Recruitment Advertisement for Parks Conservation Corp
Full Time Seasonal Construction Work at Vermont’s State Parks
The State of Vermont, Dept. of Forests, Parks & Recreation is seeking (8) full time crew leaders to provide leadership, training, and supervision to work with crew members between the ages of 18 and 24. Each of four Vermont State Park Regions will employ (2) crew leaders to lead a (4-6) person crew from June 22nd through late September of 2009. Responsibilities require that crew leaders have excellent interpersonal and motivational skills and a diverse construction background with knowledge of means and methods used for repairs, renovations, and new construction. Projects will include work to upgrade existing state park buildings and structures, and construction of new state park cabins. Duties will include training the crew in the proper use and handling of tools and equipment as well as job site safety. Projects may include demolition of existing structures, roofing, siding, masonry, painting, and varied repairs to existing buildings and historic structures. Experience with log construction and timber framing a plus. Applicants must have a valid Vermont State Drivers license. Pay rate will be $15.75/hr. Please send a letter of interest and resume by June 22, 2009 to:
Nate McKeen
Chief of Park Operations
Dept. of Forests, Parks & Rec.
103 South Main Street, 10 South
Waterbury, VT 05671-0603
Fax: 802-244-1481
nate.mckeen@state.vt.us
Wednesday, June 10, 2009
Thursday, June 4, 2009
Community Outreach Coordinator AmeriCorps Position
Service Opportunity! Yestermorrow is recruiting a half-time Community Outreach Coordinator AmeriCorps member. Responsibilities include coordinating design/build, energy efficiency and weatherization projects and developing partnerships with local community organizations. The AmeriCorps member will also support statewide outreach for the School through events and public relations. The ideal candidate will be outgoing, organized and self-directed with some prior experience in design and/or building. The position is half-time for 11 months, starting by July 20. Benefits include a $7,254 living allowance, $2,363 education award, health insurance and training. Visit www.yestermorrow.org/jobs.htm for full position description and application. EOE.
Wednesday, June 3, 2009
2009 Transatlantic Renewable Energy Fellowship
2009 Transatlantic Renewable Energy Fellowship in Germany, a new initiative of the German Federal Foreign Office (Auswärtiges Amt), administered by InWEnt gGmbH in partnership with CDS International, Inc.
The program allows 15 fellows to attend a 5-day briefing on Germany’s renewable energy policies and structures and to complete an internship of 3-6 months with a leading renewable energy company or organization. The program will run from September 5 through December 19, 2009, with the possibility to apply for a program through March 19, 2009. Fellows will receive a stipend in the amount of 3,300 Euro as well as support for travel expenditures to and in Germany.
As part of the Transatlantic Climate Bridge, the Fellowship seeks to further mutual understanding and transatlantic cooperation in climate and energy policies, to provide practical training for future leaders in the renewable energy and environmental fields, and to support renewable energy institutions in developing their human resources and transatlantic networks.
Eligibility criteria for the Fellowship are as follows:
• US citizenship, permanent residency, or current enrollment at a US university or college
• Age 32 or younger at the application deadline
• Minimum of 3 years completed at a college or university, preferably with degree completed in
• Technical fields (engineering, IT, manufacturing/production, logistics/supply chain management, geography/meteorology)
• Science (physics, material sciences, chemistry
• Design and Development: regional and urban planning; architecture
• Business (business administration, international business, PR)
• Liberal Arts (international relations, environmental policy, environmental economics)
• Two years experience in renewable energy or a related field, preferably in a professional capacity
Interested candidates should visit www.cdsintl.org/tref.php for additional information. Applications should be completed online by June 24, 2009.
Thank you for your assistance in sharing this exciting opportunity with your network of young professionals and students. Please don’t hesitate to contact CDS or InWEnt with any questions:
Emily Schmidt, eschmidt@cdsintl.org
Christoph Schemionek, christoph.schemionek_consultant@inwent.org
(202) 536-2955
(202) 659-6821
The program allows 15 fellows to attend a 5-day briefing on Germany’s renewable energy policies and structures and to complete an internship of 3-6 months with a leading renewable energy company or organization. The program will run from September 5 through December 19, 2009, with the possibility to apply for a program through March 19, 2009. Fellows will receive a stipend in the amount of 3,300 Euro as well as support for travel expenditures to and in Germany.
As part of the Transatlantic Climate Bridge, the Fellowship seeks to further mutual understanding and transatlantic cooperation in climate and energy policies, to provide practical training for future leaders in the renewable energy and environmental fields, and to support renewable energy institutions in developing their human resources and transatlantic networks.
Eligibility criteria for the Fellowship are as follows:
• US citizenship, permanent residency, or current enrollment at a US university or college
• Age 32 or younger at the application deadline
• Minimum of 3 years completed at a college or university, preferably with degree completed in
• Technical fields (engineering, IT, manufacturing/production, logistics/supply chain management, geography/meteorology)
• Science (physics, material sciences, chemistry
• Design and Development: regional and urban planning; architecture
• Business (business administration, international business, PR)
• Liberal Arts (international relations, environmental policy, environmental economics)
• Two years experience in renewable energy or a related field, preferably in a professional capacity
Interested candidates should visit www.cdsintl.org/tref.php for additional information. Applications should be completed online by June 24, 2009.
Thank you for your assistance in sharing this exciting opportunity with your network of young professionals and students. Please don’t hesitate to contact CDS or InWEnt with any questions:
Emily Schmidt, eschmidt@cdsintl.org
Christoph Schemionek, christoph.schemionek_consultant@inwent.org
(202) 536-2955
(202) 659-6821
Thursday, May 28, 2009
Online course instructors for BAC
For the past five or six years, BuildingGreen has been working with Boston Architectural College (BAC) on their online Certificate in Sustainable Design, which I believe is the oldest and most established sustainable design certificate program at an architecture school in the country. It is run through their Continuing Education Program.
We are expanding the course offerings this coming fall to include a number of new courses, including three that we are seeking instructors for: green residential remodeling, the economics of green building, and solar energy. A more detailed description of each is provided below. With these courses, instructors will be involved in designing and creating these courses as well as teaching the eight-week, online programs.
The BAC courses attract a diverse group of students. Most students are either in a design practice already, or are in some different career trying to figure out if a career change makes sense. For example, some recent students included an American soldier stationed in Iraq, real estate agents, computer scientists, and of course practicing architects, landscape architects, and engineers. All of the instruction is "asynchronous," so it's not necessary to be online at the same time as students. There is a required training program for instructors in the online teaching platform BAC uses (Angel).
Anyway, if anyone has interest in possibly teaching and helping develop one of these courses, contact me directly or Lance Fletcher, AIA, the Director of Sustainable Design: "Lance Fletcher". Lance can provide details on payment and such.
Draft course titles and descriptions:
Green Residential Remodeling and Renovation
While designing new green homes has been the focus of many organizations and practitioners over the last twenty years, most people live in existing homes built before our current interest in efficient resource use and healthy indoor environments. These homes need to be addressed. This course will examine the options available for retrofitting or completely renovating an existing house to make it more efficient in terms of energy, water and materials use and to improve or guarantee the quality of its indoor environment. Approaches to the envelope which conserve what is deserving of retention while greatly increasing energy efficiency will be considered, as will efficient, fossil-fuel free mechanical systems and, where appropriate, renewable energy options.
The Economics of Green Building
From the start of the current green building movement, the issue has been surrounded by a combination of myths and supposition, based on estimates, projections and resistance to change. For the last ten years, however, it has been possible to test these assumptions by studying the actual costs and benefits of completed green buildings. This course will examine the economics of green building, including first costs, operating costs and maintenance costs, as well as the importance of integrated design to controlling these costs. Green building benefits due to increased efficiency and durability, well-designed daylighting and healthy interior environments will also be reviewed. Both government and private sector policies, regulations and programs which encourage or discourage the construction of green buildings and green communities will be considered. Among these are tax and development incentives, zoning requirements, certification requirements, building codes and grants.
Solar Energy: Design with the Sun
The interaction of buildings and sunlight is rich and complex. This course will examine the many possibilities provided by the sun to power, light and heat our buildings. These possibilities are affected by geographic location, climate, building site, and building form, orientation, fenestration and thermal mass-all of which will be considered. Passive and active solar thermal systems, solar domestic hot water systems and photovoltaics will be studied along with design strategies to prevent unwanted solar gain in climates and seasons when that is a problem. The relative cost and benefits of different solar strategies will also be addressed.
We are expanding the course offerings this coming fall to include a number of new courses, including three that we are seeking instructors for: green residential remodeling, the economics of green building, and solar energy. A more detailed description of each is provided below. With these courses, instructors will be involved in designing and creating these courses as well as teaching the eight-week, online programs.
The BAC courses attract a diverse group of students. Most students are either in a design practice already, or are in some different career trying to figure out if a career change makes sense. For example, some recent students included an American soldier stationed in Iraq, real estate agents, computer scientists, and of course practicing architects, landscape architects, and engineers. All of the instruction is "asynchronous," so it's not necessary to be online at the same time as students. There is a required training program for instructors in the online teaching platform BAC uses (Angel).
Anyway, if anyone has interest in possibly teaching and helping develop one of these courses, contact me directly or Lance Fletcher, AIA, the Director of Sustainable Design: "Lance Fletcher"
Draft course titles and descriptions:
Green Residential Remodeling and Renovation
While designing new green homes has been the focus of many organizations and practitioners over the last twenty years, most people live in existing homes built before our current interest in efficient resource use and healthy indoor environments. These homes need to be addressed. This course will examine the options available for retrofitting or completely renovating an existing house to make it more efficient in terms of energy, water and materials use and to improve or guarantee the quality of its indoor environment. Approaches to the envelope which conserve what is deserving of retention while greatly increasing energy efficiency will be considered, as will efficient, fossil-fuel free mechanical systems and, where appropriate, renewable energy options.
The Economics of Green Building
From the start of the current green building movement, the issue has been surrounded by a combination of myths and supposition, based on estimates, projections and resistance to change. For the last ten years, however, it has been possible to test these assumptions by studying the actual costs and benefits of completed green buildings. This course will examine the economics of green building, including first costs, operating costs and maintenance costs, as well as the importance of integrated design to controlling these costs. Green building benefits due to increased efficiency and durability, well-designed daylighting and healthy interior environments will also be reviewed. Both government and private sector policies, regulations and programs which encourage or discourage the construction of green buildings and green communities will be considered. Among these are tax and development incentives, zoning requirements, certification requirements, building codes and grants.
Solar Energy: Design with the Sun
The interaction of buildings and sunlight is rich and complex. This course will examine the many possibilities provided by the sun to power, light and heat our buildings. These possibilities are affected by geographic location, climate, building site, and building form, orientation, fenestration and thermal mass-all of which will be considered. Passive and active solar thermal systems, solar domestic hot water systems and photovoltaics will be studied along with design strategies to prevent unwanted solar gain in climates and seasons when that is a problem. The relative cost and benefits of different solar strategies will also be addressed.
Monday, May 25, 2009
Researcher Wanted!
Seeking a Researcher with Administrative Experience for a 4 day/week, 12-month project with the Central Vermont Solid Waste Management District analyzing materials in the current waste stream, investigating potential beneficial uses for the materials and the potential costs associated with creating local and regional markets for them. The person hired for this position will also perform administrative duties assisting the Administrative Manager in two long-term, policy-based projects.
The CVSWMD is a small, regional, government organization charged with solid waste management for 22 member towns. We have a history of creating innovative programming to test and achieve our goals and are committed to creating a zero waste system for managing discarded materials in central Vermont. Our staff team is comprised of self-motivated people who thrive in a collaborative work environment and who are capable of independent work and innovative thought.
The CVSWMD is an equal opportunity employer. This position is made possible by a grant from the Vermont Agency of Natural Resources.
To apply, submit resume and a cover letter to administration@cvswmd.org No phone calls, please. A link to the complete job description can be found on the District’s Web site under "What’s New." See: www.cvswmd.org
Central Vermont Solid Waste Management District
137 Barre Street, Montpelier, VT 05602
The CVSWMD is a small, regional, government organization charged with solid waste management for 22 member towns. We have a history of creating innovative programming to test and achieve our goals and are committed to creating a zero waste system for managing discarded materials in central Vermont. Our staff team is comprised of self-motivated people who thrive in a collaborative work environment and who are capable of independent work and innovative thought.
The CVSWMD is an equal opportunity employer. This position is made possible by a grant from the Vermont Agency of Natural Resources.
To apply, submit resume and a cover letter to administration@cvswmd.org No phone calls, please. A link to the complete job description can be found on the District’s Web site under "What’s New." See: www.cvswmd.org
Central Vermont Solid Waste Management District
137 Barre Street, Montpelier, VT 05602
Thursday, May 21, 2009
Renewable Energy Course Developer
Employer: Eco Achievers.
Categories: Education/Training
Travel Required: None
Job Type: Contract
Preferred Degree: Bachelors
Experience Required: 2-3 years
City: Oak Park
State/Province: IL - Illinois
Job Description:
Looking for sustainability professionals with strong writing and/or education experience to contribute their knowledge and earn some money as an online instructor. Create an online version of a short 1-hour seminar or the equivalent of a multi-day course. It's up to you! You provide the subject matter expertise, we'll help you deliver it online.
Details: Eco Achievers is a growing start-up company with a team of expert contributors from around the world. If you are interested in contributing to the growing body of knowledge surrounding renewable energy, green building, or sustainable lifestyles, we would like to hear from you.
Our audiences include both the general public looking to lead more sustainable lives, as well as professionals such as LEED APs looking for specific training on implementing sustainability.
Class topics that raise basic or general awareness of sustainability appropriate towards consumers may be of interest. Advanced courses dealing with "how to" or implementation of renewables, or business aspects such as marketing, sales, commercialization, etc. that can appeal to green building trades or sustainability professionals would be ideal topics.
Possible course topics might include:
* solar site assessment* solar thermal design* solar pv design* small wind site assessment* large wind turbine maintenance* residential sales for renewables* commercial sales for renewables* renewable energy economics* or whatever your specialty is!
Eco Achievers will help people with a little writing, course development, or speaking experience in a classroom translate their sustainability message to online training delivered over the Internet. Our e-learning courses can be as short as an hour, or as long as necessary to get your message across.
Compensation is paid to course developers based on the number of students that enroll in the class. The fee varies based on the difficulty of content and length of material.
Monday, May 18, 2009
Internship and Volunteer Opportunities for Alternative Learning Center
“Wandering Seed”
www.wanderingseed.org
The Alternative Learning center for Middle school Youth along the Thai Burmese Border; The Wandering Seed Project, is the growing pilot project from Whispering Seed Foundation, 501 (c) (3) USA. And with cooperation from Global Village School, International Home School USA, Children Village School, Thailand , Children and Youth for Development Foundation , Thai Volunteer Service and student volunteers from various universities and with cooperation from education organizations and the local District Organizations
Internships - 3 months June-Aug 2009
1. Teaching English for students ( teenagers age ) in program and ethic Thai-Burmese-Karen tribe adults
2.Teaching Position in Alternative Education for teenage/middle school age children.
3. Vocational Training teacher in Wood carving and Sculpture/Pottery/Ceramic
4. Documentary Filmmaker and Animator and Graphic Designer and Children Literature
Volunteer Opportunities
( At least one week in all above areas and… )
1. Fundraiser
2. Writer for articles, Journalist
3. Teaching academics, English, Math, Science, Social, Ecology, Non-violence communication etc.. for teenage Middle school students.
For more info contact ; Saowanee Sangkara ( nao )
Email; nao@wanderingseed.org
จาก: www.wanderingseed.org
www.wanderingseed.org
The Alternative Learning center for Middle school Youth along the Thai Burmese Border; The Wandering Seed Project, is the growing pilot project from Whispering Seed Foundation, 501 (c) (3) USA. And with cooperation from Global Village School, International Home School USA, Children Village School, Thailand , Children and Youth for Development Foundation , Thai Volunteer Service and student volunteers from various universities and with cooperation from education organizations and the local District Organizations
Internships - 3 months June-Aug 2009
1. Teaching English for students ( teenagers age ) in program and ethic Thai-Burmese-Karen tribe adults
2.Teaching Position in Alternative Education for teenage/middle school age children.
3. Vocational Training teacher in Wood carving and Sculpture/Pottery/Ceramic
4. Documentary Filmmaker and Animator and Graphic Designer and Children Literature
Volunteer Opportunities
( At least one week in all above areas and… )
1. Fundraiser
2. Writer for articles, Journalist
3. Teaching academics, English, Math, Science, Social, Ecology, Non-violence communication etc.. for teenage Middle school students.
For more info contact ; Saowanee Sangkara ( nao )
Email; nao@wanderingseed.org
จาก: www.wanderingseed.org
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