Summary: American Conservation Experience, a nonprofit Conservation Corps, in partnership with Shenandoah National Park, is seeking ONE Visitor Use/Curatorial Assistant to assist with interpretation, security, grounds maintenance, integrated pest management, and preservation maintenance at Rapidan Camp. The ACE Member will maximize visitor access to this historic house museum within the Blue Ridge Mountains of Shenandoah National Park.
Start Date: June 21, 2021
End Date: August 14, 2021
*An 8-week commitment is required *
Location: Shenandoah National Park, Virginia
Shenandoah National Park contains 196,000 forested acres along the crest of the Blue Ridge Mountains in northern Virginia. The Park's backcountry of steep rugged terrain contains 500 miles of trails, including 95 miles of the Appalachian National Scenic Trail, and nearly 80,000 acres of federally designated wilderness. Skyline Drive, the famous scenic tour road through the Park,...
Apr 14, 2021
Internship- Paid
Summary: American Conservation Experience, a nonprofit Conservation Corps, in partnership with Shenandoah National Park, is seeking ONE Visitor Use/Curatorial Assistant to assist with interpretation, security, grounds maintenance, integrated pest management, and preservation maintenance at Rapidan Camp. The ACE Member will maximize visitor access to this historic house museum within the Blue Ridge Mountains of Shenandoah National Park.
Start Date: June 21, 2021
End Date: August 14, 2021
*An 8-week commitment is required *
Location: Shenandoah National Park, Virginia
Shenandoah National Park contains 196,000 forested acres along the crest of the Blue Ridge Mountains in northern Virginia. The Park's backcountry of steep rugged terrain contains 500 miles of trails, including 95 miles of the Appalachian National Scenic Trail, and nearly 80,000 acres of federally designated wilderness. Skyline Drive, the famous scenic tour road through the Park,...
JOB SUMMARY
This is a responsible technical and administrative position within the Community Development Department. This position is responsible for developing and coordinating plans and strategies for the City’s sustainability program, including a resiliency plan. Activities include coordinating with internal departments, public and private agencies to implement the plan, as well as education and stakeholder outreach. The incumbent shall act as the city’s primary point of contact to internal and external stakeholders coordinating efforts regarding sustainability and resiliency. General planning duties are also included within the scope of work. The incumbent works with a minimum of supervision, exercises independent judgment and makes decisions within the scope of assignments. Work is performed under the general direction of the Planning Manager.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS (ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY)
Develops, coordinates and presents public education/outreach/information...
Apr 01, 2021
Full time
JOB SUMMARY
This is a responsible technical and administrative position within the Community Development Department. This position is responsible for developing and coordinating plans and strategies for the City’s sustainability program, including a resiliency plan. Activities include coordinating with internal departments, public and private agencies to implement the plan, as well as education and stakeholder outreach. The incumbent shall act as the city’s primary point of contact to internal and external stakeholders coordinating efforts regarding sustainability and resiliency. General planning duties are also included within the scope of work. The incumbent works with a minimum of supervision, exercises independent judgment and makes decisions within the scope of assignments. Work is performed under the general direction of the Planning Manager.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS (ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY)
Develops, coordinates and presents public education/outreach/information...
American Conservation Experience
Flat Rock, NC, USA
Summary: American Conservation Experience, a nonprofit Conservation Corps, in partnership with the National Park Service is seeking two Interpretation and Education Members who will welcome visitors to the historic home and grounds of Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site.
Start Date: May 23, 2021 (there may be flexibility for the right candidate)
End Date: August 14, 2021 or 12 weeks after start date
*a 12-week minimum commitment is required *
Location: Flat Rock, NC
Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site (CARL) is located in western North Carolina about 30 minutes southeast of Asheville, NC. The site is the last home of Carl Sandburg (1878 - 1967), poet, biographer, folk singer, social activist, and Pulitzer Prize-winning author. His wife and family raised champion dairy goats; the park continues to maintain a small herd. The 264-acre park features an historic home, barn and outbuildings and over five miles of wooded trails....
Mar 30, 2021
Internship- Paid
Summary: American Conservation Experience, a nonprofit Conservation Corps, in partnership with the National Park Service is seeking two Interpretation and Education Members who will welcome visitors to the historic home and grounds of Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site.
Start Date: May 23, 2021 (there may be flexibility for the right candidate)
End Date: August 14, 2021 or 12 weeks after start date
*a 12-week minimum commitment is required *
Location: Flat Rock, NC
Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site (CARL) is located in western North Carolina about 30 minutes southeast of Asheville, NC. The site is the last home of Carl Sandburg (1878 - 1967), poet, biographer, folk singer, social activist, and Pulitzer Prize-winning author. His wife and family raised champion dairy goats; the park continues to maintain a small herd. The 264-acre park features an historic home, barn and outbuildings and over five miles of wooded trails....
The Trustees of Reservations
North Andover, MA, USA
The Opportunity.
The primary role of the Event Assistant is to execute public programming at Stevens-Coolidge House & Gardens, in North Andover MA. The position is part-time May through December, often on weekends, evenings and holidays. The Event Assistant is responsible for assisting with on-site execution of public programs and events, ranging from 12 to 200 people, in the Garden Gateway classroom or outdoors. Tasks may range from event set up and break down (moving tables and chairs), leading hikes and nature playgroups, overseeing concerts and garden parties (material set up, interacting with vendors, ensuring safety rules are followed), selling memberships and providing membership information to event attendees, and more. At all events and programs, the Event Assistant will educate, and encourage visitors to support The Trustees through a variety of outlets.
The successful candidate will have experience in program and event management. An open and...
Mar 27, 2021
Seasonal
The Opportunity.
The primary role of the Event Assistant is to execute public programming at Stevens-Coolidge House & Gardens, in North Andover MA. The position is part-time May through December, often on weekends, evenings and holidays. The Event Assistant is responsible for assisting with on-site execution of public programs and events, ranging from 12 to 200 people, in the Garden Gateway classroom or outdoors. Tasks may range from event set up and break down (moving tables and chairs), leading hikes and nature playgroups, overseeing concerts and garden parties (material set up, interacting with vendors, ensuring safety rules are followed), selling memberships and providing membership information to event attendees, and more. At all events and programs, the Event Assistant will educate, and encourage visitors to support The Trustees through a variety of outlets.
The successful candidate will have experience in program and event management. An open and...
Taino Farm is looking for enthusiastic, creative, and self-driven people with a passion for agriculture and sustainability to take part in our Sustainable Living, Permaculture, and Aquaponics Internship program. We are currently accepting applications for our hands-on intensive submersion into managing fish, vegetable production, and other farm projects. For anyone who envisions starting their own farm or aquaponics project, or is just looking for an outdoor tropical getaway this is a unique and invaluable opportunity! Participants in our internship get an intensive real-world practicum on how to run an eco-friendly farm and live sustainably. Topics include aquaponics system function and maintenance, worm-composting, product packaging, and cooking creative meals based on the daily harvest. We would be happy to work with schools to give students academic credit or provide a report outlining the learning outcomes and deliverables achieved during the internship. The goal...
Mar 18, 2021
Internship- Unpaid
Taino Farm is looking for enthusiastic, creative, and self-driven people with a passion for agriculture and sustainability to take part in our Sustainable Living, Permaculture, and Aquaponics Internship program. We are currently accepting applications for our hands-on intensive submersion into managing fish, vegetable production, and other farm projects. For anyone who envisions starting their own farm or aquaponics project, or is just looking for an outdoor tropical getaway this is a unique and invaluable opportunity! Participants in our internship get an intensive real-world practicum on how to run an eco-friendly farm and live sustainably. Topics include aquaponics system function and maintenance, worm-composting, product packaging, and cooking creative meals based on the daily harvest. We would be happy to work with schools to give students academic credit or provide a report outlining the learning outcomes and deliverables achieved during the internship. The goal...
Service Description : Green Iowa AmeriCorps operates through the University of Northern Iowa’s Center for Energy and Environmental Education (UNI CEEE) in Cedar Falls. The program is looking to recruit passionate and motivated individuals for a 3-month service experience in one of our service locations throughout Iowa. As a member of our new and existing programs sites, you will have the opportunity to create plans in conjunction with city officials, nonprofit leaders and school districts, and execute projects that will greatly impact the communities we serve. The leadership and empowerment experienced as part of our program will be like no other!
Our program hopes to train the next generation of ‘green-collar’ workers through a combination of service work, presentations, and hands-on learning. Members have the opportunity to build leadership abilities through specific coordinator roles, which will allow each member to contribute their own unique skills to the...
Mar 13, 2021
Temporary
Service Description : Green Iowa AmeriCorps operates through the University of Northern Iowa’s Center for Energy and Environmental Education (UNI CEEE) in Cedar Falls. The program is looking to recruit passionate and motivated individuals for a 3-month service experience in one of our service locations throughout Iowa. As a member of our new and existing programs sites, you will have the opportunity to create plans in conjunction with city officials, nonprofit leaders and school districts, and execute projects that will greatly impact the communities we serve. The leadership and empowerment experienced as part of our program will be like no other!
Our program hopes to train the next generation of ‘green-collar’ workers through a combination of service work, presentations, and hands-on learning. Members have the opportunity to build leadership abilities through specific coordinator roles, which will allow each member to contribute their own unique skills to the...
