New Jersey Conservation Foundation is currently seeking a full-time top notch Raiser's Edge Database administrator/ administrative assistant to join the Development and Communications team of our successful statewide nonprofit environmental organization.

The ideal candidate will have:
At least 3 years Blackbaud Raiser's Edge fundraising software administration and usage experience;
Excellent Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and Publisher skills;
Excellent internet research skills;
Excellent written, oral communications and time management skills;
Meticulous attention to details;
High level of comfort working on multiple tasks in deadline-oriented, fast-paced environment;
Friendly, outgoing personality with strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to work as part of an integrated team;
High level of comfort working with all levels of staff, board, major donors, corporations, foundations and volunteers.
3 + years experience in non-profit development or comparable work experience;
Commitment to the mission of NJCF;
Bachelor's degree or equivalent work-related experience.

New Jersey Conservation Foundation, one of the nation's premier land preservation groups, seeks enthusiastic professionals to join our growing team. We are a leading force in the nation's strongest open space movement, with over 30 staff and a 50-year history. We offer competitive nonprofit salaries (commensurate with experience), offices in a beautiful setting, an excellent benefits program, and a great work environment.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to having a diverse staff, where employment and promotional opportunities are based upon individual capabilities and qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, veteran status or any other protected characteristic as established under law.

Please feel free to forward this email to someone who may be interested in this position.

Interested applicants should email or fax their resume to:
Maria Hauser
at maria@njconservation.org
908-234-1189

Position: Internships in Native Plants and Public Gardens

Organization description: Bowman’s Hill Wildflower Preserve, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, was established in 1934 to conserve Pennsylvania's native flora. We offer year-round educational programs to help people appreciate native plants and understand their importance in preserving a healthy and diverse natural world. The 134-acre Preserve in beautiful Bucks County, Pennsylvania features nearly 800 species of native plants along 2.5 miles of trails that traverse woods, meadow, pond and stream.

Internship description: Bowman’s Hill Wildflower Preserve offers summer internships to qualified applicants interested in native plants and public gardens. Interns work closely with a great staff and receive in-depth training in native plant propagation, interpretation & public education, and grounds & trail maintenance. Interns attend educational programs at the Preserve, experience field trips to other native plant nurseries, natural areas and public gardens, and complete an individual project.

Internships begin in late May or early June 2010 and run for 10-15 weeks. Interns work 40 hours/week, including one weekend day. Interns are paid an hourly wage of $8.00 and also receive paid holidays.

Qualifications: Applicants must have completed at least 2 years of college, or the equivalent, with background and a strong interest in botany, horticulture and/or related environmental studies. Applicants should be capable of rigorous outdoor work including lifting, digging and sustained walking.

Application procedure: Applications are available online at www.bhwp.org/educational/internships/htm. To request an application call Amy Hoffmann, Education Coordinator, at the Preserve (215-862-2924) or send an email to hoffmann@bhwp.org.

Please submit application and cover letter by February 19, 2010 to:
Amy Hoffmann
BHWP Education Coordinator
P.O. Box 685
New Hope, PA 18938
hoffmann@bhwp.org

The Wetlands Institute is seeking an Environmental Educator. This is a full-time permanent position, beginning in late March. Salary is $24000--$27000, plus full benefits package. Qualifications : Bachelors degree in environmental education, interpretation, environmental science or related field. Minimum 1 year experience. Experience with teaching EE programs, summer camps preferred. Valid driver's license required. Birdwatching skills, good writing skills, sense of humor, desire to work with people of all ages are pluses.

Duties : Be a valuable member of the best environmental education program on the East Coast. Teach on-site programs to school groups. Oversee summer camp program, including staff hiring, registration, and daily operations. Organize field trips. Teach off-site outreach programs. Coordinate programs for Scout groups. Teach homeschooler programs. Supervise junior volunteers. Assist in aquarium, including animal feeding, care, and collecting. Organize birthday parties and sleepover programs. Organize special events, including Covered Dish Dinners, holiday events, and bus trips. Assist in marketing and publicity for all programs and events. Develop program materials. Represent the Institute at conferences, workshops, and community events.

Send cover letter, resume, and three references to Phil Broder, Director of Education, Wetlands Institute, 1075 Stone Harbor Blvd., Stone Harbor NJ 08247. Deadline 2/15/10

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Science Teacher –Physical Science, Earth Science or Biology – Ramsey HS – Maternity Leave to start March 1st—June 30th. Certification required. Send resume and letter of interest to : Dr. Roy R. Montesano, Superintendent of Schools, Ramsey Board of Education, 266 E. Main Street, Ramsey, NJ, 07446

Chemistry Teacher – Paterson Charter School for Science and Technology, Paterson
Fax, email or mail letter of interest, resume, 3 references/recommendations, and copy of certification to: Rose Oral HR Coordinator Fax 973-247-2328, email oral@pcsst.org, , 276 Wabash Ave, Paterson, NJ, 07503

District Supervisor of Math/Science Depts. – Roselle Public Schools
Must be certified in math and/or Science. Forward cover letter, resume and copies of appropriate certifications to: Joseph E. Martino, Acting Superintendent, Roselle Board of Education, 710 Locust Street, Roselle, NJ, 07203

Principal – Academy of Allied Health and Biomedical Sciences, East Brunswick
Email: jobs@mcvts.net, or send resume and letter of application, and copy of certifications to: Superintendent, Middlesex County Vocational and Technical School District, 112 Rues Lane, East Brunswick, NJ, 08816

In cooperation with the National Science Teachers Association (NSTA), NJ Science Teachers Association (NJSTA), the NJ Earth Science Teachers Association (NJESTA), the Biology Teachers Association of NJ (BTANJ), and the NJ Science Education Leadership Association (NJSELA).

“Science Job Opportunities” information is obtained from public publications and professional contacts, and is provided as a complimentary service of E.R.A.S. (Educational Activities, Resources and Services), serving the NJ Science Education Community
Elmer Dey, 25 Long Valley Blvd. Long Valley, NJ, 07853, edey@att.net

9-Month Nature Center PAID Position

The Stony Brook - Millstone Watershed Association is seeking two enthusiastic, creative and motivated people to embark on a challenging and rewarding internship as a Teacher/Naturalist intern at the Buttinger Nature Center. The Buttinger Nature Center is located on the Watershed Association's 860-acre nature reserve in Hopewell Township, New Jersey and includes field and forest, a pond and a portion of the Stony Brook.

The internship is designed to provide intensive training and experience in a wide variety of nature center activities. As part of the education team, the interns will assist in implementing these activities, primarily planning and conducting environmental education programs for children of all ages. The interns will also complete special projects with the guidance of the staff - creating displays for the nature center and designing environmental lesson plans. Our intern alumni are now working at nature centers and schools throughout the northeast. 2 positions are available.

Dates of Responsibility/Compensation: March 1 - December 10, 2010
41 weeks, 5 days per week, Monday through Friday
9 AM-5 PM with some Saturdays and occasional evenings
$12,000 stipend plus housing is provided on our Nature Reserve
Job Responsibilities:
" Assist Education Team in planning and implementing an array of hands-on, outdoor environmental education programs including a preschool series, an after school series, other programs for school-aged children, school field trips and more
" Assist Summer Camp Team in planning and implementing Summer Environmental Day Camp
" Assist and create ecology and environmental exhibits for the nature center
" Animal care for small collection in nature center
" Some writing duties (trailside nature notes and website)
" Maintain a Naturalist Journal
" Create a personal environmental education portfolio including self-designed lesson plans, documentation of self-created nature displays, and letters from students and teachers

Qualifications:
" Academic background (college course work and/or degree preferable) in ecology, education, environmental studies, or some related field
" Previous experience working with children, preferably in an outdoor setting
" Strong interest and enthusiasm for the outdoors and sharing nature and the environment with others
" Good communication skills with children and adults
" Willingness to learn and participate in various aspects of nature center work

Qualified candidates should forward a letter of intent, a resume and any letters of recommendation immediately to:

Maryann Polefka, Nature Center Manager
Stony Brook-Millstone Watershed Association
31 Titus Mill Road
Pennington, NJ 08534
609-737-7592 Phone 609-737-3075 FAX
email to: mpolefka@thewatershed.org

Environmental Science – Brookdale Community College, Lincroft, NJ
Requirements- Master’s degree in Environmental Science, Marine Biology or Oceanography. To review the complete vacancy announcement and required online application process visit www.brookdalecc.edu, click on HR & Intranet, enter the View Employment Opportunities Online.

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Vacamas Programs for Youth is seeking energetic, fun-loving and responsible weekend counselors to make a difference in the lives of children! Each weekend, we bring students from struggling schools in NY and NJ to our ACA accredited camp in West Milford NJ to work on improving their grades, leadership abilities and knowledge of the natural world.

Counselors will provide continuous supervision of students from Friday afternoon until Sunday afternoon, facilitate activities under the guidance of our program coordinators, and act as mentors, role-models, leaders, and friends! College students and individuals with experience working in outdoor recreation, summer camps, or environmental education are encouraged to apply. Scheduling is flexible but prospective staff must be able to commit to at least 1 weekend/month from Oct-May and attend a mandatory training (October 16-18 at Camp Vacamas). All staff will be subject to background checks.

Contact Lisa at *teenop@vacamas.org* with a resume and two references. If you have an instructional specialty, such as environmental education, art, dance, rock climbing, etc, please include details. More information at www.vacamas.org

The Fernbrook Farms Education Center is currently seeking applications for On-call instructor positions. Instructors are needed periodically for weekend family programs as well as day-time school field trips and homeschool sessions. These classes usually take place between the hours of 8 A.M. and 4 P.M. during the weekday and 3 P.M. – 9 P.M. on the weekends. This is an hourly, per-diem position. Opportunities for more part-time and/or full-time work in the future may be possible.

Applicants should have experience and enjoy working with children. Expereince in outdoor education is a strong plus, but not required. Bachelors degree or pursuing a bachelors degree is required. This position is great for someone who is looking for smaller work opportunities and either looking to get back into the field of education, or is looking to gain more experience in the field.

Fernbrook Farms is a 230 acre working farm with over 60 acres of woods, two streams and two ponds. The Fernbrook Farms Education Center was formed in 2001 as a non-profit outreach of the farm to educate children and adults about agriculture and the environment. We provide year-round programs for families, public and private schools, scout groups, and home-schooled children.

Send cover letter and resume to Eric Tadlock PO Box 228, Bordentown, NJ, 08505 Or email them to eric@fernbrookfarms.com

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1. Background

The Pollution Prevention Team of EPA Region 2 promotes P2 approaches by providing: Direct technical assistance; economic assistance; partnership building and outreach and education to communities within New York, New Jersey, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

The Water Champions Pilot Partnership is a Service/Learning Pollution Prevention program that seeks to recruithigh school students to work in the community to achieve measurable reductions in water consumption and enhance overall quality of life in their community.This is achieved through four objectives: Enable schools to teach communities about responsible water management & WaterSense a Federal Partnership Program; Recruit retailers to participate in WaterSense; Gather data and calculate measurable results; and share project outcomes and expand recruitment.EPA R2 P2 Team hopes to recruit between 1-3 pilot partners to be Water Champions. It is the belief of the R2 P2 Team that students when given adequate direction, inspiration, guidance, information resources and ultimately recognition for good work done are a community'sleading stewards!

2. Expectations

EPA R2 believes at least several initial factors are critical to achieving a working partnership.These include: a committed and knowledgeable High School Faculty Stewardship / Sustainability Coordinator or Contact; An interested, engaged and age appropriate critical mass of potential student Water Champions; A willingness to collaborate and experiment within a "pilot setting";and general adminsitrative support and encouragement for the duration of the partnership.

3. Benefits

EPA R2 believes that Service/ Learning Approaches are ideal and complementary to achieving objectives within secondary schools in many types of communities.There has been a push within the education community to implement goal- based learning into the curriculum.The Water Champions Pilot is an effective means to integrate a real time, societally relevant goal-based project around responsible water managment into different institutional settings, perhaps a classroom course, or club setting, or another educational support group setting (e.g., within a museum, or botanical garden that has links to secondary schools).It is intended that the local Sustainability Coordinator will be given a point of contact within EPA R2, as well as have access to the regional WaterSense Program Coordinator.They will be given access to available information resources from the WaterSense program.In addition, EPA R2 hopes to try to develop a more extensive network of available professional resources and expertise as the pilot partnerhsips emerges over time.Some of these expertise and information resources might come from both the public and private sectors. In addition, the local Sustainability Cordinator would become aware of opportunities to apply for and compete for other P2 grant funding.EPA R2 also believes that succesful pilots that achieve results would be eligible for various forms of recognition.Each pilot has the potential to serve as a model for a larger strategy to promote P2 Service and Learning on a national scale.

4. Timeline

The P2 Team in the short-term is looking to recruit 1-3 pilot partnerships.The P2 Team would like to initiate 1-3 pilot partnerships by /during fall 2009.The partnership duration is rather open-ended consistent with the scope of the work to be carried out.It is likely that the partnership could extend beyond a full school year .The EPA P2 Team is available,consistent with our ongoing professional schedules,to give a more lengthy presentation to educators within school communities and other organizations,or appropriate educational /conference settings.Please lete us know whether there are any school districts or other organizations with a special interest in being a potential pilot community.

If you have any questions, please contact me at 212-637-3729.Below are the contacts for the Water Champions Partnership as well as some additional summary information.

5. Contact(S)

Walter Schoepf
Schoepf.Walter@EPA.Gov
212-637-3729

Lorne LaMonica
Lamonica.Lorne@EPA.Gov
212-637-3496

Joseph Bergstein
bergstein.Joseph@EPA.Gov
212-637-3890

SustainLane.com, a green online media company,recently launched a green jobs board: www.sustainlane.com/green-jobs. It contains hundreds of job listings from across the country, targeting employment opportunities that enhance sustainability. These include green jobs in traditional organizations and traditional jobs in green organizations -- from alternative energy specialists and LEED building construction workers to landscape architects and administrative positions at green companies and environmentally-focused non-profits.

In addition to hundreds of job openings, SustainLane’s green job board features tips and in-depth articles on:

If you have any questions or suggestions, don’t hesitate to contact me.

Adam Waks
Marketing Manager
SustainLane.com
870 Market Street, Suite 1011
San Francisco, CA 94102
Phone: (415) 392-5263 ext. 19
Fax: (267) 373-3296

President's new service initiative provides opportunity to get new volunteers for your program - act quickly!

President Obama will soon be announcing a Summer of Service campaign which offers a new and exciting opportunity to help you build up your roster of volunteers and raise awareness about volunteer monitoring and watershed stewardship. This week the President will be encouraging nonprofit organizations with a need for volunteers to register at www.serve.gov. On June 22, the President and his Cabinet will officially launch the Summer of Service and encourage Americans to volunteer for their communities. The President will direct potential volunteers to www.serve.gov to find local opportunities for service.

EPA is using this opportunity to promote volunteer monitoring and watershed stewardship. It is our hope that this Presidential initiative will encourage many more people to work to protect their watersheds.

Please consider registering your program at www.serve.gov. You may get contacted by a number of volunteers eager to help your organization. Think through what opportunities you might have for this summer, including monitoring workshops and events, debris cleanups, riparian restoration, community education, storm drain marking and other activities. If you want to sign up, you should do so as soon as possible, as a surge of web traffic is expected starting this week by both organizations and individuals looking to get involved in volunteering this summer.However, if you're not quite prepared for a whole new cadre of volunteers, or for reporting the results of your summer volunteer activities at www.serve.gov, you may not want to sign up at this time.One of the goals of this effort will be sustainable volunteerism, so if you're not ready to sign up this summer, you can always do so later on.

Please go to www.serve.gov to register your program or for more information.

New Jersey Water Supply Authority (NJWSA) currently has an opened position as an Assistant Watershed Protection Specialist in our Watershed Protection Unit office in Somerville.Please refer to our NJWSA website--http://www.njwsa.org/html/employment.html

Sally P. Kean
Administrative Assistant
NJWSA Watershed Protection Unit
74 East Main Street
Somerville, NJ08876-2312
(908) 685-0315 X223
Fax:(908) 685-0195
www.raritanbasin.org and www.njwsa.org/wpu

The Department of Energy's Office of Science is funding teacher research internships through the DOE Academies Creating Teacher Scientists (DOE ACTS) program. The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) teacher research program is an eight-week program over three summers that will allow teachers to work at NREL in a mentored research experience. This program is designed for classroom teachers and faculty at Community Colleges who teach science, math, or technology in grades 6–14.
http://www.scied.science.doe.gov/scied/ACTS/about....

The Nature Conservancy needs your help this summer at one of the most unique nature preserves in New Jersey, the Cape May Migratory Bird Refuge.

What better place to volunteer your time this summer!

Are you a birder who wants to turn your observations into real-life protection efforts?Are you a student looking for experience in the world of conservation?Do you want to brush up on your birding skills while helping to protect vulnerable species?If so, then join Volunteer Coordinator, Alyssa Jones, and Stewardship Specialist, Moses Katkowski, for a workshop to learn the behavior, ecology, and threats to beach-nesting birds of the Atlantic Coast beach and dune system.

The Conservancy is also looking for volunteer Preserve Greeters at the Cape May Migratory Bird Refuge!

Volunteer Preserve Greeters help to ensure that visitors' entrance into The Nature Conservancy's Cape May Migratory Bird Refuge (CMMBR) is a welcoming experience.This is a great opportunity to meet and greet people as they enter the highly-visited refuge in Cape May, New Jersey. Reveal the historical and ecological wonders of the preserve to visitors as they enter the site.Brush up on your birding skills while you help out our busy program!Shifts are needed throughout the summer.

For more information, call Alyssa at 609-861-4120.

We look forward to your help keeping this preserve one of the best natural places in NJ!

Alyssa Jones
Volunteer Program Coordinator
alyssa_jones@tnc.org
(609) 861-4120
nature.org

The Nature Conservancy
Delaware Bayshores Program
2350 Route 47
Delmont, NJ 08314

Assistant Volunteer Monitoring Coordinator
Volunteer Monitoring Program
Water Monitoring and Standards

The Volunteer Monitoring Program is seeking a technical assistant to the Volunteer Monitoring Network for overall support of the data management system and development quality assurance and procedure documents and outreach materials.

The program is seeking someone able to aid the Volunteer Monitoring Coordinator.The position requires 50% of their time dedicated to the data management system, 25% of their time relates to working on developing water quality monitoring operating procedures, translating government documents for the lay community, working on lab certification program, assisting with training, conferences and 25% of the time is dedicated to the overall management of the volunteer monitoring program, including development and review of a quality assurance plans for monitoring activities, data collection standardization, training development and other tasks as needed.

College degree required and 2 or more years in the environmental field.Must be willing to with a team and independently.Must have knowledge of NJ watersheds, water quality monitoring, experience working with volunteers, database management, and GPS and GIS experience a plus.Must have drivers license and own vehicle.This is a part time position totally 944 hours of service.Pay will be based upon experience.Some weekend work may be required.For more information contact Danielle Donkersloot at 609-633-9241 or Danielle.Donkersloot@dep.state.nj.us.

Taking the Pulse of our Planet: Volunteers Needed to Track Seasonal Signs of Climate change

Volunteers across the nation are being recruited to get outdoors and help track the effects of climate on seasonal changes in plant and animal behavior.

The USA-National Phenology Network (USA-NPN), a consortium of government, academic and citizen-scientists, is launching a new national program built on volunteer observations of flowering, fruiting and other seasonal events. Scientists and resource managers will use these observations to track effects of climate change on the Earth's life-support systems.

"This program is designed for people interested in participating in climate change science, not just reading about it," said USA-NPN Executive Director and U.S. Geological Survey scientist Jake Weltzin. "We encourage everyone to visit the website (www.usanpn.org) and then go outside and observe the marvelous cycles of plant and animal life."

Phenology is the study of the seasonal cycles of plant and animals, such as plants sprouting, flowering and fruiting, and animals reproducing, migrating and hibernating. Changes in these patterns, caused by climate change or other factors, can significantly affect human economies and health. In some areas, such changes have already imperiled species, such as in the disappearance of some wildflowers from near Walden Pond, home of the famed 19th-century naturalist Henry David Thoreau.

The USA-NPN monitoring program harnesses the power of people and the Internet to vastly increase the data available to scientists and the public alike, Weltzin said. The program provides easy-to-use methods to track the life cycles of nearly 200 species of plants, and will begin monitoring animals next year.

Mark D. Schwartz, a professor at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and chair of the USA-NPN board of directors, said monitoring changes in seasonal events across large areas helps researchers forecast the effects of global climate change on plants, animals, and ecosystems.

Among other uses, data collected by USA-NPN will help resource managers predict wildfires and pollen production, detect and control invasive species, monitor droughts, and assess the vulnerability of various plant and animal species to climate change.

The USA-NPN, based at The University of Arizona in Tucson, is built upon partnerships among citizen scientists, government agencies, nongovernment organizations, academic researchers, educators and the public. The rapidly expanding network includes collaborations among the U.S. Geological Survey, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, The University of Arizona, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and The Wildlife Society. Project BudBurst, a major partner of the USA-NPN, is launching its second season of plant phenology monitoring at www.budburst.org.

Link to press release: http://www.usgs.gov/newsroom/article.asp?ID=2151

A message to all members of Earth Day

Earth Day Network is looking for a responsive, talented, proactive, and willing-to-learn intern to be in charge of growing our online social network presence. Past interns have been responsible for blogging, starting online groups, managing volunteers, and developing marketing and policy campaigns, among many other exciting tasks. And although we are based in Washington, DC, you can work remotely! We offer college credit recognition if your institution allows for it.

If you are interested, please contact Raquel Garcia at garcia@earthday.net.

The EDN Team

Visit Earth Day at: http://earthday.ning.com

The New Green Careers Resource Guide (January 2009 edition) can be downloaded as a pdf ebook at no cost.
Or if you prefer, email the contact listed below and ask to have the new resource guide emailed to you.

Sections of the new guide include:
Sustainability and Going Green
What is a Green Career?
Green Employment Statistics
Where are the Green Jobs?
What Occupations?
Online Occupational Information Resources
Top Mainstream Job Boards
Green/Environmental Career Resources and Job Boards
Industry/Occupation Specific Resources and Associations
The Hidden Job Market
Competing for a Job
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Jim Cassio
198 Willow Creek Drive
Folsom, CA 95630
Phone: (916) 984-9615
jim7@cassio.com
www.cassio.com

Download the free Green Careers Resource Guide - designed to assist career development professionals, but also of use to self-directed students, career explorers, job seekers, and career changers. This downloadable guide was originally developed by Jim Cassio for attendees of the 2007 International Career Development Conference, and in response to positive feedback, Cassio has made it publicly available.
http://www.cassio.com/FreeResourceGuides.htm

Careers in Renewable Energy, by Gregory McNamee, guides job seekers to the thousands of employers in this growing field. Useful for adults ready to retool their careers as well as students looking for green-collar opportunities, the book lists 50 schools that are leaders in renewable energy education, along with other resources. Published by PixyJack Press, a 100% solar- and wind-powered independent publisher in Colorado. http://eelink.net/cgi-bin/ee-link/newclick/7652129

Green Theory & Praxis: The Journal of Ecopedagogy is seeking reviewers for books on K-12 environmental education. The editor will select the books and provide copies to reviewers. If you’re interested, contact Jeri Pollock at jeri.pollock@canteiros.org
http://eelink.net/cgi-bin/ee-link/newclick/7652123

The NAAEE EE-Link Web site (eelink.net) offers thousands of resources in hundreds of categories for people seeking information about the environment, including a growing jobs service and weekly report! The EE Jobs Report is sent to over 1200 subscribers every Monday morning and lists the newest jobs added during that week. Subscribe by sending an email to jobs-report-subscribe@naaee.org
Learn more: http://eelink.net/cgi-bin/ee-link/newclick/7652095

National Parks Service program provides opportunities for teachers from schools with diverse student populations to have well-rounded work experiences in national parks. Selected teachers spend the summer working as park rangers and develop lesson plans based on their experience for use in the classroom.
http://eelink.net/cgi-bin/ee-link/newclick/5781220

Download the free Green Careers Resource Guide - designed to assist career development professionals, but also of use to self-directed students, career explorers, job seekers, and career changers. This downloadable 40+ page document was originally developed by Jim Cassio for attendees of the 2007 International Career Development Conference, and in response to positive feedback, Cassio has made it publicly available.
http://eelink.net/cgi-bin/ee-link/newclick/3743186

National parks enrich the lives of many in this nation. They provide access to the powerful ideas, values, and meanings associated with the remarkable cultural, natural, and recreational heritage of the United States. The National Park Service (NPS) strives to provide opportunities for all Americans to connect to their national heritage through the national parks. However, these opportunities are lacking for some - often due to a variety of social and economic factors.

The Teacher to Ranger to Teacher (TRT) Program offers a solution, by linking National Park units with teachers from low income school districts. Under this program, selected teachers spend the summer working as park rangers, often living in the park. They perform various duties depending on their interests and the needs of the park, including developing and presenting interpretive programs for the general public, staffing the visitor center desk, developing curriculum-based materials for the park, or taking on special projects.

Then, during the school year, these teacher-rangers bring the parks into the classroom by developing and presenting curriculum-based lesson plans that draw on their summer's experience. In April, during National Park Week, teacher-rangers wear their NPS uniforms to school, discuss their summer as a park ranger, and engage students and other teachers in activities that relate to America's national parks.

For additional information about the Teacher Ranger program go to http://www.nps.gov/wupa/forteachers/trt.htm.

1. new free online resource guide - good intro and overview of diversity of green career opp's

New Green Careers Resource Guide
Download the free Green Careers Resource Guide - designed to assist career development professionals, but also of use to self-directed students, career explorers, job seekers, and career changers. This downloadable 40+ page document was originally developed by Jim Cassio for attendees of the 2007 International Career Development Conference, and in response to positive feedback, Cassio has made it publicly available.

http://eelink.net/cgi-bin/ee-link/newclick/3097210
- you have to jump through a couple hoops at this link to reach the resource but it's worth it

http://news.enquirer.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080122/NEWS01/301220039
Green Classes in Cincinnati Public Schools
- class curriculum focuses on green and env career prep

www.njrpa.org/jobs

www.princeton.edu/~oa/jobs/careeroe.html

www.enviroeducation.com/careers-jobs/

www.ecobusinesslinks.com/environmental_jobs.htm

www.environmentalcareer.com/

www.ecoemploy.com/jobs/

www.ecojobs.com/index.php

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