External Jobs and Internships

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Aramark Sustainability Internships

Organizations: Aramark Corporation and Student Conservation Association
Application Period: Open until filled, positions start May 15, 2013

Summary: ARAMARK, a leader in food services and facilities management, has teamed up with SCA to offer young professionals a broad spectrum of hands-on Sustainability Internships at universities, K-12 schools, businesses, hospitals, sports stadiums and national park sites nationwide, as well as a few international locations. The Sustainability Internship program is designed to meet a growing need for employees who have a practical understanding of sustainability initiatives plus fundamental business knowledge. More info >

Community Garden Coordinator

Organization: Growing Community Garden, Sunnyside Church
Application Period: Open until filled

Summary: The Growing Community Garden is seeking a part time garden coordinator. A stipend of $1000-$1500 is available for the gardening season. The organization is seeking someone who can coordinate the garden, but more importantly help to build sustainable community relationships in the effort. For more information email Cara Weiler.

Campus Ecology Fellowships

Organization: National Wildlife Federation
Application Period: Closes March 31, 2013

Summary: Since 2000, National Wildlife Federation has awarded over 150 Campus Ecology Fellowships to students across the country working on projects ranging from campus-wide energy audits to implementing sustainable forestry practices; reaching more than 2.5 million students, faculty, staff and community members at the fellowship campuses. NWF’s Campus Ecology Fellows confront global warming on their campuses and help to educate and engage the campus community on global warming impacts and solutions. Monetary fellowship grants are awarded to undergraduate and graduate students working with other members of the faculty, staff, or administration on projects designed to help reverse global warming on campus and beyond. In addition to a modest grant, Fellows also receive project support, leadership development, recognition of their accomplishments and other perks. More info >

Farm Apprenticeships

Organization: Blue Dog Family Farm
Application Period: Open until filled.

Summary: Blue Dog Family Farm offers a limited amount of work opportunities on a seasonal basis. These include two apprenticeship positions and a farmwyfe apprenticeship. Farm hours can be long and strenuous, but those interested in learning how to grow food crops organically can experience endless learning opportunities! Apprentices can expect to work 40-50 hours a week and be instructed in methods such as seed starting, greenhouse and hoop house cultivation, field work, prepping vegetables for market, selling produce, interacting with customers at market, and more. More info > 

Spring Garden Internship

Organization: Trybal Revival Gardens, Kalamazoo, MI
Application Period: Open until filled.

Summary: The primary purpose of the Trybal Revival Gardens is to provide a space on the east side of Kalamazoo for positive community interactions—space where people can work together on shared goals through shared responsibility, and improve their knowledge and skills regarding local fresh foods, sustainable practices, and community development. Trybal Revival is seeking one intern for spring 2013. This internship will run from March through May with flexible start and end dates. It is unpaid, but room and board are included. More info > 

Conservation and Land Management Internship Program

Organizations: Chicago Botanic Garden, Bureau of Land Management, National Park Service, and US Forest Service
Application Period: Open until all positions are filled (typically April 1)

Summary: Conservation Land Management Internships are five-month long, paid internships with the Bureau of Land Management, National Park Service, and US Forest Service. Assignments vary across twelve western states. As an intern, you will assist in a wide variety of projects determined by the needs of your mentor and assigned Field Office. Most internships include work in botany or wildlife-related fields that may include monitoring and assessing threatened/endangered species and habitats. Interns have worked in biology-related fields i.e., fire ecology, fisheries, livestock utilization, and native plant materials. A few internships have focused on archaeology, planning and recreation. Geographic Information Systems (GIS) data have been an important component of numerous projects. More info >