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About James Madison University Mission We are a community committed to preparing students to be educated and enlightened citizens who lead productive and meaningful lives. Vision To be the national model for the engaged university: engaged with ideas and the world. Who We Are Established in 1908, James Madison University is a comprehensive public institution offering undergraduate, masters and doctoral programs to more than 20,000 students.   JMU   is regarded as one of the finest regional universities in the nation and has been continuously cited in U.S. News and World Report, Changing Times and Money Magazine as an outstanding public university. Located in the heart of Virginia’s beautiful Shenandoah Valley, the city of Harrisonburg is approximately 120 miles from Washington, D.C. and Richmond, VA. Known for its livability, diversity, local food, arts and natural surroundings, this Virginia Main Street community is a great place to live and work. General...

The Environmental Leadership Program is now accepting applications for the   2020 Pacific Regional Fellowship  (California and Hawaii). The fellowship consists of a series of 3 immersive retreats exploring topics such as diversity and leading across difference, systems thinking, building an organizational culture of learning, strength-based leadership, network weaving and happiness. The fellowship will be taking place using a hybrid format this year to combine virtual and in-person retreats based on the reopening of centers and updated health guidelines. To apply, please complete this short survey .   Testimonials from some of our 2020 participants: "I am excited to witness the teachings experienced through ELP come alive in my work, with coworkers, project-based partnerships, and my personal inner journeys --- just, life in itself. Thank you endlessly for making this such a thoughtful, beautiful retreat while being virtual due to COVID-19 and giving us space to...

GROW WITH US As the largest 100% employee-owned company in the resource recovery industry, Recology has a unique workplace culture that guides how we support employees, interact with our customers, service our communities, and care for our environment. We encourage Recology employees to  G.R.O.W. with Us  professionally and personally by: G iving back to our communities and our environment by volunteering time and resources R ecovering resources to achieve their best and highest use Exhibiting  O wnership in a company that does the right things for the right reasons, ensuring that our actions benefit the company, the communities we serve, and our environment. W orking together to develop camaraderie and facilitate collaboration. By demonstrating an inclusive attitude that values different backgrounds and ideas, we can get the job done. You can G.R.O.W. with Us by becoming our Waste Zero Specialist 1 THE ROLE Under close...

Job Summary Hourly Position, Grade H15, Hours vary, no benefits. Performs naturalist work in County parks and natural resource areas. The work involves carrying out educational programs for school classes. The work requires experience conducting environmental education programs for school classes. Workers report to a technical supervisor. Essential Job Functions/Other Duties/KSA Prepares educational programs for presentation to school classes: researches subjects, ascertains learning objectives and develops activities and materials for the program. Organizes materials, volunteers and materials and conducts programs; cleans up and reorganizes materials upon completion, and evaluates program effectiveness. Other Duties Performs related work as required. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (These are pre-employment KSA that apply only to Essential Job Functions.) Knowledge of-- Principles and practices of the biological sciences as applied to the programs of the...

What we offer:  This online course offers a unique view into the realities of primatological field research through the eyes of our resident Primatologist and National Geographic Explorer Rebecca Smith. The course will provide your students with An overview of the order primates A broad understanding of primate behavior An introduction to different field techniques (and how they can be applied to different studies) Exposure to the process of designing a field project A global perspective on different aspects of primate conservation Course Design:  The course consists of four modules, each taught through video lectures that can be worked through at the student’s own pace. Each module has a recommended reading list and will conclude with a short ‘home-work assignment’ to evaluate progress. The course's total duration is estimated to be 30 hours. Participants will be invited to join a one-on-one Skype session with the Rebecca Smith to discuss questions they have about...

TerraCorps is an innovative national service program that prepares and mobilizes emerging leaders to help communities conserve and secure land for the health and well-being of people and nature. We do this by supporting AmeriCorps members who serve with nonprofit organizations across MA and RI to tackle issues around land access, sustainable agriculture, and conservation. This year we are looking for 60+ members to join the TerraCorps team! Youth Education Coordinators (YEC)   build the long-term capacity of their Service Site by engaging youth in service learning, experiential education, and inquiry-based science and nature learning projects. They collaborate with schools, libraries, and youth groups on projects that connect young people to the natural world, improve science literacy, and encourage healthy lifestyles. By serving with youth in an outdoor learning environment, they reinforce the connection between people, nature, and community and foster an inclusive land...