Students,
I am writing to let you know about an exciting opportunity: the Greenpeace Organizing Term (www.greenpeace.org/got). The GOT is an action-packed semester of travel and training. It's a hands-on training program designed to give you the skills to be an environmental leader.
You'll learn about current environmental issues and solutions while being trained by experts in grassroots organizing, leadership, media, and campaign strategy.
You'll travel internationally with Greenpeace to work with activists abroad. Also, you'll learn how to engage in peaceful direct action, climb, and drive Greenpeace boats!
On top of all of that, many students are able to receive class credit for the semester.
ACTION * TRAVEL * TRAINING
Spend a Semester with Greenpeace
www.greenpeace.org/got
Our spring class is filling up, and the deadline for applications is October 12th!
Apply now at www.greenpeace.org/got.
The semester is offered in the Washington D.C. and San Francisco Greenpeace offices.
Contact program staff with questions at got@wdc.greenpeace.org or 877-450-3517 ext. 320.
For a green and peaceful future,
Linda Capato
Greenpeace USA
Got@wdc.greenpeace.org
www.greenpeace.org/got.
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
Brazil and Copenhagen
Please join the Brazil Institute along with the Inter-American Dialogue
for a discussion of
The Road to Copenhagen: Progress and Challenges on Sustainable
Development in Chico Mendes's Homeland
Featuring
Arnóbio (Binho) Marques, Governor of the Brazilian Amazon state of
Acre
Foster Brown, Senior Scientist, Wood Hole Research Center
Adriana Gonçalves Moreira, World Bank Senior Environmental Specialist,
Sustainable Development Department for Latin America and Caribbean
Region
Moderators: Paulo Sotero, Director, Brazil Institute, Woodrow Wilson
Center; and Michael Shifter, Vice
President for Policy, Inter-American Dialogue.
Monday, October 5, 2009
3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
6th Floor Flom Auditorium
Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars
1300 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20004
RSVP to amanda.earley@wilsoncenter.org
Simultaneous translation will be provided
Building on the legacy of Chico Mendes’ socio-environmentalism, in
the last twenty years his followers in the state of Acre have developed
and implemented the most successful sustainable development strategy in
the Amazon basin. The pioneering work of the father and martyr of
Brazil’s environmental movement has flourished in a series of
innovative approaches guided by the concept of florestania , or
forestinzenship, which brings together the expansion of citizenship
rights with demands for better quality of life for the peoples of the
Rainforest. As governments and environmental, scientific and business
organizations prepare to launch the negotiations of a new global
protocol to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in December, Copenhagen, the
governor of the state of Acre, Binho Marques, will present an overview
of achievements and challenges, including new paths for regional
cooperation and integration with Peru and Bolivia, countries that share
borders with Brazil in Acre. “This integration still has to do justice
to the thousands of Bolivians, Peruvians and Brazilians who live on the
Amazon border, where poverty contrasts with a rich nature," said the
Governor in a recent interview. Two experts on the Acre experience,
Foster Brown, Senior Scientist at the Woods Hole Research Center, and
Adriana Gonçalves Moreira, Senior Environmental Specialist at the World
Bank Sustainable Development Department for Latin America and Caribbean
Region, will offer their perspectives.
for a discussion of
The Road to Copenhagen: Progress and Challenges on Sustainable
Development in Chico Mendes's Homeland
Featuring
Arnóbio (Binho) Marques, Governor of the Brazilian Amazon state of
Acre
Foster Brown, Senior Scientist, Wood Hole Research Center
Adriana Gonçalves Moreira, World Bank Senior Environmental Specialist,
Sustainable Development Department for Latin America and Caribbean
Region
Moderators: Paulo Sotero, Director, Brazil Institute, Woodrow Wilson
Center; and Michael Shifter, Vice
President for Policy, Inter-American Dialogue.
Monday, October 5, 2009
3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
6th Floor Flom Auditorium
Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars
1300 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20004
RSVP to amanda.earley@wilsoncenter.org
Simultaneous translation will be provided
Building on the legacy of Chico Mendes’ socio-environmentalism, in
the last twenty years his followers in the state of Acre have developed
and implemented the most successful sustainable development strategy in
the Amazon basin. The pioneering work of the father and martyr of
Brazil’s environmental movement has flourished in a series of
innovative approaches guided by the concept of florestania , or
forestinzenship, which brings together the expansion of citizenship
rights with demands for better quality of life for the peoples of the
Rainforest. As governments and environmental, scientific and business
organizations prepare to launch the negotiations of a new global
protocol to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in December, Copenhagen, the
governor of the state of Acre, Binho Marques, will present an overview
of achievements and challenges, including new paths for regional
cooperation and integration with Peru and Bolivia, countries that share
borders with Brazil in Acre. “This integration still has to do justice
to the thousands of Bolivians, Peruvians and Brazilians who live on the
Amazon border, where poverty contrasts with a rich nature," said the
Governor in a recent interview. Two experts on the Acre experience,
Foster Brown, Senior Scientist at the Woods Hole Research Center, and
Adriana Gonçalves Moreira, Senior Environmental Specialist at the World
Bank Sustainable Development Department for Latin America and Caribbean
Region, will offer their perspectives.
SustainAbility Analyst
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[ENVIRPOLMA] Sustainability Analyst Position
...
From:
Larke Williams
...
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Submitted by:SustainAbility
Categories:Green Jobs & Career News, Corporate Social Responsibility
Posted: Sep 25, 2009 – 11:11 AM EST
NEW YORK, WASHINGTON, SAN FRANCISCO, and ZURICH, Sep. 25 /CSRwire/ - SustainAbility is a London-based company with offices in Washington, New York, San Francisco, and Zurich, specializing in helping companies understand and respond constructively to the challenges of sustainable development and corporate responsibility. We are currently seeking a highly qualified individual to join our Washington, DC office as an Analyst.
The Analyst's primary responsibilities are:
* To participate in client projects and our research and advocacy program
* To support sector teams by providing research and analysis and monitoring developments
* To assess and benchmark Corporate Responsibility reports using SustainAbility's proprietary methodology
* To assist in proposal development and project deliverables
You should have:
* A commitment to SustainAbility's Mission, Vision and Values in a way that is modelled in behaviors
* An enthusiasm for being a team player with a positive and proactive attitude
* Business acumen and commitment to the health of the business, demonstrating timely, professional attention to business development and delivery
* Demonstrable commitment to, and knowledge of, the sustainable development agenda, and how it interfaces with business
* A bachelor's degree in environmental studies, public policy, economics, business or related field
* Internship or other experience related to corporate responsibility or sustainable development
* Excellent research and analysis skills with proven ability to deliver to deadlines
* Ability to prioritize and work effectively under pressure
* Excellent English; verbal and written communication skills
* Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
* A desire to learn and develop
Desired Qualifications/Experience
* Experience in managing projects to deadlines
* Business or consulting experience (especially from the Energy, Healthcare or Food sector)
* Masters Degree related to corporate responsibility, environmental studies, public policy, economics, business or related field
Salary range is $40,000-$45,000.
A full Job Description can be viewed on our website - www.sustainability.com.
Interested and qualified candidates should submit a cover letter and CV to Washington@sustainability.com.
Deadline for applications: October 16, 2009.
For more information, please contact:
There is currently no contact information.
For more from this organization:
SustainAbility
[ENVIRPOLMA] Sustainability Analyst Position
...
From:
Larke Williams
...
Add to Contacts
To: ENVIRPOLMA@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU
Submitted by:SustainAbility
Categories:Green Jobs & Career News, Corporate Social Responsibility
Posted: Sep 25, 2009 – 11:11 AM EST
NEW YORK, WASHINGTON, SAN FRANCISCO, and ZURICH, Sep. 25 /CSRwire/ - SustainAbility is a London-based company with offices in Washington, New York, San Francisco, and Zurich, specializing in helping companies understand and respond constructively to the challenges of sustainable development and corporate responsibility. We are currently seeking a highly qualified individual to join our Washington, DC office as an Analyst.
The Analyst's primary responsibilities are:
* To participate in client projects and our research and advocacy program
* To support sector teams by providing research and analysis and monitoring developments
* To assess and benchmark Corporate Responsibility reports using SustainAbility's proprietary methodology
* To assist in proposal development and project deliverables
You should have:
* A commitment to SustainAbility's Mission, Vision and Values in a way that is modelled in behaviors
* An enthusiasm for being a team player with a positive and proactive attitude
* Business acumen and commitment to the health of the business, demonstrating timely, professional attention to business development and delivery
* Demonstrable commitment to, and knowledge of, the sustainable development agenda, and how it interfaces with business
* A bachelor's degree in environmental studies, public policy, economics, business or related field
* Internship or other experience related to corporate responsibility or sustainable development
* Excellent research and analysis skills with proven ability to deliver to deadlines
* Ability to prioritize and work effectively under pressure
* Excellent English; verbal and written communication skills
* Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
* A desire to learn and develop
Desired Qualifications/Experience
* Experience in managing projects to deadlines
* Business or consulting experience (especially from the Energy, Healthcare or Food sector)
* Masters Degree related to corporate responsibility, environmental studies, public policy, economics, business or related field
Salary range is $40,000-$45,000.
A full Job Description can be viewed on our website - www.sustainability.com.
Interested and qualified candidates should submit a cover letter and CV to Washington@sustainability.com.
Deadline for applications: October 16, 2009.
For more information, please contact:
There is currently no contact information.
For more from this organization:
SustainAbility
UNDP Job
Title: Global Project Coordinator (100% FTE)
Duration: 3 years
Date required: October 2009
Duty Station: Project base (San Francisco Bay Area) with ability to travel to project countries as needed. Office is near the El Cerrito del Norte BART station.
Language: English
Project Goal and Outcome:
The overall objective of the full Project, implemented by the UNDP, is to demonstrate and promote best practices and techniques for healthcare waste management in order to minimize or eliminate releases of persistent organic pollutants and mercury to the environment. The Project is demonstrating the effectiveness of non-burn healthcare waste treatment technologies, waste management practices and other techniques to avoid environmental releases of dioxins and mercury in seven strategically selected countries – Argentina, India, Latvia, Lebanon, the Philippines, Senegal and Vietnam. In each country, the Project is developing best practice healthcare waste management models through collaborations with at least one large hospital, as well as with an appropriate combination of smaller clinics, rural health and/or injection programs and pre-existing central treatment facilities. The Project is also laying the groundwork for sustainability, replicability and the scaling-up of best techniques and practices beyond the model facilities and the Project countries by establishing or enhancing national training programs, pursuing policy reform, developing replication toolkits and awareness-raising materials, and disseminating these materials nationally and globally. An additional component aimed at developing locally-produced, affordable, non-burn health-care waste treatment technologies is being executed in Tanzania. The Project’s ultimate goal is the protection of public health and the global environment from the impacts of dioxin and mercury releases.
The Project's major objectives:
1. Establish model facilities and programs to exemplify best practices in health-care waste management, and develop materials to facilitate replication.
2. Deploy and evaluate commercially-available, non-incineration health-care waste treatment technologies appropriate to the needs of the facility or cluster.
3. Develop, test, manufacture and deploy affordable, small-scale non-incineration technologies for appropriate use in small- and medium-size facilities in sub-Saharan Africa, and prepare and disseminate manuals for their manufacture, installation, operation, maintenance and repair.
4. Introduce mercury-free devices in model facilities, evaluate their acceptability and efficacy, and develop and disseminate awareness-raising and educational materials related to mercury.
5. Establish or enhance training programs to build capacity for implementation of best practices and appropriate technologies beyond the model facilities and programs.
6. Review relevant national policies, seek agreement by relevant authorities on recommended updates or reformulations if needed, seek agreement on an implementation plan, and if appropriate, assist in holding a policy review conference for these purposes.
7. Distribute Project results on best techniques and practices to relevant stakeholders, disseminate materials and hold conferences or workshops to encourage replication.
8. Make Project results on demonstrated best techniques and practices available for dissemination and scaling-up regionally and globally.
Coordination Arrangements:
A project Chief Technical Advisor (CTA) has overall responsibility for Project implementation. The CTA is assisted by a Global Project Coordinator; a Senior Public Health Advisor provided by the World Health Organization; and a Senior Policy Advisor provided by Health Care Without Harm. The CTA is additionally assisted by a Senior Expert on Healthcare Waste Management Systems; a Technology Development Expert (provided by the University of Dar Es Salaam Faculty of Mechanical and Chemical Engineering); and a Training Program Advisor (provided by the University of Illinois School of Public Health Great Lakes Center). The above positions constitute the Project's Global Expert Team (GET).
During the implementation of the Project, the Global Expert Team (GET) provides technical and policy expertise and has joint responsibility to assure that Project activities are successfully implemented. The GET oversees global coordination and management under the overall policy direction provided by the Global Project Steering Committee (GPSC), the day-to-day guidance of the Chief Technical Advisor (CTA) and in consultation with the HCWH and WHO Advisors.
Primary Responsibilities:
The Global Project Coordinator shall provide strategic support to the CTA in the global coordination of the Project and in the detailed project management of human and material resources, time, and finances in order to achieve the major goals and strategic objectives of the Project during the implementation phase. The work includes the day-to-day coordination of all aspects of the full Project implementation under the guidance and supervision of the Chief Technical Advisor. He/she will work in close and continuing collaboration with the CTA, Advisors and other members of the GET under the direction of the CTA. In addition, he/she shall liaise directly with designated officials of the Participating Countries, the UNDP-GEF Regional Coordinators, the Executing Agency, UNDP Country Offices, existing and potential additional project donors, National Focal Points, participating NGOs and others as may be necessary. He/she shall work with the CTA toward the delivery of managerial and financial reports from and on behalf of the Project.
The GPC will have the following specific duties:
• Coordinate activities related to the day-to-day work of the Project
• Work closely with the CTA to coordinate and monitor work plan activities
• In consultation with the CTA, coordinate and review the activities of the Project partners and staff
• Under the general direction of the CTA, supervise the Program Associate work plan and activities
• In consultation with the CTA and UNOPS, oversee and approve global Project expenditures;
• Ensure consistency between the various program elements and related activities provided or funded by other donor organizations
• Prepare and oversee, under the general direction of the CTA, the development of TORs for consultants and contractors
• Prepare and submit, in consultation with the CTA and in communication with the global project team, quarterly reports (both administrative and financial) of relevant project progress and challenges
• In collaboration with the global project team, and under the general direction of the CTA, assist in the preparation of the substantive reports of the Project
• Foster and establish links with other related GEF programs and, where appropriate, with other relevant healthcare waste management programs
• Under the direction of the CTA, develop and implement the Project’s global media strategy and plan
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of project management software and the Project website
Qualifications:
• Undergraduate degree in a health-related, environmental-related, or social science field. Graduate degree in same field(s) would be an asset.
• Familiarity with best techniques and practices in minimizing healthcare waste, setting up sustainable medical waste management practices, economic and environmental impacts of medical waste management technologies.
• Demonstrated experience in management and coordination of environmental health and healthcare waste management projects. Management and implementation of related projects in both urban and rural settings in Asia, Africa and Latin America would be an asset.
• Experience with budgeting and tracking expenditures strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with the goals and procedures of international organizations, in particular the procedures and regulations of the UNDP, WHO and GEF.
• Experience in the writing and editing of environmental health-related reports and other professional materials. Experience in the writing and dissemination of press releases would be an asset.
• Excellent computer skills, with a demonstrated ability to employ all necessary computer skills for the preparation of complex projects, including familiarity with PC systems, the Microsoft Office suite of applications, online communication tools such as Skype. Familiarity with project management software such as MindView and Central Desktop would be an asset.
• Proficiency in and professional experience with the use of web development tools, such as basic HTML and content management systems (particularly AMP) would be an asset.
• Proficiency in written and spoken English; knowledge of another UN language an asset; some knowledge of one of the major languages of the participating countries (Arabic, French, Hindi, Latvian, Spanish, Swahili, Tagalog, Vietnamese or Wolof) an asset.
To Apply:
To apply, please send your resume and cover letter to both jorge.emmanuel@undpaffiliates.org and kellyh@unops.org. Please no phone calls. The position is open until filled. Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience. For more information about this project, visit www.gefmedwaste.org.
* Compensation: Competitive and commensurate with experience
* Principals only. Recruiters, please don't contact this job poster.
* Please, no phone calls about this job!
* Please do not contact job poster about other services, products or commercial interests.
Duration: 3 years
Date required: October 2009
Duty Station: Project base (San Francisco Bay Area) with ability to travel to project countries as needed. Office is near the El Cerrito del Norte BART station.
Language: English
Project Goal and Outcome:
The overall objective of the full Project, implemented by the UNDP, is to demonstrate and promote best practices and techniques for healthcare waste management in order to minimize or eliminate releases of persistent organic pollutants and mercury to the environment. The Project is demonstrating the effectiveness of non-burn healthcare waste treatment technologies, waste management practices and other techniques to avoid environmental releases of dioxins and mercury in seven strategically selected countries – Argentina, India, Latvia, Lebanon, the Philippines, Senegal and Vietnam. In each country, the Project is developing best practice healthcare waste management models through collaborations with at least one large hospital, as well as with an appropriate combination of smaller clinics, rural health and/or injection programs and pre-existing central treatment facilities. The Project is also laying the groundwork for sustainability, replicability and the scaling-up of best techniques and practices beyond the model facilities and the Project countries by establishing or enhancing national training programs, pursuing policy reform, developing replication toolkits and awareness-raising materials, and disseminating these materials nationally and globally. An additional component aimed at developing locally-produced, affordable, non-burn health-care waste treatment technologies is being executed in Tanzania. The Project’s ultimate goal is the protection of public health and the global environment from the impacts of dioxin and mercury releases.
The Project's major objectives:
1. Establish model facilities and programs to exemplify best practices in health-care waste management, and develop materials to facilitate replication.
2. Deploy and evaluate commercially-available, non-incineration health-care waste treatment technologies appropriate to the needs of the facility or cluster.
3. Develop, test, manufacture and deploy affordable, small-scale non-incineration technologies for appropriate use in small- and medium-size facilities in sub-Saharan Africa, and prepare and disseminate manuals for their manufacture, installation, operation, maintenance and repair.
4. Introduce mercury-free devices in model facilities, evaluate their acceptability and efficacy, and develop and disseminate awareness-raising and educational materials related to mercury.
5. Establish or enhance training programs to build capacity for implementation of best practices and appropriate technologies beyond the model facilities and programs.
6. Review relevant national policies, seek agreement by relevant authorities on recommended updates or reformulations if needed, seek agreement on an implementation plan, and if appropriate, assist in holding a policy review conference for these purposes.
7. Distribute Project results on best techniques and practices to relevant stakeholders, disseminate materials and hold conferences or workshops to encourage replication.
8. Make Project results on demonstrated best techniques and practices available for dissemination and scaling-up regionally and globally.
Coordination Arrangements:
A project Chief Technical Advisor (CTA) has overall responsibility for Project implementation. The CTA is assisted by a Global Project Coordinator; a Senior Public Health Advisor provided by the World Health Organization; and a Senior Policy Advisor provided by Health Care Without Harm. The CTA is additionally assisted by a Senior Expert on Healthcare Waste Management Systems; a Technology Development Expert (provided by the University of Dar Es Salaam Faculty of Mechanical and Chemical Engineering); and a Training Program Advisor (provided by the University of Illinois School of Public Health Great Lakes Center). The above positions constitute the Project's Global Expert Team (GET).
During the implementation of the Project, the Global Expert Team (GET) provides technical and policy expertise and has joint responsibility to assure that Project activities are successfully implemented. The GET oversees global coordination and management under the overall policy direction provided by the Global Project Steering Committee (GPSC), the day-to-day guidance of the Chief Technical Advisor (CTA) and in consultation with the HCWH and WHO Advisors.
Primary Responsibilities:
The Global Project Coordinator shall provide strategic support to the CTA in the global coordination of the Project and in the detailed project management of human and material resources, time, and finances in order to achieve the major goals and strategic objectives of the Project during the implementation phase. The work includes the day-to-day coordination of all aspects of the full Project implementation under the guidance and supervision of the Chief Technical Advisor. He/she will work in close and continuing collaboration with the CTA, Advisors and other members of the GET under the direction of the CTA. In addition, he/she shall liaise directly with designated officials of the Participating Countries, the UNDP-GEF Regional Coordinators, the Executing Agency, UNDP Country Offices, existing and potential additional project donors, National Focal Points, participating NGOs and others as may be necessary. He/she shall work with the CTA toward the delivery of managerial and financial reports from and on behalf of the Project.
The GPC will have the following specific duties:
• Coordinate activities related to the day-to-day work of the Project
• Work closely with the CTA to coordinate and monitor work plan activities
• In consultation with the CTA, coordinate and review the activities of the Project partners and staff
• Under the general direction of the CTA, supervise the Program Associate work plan and activities
• In consultation with the CTA and UNOPS, oversee and approve global Project expenditures;
• Ensure consistency between the various program elements and related activities provided or funded by other donor organizations
• Prepare and oversee, under the general direction of the CTA, the development of TORs for consultants and contractors
• Prepare and submit, in consultation with the CTA and in communication with the global project team, quarterly reports (both administrative and financial) of relevant project progress and challenges
• In collaboration with the global project team, and under the general direction of the CTA, assist in the preparation of the substantive reports of the Project
• Foster and establish links with other related GEF programs and, where appropriate, with other relevant healthcare waste management programs
• Under the direction of the CTA, develop and implement the Project’s global media strategy and plan
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of project management software and the Project website
Qualifications:
• Undergraduate degree in a health-related, environmental-related, or social science field. Graduate degree in same field(s) would be an asset.
• Familiarity with best techniques and practices in minimizing healthcare waste, setting up sustainable medical waste management practices, economic and environmental impacts of medical waste management technologies.
• Demonstrated experience in management and coordination of environmental health and healthcare waste management projects. Management and implementation of related projects in both urban and rural settings in Asia, Africa and Latin America would be an asset.
• Experience with budgeting and tracking expenditures strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with the goals and procedures of international organizations, in particular the procedures and regulations of the UNDP, WHO and GEF.
• Experience in the writing and editing of environmental health-related reports and other professional materials. Experience in the writing and dissemination of press releases would be an asset.
• Excellent computer skills, with a demonstrated ability to employ all necessary computer skills for the preparation of complex projects, including familiarity with PC systems, the Microsoft Office suite of applications, online communication tools such as Skype. Familiarity with project management software such as MindView and Central Desktop would be an asset.
• Proficiency in and professional experience with the use of web development tools, such as basic HTML and content management systems (particularly AMP) would be an asset.
• Proficiency in written and spoken English; knowledge of another UN language an asset; some knowledge of one of the major languages of the participating countries (Arabic, French, Hindi, Latvian, Spanish, Swahili, Tagalog, Vietnamese or Wolof) an asset.
To Apply:
To apply, please send your resume and cover letter to both jorge.emmanuel@undpaffiliates.org and kellyh@unops.org. Please no phone calls. The position is open until filled. Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience. For more information about this project, visit www.gefmedwaste.org.
* Compensation: Competitive and commensurate with experience
* Principals only. Recruiters, please don't contact this job poster.
* Please, no phone calls about this job!
* Please do not contact job poster about other services, products or commercial interests.
EPA Grants for Undergrads
The EPA is making available 30 grants of $46,500 each to enhance and support quality environmental education for undergraduates.
The hope is that this assistance will encourage more students to continue their education beyond the baccalaureate level and pursue careers in environmentally related fields.
Eligibility: Students at an accredited college or university. Deadline is Dec. 10.
The fellowships are intended to help defray costs associated with environmentally oriented study leading to a bachelor's degree.
Fellowships are funded in the following fields of study:
· Natural and Life Sciences (Funding Opportunity Number: EPA-F2009U-GRO-P1).
· Environmental Science and Interdisciplinary (Funding Opportunity Number: EPA-F2009U-GRO-P2).
· Engineering (Funding Opportunity Number: EPA-F2009U-GRO-P3).
· Social Sciences and Decision Making (Funding Opportunity Number: EPA-F2009U-GRO-P4).
· Physical Sciences (Funding Opportunity Number: EPA-F2009U-GRO-Q1).
· Mathematics and Computer Science (Funding Opportunity Number: EPA-F2009U-GRO-Q2).
For all the details including contact information on this and other new funding opportunities, just click on or cut and paste the following link into your Web browser to get free access:
http://www.cdpublications.com/d092
Any questions? Call us at 1-800-666-6380.
CD Publication is a family-owned publisher established in 1961, 8204 Fenton Street, Silver Spring, Md. 20910.
The hope is that this assistance will encourage more students to continue their education beyond the baccalaureate level and pursue careers in environmentally related fields.
Eligibility: Students at an accredited college or university. Deadline is Dec. 10.
The fellowships are intended to help defray costs associated with environmentally oriented study leading to a bachelor's degree.
Fellowships are funded in the following fields of study:
· Natural and Life Sciences (Funding Opportunity Number: EPA-F2009U-GRO-P1).
· Environmental Science and Interdisciplinary (Funding Opportunity Number: EPA-F2009U-GRO-P2).
· Engineering (Funding Opportunity Number: EPA-F2009U-GRO-P3).
· Social Sciences and Decision Making (Funding Opportunity Number: EPA-F2009U-GRO-P4).
· Physical Sciences (Funding Opportunity Number: EPA-F2009U-GRO-Q1).
· Mathematics and Computer Science (Funding Opportunity Number: EPA-F2009U-GRO-Q2).
For all the details including contact information on this and other new funding opportunities, just click on or cut and paste the following link into your Web browser to get free access:
http://www.cdpublications.com/d092
Any questions? Call us at 1-800-666-6380.
CD Publication is a family-owned publisher established in 1961, 8204 Fenton Street, Silver Spring, Md. 20910.
Climate Lab Internship
Climate Lab (climatelab.org) is currently looking for interns for this fall in Washington, DC. We have internships available in: Content Management, Outreach, and Development.
Climate Lab is a DC-based small nonprofit working on climate change. This past March, we launched a climate change wiki to provide a public platform for knowledge-sharing and collaboration on climate change-related issues, including renewable energy, conservation, and energy efficiency--among many other issues. Interns are given very hands-on work and detailed responsibilities as they help drive their respective areas of focus for the organization.
Full descriptions of the intern positions are available at: http://climatelab.org/Special:Employment.
Any questions or applications should be sent to Adam at atapley@climatelab.org. For more information about Climate Lab:http://climatelab.org/Special:About
Climate Lab is a DC-based small nonprofit working on climate change. This past March, we launched a climate change wiki to provide a public platform for knowledge-sharing and collaboration on climate change-related issues, including renewable energy, conservation, and energy efficiency--among many other issues. Interns are given very hands-on work and detailed responsibilities as they help drive their respective areas of focus for the organization.
Full descriptions of the intern positions are available at: http://climatelab.org/Special:Employment.
Any questions or applications should be sent to Adam at atapley@climatelab.org. For more information about Climate Lab:http://climatelab.org/Special:About
International Venture Intern
International Venture Intern - Fall/Winter 2009
Emzingo Group is an international startup firm specializing in corporate leadership development focused on global management issues and social responsibility. We plan to implement immersion programs in developing countries that will provide our corporate participants with transformative learning opportunities. Our programs will include training, reflection, coaching, and a hands-on project that adds value to a local NGO or small business in the developing country.
Emzingo Group is looking for part-time fall/winter 2009 interns (with potential to extend into spring 2010) from any location to:
- Conduct research across a wide variety of topics
- Extract, organize, and present key information
- Other tasks as discussed - We want to leverage your skills and interests. Thus, if you have a special background in art and design, website development skills, or another area, we can discuss opportunities for you to excel in your areas of passion! Please include some of these areas in your cover letter.
Required:
- University-level student or graduate
- Strong communication skills and fluency in English
- Research skills
- Ability to work independently and in a virtual team
- Professionalism and maturity
- Interest in working with a new and exciting venture in its early stages
- Interest in leadership development in corporations, internationalism, and corporate social responsibility
Preferred:
- Graduate student (e.g. Masters student) or beyond
- Previous experience in a transformative leadership, international, or volunteer program (e.g. Peace Corps, study abroad, corporate rotational program, etc.)
This is an unpaid internship with opportunities such as possible academic credit (you must negotiate this with your institution, but we are happy to provide them paperwork as necessary), flexible working hours and number of hours per week negotiable (minimum 5 to 10), and work with a high-caliber international team on an exciting and new venture.
Please submit a cover letter and resume to internships@emzingo.com no later than October 17th, including "Emzingo International Venture Intern" in the subject. We are conducting interviews and hiring on a rolling basis, so please make your application immediately. Questions? Email us at internships@emzingo.com.
Emzingo Group is an international startup firm specializing in corporate leadership development focused on global management issues and social responsibility. We plan to implement immersion programs in developing countries that will provide our corporate participants with transformative learning opportunities. Our programs will include training, reflection, coaching, and a hands-on project that adds value to a local NGO or small business in the developing country.
Emzingo Group is looking for part-time fall/winter 2009 interns (with potential to extend into spring 2010) from any location to:
- Conduct research across a wide variety of topics
- Extract, organize, and present key information
- Other tasks as discussed - We want to leverage your skills and interests. Thus, if you have a special background in art and design, website development skills, or another area, we can discuss opportunities for you to excel in your areas of passion! Please include some of these areas in your cover letter.
Required:
- University-level student or graduate
- Strong communication skills and fluency in English
- Research skills
- Ability to work independently and in a virtual team
- Professionalism and maturity
- Interest in working with a new and exciting venture in its early stages
- Interest in leadership development in corporations, internationalism, and corporate social responsibility
Preferred:
- Graduate student (e.g. Masters student) or beyond
- Previous experience in a transformative leadership, international, or volunteer program (e.g. Peace Corps, study abroad, corporate rotational program, etc.)
This is an unpaid internship with opportunities such as possible academic credit (you must negotiate this with your institution, but we are happy to provide them paperwork as necessary), flexible working hours and number of hours per week negotiable (minimum 5 to 10), and work with a high-caliber international team on an exciting and new venture.
Please submit a cover letter and resume to internships@emzingo.com no later than October 17th, including "Emzingo International Venture Intern" in the subject. We are conducting interviews and hiring on a rolling basis, so please make your application immediately. Questions? Email us at internships@emzingo.com.
Eighth Annual NAEC China Career Fair
The Eighth Annual NAEC China Career Fair will be held from Oct. 16-18, 2009 in our nation’s capital, Washington, DC. Over 100 employers from more than a dozen Chinese provinces and municipalities will be attending this year’s China Career Fair. There are thousands of job openings in fields such as civil service, finance, industry, education, R&D, health care, etc.
We would greatly appreciate it if you could forward this information to any graduate students or faculty members interested in working in China. Attached to this email are the Conference Information Document, Letter to Conference Attendees, and the first list of job openings.
For more information, please visit our website at www.nacenter.us. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us 703-618-1301.
We would greatly appreciate it if you could forward this information to any graduate students or faculty members interested in working in China. Attached to this email are the Conference Information Document, Letter to Conference Attendees, and the first list of job openings.
For more information, please visit our website at www.nacenter.us. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us 703-618-1301.
Monday, September 28, 2009
Ag Adaptation to Climate Change
International Food Policy Research Institute Seminar
Agricultural Adaptation to Climate Change in the Developing World: What will it Cost?
Monday, October 5, 2009
12:15 – 1:45 P.M.
A light lunch will begin at 11:45 a.m.
2033 K Street, NW 4th floor(entrance to IFPRI on 21st street between K and L streets)
Speaker: Gerald Nelson, Senior Research Fellow, IFPRI
Commentator: David Waskow, Director, Climate Change Program, Oxfam America
Chair: Mark Rosegrant, Division Director, IFPRI
Agriculture’s vulnerability to climate change will put millions of people in developing countries at greater risk of poverty, hunger, and malnutrition. A new report from the International Food Policy Research Institute, Quantifying the Costs of Agricultural Adaptation to Climate Change, provides projections for decreased crop yields, higher food prices, and increased child malnutrition by 2050, as compared to a scenario without climate change. It estimates that an additional US $7-8 billion per year must be invested to increase agricultural productivity to prevent these adverse effects and lays out a series of policy and program recommendations that will enable poor farmers to adapt to climate change. This seminar will present the results of the report, with commentators assessing its conclusions and the necessary steps to implement them.
Kindly RSVP to Simone Hill-Lee (Tel: 202.862.8107; s.hill-lee@cgiar.org).
Agricultural Adaptation to Climate Change in the Developing World: What will it Cost?
Monday, October 5, 2009
12:15 – 1:45 P.M.
A light lunch will begin at 11:45 a.m.
2033 K Street, NW 4th floor(entrance to IFPRI on 21st street between K and L streets)
Speaker: Gerald Nelson, Senior Research Fellow, IFPRI
Commentator: David Waskow, Director, Climate Change Program, Oxfam America
Chair: Mark Rosegrant, Division Director, IFPRI
Agriculture’s vulnerability to climate change will put millions of people in developing countries at greater risk of poverty, hunger, and malnutrition. A new report from the International Food Policy Research Institute, Quantifying the Costs of Agricultural Adaptation to Climate Change, provides projections for decreased crop yields, higher food prices, and increased child malnutrition by 2050, as compared to a scenario without climate change. It estimates that an additional US $7-8 billion per year must be invested to increase agricultural productivity to prevent these adverse effects and lays out a series of policy and program recommendations that will enable poor farmers to adapt to climate change. This seminar will present the results of the report, with commentators assessing its conclusions and the necessary steps to implement them.
Kindly RSVP to Simone Hill-Lee (Tel: 202.862.8107; s.hill-lee@cgiar.org).
New Energy Finance
We are seeking a talented, highly-motivated individual to join our carbon analysis team in Beijing, covering the Chinese and Southeast Asian carbon markets.
The Analyst will have the following responsibilities:
· Analyzing current Certified Emission Reduction (CER) supply and calculating potential CER supply from Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) projects in China and Southeast Asia, which contributes to our Global model for CER demand and supply.
· Investigating specific issues such as CER yield, sectoral mechanisms and industrial energy efficiency.
· Tracking China’s climate change policies and negotiation stance as well as domestic carbon trading developments.
· Finding and organizing emissions data and information about emissions abatement options, which contribute to our internal models.
· Writing up brief and in-depth research notes sent to our clients that communicate sector and market developments and policy changes and the impact on their business.
· Delivering research findings in both public conference and client meeting settings.
Preferred experience and qualifications:
· Bachelor’s or higher degree in economics, math, science, or engineering.
· Native English speaker, with excellent written and oral communication.
· Good reading and speaking Chinese language skills.
· Experience as an intern or analyst within an energy, consulting, or financial organization.
· Familiarity with CDM, Chinese energy structure and policy, as well as cap and trade schemes in Europe, US and Australia.
· Fast learner, be prepared to ride a steep learning curve.
· Exceptional quantitative skills, comfortable with energy and emissions databases.
·Ability to act as a thought-leader and self-starter.
· Proficient in Excel and ability to extract and analyze key patterns from datasets.
Remuneration will be commensurate with knowledge and experience. The package will include a bonus component based on performance.
To apply, please send a cover letter and a CV to the following email address: john.romankiewicz@newenergyfinance.com
About New Energy Finance:
New Energy Finance is the leading independent provider of information and research to investors navigating the world’s transition to a low-carbon economy.
The company provides news, data and research services covering renewable energy, biofuels, energy efficiency, carbon capture & storage and the carbon markets.
Headquartered in London, New Energy Finance employs over 130 staff based in Washington, New York, Beijing, New Delhi, Sydney, Cape Town and São Paulo.
The company serves the world’s leading investment houses – covering venture capital, private equity, debt and structured finance, asset management, hedge funds, private banking and commodities – as well as service providers such as investment banking and lawyers, governments, NGOs and oil companies.
The Carbon Markets division of New Energy Finance is the leading provider of high quality research and analysis within the world's carbon markets. Our raison d'etre is simple - to enable clients to make better investment and trading decisions by combining regular market commentary with detailed market modeling and thorough independent research.
The Analyst will have the following responsibilities:
· Analyzing current Certified Emission Reduction (CER) supply and calculating potential CER supply from Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) projects in China and Southeast Asia, which contributes to our Global model for CER demand and supply.
· Investigating specific issues such as CER yield, sectoral mechanisms and industrial energy efficiency.
· Tracking China’s climate change policies and negotiation stance as well as domestic carbon trading developments.
· Finding and organizing emissions data and information about emissions abatement options, which contribute to our internal models.
· Writing up brief and in-depth research notes sent to our clients that communicate sector and market developments and policy changes and the impact on their business.
· Delivering research findings in both public conference and client meeting settings.
Preferred experience and qualifications:
· Bachelor’s or higher degree in economics, math, science, or engineering.
· Native English speaker, with excellent written and oral communication.
· Good reading and speaking Chinese language skills.
· Experience as an intern or analyst within an energy, consulting, or financial organization.
· Familiarity with CDM, Chinese energy structure and policy, as well as cap and trade schemes in Europe, US and Australia.
· Fast learner, be prepared to ride a steep learning curve.
· Exceptional quantitative skills, comfortable with energy and emissions databases.
·Ability to act as a thought-leader and self-starter.
· Proficient in Excel and ability to extract and analyze key patterns from datasets.
Remuneration will be commensurate with knowledge and experience. The package will include a bonus component based on performance.
To apply, please send a cover letter and a CV to the following email address: john.romankiewicz@newenergyfinance.com
About New Energy Finance:
New Energy Finance is the leading independent provider of information and research to investors navigating the world’s transition to a low-carbon economy.
The company provides news, data and research services covering renewable energy, biofuels, energy efficiency, carbon capture & storage and the carbon markets.
Headquartered in London, New Energy Finance employs over 130 staff based in Washington, New York, Beijing, New Delhi, Sydney, Cape Town and São Paulo.
The company serves the world’s leading investment houses – covering venture capital, private equity, debt and structured finance, asset management, hedge funds, private banking and commodities – as well as service providers such as investment banking and lawyers, governments, NGOs and oil companies.
The Carbon Markets division of New Energy Finance is the leading provider of high quality research and analysis within the world's carbon markets. Our raison d'etre is simple - to enable clients to make better investment and trading decisions by combining regular market commentary with detailed market modeling and thorough independent research.
Millenial Generation
The millennial generation must take immediate and collaborative action to put our economic future on a sustainable and improving path. Mobilize.org has heard this clear call for action from our membership, and it is with pleasure that I announce an event, co-produced and presented by the Peter G. Peterson Foundation to explore the barriers preventing our generation from achieving financial health. We hope you’ll join us from November 18th – 20th in Chicago for a Democracy 2.0 Grant Summit entitled, Exploring the Millennial Generation’s ROI where we will bring together 150 millennials for discussion, debate and action on this important question. This event is also organized in association with Lifetuner, a program of AARP that offers guidance on what you can do to get your finances into the best possible shape for the short and long haul.
Please visit our website for more information and apply before October 17th as we seed the action steps that will highlight the leadership, perseverance, innovation and creativity of the millennial generation.
http://mobilize.org/index.php?tray=event&tid=top417&cid=IS52
Please visit our website for more information and apply before October 17th as we seed the action steps that will highlight the leadership, perseverance, innovation and creativity of the millennial generation.
http://mobilize.org/index.php?tray=event&tid=top417&cid=IS52
Biodiversity Challenges
INVITATION
You are cordially invited to
"Les Rendez-vous du CNRS"
September 28th, 2009 at 6 pm
Maison Française, Embassy of France
Yvon Le Maho, Director of Research at CNRS and Member of the French Academy of Sciences and the Academia Europaea, will be giving a free conference entitled
"Why are the Preservation of Biodiversity and the Development of Ecological Research
Major Challenges?"
In the face of current social and economic challenges, the preservation of biodiversity does not always appear to be a priority. However, each species currently provides or may provide in the future important services in an infinite number of fields (food, health, industry, leisure etc.). Therefore, biodiversity constitutes a sort of "insurance" for future generations and is a key component of sustainable development.
Within the scientific community excluding the field of ecology, the study of biodiversity, however, is often considered to be a less stringent area of study than those referred to as the hard sciences. The conference will show that the study of evolutionary processes, the morphological, physiological and molecular adjustments of living organisms, animal behavior, how ecosystems function, population dynamics and landscape ecology are definitely individual scientific fields that are indispensable to the understanding of biodiversity and the services it provides to humans, as well as understanding its preservation.
The conference will provide examples of the services provided by biodiversity. It will show, for example, that animal adaptations to climate variability can be a source of new molecules of biomedical interest. It will also show that the preservation of biodiversity requires a multidisciplinary approach. For instance, associating economists and evolution biologists together may result in developing new fishing regulations that, instead of the usual quotas, would allow larger revenue on the long term while preserving the resource. Finally, the conference will show that we need ecology to become a more mechanistic scientific field. An example would be to consider how plants can defend themselves from pests, by attracting the predators of these pests, and whether this defense mechanism can be mimicked.
Please see the attached invitation (.jpg) for more information. Feel free to forward this message.
RSVP to Delphine Tessier by Email: deputy-cnrs@ ambafrance- us.org or Tel: (202)944-6238 by September 25th, 2009.
You are cordially invited to
"Les Rendez-vous du CNRS"
September 28th, 2009 at 6 pm
Maison Française, Embassy of France
Yvon Le Maho, Director of Research at CNRS and Member of the French Academy of Sciences and the Academia Europaea, will be giving a free conference entitled
"Why are the Preservation of Biodiversity and the Development of Ecological Research
Major Challenges?"
In the face of current social and economic challenges, the preservation of biodiversity does not always appear to be a priority. However, each species currently provides or may provide in the future important services in an infinite number of fields (food, health, industry, leisure etc.). Therefore, biodiversity constitutes a sort of "insurance" for future generations and is a key component of sustainable development.
Within the scientific community excluding the field of ecology, the study of biodiversity, however, is often considered to be a less stringent area of study than those referred to as the hard sciences. The conference will show that the study of evolutionary processes, the morphological, physiological and molecular adjustments of living organisms, animal behavior, how ecosystems function, population dynamics and landscape ecology are definitely individual scientific fields that are indispensable to the understanding of biodiversity and the services it provides to humans, as well as understanding its preservation.
The conference will provide examples of the services provided by biodiversity. It will show, for example, that animal adaptations to climate variability can be a source of new molecules of biomedical interest. It will also show that the preservation of biodiversity requires a multidisciplinary approach. For instance, associating economists and evolution biologists together may result in developing new fishing regulations that, instead of the usual quotas, would allow larger revenue on the long term while preserving the resource. Finally, the conference will show that we need ecology to become a more mechanistic scientific field. An example would be to consider how plants can defend themselves from pests, by attracting the predators of these pests, and whether this defense mechanism can be mimicked.
Please see the attached invitation (.jpg) for more information. Feel free to forward this message.
RSVP to Delphine Tessier by Email: deputy-cnrs@ ambafrance- us.org or Tel: (202)944-6238 by September 25th, 2009.
Saturday, September 26, 2009
Interesting talk on Monday Sept 28
Hi all,
Gustavo Esteva, a Mexican post-development scholar (and adviser of sorts for the Zapatistas) is speaking on the American University campus this coming Monday. This should be a fascinating event. Please attend if you can, and let your friends know.
The details:
Gustavo Esteva
Monday, September 28
11:20 - 2:00 pm, in the SIS Lounge.
Best,
Simon
Gustavo Esteva, a Mexican post-development scholar (and adviser of sorts for the Zapatistas) is speaking on the American University campus this coming Monday. This should be a fascinating event. Please attend if you can, and let your friends know.
The details:
Gustavo Esteva
Monday, September 28
11:20 - 2:00 pm, in the SIS Lounge.
Best,
Simon
Thursday, September 24, 2009
Resolve 2009
Hey.
My name is Will Petrik, and I am with the National Student Campaign Against Hunger and Homelessness. I am emailing you because student leaders and student groups around the country are coming together to launch our Resolve to Fight Poverty at the Resolve 2009 conference in Chicago on November 5-8, 2009.
Click here to register for Resolve 2009.
As you know, we can live in a world where everyone has a roof over their head, enough food to eat and access to clean drinking water. While we have made progress, we are still a long ways away from making this a reality.
Students have been taking action on this issue for years; volunteering, raising funds and getting involved in the community. Now it’s time to take that action to the next level.
I invite you to join hundreds of students from across the country who will come together at the Resolve 2009 Conference this fall to launch our Resolve to Fight Poverty. You'll hear the latest on the issues, learn the skills to take action, build alliances and together, we will do what it takes to ensure everyone can live in a world without poverty.
Resolve 2009 will be great opportunity to get new students involved on your campus, develop new leaders, and make a bigger impact through service opportunities, education and awareness events and advocacy.
Take the initiative. Register and find out more about the conference at our website: http://www.studentsagainsthunger.org/conference
We're looking for student leaders, just like you, to lead this charge over the coming weeks. Contact me at will@studentsagainsthunger.org or give me a call to learn more about our great leadership and volunteer opportunities or for resources on how to fundraise for your trip.
I look forward to working with you and seeing you in Chicago this November!
Best,
Will Petrik
Conference Organizer
National Student Campaign Against Hunger and Homelessness
(312) 291 0349 ext. 202
will@studentsagainsthunger.org
Join the movement. Resolve to Fight Poverty. http://www.studentsagainsthunger.org/
My name is Will Petrik, and I am with the National Student Campaign Against Hunger and Homelessness. I am emailing you because student leaders and student groups around the country are coming together to launch our Resolve to Fight Poverty at the Resolve 2009 conference in Chicago on November 5-8, 2009.
Click here to register for Resolve 2009.
As you know, we can live in a world where everyone has a roof over their head, enough food to eat and access to clean drinking water. While we have made progress, we are still a long ways away from making this a reality.
Students have been taking action on this issue for years; volunteering, raising funds and getting involved in the community. Now it’s time to take that action to the next level.
I invite you to join hundreds of students from across the country who will come together at the Resolve 2009 Conference this fall to launch our Resolve to Fight Poverty. You'll hear the latest on the issues, learn the skills to take action, build alliances and together, we will do what it takes to ensure everyone can live in a world without poverty.
Resolve 2009 will be great opportunity to get new students involved on your campus, develop new leaders, and make a bigger impact through service opportunities, education and awareness events and advocacy.
Take the initiative. Register and find out more about the conference at our website: http://www.studentsagainsthunger.org/conference
We're looking for student leaders, just like you, to lead this charge over the coming weeks. Contact me at will@studentsagainsthunger.org or give me a call to learn more about our great leadership and volunteer opportunities or for resources on how to fundraise for your trip.
I look forward to working with you and seeing you in Chicago this November!
Best,
Will Petrik
Conference Organizer
National Student Campaign Against Hunger and Homelessness
(312) 291 0349 ext. 202
will@studentsagainsthunger.org
Join the movement. Resolve to Fight Poverty. http://www.studentsagainsthunger.org/
Climate Change and River Conflict
Two speakers on October 2, at 12:00 noon, in Hurst 203.
Dr. Ashok Swain will present his work on climate change and implications for international rivers and relation to border issues globally (via videoconference). Dr. Swain is a professor of Peace and Conflict Research and director of Centre for Sustainable Development at Uppsala University in Sweden.
Dr. James Lee, director of Mandala Projects at AU SIS, will hold a talk based on his latest book "Climate Change and Armed Conflict" Join us on this exciting opportunity to hear about the latest on Climate Change and Hot Wars while enjoying pizza and refreshments.
For more information on Dr. Swain, visit http://www.pcr.uu.se/about/staff/Swain_a.htm and for Dr. James Lee, visit http://www1.american.edu/TED/ice/ice.htm
Please RSVP by sending an email to jlee@american.edu
Dr. Ashok Swain will present his work on climate change and implications for international rivers and relation to border issues globally (via videoconference). Dr. Swain is a professor of Peace and Conflict Research and director of Centre for Sustainable Development at Uppsala University in Sweden.
Dr. James Lee, director of Mandala Projects at AU SIS, will hold a talk based on his latest book "Climate Change and Armed Conflict" Join us on this exciting opportunity to hear about the latest on Climate Change and Hot Wars while enjoying pizza and refreshments.
For more information on Dr. Swain, visit http://www.pcr.uu.se/about/staff/Swain_a.htm and for Dr. James Lee, visit http://www1.american.edu/TED/ice/ice.htm
Please RSVP by sending an email to jlee@american.edu
Solar Decatholon
Volunteer registration is now open for the U.S. Department of Energy
Solar Decathlon 2009.
For three weeks every other year in October, the U.S. Department of Energy
hosts the Solar Decathlon—a competition in which 20 teams of college
and university students compete to design, build, and operate the most
attractive, effective, and energy-efficient solar-powered house. The
public attends the Solar Decathlon to see the powerful combination of
solar energy, energy efficiency, and the best in home design.
The event takes place again on the National Mall in Washington, D.C.,
Oct. 9–13 and 15–18, 2009. Volunteers are needed starting Tuesday,
Sept. 29.
We are recruiting greeters, docents, runners, solar experts,
registration assistants, special event helpers, and others. There is a
job for everyone!
Volunteers need to attend one training session. We will offer 10
1-hour sessions designed to fit busy schedules. You have the choice of
attending a webcast or an in-person training held during workday,
evening, or weekend hours. Dates and times will be announced shortly.
As for all event participants, volunteers are required to print out
and arrive to their first shift with a completed emergency medical
release, waiver of liability, and, if under the age of 18, parental
consent form. No volunteers under the age of 13 will be accepted
unless accompanied by an adult. All volunteers should expect to show
government-issued identification at the time of check-in on the Mall.
Visit the Solar Decathlon Web site to find out more about volunteering
or to register: www.solardecathlon.org/for_volunteers.cfm.
We hope you will join us again!
Mary-Lyn Chambers
Volunteer Manager
U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon
202-459-0870
solarvolunteers@linderassociates.com
Solar Decathlon 2009.
For three weeks every other year in October, the U.S. Department of Energy
hosts the Solar Decathlon—a competition in which 20 teams of college
and university students compete to design, build, and operate the most
attractive, effective, and energy-efficient solar-powered house. The
public attends the Solar Decathlon to see the powerful combination of
solar energy, energy efficiency, and the best in home design.
The event takes place again on the National Mall in Washington, D.C.,
Oct. 9–13 and 15–18, 2009. Volunteers are needed starting Tuesday,
Sept. 29.
We are recruiting greeters, docents, runners, solar experts,
registration assistants, special event helpers, and others. There is a
job for everyone!
Volunteers need to attend one training session. We will offer 10
1-hour sessions designed to fit busy schedules. You have the choice of
attending a webcast or an in-person training held during workday,
evening, or weekend hours. Dates and times will be announced shortly.
As for all event participants, volunteers are required to print out
and arrive to their first shift with a completed emergency medical
release, waiver of liability, and, if under the age of 18, parental
consent form. No volunteers under the age of 13 will be accepted
unless accompanied by an adult. All volunteers should expect to show
government-issued identification at the time of check-in on the Mall.
Visit the Solar Decathlon Web site to find out more about volunteering
or to register: www.solardecathlon.org/for_volunteers.cfm.
We hope you will join us again!
Mary-Lyn Chambers
Volunteer Manager
U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon
202-459-0870
solarvolunteers@linderassociates.com
World Bank Research Asst.
Dear colleagues and friends:
We need a research assistant for 6 months. Good econometrics and English are required. Background in environmental economics and Chinese is a plus. Better an ABD in Washington DC area. Please let me know if you know any potential candidates. Thanks, Hua
*************************************
Hua Wang, Ph.D.
Senior Environmental Economist
Development Research Group
The World Bank
1818 H St. N.W., MSN MC3-300
Washington, DC 20038-7839
USA
Phone: 202-473-3255
Fax: 202-522-1151
We need a research assistant for 6 months. Good econometrics and English are required. Background in environmental economics and Chinese is a plus. Better an ABD in Washington DC area. Please let me know if you know any potential candidates. Thanks, Hua
*************************************
Hua Wang, Ph.D.
Senior Environmental Economist
Development Research Group
The World Bank
1818 H St. N.W., MSN MC3-300
Washington, DC 20038-7839
USA
Phone: 202-473-3255
Fax: 202-522-1151
Climate Lab Internship
Climate Lab (climatelab.org) is currently still looking for interns for this fall in Washington, DC. We have internships available in: Content Management, Outreach, and Development.
Climate Lab is a DC-based small nonprofit working on climate change. This past March, we launched a climate change wiki to provide a public platform for knowledge-sharing and collaboration on climate change-related issues, including renewable energy, conservation, and energy efficiency--among many other issues. Interns are given very hands-on work and detailed responsibilities as they help drive their respective areas of focus for the organization.
Full descriptions of the intern positions are available at: http://climatelab.org/Special:Employment. Any questions or applications should be sent to Adam at atapley@climatelab.org. For more information about Climate Lab: http:climatelab.org/Special:About
Climate Lab is a DC-based small nonprofit working on climate change. This past March, we launched a climate change wiki to provide a public platform for knowledge-sharing and collaboration on climate change-related issues, including renewable energy, conservation, and energy efficiency--among many other issues. Interns are given very hands-on work and detailed responsibilities as they help drive their respective areas of focus for the organization.
Full descriptions of the intern positions are available at: http://climatelab.org/Special:Employment. Any questions or applications should be sent to Adam at atapley@climatelab.org. For more information about Climate Lab: http:climatelab.org/Special:About
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
AccountAbility China Representative position
ABOUT ACCOUNTABILITY
AccountAbility is a highly-reputed international non-profit organisation committed to
advancing accountability innovations that promote sustainable development. Breakthrough initiatives include our work on responsible competitiveness, collaborative governance and standards for sustainability. Our work is delivered through three pathways, standards, policy research and services. Uniquely placed as a leading advocate of sustainable development solutions for business, civil society and the public sector, we partner with some of the most influential and dynamic people and organizations focused around our national and regional bases in Amman, Beijing, Geneva, London, Sao Paulo, and Washington DC.
Achieving our vision depends on the recruitment of the right Representative to lead our work in China, which relies on its domestic growth as well as its effective integration with and leverage of our international work. Our Representative will take her or his place in AccountAbility’s international leadership team, and in this role be responsible for focusing our strategy, improving our programme-design and delivery, building resources and strengthening our key relationships in China and elsewhere that make our increased contribution possible in practice.
THE REPRESENTATIVE JOB
Our Representatives are a crucial driver of our growing success internationally. For this reason, leadership qualities are the key to success rather than specific technical expertise or professional qualifications. A successful Representative will embrace AccountAbility’s aspirations to contribute to real and sustainable development by developing and advocating innovative approaches to overcoming restricting norms and behaviour, essentially thinking and inventing out of the box and communicating the practicality of unconventional solutions. Furthermore, a successful Representative will be excited and contribute to building our organisational culture, formed in part by the diversity of our global team and the manner in which we connect through the extensive use of communication technology and cross-border teaming. Although a non-profit organization, we have a dynamic entrepreneurial culture. Our financial model is rooted in our success in
securing support for our work, from governments, foundations, businesses and other
organizations. A successful Representative will be a leader in developing the financial success of her or his area, in this case China, as well as contributing more broadly to the financial security of the international network.
Specifically, the Representative will have the following responsibilities:
Representation: S/he will be the primary face of AccountAbility in China, as well as
representing us elsewhere in the region and internationally.
Strategy: Develop and deliver on our strategy in China, as well as participating in
our international strategy’s development and execution.
Programmes: With others, develop, resource and oversee with national and international programme leaders their effective implementation in China.
Revenue Delivery: With appropriate team members, identify, develop, and secure
revenues required to enable work in China to succeed.
Advisory Services: Developing with AccountAbility Strategies (our advisory services)
team members in China and internationally client relationships and activities.
Team: recruit, develop and deploy the proposed growing China team in line with
our strategy and underlying resource capabilities.
WHO MIGHT APPLY
Anyone can apply for this position.
We expect, however, the following factors to be relevant in our selection process:
Indication of commitment to advancing sustainable development in China and
internationally.
Existing experience and senior networks in relevant Chinese policy arena and/or
business.
International exposure and possibly active work experience outside of China.
Professional experience of 8-10 years minimum.
Management experience in team development.
Working proficiency in English, including ability to write and work in English.
Spoken Mandarin and written simplified Chinese proficiency.
Willingness to work and live in Beijing and travel internationally.
Interest and ability to work full-time, although the right candidate would be able to
initially work part-time if existing obligations had to be satisfied.
Ability to start work by January 2010.
HOW TO APPLY
Candidates should apply to Claire Head, our Chief of Staff, at claireh@accountability21.net. Applications should include a curriculum vitae and a coverletter briefly describing yourself and your interest in the position. Alternatively, if you would like to talk to someone before submitting a formal application, please email Claire to arrange a time when someone can talk with you about AccountAbility and the position.
AccountAbility is a highly-reputed international non-profit organisation committed to
advancing accountability innovations that promote sustainable development. Breakthrough initiatives include our work on responsible competitiveness, collaborative governance and standards for sustainability. Our work is delivered through three pathways, standards, policy research and services. Uniquely placed as a leading advocate of sustainable development solutions for business, civil society and the public sector, we partner with some of the most influential and dynamic people and organizations focused around our national and regional bases in Amman, Beijing, Geneva, London, Sao Paulo, and Washington DC.
Achieving our vision depends on the recruitment of the right Representative to lead our work in China, which relies on its domestic growth as well as its effective integration with and leverage of our international work. Our Representative will take her or his place in AccountAbility’s international leadership team, and in this role be responsible for focusing our strategy, improving our programme-design and delivery, building resources and strengthening our key relationships in China and elsewhere that make our increased contribution possible in practice.
THE REPRESENTATIVE JOB
Our Representatives are a crucial driver of our growing success internationally. For this reason, leadership qualities are the key to success rather than specific technical expertise or professional qualifications. A successful Representative will embrace AccountAbility’s aspirations to contribute to real and sustainable development by developing and advocating innovative approaches to overcoming restricting norms and behaviour, essentially thinking and inventing out of the box and communicating the practicality of unconventional solutions. Furthermore, a successful Representative will be excited and contribute to building our organisational culture, formed in part by the diversity of our global team and the manner in which we connect through the extensive use of communication technology and cross-border teaming. Although a non-profit organization, we have a dynamic entrepreneurial culture. Our financial model is rooted in our success in
securing support for our work, from governments, foundations, businesses and other
organizations. A successful Representative will be a leader in developing the financial success of her or his area, in this case China, as well as contributing more broadly to the financial security of the international network.
Specifically, the Representative will have the following responsibilities:
Representation: S/he will be the primary face of AccountAbility in China, as well as
representing us elsewhere in the region and internationally.
Strategy: Develop and deliver on our strategy in China, as well as participating in
our international strategy’s development and execution.
Programmes: With others, develop, resource and oversee with national and international programme leaders their effective implementation in China.
Revenue Delivery: With appropriate team members, identify, develop, and secure
revenues required to enable work in China to succeed.
Advisory Services: Developing with AccountAbility Strategies (our advisory services)
team members in China and internationally client relationships and activities.
Team: recruit, develop and deploy the proposed growing China team in line with
our strategy and underlying resource capabilities.
WHO MIGHT APPLY
Anyone can apply for this position.
We expect, however, the following factors to be relevant in our selection process:
Indication of commitment to advancing sustainable development in China and
internationally.
Existing experience and senior networks in relevant Chinese policy arena and/or
business.
International exposure and possibly active work experience outside of China.
Professional experience of 8-10 years minimum.
Management experience in team development.
Working proficiency in English, including ability to write and work in English.
Spoken Mandarin and written simplified Chinese proficiency.
Willingness to work and live in Beijing and travel internationally.
Interest and ability to work full-time, although the right candidate would be able to
initially work part-time if existing obligations had to be satisfied.
Ability to start work by January 2010.
HOW TO APPLY
Candidates should apply to Claire Head, our Chief of Staff, at claireh@accountability21.net. Applications should include a curriculum vitae and a coverletter briefly describing yourself and your interest in the position. Alternatively, if you would like to talk to someone before submitting a formal application, please email Claire to arrange a time when someone can talk with you about AccountAbility and the position.
Sierra Club India Study Tour
Apply to our India Study Tour!
We are currently accepting applications for our November 2009 study
tour to India! Located in South Asia, India hosts extraordinary
energy, environment and green development work. India also struggles
with a range of development issues including poverty, natural resource
degradation and rapid population growth. Read more and find out how to
apply to be a study tour participant.
http://action.sierraclub.org/site/R?i=wGRPtW6xtHfJmJ501WutZQ..
Sierra Club's Global Population and Environment Program will cover the
cost of airfare and in-country ground transportation, hotel lodging
and meals. We must receive applications by Wednesday, September 23rd.
Students are encouraged to apply.
You can download the application here:
http://action.sierraclub.org/site/R?i=uEst1Y6fMQp3FXh8axnGuA..
We are currently accepting applications for our November 2009 study
tour to India! Located in South Asia, India hosts extraordinary
energy, environment and green development work. India also struggles
with a range of development issues including poverty, natural resource
degradation and rapid population growth. Read more and find out how to
apply to be a study tour participant.
http://action.sierraclub.org/site/R?i=wGRPtW6xtHfJmJ501WutZQ..
Sierra Club's Global Population and Environment Program will cover the
cost of airfare and in-country ground transportation, hotel lodging
and meals. We must receive applications by Wednesday, September 23rd.
Students are encouraged to apply.
You can download the application here:
http://action.sierraclub.org/site/R?i=uEst1Y6fMQp3FXh8axnGuA..
Cap and Trade Panel
Table Talk Lunch Series
Cap and Trade: Consequences for the Global South?
With:
Elizabeth Bast, International Program Director
Friends of the Earth
and
Glenn Hurowitz, Washington Director
Avoided Deforestation Partners
Where: Kay Spiritual Life Center Lounge
When: Wednesday, September 30th
Lunch at 12, Discussion begins at 12:20
RSVP to kslc@american.edu by Tuesday, September 29th
Cap and Trade: Consequences for the Global South?
With:
Elizabeth Bast, International Program Director
Friends of the Earth
and
Glenn Hurowitz, Washington Director
Avoided Deforestation Partners
Where: Kay Spiritual Life Center Lounge
When: Wednesday, September 30th
Lunch at 12, Discussion begins at 12:20
RSVP to kslc@american.edu by Tuesday, September 29th
5th Annual Fall Film Series- Conservation
AU’s Center for Environmental Filmmaking
And Filmmakers for Conservation
Present
The 5th Annual Fall Film Series
Fall 2009
Hosted by Chris Palmer and Justine Schmidt
All events are held in the Wechsler Theater at 7 pm on Tuesdays
3rd Floor, Mary Graydon Center, American University
4400 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20016-8017
Directions: http://www.american.edu/maps/
ALL EVENTS ARE FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
For more information, contact Chris Palmer at 202-885-3408 or Justine Schmidtat 202-413-4490, or visit environmentalfilm.org or filmmakersforconservation.org
Tuesday, September 22 at 7 pm
Insights into the National Geographic Society
John Francis, Vice President for Research, Conservation, and Exploration
John Francis talks about his role as scientist, filmmaker and conservationist, and the inspiration of global citizens through the National Geographic Society.
Tuesday, October 13 at 7 pm
Animal Planet Takes on New Challenges
Jason Carey, Vice President for Production
Jason Carey discusses the continued transformation of Animal Planet and the challenge of finding and producing blockbuster series in the Animal genre.
Tuesday, October 20 at 7 pm
The Smithsonian Network’s Mission and Programs
David Royle, Executive Vice President for Programming and Production
David Royle describes the launch and growth of Smithsonian Channel, shows clips from some of its award-winning programs, and discusses programming strategy.
Tuesday, November 3 at 7 pm
Ocean for Life: A Cross-Cultural Experience in our National Marine Sanctuaries
Jonathan Shannon from NOAA's Office of National Marine Sanctuaries and the five SOC filmmakers (Danny Ledonne, Jeremy Polk, Katie Kassof, Lauren Demko and Alex Morrison) who worked on this program last summer as film mentors.
Jonathan Shannon, Danny Ledonne, Jeremy Polk, Katie Kassof, Lauren Demko and Alex Morrison describe the amazing experiences they had last summer working with both Middle Eastern and Western high school students. They’ll show the film projects the students created.
Tuesday, November 10 at 7 pm
NASA Goddard Space Flight Center and Their Film and New Media Program
Michelle Williams, NASA Film Producer
Michelle Williams, an AU alum, and her NASA colleagues show clips from their many productions, and discuss their exciting work at the Goddard Space Flight Center.
Tuesday, November 17 at 7 pm
Galapagos, Florida, Alaska and Costa Rica
Professors Chris Palmer, Larry Engel, Bill Gentile, Kiho Kim, Simon Nicholson, and Sarah Menke-Fish, together with Surviving Students
Learn about Classroom in the Wild and future opportunities to produce films and new media in exotic places. Professors discuss their goals and expectations for these non-traditional courses. Students present their films and discuss their experiences and challenges in this exciting filmmaking environment.
And Filmmakers for Conservation
Present
The 5th Annual Fall Film Series
Fall 2009
Hosted by Chris Palmer and Justine Schmidt
All events are held in the Wechsler Theater at 7 pm on Tuesdays
3rd Floor, Mary Graydon Center, American University
4400 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20016-8017
Directions: http://www.american.edu/maps/
ALL EVENTS ARE FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
For more information, contact Chris Palmer at 202-885-3408 or Justine Schmidtat 202-413-4490, or visit environmentalfilm.org or filmmakersforconservation.org
Tuesday, September 22 at 7 pm
Insights into the National Geographic Society
John Francis, Vice President for Research, Conservation, and Exploration
John Francis talks about his role as scientist, filmmaker and conservationist, and the inspiration of global citizens through the National Geographic Society.
Tuesday, October 13 at 7 pm
Animal Planet Takes on New Challenges
Jason Carey, Vice President for Production
Jason Carey discusses the continued transformation of Animal Planet and the challenge of finding and producing blockbuster series in the Animal genre.
Tuesday, October 20 at 7 pm
The Smithsonian Network’s Mission and Programs
David Royle, Executive Vice President for Programming and Production
David Royle describes the launch and growth of Smithsonian Channel, shows clips from some of its award-winning programs, and discusses programming strategy.
Tuesday, November 3 at 7 pm
Ocean for Life: A Cross-Cultural Experience in our National Marine Sanctuaries
Jonathan Shannon from NOAA's Office of National Marine Sanctuaries and the five SOC filmmakers (Danny Ledonne, Jeremy Polk, Katie Kassof, Lauren Demko and Alex Morrison) who worked on this program last summer as film mentors.
Jonathan Shannon, Danny Ledonne, Jeremy Polk, Katie Kassof, Lauren Demko and Alex Morrison describe the amazing experiences they had last summer working with both Middle Eastern and Western high school students. They’ll show the film projects the students created.
Tuesday, November 10 at 7 pm
NASA Goddard Space Flight Center and Their Film and New Media Program
Michelle Williams, NASA Film Producer
Michelle Williams, an AU alum, and her NASA colleagues show clips from their many productions, and discuss their exciting work at the Goddard Space Flight Center.
Tuesday, November 17 at 7 pm
Galapagos, Florida, Alaska and Costa Rica
Professors Chris Palmer, Larry Engel, Bill Gentile, Kiho Kim, Simon Nicholson, and Sarah Menke-Fish, together with Surviving Students
Learn about Classroom in the Wild and future opportunities to produce films and new media in exotic places. Professors discuss their goals and expectations for these non-traditional courses. Students present their films and discuss their experiences and challenges in this exciting filmmaking environment.
Director of China Programs, Collaborative Labeling and Appliance Standards Program
**About the Organization**
The Collaborative Labeling and Appliance Standards Program (CLASP) is
an international non-profit organization whose mission is to serve as
the primary international voice and resource for energy efficiency
standards and labeling worldwide. CLASP provides best practice
technical advice on standards and labeling policies in order to
achieve high energy and carbon reduction impacts. CLASP organizes
teams of local and international experts to provide technical support
to governments and organizations working to develop energy efficiency
standards and labeling (S&L) policies. CLASP has been selected by the
ClimateWorks Foundation to be a Best Practice Network (BPN) for
appliance, lighting, and equipment. As a result of this support, CLASP
is expanding its staff in key countries as well as its global outreach
on S&L.
**Director of China Programs**
CLASP is seeking a Director of China Programs to oversee its programs
and projects in China. The Director of China Programs will serve as a
local expert to identify technical barriers which prevent policy
development and will offer support to local counterparts in addressing
these barriers. The Director will also be a key resource to the China
Sustainable Energy Program (CSEP), which is the regional funding and
policy partner to ClimateWorks Foundation. CLASP and CSEP will
collaborate extensively, with each playing a supporting role in the
other’s initiatives. CSEP will take the on policy development and
CLASP will lead on technical implementation to support the policies.
The Director of China Programs will report to the CLASP Executive
Director based in Washington, DC.
Much of CLASP’s work in China is conducted through subcontracted
international technical experts who will work closely with national
and local institutions funded by CSEP. The Director of China Programs
will coordinate the work of these and other partners who are engaged
by CLASP to pursue common statements of work that further the cause of
energy efficiency standards and labeling in China. The activities
undertaken will emphasize technical aspects of S&L implementation
utilizing a capacity-building approach. Likely topics in the first
year of work include: techno-economic analysis for S&L, enforcement
and monitoring of S&L, as well as evaluation of S&L market
transformation. Given China’s long track-record of S&L implementation,
it is also envisioned that the Director’s responsibilities will also
include organization of dialogues on regional harmonization and
outreach by Chinese experts to other parts of Asia on best practices.
**Primary Duties and Responsibilities**
Includes the following and other duties as assigned:
• Set and manage CLASP’s technical research agenda in conjunction with
CLASP’s executive and technical directors
• Contract and manage consultants to conduct technical research,
develop implementation and benchmarking tools, and conduct trainings
• Manage CLASP’s relationships in China, principally with regional
funding bodies, government entities and industry partners; foster
CLASP’s growth and scope of influence
• Establish CLASP’s presence in China including setting up necessary
infrastructure
• Serve as the analytical lead for all research and projects in the
region, with responsibility for designing, supervising, and providing
the quality check all work products developed by CLASP contractors
• Develop and organize forums for dialogue around regional
harmonization and S&L best practices for regional experts and
stakeholders
**Qualifications**
The successful applicant will have the following minimum
qualifications:
• More than 7 years of experience as a technical expert and/or
implementer of S&L
• Existing relationships with Chinese S&L stakeholders and a network
of international S&L experts
• Strong facilitation and negotiation skills with experience creating
collaboration and consensus among organizations or companies; desire
for and comfort with working in an extremely collaborative environment
• Outstanding speaking, reading and writing skills in both Mandarin
and English; comfort with and ability to communicate complex content
to expert as well as non-technical audiences
• 7-10 years of experience managing teams, staff and subcontractors
• A successful track-record of managing global networks and
collaborative ventures
• An academic background that includes either engineering and policy
training
• Professionalism, poise and the ability to work as part of a team,
maintain a sense of humor, and interact with a diverse array of people
**Compensation and Benefits**
The expected start date for this position is November 2009. The
position is based either full- or half-time in Beijing (with a
preference for the other half-time being in Washington, DC). CLASP
offers an excellent benefits package and a competitive salary that is
commensurate with experience.
**To Apply**
Interested candidates should follow the link below to submit a resume,
cover letter, and salary requirements:
http://www.ceaconsulting.com/what/position_details.aspx?client=CEA&jobId=52
Note: Please submit all application materials in English.
No phone calls, please.
The Collaborative Labeling and Appliance Standards Program (CLASP) is
an international non-profit organization whose mission is to serve as
the primary international voice and resource for energy efficiency
standards and labeling worldwide. CLASP provides best practice
technical advice on standards and labeling policies in order to
achieve high energy and carbon reduction impacts. CLASP organizes
teams of local and international experts to provide technical support
to governments and organizations working to develop energy efficiency
standards and labeling (S&L) policies. CLASP has been selected by the
ClimateWorks Foundation to be a Best Practice Network (BPN) for
appliance, lighting, and equipment. As a result of this support, CLASP
is expanding its staff in key countries as well as its global outreach
on S&L.
**Director of China Programs**
CLASP is seeking a Director of China Programs to oversee its programs
and projects in China. The Director of China Programs will serve as a
local expert to identify technical barriers which prevent policy
development and will offer support to local counterparts in addressing
these barriers. The Director will also be a key resource to the China
Sustainable Energy Program (CSEP), which is the regional funding and
policy partner to ClimateWorks Foundation. CLASP and CSEP will
collaborate extensively, with each playing a supporting role in the
other’s initiatives. CSEP will take the on policy development and
CLASP will lead on technical implementation to support the policies.
The Director of China Programs will report to the CLASP Executive
Director based in Washington, DC.
Much of CLASP’s work in China is conducted through subcontracted
international technical experts who will work closely with national
and local institutions funded by CSEP. The Director of China Programs
will coordinate the work of these and other partners who are engaged
by CLASP to pursue common statements of work that further the cause of
energy efficiency standards and labeling in China. The activities
undertaken will emphasize technical aspects of S&L implementation
utilizing a capacity-building approach. Likely topics in the first
year of work include: techno-economic analysis for S&L, enforcement
and monitoring of S&L, as well as evaluation of S&L market
transformation. Given China’s long track-record of S&L implementation,
it is also envisioned that the Director’s responsibilities will also
include organization of dialogues on regional harmonization and
outreach by Chinese experts to other parts of Asia on best practices.
**Primary Duties and Responsibilities**
Includes the following and other duties as assigned:
• Set and manage CLASP’s technical research agenda in conjunction with
CLASP’s executive and technical directors
• Contract and manage consultants to conduct technical research,
develop implementation and benchmarking tools, and conduct trainings
• Manage CLASP’s relationships in China, principally with regional
funding bodies, government entities and industry partners; foster
CLASP’s growth and scope of influence
• Establish CLASP’s presence in China including setting up necessary
infrastructure
• Serve as the analytical lead for all research and projects in the
region, with responsibility for designing, supervising, and providing
the quality check all work products developed by CLASP contractors
• Develop and organize forums for dialogue around regional
harmonization and S&L best practices for regional experts and
stakeholders
**Qualifications**
The successful applicant will have the following minimum
qualifications:
• More than 7 years of experience as a technical expert and/or
implementer of S&L
• Existing relationships with Chinese S&L stakeholders and a network
of international S&L experts
• Strong facilitation and negotiation skills with experience creating
collaboration and consensus among organizations or companies; desire
for and comfort with working in an extremely collaborative environment
• Outstanding speaking, reading and writing skills in both Mandarin
and English; comfort with and ability to communicate complex content
to expert as well as non-technical audiences
• 7-10 years of experience managing teams, staff and subcontractors
• A successful track-record of managing global networks and
collaborative ventures
• An academic background that includes either engineering and policy
training
• Professionalism, poise and the ability to work as part of a team,
maintain a sense of humor, and interact with a diverse array of people
**Compensation and Benefits**
The expected start date for this position is November 2009. The
position is based either full- or half-time in Beijing (with a
preference for the other half-time being in Washington, DC). CLASP
offers an excellent benefits package and a competitive salary that is
commensurate with experience.
**To Apply**
Interested candidates should follow the link below to submit a resume,
cover letter, and salary requirements:
http://www.ceaconsulting.com/what/position_details.aspx?client=CEA&jobId=52
Note: Please submit all application materials in English.
No phone calls, please.
Green Corps opportunity for seniors -- from one of our grads
** Applications due Oct. 18, 2009 – apply online today at http://www.greencorps.org **
Green Corps 2010-2011 Field School for Environmental Organizing
Green Corps is looking for college graduates who are ready to take on the biggest environmental challenges of our day.
In Green Corps’ year-long paid program, you’ll get intensive training in the skills you’ll need to make a difference in the world. You’ll get hands-on experience fighting to solve urgent environmental problems — global warming, deforestation, water pollution and many others — with groups such as Sierra Club and Greenpeace. And, when you graduate from Green Corps, we’ll help you find a career with one of the nation’s leading environmental and social change groups.
For more information, read below or visit our web site: www.greencorps.org.
In your year with Green Corps:
You’ll get great training with some of the most experienced organizers in the field: Green Corps organizers take part in trainings with leading figures in the environmental and social change movements: people such as Adam Ruben, political director of MoveOn.org, and Bill McKibben, author and organizer of the “Step It Up” rallies for climate action.
You’ll get amazing experience working on environmental issues across the country: Green Corps sends organizers to jumpstart campaigns for groups such as Rainforest Action Network, Sierra Club, Greenpeace and Environment America in San Francisco, Chicago, Boston and dozens of other places in between.
You’ll have a real impact on some of the biggest environmental problems we’re facing today: Green Corps organizers have built the campaigns that helped keep the Arctic safe from drilling, that led to new laws that support clean, renewable energy, that convinced major corporations to stop dumping in our oceans and much, much more.
You’ll even get paid: Green Corps Organizers earn a salary of $23,750. Organizers also have a chance to opt into our health care program with a pre-tax monthly salary deferral. We offer paid sick days and holidays, two weeks paid vacation and a student loan repayment program for those who qualify.
And when you graduate from the program, you’ll be ready for what comes next: Green Corps will help connect you to environmental and progressive groups that are looking for full-time staff to build their organizations and help them create social change and protect our environment.
In the next few months, we‘ll invite 35 college graduates to join Green Corps in 2010-2011. We’re looking for people who are serious about saving the planet, people who have taken initiative on their campus or community, and people who are willing to roll up their sleeves and work for change over the long haul.
If you think you’re one of those people, visit http://www.greencorps.org/apply to submit your application to join the 2010-2011 class of Green Corps’ Field School for Environmental Organizing.
Green Corps’ year-long program begins in August 2010 with Introductory Classroom Training in Boston, and continues with field placements in multiple locations across the U.S. Candidates must be willing to relocate.
For more information, visit www.greencorps.org or contact Meg Imholt, Green Corps Field Organizer, at meg@greencorps.org or (203) 687-6234
Green Corps 2010-2011 Field School for Environmental Organizing
Green Corps is looking for college graduates who are ready to take on the biggest environmental challenges of our day.
In Green Corps’ year-long paid program, you’ll get intensive training in the skills you’ll need to make a difference in the world. You’ll get hands-on experience fighting to solve urgent environmental problems — global warming, deforestation, water pollution and many others — with groups such as Sierra Club and Greenpeace. And, when you graduate from Green Corps, we’ll help you find a career with one of the nation’s leading environmental and social change groups.
For more information, read below or visit our web site: www.greencorps.org.
In your year with Green Corps:
You’ll get great training with some of the most experienced organizers in the field: Green Corps organizers take part in trainings with leading figures in the environmental and social change movements: people such as Adam Ruben, political director of MoveOn.org, and Bill McKibben, author and organizer of the “Step It Up” rallies for climate action.
You’ll get amazing experience working on environmental issues across the country: Green Corps sends organizers to jumpstart campaigns for groups such as Rainforest Action Network, Sierra Club, Greenpeace and Environment America in San Francisco, Chicago, Boston and dozens of other places in between.
You’ll have a real impact on some of the biggest environmental problems we’re facing today: Green Corps organizers have built the campaigns that helped keep the Arctic safe from drilling, that led to new laws that support clean, renewable energy, that convinced major corporations to stop dumping in our oceans and much, much more.
You’ll even get paid: Green Corps Organizers earn a salary of $23,750. Organizers also have a chance to opt into our health care program with a pre-tax monthly salary deferral. We offer paid sick days and holidays, two weeks paid vacation and a student loan repayment program for those who qualify.
And when you graduate from the program, you’ll be ready for what comes next: Green Corps will help connect you to environmental and progressive groups that are looking for full-time staff to build their organizations and help them create social change and protect our environment.
In the next few months, we‘ll invite 35 college graduates to join Green Corps in 2010-2011. We’re looking for people who are serious about saving the planet, people who have taken initiative on their campus or community, and people who are willing to roll up their sleeves and work for change over the long haul.
If you think you’re one of those people, visit http://www.greencorps.org/apply to submit your application to join the 2010-2011 class of Green Corps’ Field School for Environmental Organizing.
Green Corps’ year-long program begins in August 2010 with Introductory Classroom Training in Boston, and continues with field placements in multiple locations across the U.S. Candidates must be willing to relocate.
For more information, visit www.greencorps.org or contact Meg Imholt, Green Corps Field Organizer, at meg@greencorps.org or (203) 687-6234
Sunday, September 20, 2009
Environmental Film Series at AU
AU’s Center for Environmental Filmmaking
And Filmmakers for Conservation
Present
The 5th Annual Fall Film Series
Fall 2009
Hosted by Chris Palmer and Justine Schmidt
All events are held in the Wechsler Theater at 7 pm on Tuesdays
3rd Floor, Mary Graydon Center, American University
4400 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20016-8017
Directions: http://www.american.edu/maps/
ALL EVENTS ARE FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
For more information, contact Chris Palmer at 202-885-3408 or Justine Schmidtat 202-413-4490, or visit environmentalfilm.org
Tuesday, September 22 at 7 pm
Insights into the National Geographic Society
John Francis, Vice President for Research, Conservation, and Exploration
John Francis talks about his role as scientist, filmmaker and conservationist, and the inspiration of global citizens through the National Geographic Society.
Tuesday, October 13 at 7 pm
Animal Planet Takes on New Challenges
Jason Carey, Vice President for Production
Jason Carey discusses the continued transformation of Animal Planet and the challenge of finding and producing blockbuster series in the Animal genre.
Tuesday, October 20 at 7 pm
The Smithsonian Network’s Mission and Programs
David Royle, Executive Vice President for Programming and Production
David Royle describes the launch and growth of Smithsonian Channel, shows clips from some of its award-winning programs, and discusses programming strategy.
Tuesday, November 3 at 7 pm
Ocean for Life: A Cross-Cultural Experience in our National Marine Sanctuaries
Jonathan Shannon from NOAA's Office of National Marine Sanctuaries and the five SOC filmmakers (Danny Ledonne, Jeremy Polk, Katie Kassof, Lauren Demko and Alex Morrison) who worked on this program last summer as film mentors.
Jonathan Shannon, Danny Ledonne, Jeremy Polk, Katie Kassof, Lauren Demko and Alex Morrison describe the amazing experiences they had last summer working with both Middle Eastern and Western high school students. They’ll show the Film Projects the students created.
Tuesday, November 10 at 7 pm
NASA Goddard Space Flight Center and Their Film and New Media Program
Michelle Williams, NASA Film Producer
Michelle Williams, an AU alum, and her NASA colleagues show clips from their many productions, and discuss their exciting work at the Goddard Space Flight Center.
Tuesday, November 17 at 7 pm
Galapagos, Florida, Alaska and Costa Rica
Professors Chris Palmer, Larry Engel, Bill Gentile, Kiho Kim, Simon Nicholson, and Sarah Menke-Fish, together with Surviving Students
Learn about Classroom in the Wild and future opportunities to produce films and new media in exotic places. Professors discuss their goals and expectations for these non-traditional courses. Students present their films and discuss their experiences and challenges in this exciting filmmaking environment.
And Filmmakers for Conservation
Present
The 5th Annual Fall Film Series
Fall 2009
Hosted by Chris Palmer and Justine Schmidt
All events are held in the Wechsler Theater at 7 pm on Tuesdays
3rd Floor, Mary Graydon Center, American University
4400 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20016-8017
Directions: http://www.american.edu/maps/
ALL EVENTS ARE FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
For more information, contact Chris Palmer at 202-885-3408 or Justine Schmidtat 202-413-4490, or visit environmentalfilm.org
Tuesday, September 22 at 7 pm
Insights into the National Geographic Society
John Francis, Vice President for Research, Conservation, and Exploration
John Francis talks about his role as scientist, filmmaker and conservationist, and the inspiration of global citizens through the National Geographic Society.
Tuesday, October 13 at 7 pm
Animal Planet Takes on New Challenges
Jason Carey, Vice President for Production
Jason Carey discusses the continued transformation of Animal Planet and the challenge of finding and producing blockbuster series in the Animal genre.
Tuesday, October 20 at 7 pm
The Smithsonian Network’s Mission and Programs
David Royle, Executive Vice President for Programming and Production
David Royle describes the launch and growth of Smithsonian Channel, shows clips from some of its award-winning programs, and discusses programming strategy.
Tuesday, November 3 at 7 pm
Ocean for Life: A Cross-Cultural Experience in our National Marine Sanctuaries
Jonathan Shannon from NOAA's Office of National Marine Sanctuaries and the five SOC filmmakers (Danny Ledonne, Jeremy Polk, Katie Kassof, Lauren Demko and Alex Morrison) who worked on this program last summer as film mentors.
Jonathan Shannon, Danny Ledonne, Jeremy Polk, Katie Kassof, Lauren Demko and Alex Morrison describe the amazing experiences they had last summer working with both Middle Eastern and Western high school students. They’ll show the Film Projects the students created.
Tuesday, November 10 at 7 pm
NASA Goddard Space Flight Center and Their Film and New Media Program
Michelle Williams, NASA Film Producer
Michelle Williams, an AU alum, and her NASA colleagues show clips from their many productions, and discuss their exciting work at the Goddard Space Flight Center.
Tuesday, November 17 at 7 pm
Galapagos, Florida, Alaska and Costa Rica
Professors Chris Palmer, Larry Engel, Bill Gentile, Kiho Kim, Simon Nicholson, and Sarah Menke-Fish, together with Surviving Students
Learn about Classroom in the Wild and future opportunities to produce films and new media in exotic places. Professors discuss their goals and expectations for these non-traditional courses. Students present their films and discuss their experiences and challenges in this exciting filmmaking environment.
Thursday, September 17, 2009
Fuel
Fuel Screening with Q&A by Director and Producer – THIS THURSDAY!
Thursday, September 17, 2009
6:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Funger Hall, #103
2201 G Street, NW
Washington, DC 20037
Suggested Contribution: $10
Join us at George Washington University for a short screening of Fuel followed by a Q&A session with the Director, Josh Tickell, and Producer, Rebecca Harrell.
What’s Fuel? It’s a documentary about how this every day guy, Josh, drives across the US in a biodiesel Winnebago while he looks at the past, present, and future of America’s energy issues. Instead of leaving viewers depressed about our future, it leaves people motivated to chart a new path. It won lots of awards, like the Sundance Film Festival Audience Award for Best Documentary, and Sedona and AFI Best Documentary Awards.
Thursday, September 17, 2009
6:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Funger Hall, #103
2201 G Street, NW
Washington, DC 20037
Suggested Contribution: $10
Join us at George Washington University for a short screening of Fuel followed by a Q&A session with the Director, Josh Tickell, and Producer, Rebecca Harrell.
What’s Fuel? It’s a documentary about how this every day guy, Josh, drives across the US in a biodiesel Winnebago while he looks at the past, present, and future of America’s energy issues. Instead of leaving viewers depressed about our future, it leaves people motivated to chart a new path. It won lots of awards, like the Sundance Film Festival Audience Award for Best Documentary, and Sedona and AFI Best Documentary Awards.
WWF Internship
Global Forest & Trade Network: Research Internship
Terms of Reference
The Global Forest & Trade Network
The Global Forest & Trade Network (GFTN) is WWF's imitative to eliminate illegal logging and improve the management of world's valuable and threatened forests. By facilitating trade linkages between companies committed to achieving and supporting responsible forestry, the GFTN creates market conditions that help conserve the world's forests while providing economic and social benefits for the business and people that depend on them. GFTN is currently working with over 360 companies in over 34 countries world wide. More information on GFTN is available at http://gftn.panda.org
Internship Objectives
To engage with the WWF’s GFTN in a mutually meaningful way that is in accordance with the educational interests and professional aspirations of the student. This collaboration should provide not only usable collateral and materials for the GFTN, but also valuable work experience toward the student’s professional development in research skills and knowledge around responsible forest management and trade in.
Intern Qualifications
The idea GFTN candidate is pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in environmental studies, forestry, natural resource management, international development, alternative market mechanisms, or sustainable development. The candidate should have a strong interest in conservation and the mission of WWF. Ideal candidate must have excellent research skills especially in gathering and analyzing qualitative and quantitative data. Experience gathering data on illegal logging, forest product trade, general forestry related issues, and market trends is preferred. Qualified interns must have excellent professional writing skills and the ability to work under deadlines. The candidate is expected to work independently, but must be able to effectively communicate with colleagues around the globe. Candidates pursuing a graduate degree or with academic or professional experience and knowledge of responsible forest management and trade are preferable.
Work Expectations
GFTN’s intern will be assigned to work on a variety of research topics including latest developments in illegal logging, international and bilateral trade trends of forest products and country specific forest management and trade statistics. Ad hoc assignments will also be given including some administrative tasks.
Work Hours
The internship will begin
GFTN Contact
Hisayo Fujikawa, Operations Manager, Global Forest & Trade Network
202-861-8340
King Corn, The Movie
Mount Pleasant Movies in the Park Series ‘09
Saturday, September 26, 2009 from 7:00pm to 11:00pm
Location: Lamont Street Park
Saturday, September 26th
“King Corn”: A feature documentary about two friends, one acre of corn, and the subsidized crop that drives our fast food nation
Fun before the movie:
• Mount Pleasant Businesses Sidewalk Sale : All Day!
• Urban gardening and healthy cooking demonstrations
• Live Music
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
Enviro Education Media Intern
The Environmental Education Media Project for China (www.eempc.org www.earthshope..org ) is seeking a Chinese intern who will be working on the following tasks:
- Assisting on the ongoing film projects.
- Assisting on the distribution of our films in China (BBC Earth Report, Life series).
- General outreach
- Translation of documents
- Liaising with our Chinese partners
- Administrative tasks (including basic accounting, no experience needed)
The volunteer/intern will be a student/graduate/professional with the relevant skills/experience and a good level of English
Full time preferred, part-time considered. Start asap, no specific duration. The work can be done partly remotely.
This is a great opportunity to get an insight on the work of an environmental NGO, on film production, and to further your knowledge on environment and development issues.
Transport costs to the EEMP studio (in a quiet and beautiful courtyard) will be covered.
For students: EEMP can comply with any document the university/school requires in order to formalize the internship. The intern will receive a letter of recommendation at the end of the internship.
Please send a CV + cover letter in one email to Patrick and Clement: augenstein@eemp.org clement@eemp.org
Thanks!
Oceana Internship
Oceana is looking for immediate assistance from a motivated individual to assist its public relations efforts. The intern will work in its Marketing and Communications (MarComm) department to help gather organizational press through high profile media outlets. The intern would also assist Oceana’s e-activism team by doing promotions that lead to online member acquisition, search engine optimization and increased web traffic.
Oceana’s MarComm intern will work closely with its Communications Specialist in executing a variety of promotional projects including Oceana’s website re-launch, a public service announcement campaign and Oceana’s end-of-year holiday fundraising program. The successful applicant will spend a considerable portion of their time doing media tracking and reporting,
outreach calls, emails and web updates. Other opportunities will be
available to candidates who exhibit greater experience in this field.
Qualifications:
The ideal candidates should possess:
► Bachelor's or Master's degree in communications and/or marketing
► Outreach experience
► Excellent research, writing, and phone/email communication skills
► Ability to work effectively in a team effort
► Energy, enthusiasm, and a strong desire to learn
► Ability to work independently on discrete projects
► An interest in environmental issues
Oceana prefers that interns be available to work 40 hours a week for a minimum of 10 weeks. Stipends are available. Oceana accepts outreach interns who receive academic credit for their internship. Both recent graduates and graduate students are encouraged to apply.
How to apply:
Please submit your cover letter, resume, short writing sample, and a brief
description of your interests to Oceana, Inc., via e-mail (
resumes@oceana. org) subject line: Outreach Internship; fax (202-833-2070) or
mail 1350 Connecticut Avenue NW, 5th Floor, Washington, D.C. 20036.
Applications are continuously accepted.
Oceana’s MarComm intern will work closely with its Communications Specialist in executing a variety of promotional projects including Oceana’s website re-launch, a public service announcement campaign and Oceana’s end-of-year holiday fundraising program. The successful applicant will spend a considerable portion of their time doing media tracking and reporting,
outreach calls, emails and web updates. Other opportunities will be
available to candidates who exhibit greater experience in this field.
Qualifications:
The ideal candidates should possess:
► Bachelor's or Master's degree in communications and/or marketing
► Outreach experience
► Excellent research, writing, and phone/email communication skills
► Ability to work effectively in a team effort
► Energy, enthusiasm, and a strong desire to learn
► Ability to work independently on discrete projects
► An interest in environmental issues
Oceana prefers that interns be available to work 40 hours a week for a minimum of 10 weeks. Stipends are available. Oceana accepts outreach interns who receive academic credit for their internship. Both recent graduates and graduate students are encouraged to apply.
How to apply:
Please submit your cover letter, resume, short writing sample, and a brief
description of your interests to Oceana, Inc., via e-mail (
resumes@oceana. org) subject line: Outreach Internship; fax (202-833-2070) or
mail 1350 Connecticut Avenue NW, 5th Floor, Washington, D.C. 20036.
Applications are continuously accepted.
Community, Carbon, and Livelihoods on Forest Commons
World Wildlife Fund’s
Kathryn Fuller Science for Nature Seminar Series
Dr. Arun Agrawal
Community, Carbon, and Livelihoods on Forest Commons – Win Win vs. Tradeoffs Relationships
Kathryn Fuller Science for Nature Seminar Series
Dr. Arun Agrawal
Community, Carbon, and Livelihoods on Forest Commons – Win Win vs. Tradeoffs Relationships
It is a cliché that forests produce multiple products and provide many different benefits for their users. Despite an immense literature on forests, particularly forest commons, there is little careful analysis of the relationships among different outcomes from forest commons. Despite the lack of evidence, claims about win-win outcomes and tradeoffs abound in the research on forests, and renewable resources more generally. Using original data for more than 100 forest commons from ten different countries, we examine the relationship between carbon sequestration and livelihoods contributions of forests. We identify some of the more important associations between different causal factors and joint forest outcomes, paying special attention to win-win outcomes vs. tradeoffs. The analysis suggests that larger patch size of community forests, and greater autonomy to communities in rule making are positively associated with win-win carbon and livelihoods outcomes on community forests. State vs. community ownership of land on which community forests are situated is associated with tradeoffs between carbon and livelihoods. The findings of the study provide some guidance for organizations interested in improving carbon sequestration and livelihoods outcomes at the same time in relation to community forests.
Date: Thursday, September 24th, 2009
Time: 4:30-5:30pm (lecture); 5:30-6:30pm (reception)
Admission: FREE!
Registration: http://www.worldwildlife.org/science/fellowships/fuller/item1816.html
Location: World Wildlife Fund Headquarters, 1250 24th Street, NW
Arun Agrawal’s research and teaching emphases are on the politics of international development, institutional change and environmental conservation. He has written extensively on 1) indigenous knowledge, 2) community-based conservation, 3) common property, 4) population and resources, and 5) environmental identities. Recent interests include the decentralization of environmental policy (especially forestry and wildlife), and the emergence of the environment as a subject of human concern. He geographically focused on South Asia although recent projects include other developing countries in Africa and Latin America
Arun has been awarded the Arthur Greer Memorial Research Prize. He has a Ph.D. in Political Science from Duke University, a M.A. in Political Science from Duke University, a M.B.A. in Development Administration and Public Policy from Indian Institute of Management, and a B.A. in History from Delhi University.
Solar Energy Internship
The Solar Energy Industries Association (www.seia.org) are currently hiring for an unpaid Government Affairs Internship position . Anyone who is interested can email their resume, cover letter, and writing sample to Carrie Winslow, Assistant to Executive Vice President, at cwinslow@seia.org.
Wilson Center China Forum
For those who are interested in China related environmental issues, China Environment Forum at the the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars should serve as a good information source.
http://www.wilsoncenter.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=topics.home&topic_id=1421
Some of their events such as China related public meetings/seminars and publications might be of interest to some of you. Also, they have a good archive of "Environmental Health Research Briefs and Fact Sheets", which covers many aspects of environmental issues in China.
http://www.wilsoncenter.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=topics.home&topic_id=1421
Some of their events such as China related public meetings/seminars and publications might be of interest to some of you. Also, they have a good archive of "Environmental Health Research Briefs and Fact Sheets", which covers many aspects of environmental issues in China.
Beijing Energy Network
Position: Director of China Cleantech Focus, Director of Marketing
China Entrepreneurs (CE) is a key player in the business community in China. We build high-end networking and educational platforms for professionals in various industries and sectors. Beginning from a small entrepreneurial vision in 2003, CE has built an impressive network of domestic and international entrepreneurs, investors, professionals, experts, academic researchers, investment houses and non-profit innovators.
Looking to the future, CE aims to expand its array of events to better support a diversified business community. In preparation, we seek to bring on exceptional individuals who are hard-working, independent thinking and self-motivated to join our dynamic and fast-paced team (www.ce-online.cn).
We recently launched a new initiative – China Cleantech Focus (www.cleantechfocus.com). Cleantech industry in China is a rising phenomenon that paves the way for various opportunities in investing, entrepreneurship, and technology. Our events are crafted to publicize and generate opportunities within this rapidly developing market in China. Therefore, we are looking for someone with the skill to enhance the company’s knowledge and participation in Green technology.
Responsibilities:
- Develop partnerships with corporations, associations, NGOs, government organizations to promote company’s events through partners’ marketing channels.
- Manage media partner relations and develop agreements in the promotion of events through print, web and e-mail marketing.
- Work with product and web design teams to create marketing and advertising material including press release, banner ads, magazine ads etc.
- Discover new marketing channels for existing and new products.
- Other business development and events tasks as allocated.
Qualifications
- At least 2 years marketing experience, preferably with business development experience.
- Bachelor’s or above degree.
- Experience & Knowledge in Green Technology including alternative energy, water-treatment and CDM etc.
- Multi-tasking, flexibility and excel under pressure
- Familiar with Microsoft Office software
- Ability to create effective presentations
- Native Chinese speaker with fluent English speaking and writing skills
- Great interpersonal and communication skills
- Exceptional work ethic
- Self -initiative
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills with the ability to achieve results
Contact Information:
Submit English and Chinese Resume to: Events@ce-online.cn
Telephone: （010）65691321 or（010）85611993
Address: 2nd Fl, Annext to Sunjoy Mansion, No. 6 Ritan Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing 100020
Internships available with PIRG
Hi,
Welcome back to campus! This semester, become a Student PIRG intern and
help to solve the big problems that our country faces.
Find out more at: https://www.studentpirgs.org/internships
This semester, our top priority is our campaign to solve global warming.
It's a big issue, but we’ve already got the solutions we need. For
example, last semester we organized an awesome event where we made
smoothies using solar power to demonstrate the practicality of solar
power. We even served one to a Congressman! We’ll also be making sure our
Congressmen hear from us as the Senate debates national clean energy
legislation this fall.
We're also running campaigns to improve public transit, fight hunger and
homelessness, and make sure meaningful health care reform legislation gets
passed this term.
Possible internships include:
Working with the local and state media to cover our events
Running petition drives and call-ins to our Senators to demonstrate
support for specific issues
Planning big events to educate and raise awareness of the campaign you
work on
As an intern you'll have an impact on issues that you care about and
you'll learn valuable skills like working with the media, public speaking,
and organizing large events. You can also earn course credit.
Sign up for an internship today: https://www.studentpirgs.org/internships
I look forward to working with you!
Thanks,
Krista
Krista Dressler
Field Organizer
Student PIRGs
kristad@studentpirgs.org
Welcome back to campus! This semester, become a Student PIRG intern and
help to solve the big problems that our country faces.
Find out more at: https://www.studentpirgs.org/internships
This semester, our top priority is our campaign to solve global warming.
It's a big issue, but we’ve already got the solutions we need. For
example, last semester we organized an awesome event where we made
smoothies using solar power to demonstrate the practicality of solar
power. We even served one to a Congressman! We’ll also be making sure our
Congressmen hear from us as the Senate debates national clean energy
legislation this fall.
We're also running campaigns to improve public transit, fight hunger and
homelessness, and make sure meaningful health care reform legislation gets
passed this term.
Possible internships include:
Working with the local and state media to cover our events
Running petition drives and call-ins to our Senators to demonstrate
support for specific issues
Planning big events to educate and raise awareness of the campaign you
work on
As an intern you'll have an impact on issues that you care about and
you'll learn valuable skills like working with the media, public speaking,
and organizing large events. You can also earn course credit.
Sign up for an internship today: https://www.studentpirgs.org/internships
I look forward to working with you!
Thanks,
Krista
Krista Dressler
Field Organizer
Student PIRGs
kristad@studentpirgs.org
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