May 2019: Internships, Employment, and Volunteering

Sustainability Certificate Program: Project Manager

The Sustainability Certificate Program provides a unique opportunity for UCSC employees to explore issues, concepts and strategies for building a more sustainable and inclusive campus through the lens of multiple disciplines and perspectives. The Student Coordinator assists and supports this professional development program, and collaborates with students, staff and faculty to develop resources encourage inclusive sustainability. To apply, visit the Career Center website and search for position #5304 and follow application instructions there or, if you would like to be considered for a scholarship instead of hourly pay, send your resume and cover letter to scasey@ucsc.edu

Compensation: $13/hr 2019-20 school year or scholarship pay

Employment Dates: September, 2019 - June 2020; must be available Wednesdays from 12-4 pm fall, winter and spring quarters.

DEADLINE TO APPLY: Open until filled

Carbon Neutrality Fellow Apply to become a Carbon Neutrality Fellow at the Sustainability Office by May 20th. The Caron Neutrality Fellow will lead efforts to collect, compile, and analyze data that will be used to communicate and drive the UC's Climate Neutrality by 2025 initiative. They will plan and implement educational programs and outreach efforts to engage students in climate action, including; writing content for newsletters, blogs and social media posts, tabling at events, presenting to student orgs throughout campus and supporting additional system-wide campaigns. To apply, visit the Career Center website and search for the position using ER #11280 and email any questions to elvaugha@ucsc.edu, or if you would like to be considered for a scholarship, send your resume and cover letter to Kyra Fitz at ksfitz@ucsc.edu Sustainability Education and Outreach Associate The Sustainability Office is hiring an Education and Outreach Associate. To apply, visit the Career Center website and search for the position using ER #4381 and email any questions to aalvares@ucsc.edu or if you would like to be considered for a scholarship, send your resume and cover letter to Alessandra Alvares at aalvares@ucsc.edu Sustainability Graphic Designer & Website Assistant The Sustainability Office is hiring a Graphic Designer & Website Assistant. To apply, visit the Career Center website and search for the position using ER #8089 and email any questions to aalvares@ucsc.edu or if you would like to be considered for a scholarship, send your resume and cover letter to Alessandra Alvares at aalvares@ucsc.edu Education for Sustainable Living Program (ESLP) ESLP is a collaborative and interdisciplinary student organization with the vision of reshaping the way we learn, effectively mentoring students, and engaging in projects that support sustainable development. Apply to become an organizer for the 2019-2020 school year, with the opportunity to volunteer or intern and then move into a paid positions. To get involved, email eslp@ucsc.edu with your resume, position you're interested in, and hours you're available to interview. For more information, visit eslp-enviroslug.org. The SUA Food Pantry and Lounge The SUA Food Pantry and Lounge is currently looking for volunteers to work in the pantry. Whether you want to directly make a difference in your community, teach your own cooking class, gain volunteer service hours, or work your way up to a paid internship fighting food insecurity on campus, serving as a volunteer at the SUA Food Pantry & Lounge can be the perfect opportunity for you. If you would like to be a Pantry Volunteer for the 2019 Spring Quarter, please fill out this survey. Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center Summer Positions Exhibits & Interpretation Intern The Sanctuary Exploration Center in Santa Cruz is seeking a summer intern to assist with public education and interpretation programs. Working with staff, the intern will develop a  pop-up interactive focusing on either plankton or marine mammals. They will develop instructions, materials and guides the interactive and lead the interactive throughout the week. It is important for this person to enjoy interacting with the public and be a proactive member of a team.  Additionally, competent computer skills in Microsoft office is necessary. Public Programs Intern The Sanctuary Exploration Center in Santa Cruz is seeking a summer intern to assist with public special events and daily public programs. Working with staff, the intern will develop small hands-on daily activities for the public.  Additionally, they will assist with monthly First Friday art/science programs and other weekend special events. This intern may be asked to assist at the front desk, gift shop or with other daily operations at the Center. Summer 2019 internship schedules will be based on availability of candidates but will fall between the dates of June 1st – September 15th.  The volunteer internship will be 16-24 hours per week and work times will depend on candidate availability, falling within the hours of Wednesday-Sunday 9:30am-5pm. To apply, please contact ExplorationCenter@noaa.gov Monterey Bay Economic Partnership The Monterey Bay Economic Partnership is currently recruiting 2 UCSC student interns to join the Student Ambassador Program! The Career Connect Student Ambassadors is part of the Monterey Bay Economic Partnership's (MBEP) workforce development initiative. Their goal is to develop student leaders and role models at each college campus who will help educate the community (e.g. students, staff, families, student organizations, etc.) on the college and career resources offered on Monterey Bay Career Connect (MBCC). Learn more and apply here: Monterey Bay Internships posting. 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