disposal options/special packaging requirements.

7.     Ensures customer satisfaction by communicating customer needs and requests to the CleanPack Coordinator. 

8.     Assists the Lead CleanPack Chemist in the safe and compliant execution of assigned lab pack projects/jobs.

9.     Responsible for the overall quality control of waste materials to be shipped.

10. Ensures drum count is correct and that drum conditions are shippable in accordance to the policies and procedures of Clean Harbors Environmental Services, Inc.

11. Performs other assignments as assigned by management.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

·       B.S./B.A. degree or related experience

·       40 Hour OSHA HAZWOPER training (preferred)

COMPETENCIES:

·       Knowledge of RCRA requirements/regulations (preferred)

·       Knowledge of chemicals and background (preferred)

·       Knowledge of Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) waste codes, manifesting and Land Disposal Restrictions (LDR) (preferred)

·       Proficient in Windows-based applications

·       Attention to detail

·       Able to perform multiple tasks

·       Able to travel

·       Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills

LICENSES

·       Valid drivers license with clean driving record (*see definition below)

·       Ability to obtain Commercial Drivers License (Class B) with hazardous materials endorsement

*Clean Driving record, for the purposes of Clean Harbors employment, includes:

·       No more than 2 moving violations in the past 3 years

·       No DUI/DWI in past 3 years

·       No preventable accidents in the past year

·       No more than 2 preventable accidents in the last 3 years

·       No serious moving violations in the past 3 years, i.e. Reckless driving, Driving to endanger, Open alcohol containers, etc.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Always requires lifting, carrying, grasping, speaking and listening.

Frequently requires near visual acuity, sitting, standing, walking, pulling and/or pushing, stooping and crouching.

May be required to lift, push and/or pull up to 100lbs.

Rutgers University Graduates

IMMEDIATE OPENINGS for CLEANPACK CHEMISTS

→      Newark, NJ – 15 miles from Manhattan

→      Bridgeport, NJ – 15 miles from Philadelphia

→      Other locations throughout the U.S. including Boston, Los Angeles, Sacramento, San Jose, Iowa, Wisconsin, Albany, Connecticut, Denver, Oregon, Miami, North Carolina, Reno, Dallas and Chicago

Visit CLEANHARBORS.COM for more information on the position and the Company

ü  North America’s largest provider of environmental services

ü  Lead contractor on BP oil spill response

ü  View web videos about entry level positions

ü  General job postings

Benefits of chemist position:

·       Entry level position – no direct experience required

·       Training provided – DOT, EPA, OSHA

·       Tradition of progression to management & sales

·       International corporation with opportunities to relocate and/or promote quickly

·       Everyday is different – locations, industries and experiences

·       Physical job & not tied behind a desk

·       Competitive benefits package including healthcare coverage, 401K, discounted stock purchase and paid time off

CONTACT INFORMATION WITH QUESTIONS OR TO APPLY:

John Fraga (SEBS class of 2012)

Clean Harbors Environmental Services

Labpack Chemist

2858 Route 322

Bridgeport, NJ 08014

Fraga.John@cleanharbors.com

Email resume and cover letter – type “Rutgers Grad” in subject line

FIGS Peer Instructor

To Rising Juniors (Class of 2015) and Rising Seniors (Class of 2014):
Have you ever considered teaching as a profession? Looking for a unique and rewarding experience? Want your graduate or professional school application to stand out from the crowd? Then you should look into what it takes to be a FIGS Peer Instructor. Attend one of the information sessions listed below.
[Teaching a FIGS may also be used to fulfill experience based education in several SEBS Majors (requires approval of your major advisor and/or SEBS Academic Dean).]
To SEBS Faculty,
Please encourage students to apply whom you think would excel in front of the classroom.
FIGS Peer Instructor Selection Process

Are you passionate about your major and interested in teaching first-year students?  Do you enjoy mentoring?

If you answered yes, then we invite you to apply to become a FIGS Peer Instructor! 

Peer Instructors (PIs) are instructors and mentors for First-Year Interest Group Seminars (FIGS).  FIGS are topical-based, one-credit seminar courses that meet for 10 weeks in the fall semester.  PIs receive training that prepares them to plan, develop, and implement their curriculum.  The Peer Instructor position is open to all eligible Rutgers undergraduates who will be Juniors or Seniors in Fall 2013 with a 3.0 GPA and are interested in encouraging the success of first-year students.  The Rutgers University FIGS Program is one of the few in the nation that allow undergraduates to teach their own course and only 1 in 200 upper-class students at Rutgers have this opportunity.  

For a detailed overview of the position and selection process, please visit http://figs.rutgers.edu/content/peer-instructors-1.  The online application is available at the same link and due by Tuesday, February 5, 2013.  

Learn more by attending one of our information sessions (these are not mandatory):

Friday, December 7, 1:30 PM (Busch Campus Center, Room 117)

Friday, January 25, 3:00 PM (Douglass Campus Center, Meeting Room C)

Friday, February 1, 4:00 PM (Scott Hall 201- CAC Campus)

We hope you consider applying for this unique and rewarding leadership opportunity!  Feel free to contact us at rulc@echo.rutgers.edu or 732-932-7442 with questions.

Sharice Richardson
Assistant Dean
Office of Academic Programs
School of Environmental and Biological Sciences
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
88 Lipman Drive
New Brunswick, NJ 08901-8525
(848)932-3000

Wells K. Keddie Scholarship

Reminder: February 22, 2013 is the deadline for applying for the Wells K. Keddie Scholarship. Rutgers undergraduate students are eligible--and you could nominate or recommend a worthy student for this scholarship that recognizes social activism and solid scholarship. Visit the scholarship website to learn more.

Download a flier about the scholarship.

Tax-deductible donations are always welcome. Make your check payable to the Wells H. Keddie Scholarship and send to:

WHK Scholarship
c/o Rae Tellefsen
Rutgers AAUP-AFT
11 Stone Street
New Brunswick, NJ 08901

Sincerely,

The Trustees of the Wells H. Keddie Scholarship