SAVE THE DATE!
Sunday, July 4th
Annual Red Hook Democrats
Independence Day Picnic/BBQ
Red Hook Rec Park Pavilion
We will need volunteers!
*Set up two hours before event starts, tear down usually takes about an hour.
*This is a POT LUCK! Please plan to bring your favorite side dish, dessert or beverage.
*We want this to be a FAMILY FRIENDLY/ECO FRIENDLY event so, we need someone to organize games for kids and recycling.
*We would like to have some DOOR PRIZES! If you have something to contribute or are a good solicitor please let us know.
Ed “The Event Man” Blundell will be making arrangements for live music! If you are a musician and want to perform contact him at blundell@frontiernet.net.
More Details to follow…(ie: start/end time)
To volunteer, contact Micki Strawinski
Established in 1997, the Stokes Nature Center (SNC) is located in Cache National Forest in northern Utah. SNC offers on-site programs and field programs within the forest and throughout Cache Valley. The SNC mission is to provide opportunities for students of all ages to explore, learn about, and develop appreciation and stewardship for our natural world. Logan, Utah, is a safe and affordable place to live, with rich cultural and educational opportunities, community parks, and incredible scenery. Surrounding mountains offer hiking, backpacking, skiing, boating, mountain biking, and fishing. Salt Lake City, home to the 2002 Olympics is located 90 miles south.
Primary Responsibilities: Secure the resources necessary to fulfill SNC’s mission and expand the vision; Maintain and enhance SNC’s positive reputation in the community; Cultivate financial and political support from individuals, corporations, organizations, foundations, and governmental entities; Build and nurture a strong, professional, and enthusiastic staff; Manage all operations, including staff activities, program development and implementation, facility development and maintenance; Oversee finances and comply with all IRS regulations; Work with the board to assure quality governance and strategic planning; Lead the process of SNC’s move/expansion to the 2nd Dam location in Logan Canyon, developing a capital campaign and community involvement to support the move; Seek entrepreneurial opportunities to enhance SNC program offerings and community collaborations. Please see our web site for details.
Job Type: Professional
Salary Detail: Commensurate with education and experience
Deadline: 8-1-2010
Organization: Stokes Nature Center
Location: Logan, UT
Contact Person: Search Committee
Phone: (435)755-3239
E-Mail: michael.torrens@usu.edu
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 4204
Logan, Utah 84323-4204
RMBO has outlined conservation and educational activities and actions that will inform and education students, teachers, landowners, and resource professionals about the shortgrass prairie and ponderosa pine ecosystems of western Nebraska. We are looking for a motivated, dynamic education assistant who will bring conservation topics to a variety of audiences.
DUTIES/DESCRIPTION:
-Assisting with implementation of educational programs including classroom presentations for all ages, field trips, and outreach activities
-Dissemination of RMBO’s/NGPC’s conservation messages to publics of all ages
-Assist with development of educational programs and materials, and reports for various projects and grants
The successful candidate will be experienced in facilitating environmental education programs with third-eighth grade school groups. Applicants with a background in water study, aquatic invertebrates, general ecology, and the preservation of natural ecosystems will be given priority. Candidates must enjoy teaching children both indoors and outdoors and have a clear understanding of and dedication to experiential, hands-on education.
Job Type: Full Time permanent
Salary Detail: Please include salary history and contact information for three references.
Deadline: 9-1-2010
Organization: River Legacy Living Science Center
Location: Arlington, TX
Contact Person: Carolyn Krentz
E-Mail: carolyn@riverlegacy.org
Mailing Address: 703 NW Green Oak Boulevard
Arlington, TX 76006
*** NOTE THIS IS A DIFFERENT POSITION THAN THE ONE LISTED EARLIER. IT IS FT/ PERMANENT***
The successful candidate will be experienced in facilitating environmental education programs with school children. Candidates must enjoy teaching children both indoors and outdoors and have a clear understanding of and dedication to experiential, hands-on education. Must also be able to care for and handle a variety of vertebrates and invertebrates.
Job Type: Full Time temporary
Salary Detail: Include salary history and three references
Deadline: 9-1-2010
Organization: River Legacy Living Science Center
Location: Arlington, TX
Contact Person: Carolyn Krentz
E-Mail: carolyn@riverlegacy.org
Mailing Address: 703 NW Green Oak Boulevard
Arlington, TX 76006
Marine Conservation Biology Institute (MCBI) began in 1996 with a new approach: to encourage scientists who want to safeguard ocean life to get involved in policy development. MCBI’s mission is twofold: advance the science of marine conservation biology and secure protection for ocean ecosystems. We work to protect marine life around the United States and beyond by encouraging research and training in marine conservation biology, bringing scientists together to examine crucial marine conservation issues, doing policy research to frame the marine conservation agenda, conducting outreach to educate scientists, the public and decision makers on key issues, and building partnerships to solve problems affecting marine life and people.
In addition to providing the opportunity to participate in many aspects of our policy work, the Marine Conservation Biology Institute’s Ocean Policy Internship offers exposure to government agencies, non-governmental groups and other organizations involved in the policy-making process.
MCBI’s Government Affairs office in Washington DC works on policy research and advocacy on a variety of marine issues, including marine spatial planning, marine protected areas such as marine sanctuaries, preserving Hawaii’s marine ecosystems, deep sea corals and seamounts conservation, and combating destructive fishing practices such as bottom trawling. Past interns have found the internship useful in narrowing their focus/interest in marine issues and learning about lobbying and the legislative process, particularly how to package science information for decision makers.
Team: Education
• Full-time (37.5 hours/week), $11/hour, from September 1 to December 3, 2010.
Intern’s primary duties:
– Write the monthly Update newsletter
– Provide support to the Saving Energy in DC Schools project by attending meetings and preparing materials
– Help plan for the Green Schools fall workshops in CA, NY, and TN
– Assist in gathering research for major proposals
– Research as it comes up
– Creating new documents and resources for Green Schools
– Refining the Education team newsletter and publishing it each month
We seek a qualified individual to temporarily work with the National Wildlife Federation Great Lakes Restoration field manager and climate adaptation campaign manager, as well as other NWF staff and external restoration groups on efforts to implement the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative. The person in this position will be responsible for outreach to restoration groups focused on implementation of Great Lakes restoration programs in the region as well as tracking climate-smart elements of same programs. The position also includes research, writing and compiling outreach materials or information for distribution through list servs, websites, newsletters, fact sheets or for internal reports or compiled research for review by staff. In addition, this position will be responsible for some logistical and administrative tasks related to campaign events, workshops, or conferences..
This position is responsible for assisting with implementation of restoration and climate-smart projects in the Great Lakes region. This will be accomplished through collaboration with on-the-ground groups and Coalition partners. This position’s work will include a variety of outreach activities as well as some campaign related administrative and logistical tasks.
We seek a individual to temporarily be responsible for working with the Policy Manager to coordinate and facilitate campaign communications (ongoing conference calls, listserv, website) and assist in policy analysis for two regional campaigns on the Great Lakes Water Compact and on efforts to protect the Great Lakes from invasive species. In addition, this position will develop and write campaign materials, administer re-grants to regional groups and NWF affiliates, and assist in grant report and proposal writing. The position will be responsible for some logistical and administrative tasks related to planning meetings, campaign events, workshops, or conferences.
The Temporary Water Policy Coordinator will be responsible for facilitating ongoing campaign communications and organizing efforts with conservation partners, organizations and volunteer activists in Great Lakes states to ensure effective implementation of NWF Great Lakes Water Compact campaign and efforts to protect the Great Lakes from invasive species. Regularly communicating with partners in the region by coordinating and hosting conference calls, distributing minutes, managing campaign listservs, managing and preparing content for campaign webpages, and organizing meetings, workshops, and/or regional conferences. Providing research and policy analysis of issues related to the Great Lakes Water Compact and invasive species campaigns. Developing materials and resources for these campaigns like fact sheets and action alerts for outreach to media, activists, members and general public. Assisting Policy Manager with administration of re-grants to regional partners and NWF affiliate organizations and assisting with grant report writing and proposal writing.
House is on 8 acres, 3 miles from Bard (car needed). Comes with one lovely cat (no other pets, please). Good for non-smoking faculty or graduate students.
Comes with washer/dryer, Cable TV, phone, and wifi. Large fully supplied kitchen and living space. Snow plowing provided. Every other week house cleaning of shared spaces and bathrooms provided.
1. LARGE STUDIO 580 sq ft: $625 + 1/3 utilities (about $170/mo) very private, with own bathroom, Jacuzzi, wood stove, and separate entrance. Shared LR, DR, Kitchen.
2. PRIVATE ROOM (15×13): $450 +1/4 utilities (about $130/mo) Shared bath, LR, DR, Kitchen.
4. Part time (midweek) can be negotiated.
For rent late August 2010 through May 2011.
Have rented in the past to Bard College CEP, CCS, and Conservatory graduate students as well as faculty.
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