Makin' It Happen

CEP is a program where students practice leadership, build community, and get involved in the real world through its core tenets: Community, Environment, and Planning. This is a window into some of those real-world opportunities.

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We’ve moved!

Check out http://cep.be.washington.edu/opportunities/ for the most up-to-date information about opportunities available for CEP students and alums! 

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*Job* Water Quality Outreach Specialist

Pierce Conservation District is looking for an AmeriCorps member to serve as a Water Quality Outreach Specialist from September 2016 through July 2017.

ORGANIZATIONAL OVERVIEW

The Pierce Conservation District works with local landowners and public agencies to conserve natural resources that are essential to both our economy and our region’s quality of life. Our collaborative efforts with citizen volunteers to create a just food system, improve water quality, promote sustainable agriculture, and recover wildlife habitat, is the heart of our mission.

ROLE OVERVIEW

The Water Quality Outreach Specialist will report directly to the Water Quality Director to increase stream health knowledge and positive behavior change through action projects, workshops, trainings, and community outreach. Over the internship the Outreach Specialist will work directly with many District programs to develop and implement improvements in participant knowledge and behavior change by taking part in our programs.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Project Management/Capacity Building

Lead Streamside Planting events with community volunteers

Attend community meetings to share District program opportunities

Host workshops to share District program opportunities

Develop and implement pre- and post-surveys for targeted District projects

Stream monitoring kit cleaning, pick-up, and drop-off to ensure volunteers can monitor the health of our local streams as needed

Conduct (or assist with) re-vegetation monitoring

Support different educational opportunities such as the Children’s Water Festival, Chum Festival, Envirothon and other educational experiences as requested

Develop outreach materials and promote educational workshops

Write Tahoma View newsletter articles as assigned

Professional Development:

Research and attend trainings to further personal professional development in the field of Member’s choosing

Assist with small grant writing

Attend meetings as a representative of the district and network with environmental community

Other tasks to be assigned based on Member’s interest

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

Required:

Age 18 to 25

College graduate

Ability to multitask and manage multiple priorities

Excellent organization, including event and meeting planning and facilitation, data tracking, and report writing

Self-starter, ability to work well independently

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Comfortable talking with strangers and groups

Ability to understand and communicate a variety of natural resource topics

Knowledge of and passion for environmental issues

Strong attention to detail and excellent word, excel, and PowerPoint skills

Availability for evenings and weekends

Vehicle and valid driver’s license

Preferred:

College degree

Knowledge of Pierce County area and community

Experience in data collection and analysis

COMPENSATION

Monthly stipend of $1,195

Education award of $5,775 upon completion of service

Subsidized childcare provided

Health Insurance

Student loan forbearance (on qualifying loans)

Leadership, project management, and natural resource training

HOW TO APPLY

Apply before July 29, 2016 via the AmeriCorps website:

https://my.americorps.gov/mp/listing/viewListing.do?id=68624&fromSearch=true

Additionally, send resume and cover letter to Melissa Buckingham, [email protected]

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Environmental Protection Agency Region 10 (Seattle Office) has a digital eInternship Teaching Environmental Education (ECOLEARN) Lesson Plans at elementary schools.  As a eIntern, you will get to teach exciting, already prepared environmental education lesson plans at local elementary schools. We are testing the lesson plans, expanding our outreach and make necessary revisions to the materials as a prelude to sharing them on a national stage.  Lesson topics include: Animals, Air, Water, Ecosystems, Energy, Waste, Food, and Climate.  The specific internship description can be found at http://vsfs.state.gov/projects/view/448..  To apply, read on.

Information on applying for the Digital Internship:

The Virtual Student Foreign Service (VSFS) is the largest virtual internship program in the world!  This year there are more than 900 vacancies with more than 30 federal agencies.  VSFS offers unique mentoring and recruitment possibilities.

Applications for the 2016-17 VSFS  program are open between July 2 and 26 on USAJOBS.gov.  Real work is waiting for students with more than 30 federal agencies including NASA, the Smithsonian, the State Department, National Parks Service, and others. You can see the projects offered at http://vsfs.state.gov/!  To apply, students must log on to USAJOBS, create an account, build a resume, and upload a transcript.    The specific project description and project is at http://vsfs.state.gov/projects/view/448.

eInterns play an important role in moving the government forward.  There’s something for everyone: design, research, mapping, videography, history, analysis, writing, calculation, policy planning, app development , and more!

eInterns spend ten hours a week from September through May.  Although this is unpaid, volunteer work, eInterns make connections that make a difference, gain valuable experience, and sometimes get course credit.  All applicants must be U.S. citizens enrolled in at least one university level course in the U.S. or abroad.

Learn more at our website, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Twitter!

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Pathways Internship Program Hiring Fair July 26, 2016, 8am - 8pm (PST) University of Washington Husky Union Building (Room 238) 4001 E Stevens Way NE Seattle, WA 98195

On July 26, 2016 from 8am to 8pm PST, the U.S. Department of State will accept on-site applications for the Pathways Internship Experience Program (IEP).

Opportunities are available in Seattle, WA and San Francisco, CA.

Visit USAJobs to view the announcement: Pathways Internship Hiring Fair - Seattle, WA. Please note that you must be available to apply in-person. Electronic applications will not be accepted.

The Internship Experience Program (IEP) is for current students enrolled in a qualifying academic program. These appointments are non-temporary and are expected to last the length of the academic program for which the intern is enrolled. IEP participants, while in the program, are eligible for noncompetitive promotions.

This program allows for non-competitive conversion into the competitive service following successful completion of all program requirements. Veteran’s preference applies. So consider a Pathways internship with the U.S. Department of State, witnessing and participating in the formulation and implementation of U.S. foreign policy, working closely with the U.S. diplomats and civil servants who carry out America’s foreign policy initiatives.

If you have any questions or would like to search for topics of interest, please visit our forums or FAQs at careers.state.gov.

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UW Alumni Association

Thinking about what to do after college? Explore career opportunities in the City of Roses with our Portland Student Career Trek, September 18–20!

From the local coffee shop to up-and-coming IT companies to multinational corporations like Nike, a variety of Portland businesses and careers are yours for the exploring. Hotel accommodations (if needed), most meals and transportation to, from and around Portland are included.

The application deadline is Monday, August 1. Applicants can expect to be notified no later than August 12.

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*Course* Soc W 558: Gender, Gender Identity & Sexuality

Through an anti-oppression lens, this course focuses on social work practice with lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, gender non-conforming, two-spirit, intersexed and queer communities. Emphasis in the course is placed on the self-awareness of one's own cultural, social, and political context/identities within which such practice occurs, as well as an examination of the diversity and heterogeneity within these communities. Students will enhance micro and macro practice skills regarding identity development, coming-out, and working with LGBTTSIQ youth, elders and families, queer social movements and policy organizing. The course will examine the role of multiple social identities as well as multicultural and multigenerational life span development. The course will deepen the knowledge and skills necessary for self-aware, affirming, empowering, and effective practice furthering movements for collective liberation. This class is open to all graduate students. Undergraduates, CLICK HERE to submit a waitlist request.

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*Job* Transportation Planning Specialist

Multnomah County

We are looking for an experienced Transportation Planning Specialist to lead and coordinate review of transportation impacts to the county's system, assist in the development and implementation of County transportation projects, and participate in local and regional transportation planning efforts. 

This is a full-time regular position in East Multnomah County, OR. Application deadline is Wednesday, July 20.

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Museum of History & Industry (MOHAI) Vision and Mission: MOHAI is treasured locally and respected nationally as a vibrant resource where history inspires us

The primary role of the Public Programs Developer is to create, coordinate, and deliver high-quality history programs to broad and diverse audiences of all ages, primarily adults. 

This position includes collaborating with historians, artists, performers, and other participants to design engaging and thought provoking experiences, building relationships with community organizations, assisting in the evaluation of departmental programs, and providing administrative support for the public programs department. 

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*Position* Undergraduate Research Leader

The Undergraduate Research Program (URP) is seeking enthusiastic and experienced undergraduate researchers from all disciplines to be Undergraduate Research Leaders (URLs) for the 2016-17 academic year. Students conducting research in the arts, humanities, and social sciences are particularly encouraged to apply. CLICK HERE for application and details. Questions? Contact the URP Staff at [email protected] or [phone] 

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UW Tacoma’s Urban Studies program and the Office of International Programs are pleased to introduce a field course abroad to Buenos Aires, Argentina. The program will immerse participants in the urban landscape of Buenos Aires, Argentina. Using site visits, guest lectures, and group activities, students will be exposed to the city’s current political, economic and cultural reality. Over the 4-week period, students will acquire a broad knowledge base of the evolving economic, political, cultural, and social forces that are constituted in and reverberate across the city in current global and neoliberal times.

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Sound Transit's Planning, Environment, and Project Development (PEPD) Department plans, develops and designs regional transit projects and systems in a fiscally responsible and environmentally sustainable manner to foster livable, transit-supportive communities. This Internship is within PEPD's Office of Planning and Development and supports a full range of research and policy development activities to frame issues and choices to guide the planning, building, and operation of the regional high capacity transit system. Some recent areas of work include: transit performance monitoring, transit fare payment methods and media, ridership market analysis, business development and revenue generation, emerging technologies, and support activities for transit system planning.

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