Monthly Newsletter

A newsletter published by the
Macalester Environmental Studies Department

March 23, 2023

Any upcoming events, job opportunities, conferences, or other environmental news received by the ES Department are included in this newsletter. More information on the items listed in This Just In! can be received by contacting the ES Department. Current and archived issues.

In This Issue….

1.  Summer Macalester Reunion Student Positions
2.  Off Campus Student Employment Positions
3.  Post-Landfill Action Network Internship
4.  Sustainable Action Costa Rica
5.  Job Opportunity with Resilient Sisterhood Project
6.  Job Opportunities with King County Dept. of Natural Resources
7.  Green Corps Program
8.  Mississippi Park Connection Fellowship
9.  Job Opportunity with The Nature Conservancy
10.  Job Opportunity with the City of Duluth
11.  Grace Year Fellowship
12.   Night Owl Farms Summer Internship
13.  Jobs and Internships Listed on Handshake

1.  Summer Macalester Reunion Student Positions

3.  Post-Landfill Action Network Internship

4.  Sustainable Action Costa Rica

Spend 1-2 weeks traveling with a group in Costa Rica either near the Caribbean coast, the cloud forest of Monteverde and surrounds, or both through InterExchange. Learn about sustainable development initiatives with local experts and enjoy the natural beauty in one of the most biodiverse regions in the world. Spot unique wildlife, hike, swim, and make new friends on this award winning program!

Costa Rica has achieved renown for its environmental policy and is often in the spotlight for its efforts towards carbon neutrality and conservation. The award-winning Sustainable Action Costa Rica program goes behind the curtain to explore this phenomenon in depth with 1-2 weeks of NGO visits, hikes, waterfalls, animal sightings, new perspectives and lots of fun!

June 10-17, 2023 (1-week program)
June 17-25, 2023 (1-week program)
June 10-25, 2023 (2-week program)

Questions?  Contact James Bridge, Director of Outbound Programs, [email protected].

5.  Job Opportunity with Resilient Sisterhood Project

The Resilient Sisterhood Project (RSP) has an opening for a Environmental Justice and Reproductive Health Manager.  RSP’s mission is to educate and empower women of African descent regarding common yet rarely discussed diseases of the reproductive system that disproportionately affect them. They approach these diseases and associated issues through a cultural and social justice lens—as they believe that poor knowledge of reproductive health is primarily related to health, racial, and socioeconomic disparities.

This 40-hour-per-week hybrid position will expand on RSP’s work on Black women’s reproductive health and the intersections of environmental justice. The Health Manager will have strong knowledge of environmental science, environmental racism, and reproductive health. Some of the key components of this position include, but are not limited to, designing programs and research, collecting data, engaging with community partners, developing curricula, leading workshops and trainings, taking media requests, and representing the organization at key meetings and community events. This position reports to the Executive Director.

To apply, send a resume and cover letter to Katie Durant at: [email protected], with the subject line “Environmental Justice and Reproductive Health Manager.” In your cover letter please specifically address why you are interested in this position, what you find compelling about their work, and why your skills are a match. No phone calls please. Position open until filled.

6.  Job Opportunities with King County Dept. of Natural Resources

Job #1

The King County Department of Natural Resources, Water and Land Resources Division, in Seattle, WA, anticipates hiring four temporary seasonal staff to assist with summer/early fall field sampling work. This position is in the Toxicology and Contaminant Assessment Unit, within the Science and Technical Support Section. Staff in this position will be responsible for providing short-term support to the Stream Benthic Macroinvertebrate Monitoring Program. The work involves collecting benthic macroinvertebrate samples (aquatic insects and other organisms) from approximately 180 streams throughout King County, as well as collection of detailed field site information to document in-stream and riparian habitat conditions. Staff work independently in teams of two. The work is physically strenuous and access to some sampling sites requires hiking up to a mile through dense vegetation with bulky and heavy (~ 40 lbs.) sampling equipment. A small portion of the position will include data entry and data management to ensure that field data are accurately entered into the appropriate databases. The position may also provide support to a variety of other natural resource focused projects as needed and as time allows.

Please submit your resume, along with a letter of interest describing how you meet the job requirements and why you would be a great candidate for this position by April 3, 2023, to Jenée Colton at [email protected]. Please note they are hiring for two different positions; this announcement is for the Environmental Aide positions and there is also an Environmental Specialist position (applications due by March 27). Please specify which position you are apply for in your cover letter, and if you would like to be considered for both positions, please submit a separate cover letter for each.

Job #2

The King County Department of Natural Resources, Water and Land Resources Division, in Seattle, WA,  is hiring one temporary seasonal staff to lead the summer/early fall monitoring work. This position is in the Toxicology and Contaminant Assessment Unit, within the Science and Technical Support Section. This position will be responsible for leading the planning and coordination of four other seasonal staff to complete the 2022 Stream Benthic Macroinvertebrate Monitoring Program. The program involves collecting benthic macroinvertebrate samples (aquatic insects and other organisms) from approximately 180 streams throughout King County, as well as collection of detailed field site information to document in-stream and riparian habitat conditions.

Please submit your resume, along with a letter of interest describing how you meet the job requirements and why you would be a great candidate for this position by March 27, 2023, to Jenée Colton at [email protected]. Please note they are hiring for two different positions; this announcement is for the Environmental Specialist position and there are also several Environmental Aide positions (applications due by April 3). Please specify which position you are apply for in your cover letter, and if you would like to be considered for both positions, please submit a separate cover letter for each.

Questions?  Contact either Jenée Colton at [email protected] or the Program Manager, Kate Macneale at [email protected].

7.  Green Corps Program

Green Corps is looking for college graduates who are ready to take on the biggest environmental challenges of their day. They are accepting the top 20 candidates for their 2023-2024 program. Graduates will join their more than 400 alumni who are leading environmental campaigns and organizations across the country. If you’re passionate about the environment and ready to learn and practice the craft of organizing, apply and learn more. Green Corps’ year-long program begins in August 2023 with introductory classroom training, and continues with field placements in multiple locations across the U.S. Candidates must be willing to relocate. Please contact Renee Wellman at [email protected] with additional questions.

8.  Mississippi Park Connection Fellowship

Mississippi Park Connection is hiring for their summer fellowship. This 10-week fellowship is a paid opportunity for diverse and underrepresented adults ages 18-25 to explore the different branches of the National Park Service including Visitor Services, Interpretation & Education, Natural & Cultural Resource Management, and the Volunteer Program. The fellows work directly with National Park Service Rangers, Mississippi Park Connection staff, and other park partners to facilitate educational programs, habitat restoration events, and wildlife monitoring on the Mississippi River. Pay is $15/hour and is is approximately 32 hours a week for 10 weeks.

9.  Job Opportunity with The Nature Conservancy

If you are interested in peatland science and climate change mitigation, and have experience in field data collection or lab work – look no further! The Nature Conservancy may be the place for you.  They are seeking an upper-level undergraduate student, recent graduate or graduate student who is looking to gain hands-on experience in peatland or wetland restoration or climate mitigation science and field work. Individuals who are detail oriented and skilled in working with high tech equipment are encouraged to apply.

10.  Job Opportunity with the City of Duluth

The City of Duluth is looking for a Community Resilience Project Coordinator. This is a 2 year grand funded position in order to coordinate the planning, execution, and communication of project tasks, deliverables, budget, and outreach related to a two-year project that will study community energy resilience and evaluate potential solar sites in Duluth. When completed, project output will guide City solar deployment strategies in the future and inform resilient energy improvements for other cold climate communities. This two-year project is funded by an award from the U.S. Department of Energy Solar Energy Technologies Office (SETO) to develop an innovative and replicable community-based energy resilience planning toolkit.

11.  Grace Year Fellowship

12.   Night Owl Farm Internship

13.   Jobs and Internships Listed on Handshake