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Careers & Employment

Whether you are a Graduate student in the MEERM program or an Undergraduate majoring in Environmental Science or minoring in Environmental Studies, our degrees can open many career opportunities for graduates. Your breadth of training and exposure to environmental science, policy, and economics is a strong background for the type of interdisciplinary skills required for many environmental jobs today. As you consider careers, we suggest that you consider employment announcements and position descriptions that provide descriptions of the types of work available well as the skills and experience expected. This information can help you make decisions about classes, internships, and summer/school year employment that will help you prepare for your career.

The following list is a restricted selection of the variety of sites available that offer tools, information, and job postings for environmental job seekers. Scroll further down for information on current specific job opportunities.

INTERNET RESOURCES

Guide to Career Education http://www.guidetocareereducation.com/tips-and-tools/green-jobs/

An article which focuses on providing students and professionals interested in green careers with the best green career resources on the internet.

Environment http://environmentalcareer.com/
National Environmental Employment Report features jobs by categories: biological and ecological; forestry, GIS, and natural resources; environmental science and engineering; environmental education and communication; policy, advocacy and environmental activism; career changers; and environmental support jobs, federal, state, and Non-governmental organizations.

E Jobs (http://www.ejobs.org) is a growing environmental jobs site. It links to dozens of employers in the environmental sector, covering government, companies, and non-profit organizations. Collections of job vacancies from professional associations are also included, as are general online sources, newsgroups, mailing lists, etc.

The Environmental Careers Organization (ECO) is a national nonprofit organization that offers services including job and internship placement, career planning, and research. http://www.eco.org/

The Green Business Network maintains GreenBiz a free job- and resume-posting service (http://jobs.greenbiz.com) for environmental professionals -- from recent grads to career changers -- seeking work in the private sector, government, and/or nonprofit organizations. It includes advice, tools and resources for understanding the market for green jobs and careers. It also provides a toolkit and resources on green environmental issues important to business.

CYBER-SIERRA'S Natural Resources Job Search is a great starting place http://www.cyber-sierra.com/nrjobs/natres.html In addition to jobs separated by an orientation towards jobs in natural resource management and jobs oriented towards environmental advocacy there are numerous links to other environmental job list sites.

American Society of Mining Reclamation (ASMR) http://ces.ca.uky.edu/asmr/ has job listings and assistantships as well as other information.

Tetra Tech http://www.tetratech.com/portal/site/TetraTech/ provides responsible resource management and sustainable infrastructure services that encompass the full life cycle of solutions.  They use their broad base of expert resources to dedicate ourselves to our clients' needs, offering innovative and cost-effective solutions to complex world problems.

STATE AND FEDERAL JOBS

There are several sources of announcements for jobs in South Carolina. Many of these sources are state agencies, such as the Department of Health and Environmental Control and the Department of Natural Resources.  Other states also have job listing in similar agencies.

South Carolina State Jobs Site http://www.state.sc.us/jobs/index.html

Federal jobs (including some internships) can be found in a number of places on the Internet. One such web site is http://www.fedworld.gov/jobs/jobsearch.html

The Unites States Peace Corps frequently offers a variety of environmental positions, and at the graduate level, our MEEERM degree progam offers a two-year Peace Corps Master's International option.

For more information regarding Federal employment, consult USC's Partnership for Public Service - Call to Serve program.

JOBS WITH NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS

The Action Without Borders home page can connect you with the web sites of 10,000 nonprofit organizations around the world, which offer a wide variety of employment and internship opportunities, many in environmental areas. If you like, you can search for job opportunities. http://www.nonprofitcareer.com

ACCESS, the National Non-Profit Employment Clearinghouse, puts many of its current job vacancies.

Of the environmental nonprofits, two that regularly post job and internship openings on line are:

National Wildlife Federation
The Nature Conservancy

Volunteers offers good Internet links to environmental jobs.

Grassroots Network Internship & Career Service lists position openings with hundreds of environmental groups.

JOBS IN ACADEMIA

Science and Academia Academic360.com is a great web site for anyone who wants to work in academia, whether in administration, advising, instruction, or research.

Classified ads in Science magazine, also published on line, are a good source of information about jobs in academia and other research organizations.

The Ecological Society of America posts job opportunities in ecology as well as fellowships, scholarships, and other student funding opportunities on its web site.

LINKS TO JOB SITES MAINTAINED BY OTHER UNIVERSITIES

Several other universities maintain web sites with environmental and natural resources career information and job opportunities:

http://www.indiana.edu/~career/gcap/joblinks.html Indiana University

http://www.snre.umich.edu/career_services/posting University of Michigan

httpwww.wisc.edu/ University of Wisconsin-Madison – Institute for EnvironmentalStudies

LISTSERVS

If you'd like to receive job information by e-mail, you may want to subscribe to one or more environmental job listservers.

CESJOBS-L is an environmental jobs listserver created by the Center for Environmental Studies at Williams College that regularly posts a wide variety of environmental positions. (These include internships but not faculty positions.) To subscribe, send a message to listproc@williams.edu, leave the subject line blank, and in the body of the message type: subscribe CESJOBS-L your name (example: subscribe CESJOBS-L Jane Smith).

The http://earthsystems.org/list/index.html

Office of Recycling and Environmental Information at the University of Virginia maintains several environmental mailing lists and offers links to many others.

NEWSLETTERS

There are also several environmental jobs newsletters that you may want to consider. These include Environmental Opportunities, 103 Roxbury Street, #5, Keene, NH 03431; (603) 357-5940, ecosandy@cheshire.net

Environmental Career Opportunities, P.O. Box 678, Standardsville, VA 22973; (800) 315-9777; ecosubscriptions@mindspring.com

National Environmental Employment Report, Environmental Career Center, 100 Bridge Street, Building C, Hampton, VA 23669; (757) 727-7895; eccinfo@environmentalcareer.com
(A copy of this publication is located in the MEERM Graduate office, 702G Byrnes Bldg. for your review.)

INTERNSHIPS

Below are postings of environmental internships provided by both internal and external agencies. For more information, see also :: : :  :: 

Sustainable Carolina Internship
 

We are looking for undergraduate and graduate interns for Sustainable Carolina for the Fall 2011 semester.  (Sustainable Carolina is the new collaboration of the Green Quad, the Learning Center for Sustainable Futures, and the Office of Sustainability.)  Being an intern is a great way to get involved with all the exciting sustainability campaigns and programs already happening on campus and in the community, as well as an avenue for starting new initiatives! Interns become part of a "green" community and work on project and operations teams, participate in public and staff-only events and programs, and create projects or events of their own design.  To see what we've been up to, check out our wiki page at http://www.greenquadcommunity.org and click on "Project List.” These are unpaid internships for which interns receive three hours of course credit (through either POLI 399A or ENVR 399, or POLI 790A or ENVR 790).  Internships typically require 10 hours a week for undergraduates and 15 hours a week for graduate students.  If you are interested, please reply with brief answers to the three questions below (plus a resume if you are a graduate student).  If you have any questions, please contact David Whiteman (777-2093, whiteman@mailbox.sc.edu).


APPLICATION QUESTIONS (brief answers are fine, and no prior experience is required):
 

1. What has led to your interest in green/sustainability/environmental issues?  What have you done in your personal life to improve the environment or live a more sustainable lifestyle?
2.  In what ways are you most interested in contributing to Sustainable Carolina (publicity, marketing, education, office management, etc)?  What specific skills can you contribute?  What are your specific interests?
3.  What projects and/or organizations, if any, have you participated in at USC or in the community related to the environment or social/environmental justice (including any involvement in Green Quad activities)?  What other organizations have you participated in?

 

Congaree Riverkeeper Internship

Help Protect our Rivers while Earning College Credit

We are seeking a self-motivated, environmentally conscious individual

to assist in developing and/or implementing creative marketing ideas to raise the public profile of Congaree Riverkeeper.

About Congaree Riverkeeper:  Congaree Riverkeeper works to improve water quality, wildlife habitat, and recreation on the Congaree, Lower Saluda and Lower Broad Rivers through advocacy, education and enforcement of environmental laws.

Internship responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Propose your own marketing ideas
  • Coordinate various marketing projects already identified by Congaree Riverkeeper to increase membership and raise community awareness, including print ad campaigns, promotional videos, and community events
  • Assist with website updates including calendar of events, news and social networking

Qualifications preferred:

  • A junior, senior or graduate student, with major/minor in public relations/journalism, graphic design, or marketing.
  • Excellent verbal and written communications skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
  • Skilled in social media management
  • Experience in photography, video, and/or web design a plus

Deadline: Varies for Fall, Winter, Spring and Summer internship

This is an unpaid internship but may be used for college credit.  Intern must be available to work at least 10 hours per week.

Please e-mail a statement of interest to:

Mullen Taylor, Board of Directors

Mullen.Taylor@mgclaw.com

 

Forum to Action - Clean Energy Leadership Internships

Are you an Innovator, Politico, Technician or Storyteller (or maybe a combination of a few)?  Your passion and skills are needed to drive creative clean energy solutions on your campus and in your community.  Focus the Nation, a national organization committed to clean energy leadership development, is now planning our next cycle of Forums-to-Action (F2A) for the upcoming 2011-2012 academic year.  Our F2A program engages hundreds of millennials on strategically selected campuses across the nation each year developing their Clean Energy Leadership skills.  Our program prepares you to moderate high-level multi-sector panel discussions on campus that develop and implement dynamic solutions in your local community.  
By taking part in F2A you will gain leadership skills, knowledge of clean energy, and professional development. You will also have the opportunity to earn:

  • Federal Work Study money (for eligible students)
  • Independent Study Credit
  • Service-Learning Credit

More information about the F2A program and the 2012 Theme:  Energy Innovation can be found on our web site.   If you are interested in this dynamic leadership opportunity, please contact Kate Peters at 503-288-3204 or katherine@focusthenation.org.  In addition, feel free to share this opportunity with other students who are interested in taking the lead on clean energy solutions! 

 

Fort Jackson – Internships Available!!

Visit here for more information.

JOB OPPORTUNITIES

Below are postings of environmental job opportunities provided by external agencies. For more information, see also:

8/26/2011

Conservation Voters of South Carolina - Green Schools Project Manager

Conservation Voters of South Carolina (CVSC) seeks an experienced field organizer to serve as fulltime Project Manager for an educational project funded through a grant to the Conservation Voters of South Carolina Education Fund.

The Program Manager is expected to implement an ambitious green schools program in South Carolina K-12 schools, filling three main responsibilities.  First, the organizer will travel extensively throughout the state, working with teachers and administrators to develop and implement “green” learning projects in classrooms.  Second, the organizer will launch and manage an ambitious earned media campaign to tout the benefits of green schools.  Third, the organizer will work to help school districts and state agencies promote policies that reduce energy costs for schools and improve the learning environment for students.

Working under the supervision of the Executive Director, the Project Manager will oversee the day-to-day implementation of the program.  The position requires extensive travel, especially during the school year.  While travel expenses are covered, the applicant will need to provide his or her own reliable transportation. 

Responsibilities:

  • Work with the Executive Director to implement a two-year green schools campaign at the local and state level
  • Develop a statewide network of grassroots activists who support green school programs and policies
  • Launch an ambitious media campaign that includes dozens of earned media events, oped and LTE submissions, and editorial board meetings
  • Enlist dozens of South Carolina schools into effective, measurable green school projects
  • Create, launch and manage an online media campaign that includes a website, facebook and twitter elements
  • Achieve benchmarks as stipulated in the grant and report on these results to Executive Director, Board, and foundations.


Qualifications:
Candidate must have excellent written and verbal communication skills; several years experience in organizing and advocacy; a sure grasp of environmental issues, including local and state energy policy; ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment; strong computer skills; and a willingness to travel and work non-traditional hours.


Salary and Benefits:
Compensation is commensurate with experience and includes health benefits. The Project Manager is a full-time position starting immediately and running through the end of 2012, with the possibility of an extension through the summer of 2013.  CVSC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

If interested and qualified, please send a cover letter and resume to John Ramsburgh at john@conservationvotersofsc.org.

The CVSCEF website is www.makeconservationcount.org

The CVSC website is www.conservationvotersofsc.org

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7/26/2011

Climate Outreach and Communications Specialist – Carolinas Integrated Sciences and Assessments

This is an exciting opportunity to participate in the National Climate Assessment process and climate change research in the Carolinas here at USC (www.cisa.sc.edu).  Visit here for more information about this great job opportunity. 

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6/14/2011

SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES COORDINATOR for the ALASKA CENTER FOR THE ENVIRONMENT (ACE)

The position is directly responsible for ACE’s efforts on local food, transit, land use, and other community issues as they arise and provides organizing support to ACE’s wildlife, public lands, climate and energy programs. Through grassroots and grass-tops organizing and strategic campaign planning and implementation, the Sustainable Communities program maximizes ACE’s grassroots capacity by engaging members, volunteers, and new advocates on local quality of life issues that are compelling and approachable. Duties include outreach, event support, volunteer management, strategic campaign planning, building grass-tops and grassroots relationships, and developing innovative tactics to achieve campaign wins. This position requires skill and comfort working with a broad spectrum of people, strong communication skills, willingness to work flexible hours, and the ability to think and act strategically on an array of important conservation issues facing Southcentral Alaska. Candidates should be positive, enthusiastic, approachable, and able to work collaboratively with others, and should display leadership qualities, common sense, and a sense of humor. Minimum Requirements: A commitment to the mission and conservation goals of ACE, with a strong understanding of the Alaskan lay of the land. •Strong oral and written communication skills including public speaking, interpersonal communication, experience with media, and meeting facilitation. •Strong organizational and time management skills, with an ability to meet deadlines, manage multiple projects, and prioritize tasks. •Demonstrated success working collaboratively on highly functioning teams. •Experience recruiting and overseeing volunteers. •High level of computer literacy and experience with Microsoft Office applications. •Experience in grassroots organizing, outreach, and strategic planning. Four-year degree or equivalent professional experience preferred. Compensation: The Sustainable Communities Coordinator is a permanent, full-time position. The salary depends upon experience, with full health insurance and leave benefits provided and a 403(b) employee-directed retirement plan available. To apply: Please provide a resume and cover letter outlining your interest and experience by June 30. Applicants selected for an interview will be asked to submit three references. Submissions and queries must be submitted by email to valerie@akcenter.org with the subject line: “Sustainable Communities Applicant.”

GS-11 Environmental Scientist Position

A new job opportunity in the Emergency Response Division of the Office of Response and Restoration has been posted today at http://www.usajobs.gov !! The person selected for this position will work as a responder providing support on toxicological, biological and shoreline assessments during incidents, helping evaluate response trade-offs, participating in preparedness activities such as drills and trainings and coordinating or participating in research and development activities to improve responses to oil and chemical spills in the marine environment.

If this is something you or someone you know is interested in, the announcement can be found at:
NOS-ORR-2011-021 (for internal government applicants)* [MAP]
NOS-ORR-2011-022 (for all candidates) [DE]

This is a term appointment not to exceed 1 year, however, the appointment may be extended for up to 4 years without further competition.
This position closes on Friday, June 10, 2011. Time is short, advance thanks for helping get the word out!
* remember, for government applicants you should apply to both the MAP and DE

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6/2/2011

Job Opportunity - Pelican Island NWR, Vero Beach FL

Job Title: BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE TECHNICIAN

Department: Department Of The Interior

Agency: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

Job Announcement Number: AT478382

Incumbent serves as a Biological Science Technician at the Pelican Island and Archie Carr National Wildlife Refuges, Vero Beach, Florida. 

This is a TERM appointment with Initial Appointment Not to Exceed (NTE) thirteen (13) months.  Maybe extended up to four (4) years. 

Duties

· Collect environmental field data including water quality data

· Keep accurate records of all data collected

· Input and summarize biotic and abiotic data using computer database programs

· Analyze data as directed by supervisor using computer based statistical analysis programs

· Prepare written reports of summarized field inventories

· Conduct regular wildlife inventories for selected wildlife species and assemble basic information on upland and wetland avifauna

· Operate various motorized equipment including light trucks, farm tractors, watercraft, and ATV's to perform biological and habitat management activities

You too can make a difference in our world. The work of the US Fish and Wildlife Service is meaningful and varied.  Want to know more about what it is like to work for us? Click here to watch a short podcast called Meet Your New Boss!

 

Sea Turtle Job Opening

Cape Romain National Wildlife Refuge in Charleston County, South Carolina, USA is seeing a seasonal technician to conduct sea turtle protection surveys during the 2011 season. Cape Romain National Wildlife Refuge is a barrier island refuge extending for 32 kilometers along the Atlantic Coast.  The Refuge consists of 14,676 hectares of beach and sand dunes, salt marshes, maritime forests, tidal creeks, fresh and brackish water impoundments, and 12,140 hectares of open water. Sea turtle nest protection and surveys are conducted on Cape, Lighthouse, and Bulls Islands. Cape Island is the highest density nesting area for the northern recovery unit of loggerhead sea turtles receiving on average 1000 nests annually. 

Responsibilities include nest and false crawl identification, probing to locate nests, relocating nests when necessary, and caging nests to protect from predators. Access to Cape, Lighthouse, and Bulls Islands is by boat only, so daily operation of boats is required. All Terrain Vehicles (ATVS) are used to survey the 9 km beach.

Applicants must be able to work alone in a remote area, in good physical health (able to walk for 5 – 6 miles, withstand long, hot, buggy, sometimes wet days), and be willing to work weekends and holidays.  Prior experience with sea turtle nest protection, boating in tidal environments and operating ATVs preferred.

The position will be filled immediately. The position lasts through September 2011.

Rate of payment is $13-$14/hour depending on experience.

Please contact Sarah Dawsey to apply: Sarah_dawsey@fws.gov

5/16/2011

Outreach and Educational Specialist, US Fish and Wildlife Service

You too can make a difference in our world. The work of the US Fish and Wildlife Service is meaningful and varied. Want to know more about what it is like to work for us? Click here to watch a short podcast called Meet Your New Boss!

This position is located in the Office of International Affairs, Division of Management Authority. This is a term position for 13 months and may be extended at the management's discretion and will not exceed 4 years.

See full position announcement on USA Jobs: Job Announcement Number: R9-11-475683-BF

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5/10/2011

National Ecological Observatory Network (NEON)

JDG Associates, Executive Search Consultants, has been retained by NEON, Inc., to identify their Director of Biology/Project ScientistNEON (National Ecological Observatory Network) is the first Major Research Equipment and Facilities Construction (MREFC) project that supports ecological science, with the objective of transforming ecological science at the continental scale. The Project is developing the capability to continuously, and in "near real-time", collect and integrate data streams from multiple sources. It is managed by NEON, Inc., headquartered in Boulder, CO, and funded ($433 M over 5 years) by the National Science Foundation (NSF).     

This link provides an overview of NEON  (http://www.neoninc.org/sites/default/files/101%20ScienceOverview_v3_c.pdf), for your review.  Among the requirements to qualify for this opportunity are: 

· Strong experience leading/managing interdisciplinary teams of scientists

· Strong scientific credentials in the fields of ecological sciences and/or related areas 

· Experience developing partnerships with other scientific entities    

For a description of the job position, please visit here.

Extension Agent in Natural Resources - Carolina Clear
Clemson University

 Lexington, South Carolina

http://www.ecoemploy.com/jobs/south-carolina.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+environment-jobs+%28EcoEmploy%3A+Environmental+Jobs%29

Job Opportunities for New Graduates

 These are analyst positions that are available at Pace Global Energy.  Pace is located on Stoneridge Drive, just off of the Greystone Blvd. exit on I-126.  If interested, please forward resume to: misti.thurber@paceglobal.com .

For more information, see here.

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5/02/2011

Environmental Laboratory and Field Technician, Charleston

Coastal Carolina University is accepting applications for an Environmental Laboratory and Field Technician. This position is a full-time annual appointment with benefits, working within the Center for Marine and Wetland Studies’ Environmental Quality Laboratory. This facility conducts research and monitoring in the coastal and inland waters of northeastern South Carolina.

Duties: Field sampling, sample processing and analysis, quality control procedures, instrument calibration and data management. The following parameters are routinely measured: bacteria including PCR methods, chlorophyll, nutrients, BOD5, organic carbon, turbidity, TSS, VSS, color, pH and alkalinity. Field measurements are made with in-situ meters.

Requirements: Bachelor's degree in science and one year related job experience. Master's degree in science and two years related job experience preferred. Must also maintain a valid SC driver's license and be a strong swimmer. Must be proficient in use of Microsoft Word and Excel. Occasional work after hours and on weekends.

To read more about the Burroughs and Chapin Center for Marine and Wetland Studies and its Environmental Quality Lab, see http://www.coastal.edu/wwa/eql/index.html.

Application process: Complete an on-line application at: http://jobs.coastal.edu, which includes submission of a cover letter, resume and the names and contact information for three professional references.

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4/19/2011

REU Opportunity Studying Ecosystem Function in Urban Streams

They currently have a REU position open for Summer 2011 in the research group at UNC Charlotte to study the effects of urban stormwater management practices on instream ecosystem function. There are several components that might be of interest, including characterization of macroinvertebrate communities, water quality, hydrology and nutrient biogeochemistry. See here for all the logistics. Please contact Dr. Sara McMillan at 704-687-6585 or at smcmillan@uncc.edu if you are interested.

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4/6/2011

Government Jobs Available – Workshop

 “Full-time Jobs in the Federal Government” is the name of a workshop that you do not want to miss if you are an Environmental Science or Marine Science major intending to graduate soon.  http://doodle.com/a7st7exckrz8tnxa

It is an introduction to what the feds have to offer plus how to wade through webpage after webpage to look for your specific interests.  It is time well spent and Candra Chaisson is willing to hold a workshop for ES & MSCI seniors; she is funded on the Call to Serve grant which is helping students in specific fields find opportunities with the Federal Government.
 
The workshop is about 3/4 to an hour in length, but we MUST have at least 10 students sign up in order to get Candra here!  (and if we get an overwhelming response, she can handle that as well).  If you are interested, please let us know when you can attend via this doodle poll http://doodle.com/a7st7exckrz8tnxa.  We will select a time that fits the most of you and if we get enough for 2 sessions, we will let you know!    Please fill this out soon as the first dates are NEXT week and we'll let you know exactly where (here in EWS or in the BA) once we set the date.

 Any questions, please contact me or Candra (chaissoc@email.sc.edu ).

 Three Student Position Available in Marketing at Carolina Dining

 Want to work for one of the largest food services and facilities management companies in the world?
 
Carolina Dining/Sodexo is currently recruiting three student interns for the following positions:
 
1.    Student Promotions Coordinator (late spring 2011, summer and fall/spring 2011-12)

2.    Student Communication Coordinator (August 2011 – May 2012)

3.    Student Sustainability Coordinator (August 2011 – May 2012)

Please submit an application and resume to Cynthia Steele at clsteele@sc.edu.  For application, go here and job descriptions, go here.

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3/28/2011

Summer Camp Teacher Needed

An academic summer program in Winchester, VA aimed at students grades 8-12 is looking for a lead teacher for an Environmental Studies class.

 Responsibilities include studying and personalizing the curriculum, leading a class of no more than 20 students from 9am-4pm, accompanying students on day trips to local areas, be on-call and available for post-4pm work, and generally act as a role model and adult presence throughout the length of the program.

  While the academic day lasts from 9am-4pm, this can be a 24/7 job, and you will be on call throughout the evening to hang out with the students, participate in some fun evening activities, and have a great time at camp!

 All staff live on-campus with the students, and room and board are both provided for the entire stay, from July 13-30.   

  Applicants should have at least a Bachelor’s degree (preferably working towards or holding a Master’s), some teaching experience, some summer camp experience, and be as energetic and enthusiastic as our students!

 Please e-mail Woody at woody@brandedcampservices.com with your resume and a cover letter.

Early Career Investigator Training Opportunity

 New to planning oceanographic field work? Wondering how to request research vessel time? Or to use a submersible or ROV? Needing samples or wire-time to initiate a research project? If so, take part in a “UNOLS Chief Scientist Training Cruise”.  These cruises will instruct early career marine scientists including PhD students on how to effectively plan for, acquire, utilize and report on time at sea for multi-disciplinary research and education. A training cruise will take place from July 6-15, 2011 from Newport OR and be repeated for a second science party September 16-25, 2011.  The cruise plan will be dictated by the science requirements of the participants. Participant travel costs are provided along with small stipends for research supplies. However, space is limited.

To apply, please visit http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/cruise_training_survey.

For additional information, please contact Clare Reimers at creimers@coas.oregonstate.edu.

 REU on Sustainable Land and Water Resources

 The deadline is rolling up quickly. Application materials have been posted on their new "REU on Sustainable Land and Water Resources" website:  http://www.nced.umn.edu/content/research-experience-undergraduates to apply online. For more information, please go here.  If you have any questions, please contact Diana Dalbotten, Diversity Director, at National Center for Earth-surface Dynamics St. Anthony Falls Laboratory University of Minnesota by phone at 612-624-4608 or e-mail her at dianad@umn.edu

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2/28/2011

Biological Science Technician (Student Trainee) Biscayne National Park

 Biscayne National Park seeks to hire a Biological Science Technician (Student Trainee) in the Water Quality and Adjacent Lands Program, Division of Resource Management.  The position will be filled at the GS-05 level (full-time 2010/2011 salary $33,134/yr).  The position can be part time at 32 hours (i.e. 4 days) or full time at 40 hours (i.e. 5 days) per week. Position may be filled at the GS-06 level (full-time 2011 salary $36,934 /yr) depending on qualifications. Occasional weekend work maybe required. Some flexibility with daily schedules may be possible.  The technician will be responsible for housing and transportation (a car is needed).  Funding is available for one fiscal year and may be available for additional years depending on funding.  The National Park Service is always interested in expanding the diversity of its workforce, and encourages diversity candidates to apply.

 Area Information:

Biscayne National Park (http://www.nps.gov/bisc), located south of the City of Miami, is known for its beautiful coral reef, seagrass, and mangrove communities.  Park headquarters at Convoy Point are located in Miami-Dade County, nine miles east of Homestead, Florida and approximately 40 miles south of the City of Miami, Florida.

 Position Description:

This position will provide field and office support for the Biscayne National Park water quality program.  Duties will include surveying and monitoring water quality (principally salinity) in Biscayne Bay and the Biscayne National Park Reef Tract, instrument download, computer data upload and data analysis.  Some data analysis and report writing, statistical analysis and data review.  Project may include some seagrass, mangrove or benthic cover survey.  Additional duties related to ecosystem restoration, adjacent lands, and/or federal, state and local permit review may be required as well as assistance on other program-, division-, and park-related activities as necessary.

 •Snorkeling, SCUBA diving, maintaining boats, and using various types of sampling equipment will be required.

•The technician should be an experienced SCUBA diver, and be able to  provide verification of diving experience through dive logs.  S/he should  be able to pass a diving physical, and rigorous diving skills and swim tests immediately upon hire.

•Fieldwork is conducted in adverse heat and cold conditions with long hours spent in the water conducting repetitive activities.  Water temps range from 55 to 85 degrees and fieldwork is conducted year round.

•There is potential exposure to stinging marine organisms and other potentially dangerous organisms found in South Florida marine waters.

•The technician will be required to wear the NPS uniform.

•This is a testing designated position (TDP) under the Department of the Interior Drug-free Workplace Program.

 Eligibility:

The position will be hired under the Student Temporary Employment Program (STEP)http://www.usajobs.gov/ei/students.asp.  To be eligible for this program, applicants must be:

      • enrolled or accepted for enrollment as a degree-seeking student (diploma, certificate, etc.) in good academic standing;

      • taking at least a half-time academic or vocational and technical course load in an accredited high school, technical or vocational school, 2-year or 4-year college or university, graduate or professional school; and

      • a U.S. citizen or a national (resident of American Samoa or Swains Island).

      • Appropriate student status must be maintained in order to retain eligibility.

 Qualifications:

Successful completion or process toward successful completion of a full 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree with major study or at least 24 semester hours in any combination of scientific or technical courses such as biology, chemistry, statistics, entomology, animal husbandry, botany, physics, agriculture, or mathematics. At least 6 semester hours of courses must have been directly related to the position to be filled and at least 3 years of a bachelor’s degree successfully completed.  For student trainee appointment, enrollment in half-time or full-time graduate coursework in a relevant major is also acceptable. Knowledge of coastal marine ecosystems.  Experience entering and processing ecological and spatial data using personal computers and word processing/spreadsheet/statistical/GIS software packages. Knowledge of coral reef/seagrass/mangrove ecology and sampling methods commonly used in these resources. Experience with underwater data collection and/or instrument package maintenance and retrieval. SCUBA diving certification and experience. Ability to work from and operate a boat. Ability to work in a fast-paced, often unpredictable work environment,   including in environmental extremes, get along well with others, follow instructions, and work with little supervision.

 Application Instructions:

Applications will be accepted until 25 March 2011.  A complete application should include three components:

•Statement that clearly and concisely explains your educational status (incl. program enrolled in, degree sought, anticipated graduation date), eligibility, and status of the eight qualification areas.

•Resume, attached as a word or pdf document •Five professional and education references.

 

Please email your applications to Sarah Bellmund, Water Quality and Adjacent Lands Program Manager, Resource Management, Biscayne National Park at sarah_bellmund@nps.gov

 

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2/14/2011

Part Time A/V Technical Assistant for MindBody Health and Mindful Living Studio. 

Technical assistant needed for audio/video recording, editing and posting to website. This would be on consulting basis rather than employment.  Other than attending occasional meetings at MBH/MLS office in West Columbia, the technician will work in the environment of choice.  The technician may also be needed to attend classes and other events in the Columbia area for recording. The hours are flexible but will be needed 4-12 hours a week.  Would prefer a 1 year commitment after initial 6 week orientation, but will consider 3 - 6 month commitment for the right individual. The pay is $12 - $15 per hour based on experience. Send an email to mindbodyhealthsc@gmail.com about why this opportunity interests you, and a resume with related experience and 3 references (can be one personal and two professional – this can USC professor if no work experience).  The next step in the process is to then continue with an in person interview.

Residential & Day Counselor Summer Positions Open

Pre-University Programs in the Office of Continuing Education & Conferences is now accepting applications for Residential and Day Counselors for the summer of 2011. Positions are open to students who are rising sophomores and above.

Day and Residential Counselors will serve as university ambassadors and mentors to middle and high school students participating in academic pre-university summer programs, including the Carolina Master Scholars Adventure Series, Summer Program Research Interns from the Governor's School for Science and Mathematics and the South Eastern Piano Festival.

* Full time position in the summer. Great pay which will include housing for Residential Counselors and a meals while working.

*Applications are due by Friday, February 18th.

*For an application, go to: http://saeu.sc.edu/cec/

Please direct any questions to pups@mailbox.sc.edu or call (803) 777-9444.

For more information about Pre-university programs check out:
http://saeu.sc.edu/adventures/ <http://saeu.sc.edu/adventures/>

Fish & Wildlife Biologist in Charleston

Department: Department Of The Interior
Agency: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Job Announcement Number: R4-11-430435-SW

This position is located within the Department of the Interior, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Southeast Region. The incumbent serves as a Fish and Wildlife Biologist for the South Carolina Ecological Services Field Office, Charleston, South Carolina and is responsible for developing comprehensive South Carolina Coastal Program restoration and protection strategy, annual work plans, activity reports and a comprehensive tracking system to monitor accomplishments and resource opportunities.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

Basic Requirements:
A. Degree: biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position.

OR

B. Combination of education and experience--Courses equivalent to a major, as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education.

In addition to meeting the basic requirements for this position, the applicant must possess 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level.

HOW TO APPLY:
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
1. Your Résumé
2. A complete Occupational Questionnaire
3. Additional Required Documents (see Required Documents section below)
The complete Application Package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on Wednesday, February 16, 2011.
To begin the process, click the Apply Online button to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account. Follow the prompts to complete the occupational questionnaire. Please ensure you click the Submit My Answers button at the end of the process.

Note: To return to a previously Saved or Incomplete application you may use the following link: https://applicationmanager.gov/.
To fax supporting documents you are unable to upload, complete this cover page http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover.pdf using the following Vacancy ID RK430435. Fax your documents to 1-478-757-3144.

If you cannot apply online:
1. Click the following link to view and print the occupational questionnaire View Occupational Questionnaire,
2. Print this 1203FX form to provide your response to the occupational questionnaire http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdfimage/opm1203fx.pdf, and
3. Fax the completed 1203FX form along with any supporting documents to 1-478-757-3144. Your 1203FX will serve as a cover page for your fax transmission.

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2/7/2011

Student Help Needed in Student Services - They are looking for a geology or school of environment undergraduate to help in data processing.  The part of data processing they would have the student doing is very complicated.  They will pay $15.00/hr and would like for this individual to work about 20 hours a week.  (Opportunity Available to SOE and Geology Students)

Part Time A/V Technical Assistant for Contract Work Needed

Technical assistant needed for audio/video recording, editing and posting to website. This would be on consulting basis rather than employment.  Other than attending occasional meetings at MBH/MLS office in West Columbia, the technician will work in the environment of choice.  The technician may also be needed to attend classes and other events in the Columbia area for recording. The hours are flexible but will be needed 4-12 hours a week.  Would prefer a 1 year commitment after initial 6 week orientation, but will consider 3 - 6 month commitment for the right individual. The pay is $12 - $15 per hour based on experience. Send an email to mindbodyhealthsc@gmail.com about why this opportunity interests you, and a resume with related experience and 3 references (can be one personal and two professional – this can USC professor if no work experience).  The next step in the process is to then continue with an in person interview.

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2/1/2011

Environmental Defense Fund - 2011 Geballe Fellowship - Corporate Partnerships"Green Returns" Project Manager, Washington D.C.  For more information, visit here.

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1/25/2011

Technician position at Bermuda Institute for Ocean Sciences - a full time position and only a bachelor's degree is required. Visit here for more information.

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1/20/11

Interim Manager, Robert J. Bernard Biological Field Station
Claremont University Consortium


PRIMARY PURPOSE/GENERAL DESCRIPTION: To manage the Bernard Field Station on an interim basis by coordinating use, maintaining habitat and facilities, keeping records, and supervising student employees and users. This is an interim position and employment will run from the date of hire until a permanent manager is hired, which is anticipated to be summer 2011.

To apply, please complete a CUC application. The review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Applications are available online at www.cuc.claremont.edu. Cover letter, curriculum vitae, and applications may be submitted by email to employment@cuc.claremont.edu, faxed to (909) 607-8085, by mail, or in person to the Office of Human resources located at 150 E. 8th Street, Claremont, CA 91711. For more information, visit here.

Environmental Policy Specialist, NOAA Office of Response and Restoration, Silver Spring, MD
I.M. Systems Group, Inc. (IMSG) (www.imsg.com) seeks a talented individual to serve as an Environmental Policy Specialist to support the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Office of Response and Restoration OR&R (www.response.restoration.noaa.gov) located in Silver Spring, MD. OR&R is a program office in the National Ocean Service that responds to threats in order to protect and restore coastal resources. To do this OR&R provides scientific response to releases of oil, chemicals, and contaminants, protects and restores NOAA trust resources.

Please submit your resume, a writing sample, salary requirements and the contact information for three (3) references, your salary requirements and a cover letter explaining how your qualifications meet the requirements of the position to jobs@imsg.com with the following subject line: NOA10056 – Environmental Policy Specialist. The salary for this position will be in the low to mid $50,000 - $60,000. IMSG offers an outstanding benefits package including company paid medical benefits and three weeks paid time off. For more information, please visit here.

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12/07/10

Buffalo River Planner – Responsible for updating and implementing the Buffalo River Greenway Plan, including overseeing implementation on particular project sites as well as updating and creating new planning documents. The Greenway Planner will work closely with the Ecological Programs Team on the Buffalo River Remedial Action Plan and on both the South Buffalo and Buffalo River Brownfield Opportunity Areas. Will work closely under the supervision of the Greenway Director to undertake data collection, attend meetings with key partners, and produce report and presentation materials. Focus of efforts will promote and ensure public access, habitat restoration, green infrastructure stormwater management utilization and sustainable development that support RIVERKEEPER’s mission and goals for the Buffalo River watershed. Compensation is $36,400 with flexibility in work schedule. Benefits include health insurance option, two weeks paid vacation time and ten days paid holiday time. Application Deadline: January 3rd, 2011 . For more information, visit here.

Riverwatch Coordinator – Part Time - Buffalo Niagara RIVERKEEPER works to safeguard our water for present and future generations by protecting and restoring the quality and quantity of the Buffalo and Niagara Rivers. RIVERKEEPER’s Citizen Action Program focuses on providing residents of the region with opportunities to increase their awareness about water pollution issues and actively participate in the restoration of the rivers. They are seeking a part time Riverwatch Coordinator to join the Citizen Action Team and administer water quality monitoring program called Riverwatch. The ideal candidate for the position will be a self-motivated, high-energy person with excellent interpersonal skills for interacting with the volunteers and the public. Experience and demonstrated achievement in verbal and written communication, website maintenance and social networking, environmental field work, water quality monitoring, calibration or work with laboratory equipment, report writing, database analysis and management, and working with volunteers. Compensation is $12,480 with some flexibility in the part time (16 hrs/week) work schedule. Benefits include health insurance option, 2 weeks paid vacation and ten days paid holiday time. Application Deadline: December 12, 2010 at 11:59 pm. For more information, please visit here.

Manage Riverkeeper’s Buffalo River habitat restoration projects - Oversee and implement all aspects of habitat restoration projects within the Buffalo River watershed including wetlands restoration at “Seneca Bluffs”, shoreline restoration at “RiverBend”, and other project sites as they are identified. Compensation is grant restricted at an annual salary of $48,880 with flexibility in work schedule. Benefits include health insurance option, two weeks paid vacation time and ten days paid holiday time. Application Deadline: December 12, 2010 at 11:59 pm . For more information, visit here.

Buffalo River Green Infrastructure Coordinator - Responsible for identifying, evaluating, designing and implementing Green Infrastructure Stormwater Management site development within the Buffalo River watershed. The Green Infrastructure Coordinator will work closely under the supervision of the Greenway Director to undertake site development, attend meetings with key partners, and produce plans, reports and presentation materials. Focus of efforts will promote and ensure public access, habitat restoration, green infrastructure stormwater management utilization and sustainable development that support RIVERKEEPER’s mission and goals for the Buffalo River watershed. Compensation is $36,400 with flexibility in work schedule. Benefits include health insurance option, two weeks paid vacation time and ten days paid holiday time. Application Deadline: January 3rd, 2011 For more information, please visit here.

BUFFALO NIAGARA RIVERKEEPER -Tributary Projects Coordinator (Full Time) - Assist the Watershed Planner in the development of a Niagara River Watershed Management Plan, with a focus in these two sub-watersheds. Responsible for community outreach and stakeholder development within the two sub-watersheds and establishing relationships and possible project collaborations for on-the-ground implementation. Help develop an implementation strategy and proposals for site-specific projects. Compensation is grant restricted at an annual salary of $36,400 with flexibility in work schedule. Benefits include health insurance option, two weeks paid vacation time and ten days paid holiday time. Application Deadline: December 12, 2010. For more information, visit here.

Coastal Fisheries Program Specialist, Dickinson Marine LabPosition (TPWD) at Dickinson Marine Lab, Dickinson, TX.

Responsibilities : The Program Specialist I and Program Specialist II is responsible for assisting the outreach specialist team leader and Coastal Fisheries staff members with planning, conducting, and logistical support of fisheries outreach activities for recreational and commercial groups and other appropriate stakeholders in coastal systems. Responsible for networking with coastal constituents, including individuals and organizations in support of the development of fisheries policies and regulations. Additional support for fisheries management activities may be required that include data collection, data management, data analysis and preparation of reports. Participates in professional arenas and promotes public awareness of department activities. Works under moderate supervision, with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Performs additional duties as assigned. Complies with all Agency, Division and Branch rules, regulations and procedures. Closing Date : 5PM CST January 11, 2011. For more information, please visit here.

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11/10/10

Position:  Teaming With Wildlife Program Associate

 

Duties and Responsibilities:  The Teaming with Wildlife Program Associate supports state fish and wildlife agency efforts to implement and revise State Wildlife Action Plans.  Responsibilities include assisting and facilitating communication between State Wildlife Action Plan coordinators, conducting outreach and developing partnerships with federal agencies and private conservation organizations to improve support for State Wildlife Action Plans.  Other duties include assisting with outreach on the State Wildlife Grants Program and management of the 6,300 member Teaming With Wildlife coalition (www.teaming.com).

The Teaming With Wildlife Program Associate reports to the Teaming With Wildlife Director and works closely with other Association staff to meet program goals.

Specific Duties Include:

1. Assist with and help coordinate the Association's outreach efforts to build support for State Wildlife Action Plans including development and delivery of presentations, website, briefings, webinars, factsheets, videos, etc.

2. Assist with a project to develop effectiveness measures for the State Wildlife Grants program and State Wildlife Action Plans.

3. Work with federal agencies and non-governmental conservation groups at the national level to identify and act on opportunities for collaboration on State Wildlife Action Plans.

4. Provide direct support to state fish and wildlife agency personnel on issues related to State Wildlife Action Plan implementation and revision, including establishing and maintaining regular contact with agency staff, organizing meetings and conference calls, facilitating information exchange and by responding to information requests.

5. Develop formal letters, memoranda, MOU's/MOA's and other statements of support and involvement between the Association, its member states, federal agencies and/or non-governmental organizations on State Wildlife Action Plans.

6. Plan and manage events such as meetings, briefings, workshops, etc. designed to raise awareness and facilitate collaboration on State Wildlife Action Plans and the State Wildlife Grants Program.

7. Work closely with Association staff and Committees to support integration of State Wildlife Action Plans with other agency programs and priorities.

Qualifications:

Education and Experience:  Masters Degree in natural resources, planning, public policy, wildlife management or a closely related field and two (2) or more years of relevant experience preferred.  Experience with wildlife conservation issues desired.  Experience working for a state fish and wildlife agency a plus. 

Other combinations of education and work experience will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Demonstrated Skills and Abilities:  The successful candidate will have a demonstrated ability to work well independently and as an effective team member; motivate others to take action; communicate effectively in writing and orally; work with diverse agencies and organizations to promote opportunities for collaborative conservation; and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Candidates must be willing to travel.

Salary:  Negotiable commensurate with experience.

Benefits package includes:  Medical insurance, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, worker's compensation, pension plan, annual and sick leave, paid holidays.

 Selection Process:  Qualified candidates should submit a resume and letter of interest, including salary needs to:

Mark Humpert

Teaming With Wildlife Director

Association of Fish & Wildlife Agencies

444 North Capitol Street, NW, Suite 725

Washington, DC  20001

Or by email to:      mhumpert@fishwildlife.org

Deadline for application:  Open until filled.

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 10/4/10

Position:  Environmental Resource Specialist

Classification: UNCLASSIFIED

Caveats: NONE US Army Garrison Dugway Proving Ground's Directorate of Environmental Programs has a vacancy for an Environmental (Natural) Resource Specialist, GS-0401, under the Federal Civilian Internship Program (FCIP).  The position is in the Conservation-Preservation Division at Dugway, Utah. You have been identified as someone who may know a qualified individual with an interest in applying for this position. If so, please forward the attached announcement for their review.  They should follow the directions on how to submit an application package, which closes 10/12/2010. If there are any questions, please contact Jason N. Raff at (435)

831-3589 or via-mail at jason.raff@us.army.mil  See here for more information.

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10/1/10

Company:  SCANA

Position:  Senior Environmental Management System (EMS)Project Manager

Site Location:  Corporate Headquarters in Cayce

Responsibilities

SCANA’s corporate environmental department has an opening for a Senior Environmental Project Manager located in Columbia, S.C. This position will be responsible for developing and implementing a systematic environmental compliance and risk management system throughout the organization. Position will also be responsible for developing business cases for environmental management systems (EMS) based on organizational objectives and developing a sustainable, systematic EMS model in conjunction with an environmental management information system (EMIS).

Qualifications

Requirements include a bachelor degree plus at least five years of related environmental work experience. Experiences with developing and implementing ISO 14001-based and EPA’s Compliance-focused Environmental Management Systems are strongly preferred. Strong project management and computer skills are a must. Familiarity with the electric and gas industry and the associated environmental permitting and compliance programs are desirable.  Some overnight travel within the SCANA service area is required.

Equal Employment Opportunity

SCANA and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity, affirmative action employers.  Our jobs are open to all our applicants regardless of race, color, sex, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, national origin, marital status, pregnancy, disability, military status, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law.

Application Deadline

Please submit your online application on or before 10/17/10.

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9/7/10

Research Assistants Needed- Climate Change Adaptation in the Carolinas

Project Description: A campus climate impacts group seeks research assistants for the National Climate Assessment.  The Assessment is a federally-funded project exploring the possible consequences of climate variability and change and examining strategies to mitigate or adapt to such disruptions.  Assistants will review existing reports on climate change adaptation and mitigation across the Carolinas, provide summarizes for project leaders, input survey and research data, transcribe project interviews, and assist in other research administration.

Prerequisites: Undergraduate students should be Junior level or above.  All graduate students can apply.  Strong research and organization skills; ability to work in teams; and excellent writing and communication abilities are all expected.  Students with some background in climate change adaptation and mitigation strategies are preferred.

Weekly Commitment, Compensation, and Time Frame: Research Assistants will contribute 10-15 hours per week (commensurate with training) and compensated beginning at $10.00 per hour.  Research will begin September 8th and will continue throughout the 2010-2011 academic year.

Interested Students: To apply for a research position, please submit the following documents to Dr. Kirstin Dow of the Geography Department. kdow@sc.edu Office: Callcott 213. Phone: 803-777-2482.

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8/30/10

Desk Assistant Positions Available in the Green Quad!

Residence Life Coordinator Charles A. Lowman is currently hiring Desk Assistants to staff the front desks of A and C-Building at the Green Quad.  Green Quad residents preferred. DA positions are great ways to meet new people and get involved on campus while making some extra money.  To be eligible, you must meet these requirements:

1. Have a federal work study award. This is a form of need-based financial aid. To know whether or not you have work study, go on VIP and look under the “Financial” tab. It should be listed with your other financial aid.

2. Be available to work at least 4 hours a week from the vacant shifts listed on the current desk schedule. The vacant hours are in white.

3. Have an upbeat, positive attitude. Prior customer service experience preferred, but not required.

If you have any questions or want to schedule an interview, please contact Charles A. Lowman (lowmanc@mailbox.sc.edu)

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8/11/10

Volunteer Positions Available:

SC Sea Grant, in partnership with COSEE SE, the SC Aquarium, SC DHEC-OCRM, Charleston Water Keepers, North Inlet- Winyah Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve and the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources are seeking Charleston area volunteers to serve as “spotters” of marine debris. Volunteers are being recruited to spot, record and report large marine debris in the waterways stretching from Capers Island south to the Edisto River. Volunteers will be trained on the use of GPS units and how to accurately record and report areas with large marine debris as well as any habitat and navigational impacts. Individuals with their own power boats or kayaks are encouraged to volunteer. The Charleston training will be held on August 18th at the SC Department of Natural Resources Outdoor Classroom. Please see attached flyer for more information on the project and how to register! For more information and/or to register, please contact Elizabeth Vernon Bell at elizabeth.vernon@scseagrant.org or (843) 953-2078.   Visit here for additional information.

EdVenture Butterfly Sanctuary

Volunteers are needed to help turn an empty green lot into a community butterfly sanctuary! The land is located on a piece of land across from Finlay park on the corner of Taylor and Lincoln St. The area is overrun with trash and weeds and we are looking for volunteers to help us remove it all and plant native foliage and flowers to attract butterflies. Contact edvironment@gmail.com to sign up!

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8/3/10

Position:  Lab Manager

Job Description:

The Biology Department of East Carolina University seeks to fill a lab manager staff position in environmental chemistry to lead its Central Environmental Lab (CEL). Principal responsibilities of this position include managing the day-to-day operations of the CEL; maintaining its budget and databases; training users of the laboratory including students; prioritizing work; developing methods; analyzing samples; and ensuring quality assurance, quality control, and safety protocols. The selected candidate may also aid in coordination of appropriate teaching laboratories. Preference will be given to candidates with research experience and demonstrated expertise in use of analytical equipment for environmental chemistry, especially involving nutrient and pigment analyses of water, soil, and tissue. MS or PhD in the biological, chemical, or environmental sciences or a related field is preferred.  

Requirements:

A four-year degree and one year of directly related experience; or an equivalent combination of training and/or related experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

Please visit this website to apply online at ECU 

https://ecu.peopleadmin.com/applicants/jsp/shared/frameset/Frameset.jsp?time=1280844134456

For additional information on this job position, please visit here.

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