From: Rosemary Armstrong
Date: May 4, 2021
Subject: ES Newsletter, week of May 3, 2021



Fish passage, The Nature Conservancy
Harbor Seal, Mt. Desert Isle, ME, Photo Credit: John Lichter

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.
 

EOS Honors Talks

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”.

Watson Fellowship Info Session

Wed. May 12 3-4
 

River History & the New Environmental Movement with Scot McFarlane '11
Tufts, MAT Education, Columbia, PhD.

Wednesday, May 12 7:00 PM
Register here

 

GIS Resources (for land Trusts)

 

Frontine Voices Ep 48. Saving Salmon by Restoring the Kennebec River

 

The Climate Reality Blog

 

Green Tea Podcasts: Sustaining Bowdoin

 

The Fish Are HERE

We need your help to count alewives at Nequasset this spring
Click here to sign up to Count Fish
Learn more, Sign up to count!
 

Jobs & Fellowships for Graduating Seniors
& Alumni

- EPA Nutrient Pollution Management Fellow (EPA-ORD-CERSER-LRTD-2021-01)
Deadline to apply: May 10, 2021
Three month appointment may be renewed up to three or four additional years

- Maine Center for Economic Policy, Communications Director, Full-time, Augusta area
- EPA Chemical Life-Cycle Research Opportunity (EPA-ORD-CESER-LRTD-2021-02) Initial appointment three months, may be renewed up to three or four additional years. Deadline to apply: May 17, 2021
- EPA Vehicle Emissions Modeling Research (EPA-OTAQ-2021-04), Summer 2021 Ann Arbor MI, Full-time, one year, possibility of extension for up to four years
Deadline to apply: May 18, 2021

- EPA Analytical Chemistry Internship (Ref code: EPA-OCSPP-2021-01), summer 2021 (One-year, renewed up to three additional years. Deadline to apply: May 27, 2021
-EPA Big Data and Environmental Health Risks Research Opportunity (EPA-ORD-CPHEA-PHITD-2021-03) Deadline to apply: May 27, 2021 One- year, may be renewed up to three or four additional years.
- EPA Cardiopulmonary Physiology and Toxicology Internship (EPA-ORD-CPHEA-PHITD-2021-01) Initial appointment one year, may be renewed up to three or four more years. Deadline to apply: June 30, 2021
- EPA Water Quality of Drinking Water Systems Internship (EPA-ORD-CESER-WID-2021-03), summer 2021 for one year, could be extended up to four years. Deadline to apply: July 7, 2021
- The Ecology School Learning Experiences Assistant, Mid-May- Nov 2021

-EPA Toxicokinetics Models Internship (EPA-ORD-CCED-2-21-01) Triangle Research Park, North Carolina, One year, may be renewed up to three additional years. Deadline to apply, June 18, 2021
-EPA Pollutant Effects on Brain Development (PFAS) Full-time, one-year, with possible extension for an additional three-four years. Deadline to apply: August 4, 2021
- EPA CRISPR Training Internship, Full-time, one year with possible extension for an additional three or four years. Deadline to apply, August 9, 2021
- Stewardship Coordinator, Northeast Wilderness Trust, Full-time, salaried, Montpelier, VT. Deadline to apply, May 15, 2021

- 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


- Environmental Policy Advocate, Toxic Free North Carolina, Durham, NC Full time
- Director of Operations, Maine Huts and Trails
- Outreach Associate Maine Preservation, Full-time, Portland (ME) area

- 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

- Community Sailing Instructor Positions, The Apprenticeship, May-October, Rockland, ME. Deadline to apply, May, 29, 2021
- Environmental Policy Associate for Frontier Group
- Research Associate, Maine Mathematics and Science Alliance, Deadline to apply: May 14, 2021

-Endangered Species Observer, Long Island, NY. Needed: 4 yr degree in Biological sciences; demonstrated experience identifying piping plover, and red knot species
- Outdoor Educator(s),Chewonki Foundation, May-October (some June start dates)
- HEAL Winchendon Food System Coordinator, Leominster, MA 20-25 hrs./wk
- Teaching Fellow, Chewonki Elementary- Middle School. Academic year
- Full-time Consultant (0-3 years of work experience, Energy and Economics, San Francisco, CA
- Natural Resource Steward 24 week Internship Positions 2021, Student Conservation Association, New York State

- American Conservation Experience, a Nonprofit Conservation Corps, in partnership with the National Park Service is seeking ONE State, 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

https://bowdoin.joinhandshake.com/jobs/4670312

Education Coordinator, Irving Institute for Energy and Society at Dartmouth College, Apply online at https://searchjobs.dartmouth.edu/postings/56864

Common Ground Country Fair (CGCF) Coordinator, Unity Maine

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

Aquatic Plant Ecology Research (US Dept. of Defense), part-time, 6 month position with possibility for renewal

See Oakridge Institute for Science & Education job search

Alewive run, Damariscotta, ME, Photo credit: John Lichter

Climate Change in Maine: Bowdoin Students Take Action

If you missed this panel of Bowdoin ES students, check out the recording here at your convenience.

Internships & Jobs for Undergraduates

- Temporary Communications Assistant, Brunswick Topsham Land Trust (10-15 hrs wk, May- Sept), Deadline to apply: May 10, 2021

- Adventure Academy, Apex Youth (Seasonal, Full, or Part-time
Deadline to apply: May 21, 2021
- Environmental Science Summer Internship with Golder Associates, Manchester, NH
- Cabin Leader, Camp Chewonki
- Other positions at Chewonki

- Education and Communication Intern, Scarborough Land Trust
- Sea Otter Care Intern, Monterey, CA (Monterey Bay Aquarium)

- Sea Otter Research Intern, Monterey, CA (Monterey Bay Aquarium)

- Student Intern (Physical Science), GS-1399-09 (PATH), National Weather Service, Salt Lake City, UT

- 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!


Attachments:
  • Watershed Protection Specialist Position Announcement.docx
  • FOMB FOSL QLF Internship Summer 2021.pdf