March 2019: Internships, Employment, and Volunteering

DUE 3/31 - Northern California Botanists Research Program

Northern California Botanists is accepting applications for the Botany Research Scholarship Program for the 2019-2020 academic year. All materials should be submitted to ncbotanists@gmail.com or by mail to Northern California Botanists, P.O. Box 8042, Chico, CA 95927-8042 by midnight March 31, 2019. Details and application packet at www.norcalbotanists.org/scholarships.htm

2019 Governing Board Summer Internship Program

Online applications are now being accepted for South Coast Air Quality Management District’s 2019 Governing Board Summer Internship Program. Learn more at

http://www.aqmd.gov/careers/governing-board-summer-internship

Green Office Certification Program The Green Office Certification Program (GOCP) is pleased to announce the opening of a GOCP position. We are seeking undergraduate students of all majors and backgrounds who have an interest in Sustainability. Please apply on the ER system under the ER number 6682 . For additional information on this opportunity visit our website. Please direct your questions regarding this matter to the GOCP Coordinator Jennifer Perez at greenoff@ucsc.edu

Environmental Studies Undergraduate Department Peer Adviser

Reporting to the Undergraduate Program Coordinator, the peer adviser will be working in a team-oriented setting to ensure the holistic success of all students in the ENVS department and at UCSC. The Peer Adviser will develop strong interpersonal communication and leadership skills, deepen their understanding of departmental and institutional policies and procedures, and establish positive working relationships with students, staff, faculty and campus partners. Click here to apply and be sure to complete all required fields in the application. If you have any questions, please direct them to Jenny Duong at envsugpc@ucsc.edu.

3/27 & 3/31 - Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center

Share your love for the ocean and become a docent at the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center. There will be an informational meeting Wednesday, March 27th at 5:30PM and Sunday, March 31st at 10:00AM. Docent training begins April 10th - May 15th on Wednesdays from 6:00-9:00PM. For more information and to apply, email Brijonnay Madrigal at brijonnay.madrigal@noaa.gov. Or call (831) 425-4182.

Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center

The Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center is looking for a weekly intern who will assist in the coordination and delivery of the Preschool Storytime program. Duties will include assisting in the coordination of a weekly preschool activity time at the Sanctuary Exploration Center, helping set up and leading weekly crafts and show-and-tell demonstrations, and assisting in program advertising. For more information, please contact Chelsea Prindle at chelsea.prindle@noaa.gov.

UCSC Campus Natural Reserve Internships - Spring 2019

An average of 6 hours per week of internship work (field and lab) will earn you 2-credits through the ENVS Internship Office (see their website for other internship requirements beyond the 6-hour requirement). Our internships require a sense of adventure and willingness and ability to work off-trail in sometimes challenging terrain. To apply for the internships, send an email to cnr@ucsc.edu describing your interest and ranking your choices. Please include your Spring 2019 course schedule. For more information and the list of internships, please visit https://ucsccampusreserve.ucsc.edu/internships-and-classes/internships-folder/index.html

Montana Farm Jobs and Internships

Learn the ins-and-outs of farming or ranching and get exposure to a variety of local and sustainable food systems amid the rugged, breathtakingly beautiful landscape of Montana!  Farm Link Montana is a free, searchable database of current listings for jobs, internships, and land opportunities in Montana. Learn more at https://www.farmlinkmontana.org/

Part-time & Full-time Positions for Environmental Campaigns

Fund for the Public Interest is looking for passionate and dedicated students to join our grassroots campaign office in downtown Santa Cruz, as campaign staff to make real change during this school year. Currently, we are working to protect our coast and wildlife by banning single-use polystyrene (styrofoam) on a statewide level. Learn more at www.fundjobs.org

California Native Plant Society

CNPS is hiring two botanists in the Vegetation Program. The positions are full time for five months, with the possibility of more work in the summer depending on funding. It involves field work in some really cool places around the state! Learn more at https://www.cnps.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/job-asst-veg-ecologist-20181211.pdf

CDFW Biodiversity Coordinator Job Announcement
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife Science Institute is hiring a Biodiversity Coordinator. Under the direction of the Science Institute Environmental Program Manager, this position consults and works across the Department of Fish and Wildlife, with state and federal agencies and other partners on issues related to preserving, managing, and restoring CA ecosystems for resiliency in order to protect the state’s biodiversity from climate change and other pressures. Learn more at https://jobs.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobPosting.aspx?JobControlId=137615