Helpful Internship Links:

National Council for Science and the Environment Clearinghouse: go to http://environmentalinterns.org to look through over 100 internships (and counting!) already uploaded to the platform. You can apply directly through the clearinghouse portal.

Orion Magazine Grassroots Network: Looking for summer internships or that first job? Don't forget to tell them about Orion's job board before they're gone for the semester -- it's free to use and there are opportunities in environmental education, policy, conservation, activism....the whole gamut:  http://jobs.oriongrassroots.org

Internship Alert:

Phillips Wharf Seeks One-Year Stipend Volunteer

 TILGHMAN – The  Chesapeake Bay Trust’s Chesapeake Conservation Corps is again working with Phillips Wharf Environmental Center  to create an opportunity for someone to spend a year working with the Marylanders Grow Oysters initiative and the Center’s popular Fishmobile outreach program.

       The position comes with a $15,500 stipend and health insurance for 12 months beginning Aug. 27, 2012.   The application deadline is May 14.  Anyone interested in the position should apply directly through the Chesapeake Bay Trust by following instructions at www.cbtrust.org/chesapeakeconservationcorps.

        Phillips Wharf Environmental Center's oyster-growing program involves a rigorous scientific component evaluating growth,mortality, and disease in caged oysters. The Fishmobile is a rolling aquarium and touch tank that takes Chesapeake Bay creatures live to schools and events throughout Maryland.

         “We are delighted to partner with the Chesapeake Bay Trust,” said Kelley Cox, founder and director of the center. “The CCC volunteer is a critical part of the staff at PWEC.  We offer the opportunity for a person at the beginning of his or her career to take on a position of real responsibility and challenge, working on restoration, research and education. Our volunteer makes a difference to our organization, and most importantly to the Chesapeake Bay.”

        The volunteer will spend one year at PWEC, and also participate in activities with the full Chesapeake Conservation Corps. The purpose of the Corps is  to enable stipend volunteers to work with host organizations and communities throughout Maryland to implement on-the-ground restoration and energy conservation projects, and to provide leadership and training opportunities for young adults pursuing environmental and conservation careers.

         Although application must be made directly through the Chesapeake Bay Trust, applicants are also encouraged to contact the Center at info@pwec.org or at 410-886-9200.

       Phillips Wharf Environmental Center, 21604 Chicken Point Road in Tilghman, is a nonprofit organization whose aim is to "inform, inspire and involve" people in Chesapeake Bay stewardship. Its Tilghman Islanders Grow Oysters program distributed more than 200 cages of oyster spat to local volunteer growers. The Center itself, based in the last surviving crab shanty on Knapps Narrows, exhibits Bay creatures and hosts individual visitors, tour groups and school field trips April to October.

PAID ONE-YEAR ENVIRONMENTAL INTERNSHIP. CHEARS in Greenbelt, MD and Calvert Marine Museum (CMM) located in Solomons, MD submitted a joint. application to Chesapeake Bay Trust for a full time, onear, paid, Chesapeake Conservation Corp Volunteer. Applications are due by May 14, 2012 5:00pm.  To see application details, go to www.cbtrust.org. Chesapeake Conservation Corps (CCC) program provides service-learning opportunities and green job training for young people, ages 18-25, through environmental and energy conservation projects. This initiative, supported by Constellation Energy, the Trust, and the state of Maryland, pairs young adults with organizations that provide hands-on environmental, leadership, and technical training opportunities for a one-year term of service to begin late August 2012. 

DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT: Calvert Marine Museum- The CCC volunteer would review audio-visual materials, primarily consisting of oral interviews with “bay folk” and film documentation. From among these materials, the volunteer would identify key items to be converted to a digital format, which will be done by a professional film studio. After conversion, the CCC volunteer will be primarily responsible for selecting excerpts to be edited and will work with a professional videographer in the studio to create suitable film and audio clips for inclusion on the Chestory Archive website. The project aims to enhance the virtual archive website as a resource to promote the cultural aspects of environmental literacy in Maryland. Contact Richard Dodds at doddsrj@co.cal.md.us for more information.  CHEARS- Educational programs and practices that strengthen intergenerational relationships and competencies in children, youth, older adults, and families are critical in changing behaviors towards environmental awareness and stewardship. The CCC volunteer will assist in developing an intergenerational education program focused on community environmental documentation. The CCC volunteer will be facilitating the intergenerational volunteer group in learning to use digital media to document environmental solutions. They will assist with camera work, framing interview questions, post-production, editing, and uploading of short clips to feature on local TV, YouTube and other social media outlets. The expected outcomes from this project are short videos, primarily shot by community volunteers and final edited by the CCC Volunteer. Contact Kim Walsh at kim@chears.org  for more information.  This multiple site placement provides a specific set of technical skills to the CCC Volunteer interested in community film documentation, facilitation of group learning processes, project management, communication skills, and leadership development. The CCC Volunteer will begin their year with CMM from September- February and spend the remaining half of the year in Greenbelt, MD.

 CCC/Nanticoke Watershed Alliance Volunteer (w/stipend): The Nanticoke Watershed Alliance is seeking a Chesapeake Conservation Corps Stipend Volunteer to serve as our Programs Assistant. We are asking your assistance in recruiting for this position that will begin August 27, 2012. Applications are due no later than May 14, 2012 at 5:00 PM. Attached is the position announcement with more details. We greatly appreciate it if you spread the word and help find an excellent addition to our team.      CCC Position Announcement

Ayers Creek Adventures, a kayaking and eco tour business located in Berlin, MD, is seeking paid interns for the 2012 summer season.  Both full and part time positions are available.  We pay Maryland minimum wage of $7.25 per hour.  Interns would be responsible for both rentals and tour operations.  We are seeking candidates with a strong knowledge of local birds, fish and other wildlife.  We also seek students who are well versed in overall understanding of ecology and environmental impacts on our local waterways.  We are certified kayak instructors and will train the interns in proper paddling and rescue techniques.  We will work with the University to ensure the students meet requirements to earn credit for their internships and will provide regular feedback and evaluation to the students.  Contact: Suzy Taylor www.ayerscreekadventures.com 443-513-0889

Delaware State Parks 

Love the outdoors? Good with people? Need the experience but want some FUN this spring or summer?

Then Join our Delaware State Parks Internship Program: Academic and career focused positions available statewide for spring, summer or longer.

 BENEFITS: Living Allowance for most interns; exceptional, hands on learning experience working with field experts; Some Housing is available at no fee; and interns receive admission to all parks and most activities throughout the Park System.

INTERESTED? Want to Know More?

Visit: http://www.destateparks.com/internship

Or contact the Inter Office at 302-739-9193 or DNREC_HelpYourPark@state.de.us

Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge

Description: we have 8 internship positions in 2 divisions. Visitor services Internships are open to all Majors, English, Education, Environmental Science, etc.  How to Apply: FOR APPLICATION/MORE INFO VISIT: http://www.fws.gov/northeast/chinco/internvolunteer.html Semesters: All Semesters

Morton Arboretum, Lisle Illinois for summer 2012

ProgramNumber:89375                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 

Web Site: http://www.mortonarb.org/internships.html

Program URL: http://www.mortonarb.org/general-information.html

SYNOPSIS:  The Morton Arboretum, located in Lisle, Illinois, a suburb of Chicago, is offering three-month internships in Public Horticulture from approximately May 21, 2012 to August 17, 2012.

DEADLINE NOTE: Applications for the 2012 internships will be accepted until the positions have been filled.

Link to full program description: http://www.infoed.org/new_spin/spin_prog.asp?89375

Ocean Champions

Location: Lewes, DE.  Description: Summary of Position: The Ocean Conservation East Coast Intern Position is a paid internship, designed to introduce college-level individuals to working in the non-profit political sector of ocean conservation. The intern will be exposed to a broad range of work, including electoral and legislative work in support of Ocean Champions mission. This work will focus on: 1. Promoting the Ocean Champions brand and building the activist base by communicating through social media such as Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. 2. Writing and publishing blogs on ocean and electoral issues. 3. Driving advocacy by assisting with development of web page and email blast content. 4. Research for and development of position papers and other critical media for use in campaigns to move and pass critical ocean-focused legislation. 5. Research regarding key Congressional districts, relevant races and candidates. 6. Monitoring and reporting progress around Ocean Champions priority legislation, to include engaging other ocean-focused non profits collaborating on these issues. 7. Increasing organizational revenue prospects by identifying and researching potential major donors. 8. If feasible and on an exception basis, attend and report on ocean-focused hearings on Capitol Hill. Qualifications and Expectations: 1. Minimum commitment of 10 hours per week in Ocean Champions Delaware office and/or from home 2. Insatiable curiosity about ocean and environmental issues, political systems, legislative processes, and campaign development 3. Excellent research, writing, communications and analytical skills 4. Mastery of social media culture and best practices for building engaged, active followers and leveraging influence. 5. Excellent interpersonal skills 6. Technical proficiency with working knowledge of internet research tools. How To Apply:  Please submit a cover letter and resume via email or fax to the Executive Director of Ocean Champions, Mike Dunmyer: mike@oceanchampions.org  Fax: 703-229-4103

Paddle House Outfitters

Description: Witness ethics, compliance and business conduct issues pertaining to our industry.  Learn the needs of the small business and individual target markets while learning how to apply marketing skills, tactics and marketing tracking techniques.  Develop and coordinate mailing campaigns.  Assist in the execution of event planning for clients and prospects.  Experience the necessity of detailed market research.  Learn and manage a firm wide database information system to execute specific local campaigns and initiatives.  Become familiar with companies software programs and current marketing strategies and materials.  Report directly to the firms Marketing Director of additional marketing related duties.  Locations: Ocean City, Maryland.  Period of Employment:  Spring.  Compensation: Unpaid .  How To Apply: Online via E recruiting or contact David Gilkey

Oceans Research

 Description: The Oceans Research and Fiona Ayerst Underwater Photography Internship Program introduces to aspiring wildlife photographers and videographers (especially, but not limited to, those interested in Underwater Photography as a career)  the opportunity for practical training to enhance career prospects in these challenging fields.  As an intern you can expect to be part of highly motivated teams specialising in the collection, production and sale of wildlife and underwater photographic and video media. Specifically, interns will receive opportunities within various wildlife and underwater platforms to produce photographic portfolios for selected clients, specialist training in underwater and wildlife photography techniques, instruction in photographic and video post production, and career guidance into how to develop from an enthusiastic amateur level to a professional photographer who is selling their work and making a paying career out of this niche and historically closed and difficult field of work. We conduct our projects in some of the world's most challenging, beautiful and remote environments. The project demands significant practical responsibility from participating interns, however, the demands are well within the capabilities of most students, and whilst being challenging, is both enjoyable and exciting. Interns will be important members of a focused and dedicated team, and partake in shoots for clients. This is an opportunity to learn hands-on how to become a successful freelance photographer, how to win clients and make sufficient income from your art to enable you to continue travelling and shooting!  You will experience the frustrations, the highs and the lows, and the achievements associated with making photography your career, all of this in the challenging environment that is Africa.  Contact: Rijanah Ceasar. Locations: Mossel Bay, South Africa. Compensation Type: Unpaid.  To Apply: Email Cover Letter and Resume to Receive Applications: internship@fionaayerst.com                                                

Internships

ENVR students can gain valuable experience in the field—and fulfill the Environmental Experiences component of the major—through internships. Internships provide you with an opportunity to learn in a work setting, with a 3-credit internship typically requiring supervised work of 10 hours a week for 12 weeks during a regular semester, or 120 hours of work in a summer or winter term. An internship is not interchangeable with a research project or a directed study – an internship must involve a student placement with a supervisor in a work setting. In the past few years, ENVR students have interned at organizations as diverse as the Colorado Sierra Club; National Park Service; National Forest Service; Maryland Coastal Bays; US Fish and Wildlife Service; Maryland Department of Natural Resources; Chesapeake Bay Foundation; MD Department of the Environment; Horn Point Laboratories; Chesapeake Bay Trust; Sussex County Preservation Office; Montgomery County Department of the Environment; Old Growth Forest Network; Adrenaline High, an eco-tourism company; Bienvenidos a Delmarva, an immigrant outreach consortium; and the Salisbury Zoological Park, to name a few. ENVR students have also taught environmental education in a Peruvian orphanage, worked at two different environmental education camps, and interned on three different organic farms.

Students can set up internships in the Salisbury area during the fall or spring, or literally anywhere in the world during the summer. Internships are student-generated; with the assistance of Environmental Studies faculty, Career Services staff, and a little research, you’ll find a myriad of possibilities in addition to the organizations mentioned above.

To create an internship,