From: Rosemary Armstrong Date: May 4, 2021 Subject: ES Newsletter, week of May 3, 2021
EN-ROADS Climate Simulator Demonstration
Did you miss this event? Watch the webinar here This presentation includes a demonstration of EN-ROADS Climate Policy Simulator created by MIT’s Sloan School of Management and will leave you with a deeper understanding of the intricacies of the complicated international crisis with important information and hopefulness that solutions are possible.
Tuesday, May 4, 2:00
2:05 - Eugen Cotei, "Timescales of carbonate chemistry variability as observed in sensor pH, pCO2, and chlorophyll fluctuations in comparison to a pH reconstruction in the Gulf of Maine”
2:35 - Belinda Saint Louis,"The factors contributing to community vulnerability due to sea-level rise in the San Francisco Bay Area"
3:05 - Zoe Dietrich,“Dual isotope model insights on the nitrogen cycling network of coastal sediments”.
- Aspen Skiing Company Executive Assistant, Hannah Berman '18 let CXD know about a new position available at Aspen Skiing Company, which will split time between the finance department and the sustainability and community engagement team. It will be a mix of administrative assistance, helping with three employee-led nonprofits, coordinating school ski days for local kids, and working on corporate contributions. Apply through CXD Handshake
- AmeriCorps Goodwill VISTA – Fundraising Coordinator- Trekkers This full-time position is based in Rockland, Maine with flexibility for occasional remote work. The position starts July 19, 2021 and ends July 18, 2022. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis now through June 17, 2021. Deadline to apply, June, 19, 2021
- American Conservation Experience, a Nonprofit Conservation Corps, in partnership with the National Park Service is seeking ONEState, Tribal, Local Plans & Grants GIS Fellow to assist in providing technical support for the National Park Service's Historic Preservation Fund (HPF) grant programs and management of cultural resources geospatial data.
This 52 week opportunity is intended for enthusiastic young professionals with a deep interest in advancing their career goals in cultural resource management out of the NPS State, Tribal, Local Plans & Grants Division Office. For more information about ACE, please visit: www.usaconservation.org
This opportunity was posted on Handshake on April 13, 2021
2022 Roddenberry Fellowship seeks individuals who are working to reimagine a future that serves the many, nit just the few. Looking for innovative leaders who are speaking out, organizing, building community and leading in ways that make a tangible difference. *50k in funding; *One-on-one coaching & development opportunities; *ongoing support; *a community of peers who share resources & expertise
- Water Resurces Policy Intern, Upper Mississippi River Basin Assocoaition. Deadline to apply: May 5, 2021 (See position description attached)
- Internship with Friends of Sebago Lake and Friends of Merrymeeting Bay. June 15 - August 15th, dates are flexible) $1000 (possibly more). The intern will help study the potential detrimental environmental impacts of dam-controlled lakes in Maine. The intern can work remotely or out of the FOMB office in Bowdoinham, Maine. Position description attached
Volunteer Opportunities Abound at Hidden Valley! There's always something to going on at Hidden Valley Nature Center
- Funky Furniture Building April 30th: Come help build live edge benches and square edge picnic tables at HVNC. All wood used is FSC certified and a by-product of our Low Impact Forestry Program. Use of power tools is required. No experience necessary, training provided. -Work Days: Work as a part of a team of volunteers and be astonished in what you achieve. HVNC work days consist of 10-15 volunteers, working in small teams and tackling big projects. - Wood Splitting: Each Year HVNC produces 15-20 cords of firewood for use there. Staff have bucked logs into rounds and would love your help splitting. Must be comfortable with log splitter, training provided. - Cabin Building: Help finish our newest Timber Frame cabin at HVNC! A 16x20 hut will replace the old Wayward Yurt. If you're experienced or interested in carpentry this is the job for you! - Hike Leader: Know the trails at HVNC? Want to share them with others? Come lead a hike! Choose your level of difficulty and distance. - Bike Ride Leader: As the trails start to dry and become suitable for biking we're going to be meeting weekly for informal mountain bike rides. Come join our MCC member Scott on a ride, or lead a breakout ride of your own. Need a bike to use? Just ask- we have bikes to lend. This is a free program. - Canoe Paddle Leaders: Passionate about paddling? Lead a full moon paddle at HVNC. You'll be glowing!
Ready to put your talents to work? Email Andy to get started!