Other Summer Fellowships, Programs & jobs

2022 Kennebunkport Conservation Trust Summer Internship. Resume and coverletter by March 31st.  See attachment for description

Assistant Coordinator, Peninsula Tomorrow
Part-time opportunity to assist Blue Hill Maine Peninsula towns in efforts to work on issues such as climate change, housing and slow internet. See attachment for description

Woods Hole Partnership Education Program (PEP). A 10 week program for college juniors and seniors from underrepresented groups in marine and ocean sciences to spend a summer gaining experience in marine & environmental science. Apply by February 11, 2022. (Requires letters of recommendation)

American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE) Internship Areas: Communications. Corporate Engagement, Events, Finance & Admin, Programs, Policy, and Business Development. For summer 2022, apply by March 4, 2022 

NASA Develop 10-week paid research opportunities with the NASA DEVELOP National Program, open to current students and recent college graduates as well as transitioning/early career professionals. Academic year and summer opportunities. Apply by February 25, 2022

Summer 2022 GIS Internship- Energy, AVANGRID, Boston. Apply by February 17, 2022. Apply through Handshake, or externally

Ohio Environmental Council Summer Internships, Columbus OH 20-25 hrs week, summer 2022. Apply by March 1, 2022 (Development Intern; Communications & Content Creative Intern; Water Advocacy Intern)

RAY Diversity Fellowship. Application opens February 1, 2022, through March 31, 2022

Summer 2022 Paid Internships with Maine Sea Grant – NOAA Fisheries Undergraduate Internships in Sea-run Fish Research, Apply by February 18, 2022

Gulf of Maine Research Institute (GMRI) REU: Integrated studies in a rapidly warming fishery ecosystem. Apply by February 15, 2022

Maine & Community Conservation remote Externship,  Apply by February 28, 2022

Sustainability Communications Intern Ideas of Purpose (Paid summer)

Student Conservation Association Internships and Jobs

Undergraduate Internships and Fellowships with Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education

Community Engagement Fellow, The Nature Conservancy, Maine short-term one-year position, 20 hrs/ wk spring 2022, 35 hrs/ wk) beginning in June. Apply by February 14, 2022.

Kimball Scholarship for students from Cape Cod. Deadline to apply is March 31, 2022

Summer 2022 Fellow, Maine Conservation Voters

Summer Stewardship Assistant, Cape Elizabeth Land Trust. Review of applications begins on February 15, 2022

Climate Action Campaign Fellowship- paid, 20 hr/ week position for 14 weeks

Girls Science + Nature Camp, Cape Cod, Summer 2022
Apply by March 1, 2022

2022 Educational Programs Internship, The Center for Coastal Studies, Provincetown, MA. Apply by March 11, 2022

Maine Land Trust Network, Internships and jobs- undergraduate and graduating Seniors, and alumni

Conservation Legacy Internships 

Dauphin Island Sea Lab Summer 2022 REU Applications due February 11, 2022 

Coastal Research in Environmental Science and Technology (CREST- REU), Summer 2022. Univ of Mass Boston. Apply by February 15, 2022 

Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences, REU. Apply by February 15, 2022 

Resources for the Future (RFF) Summer Research Program Apply by March 1, 2022 

EPA Opportunities for students and recent graduates 

Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education list of Internships and Fellowships 

GMRI REU: Integrated studies in a rapidly warming fishery ecosystem. Apply by February 15, 2022.

Maine Audubon: Seasonal staff positions for conservation Projects (apply by February 11, 2022:

• Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge Piping Plover Technician
• Tidal Marsh Bird and Salt Marsh Restoration Monitoring Technician

Northern Maine Stewardship Intern, The Nature Conservancy, Maine. Apply by February 13, 2022.

James Dow Summer Intern, Blue Hill Heritage Trust. Apply by February 16, 2022.

Kennebec Land Trust Summer Internship, Kennebec Land Trust. Apply by March 1, 2022.

Richard G. Rockefellow Conservation Internship, Maine Coast Heritage Trust. Apply by February 23, 2022.

2022 REU Program at the Shannon Point Marine Center, Western Washington University. Apply by February 12, 2022.

Middlebury School of the Environment, summer program. Environmental Science and Ecology Scholarships available.

Environmental Events

• TODAY: Bowdoin Citizen’s Climate Lobby Meeting on Tuesday, February 8 8:30-9:30 pm in the 24 College Garage. 
• Environmental Studies Major/ Minor Declare-a-Thon is on Friday, February 18 10:00 AM-12:00 pm in the Roux Center Lantern.

• WINTER GARDEN WORKSHOP SERIES: GROWING AND FERMENTING FOODS WITH SCRATCH FARM. On Sunday, February 13th from 1:00 - 2:30 pm (via zoom) The Brunswick-Topsham Land Trust is hosting Andy McLeod of Scratch Farm. Join Andy McLeod of Scratch Farm to learn about making your own fermented sauerkrauts, pickles and hot sauce. Fermenting is an easy way to preserve your harvest and feed yourself through the winter. To learn more:https://www.btlt.org/events/wgw-fermentation/?

• Taking Action on Climate: Building Resilience in Challenging Times. The last session in a 6 part series hosted by The Cathance River Education Alliance (CREA) and Brunswick-Topsham Land Trust. Thursday, February 17, 7:00 - 8:30 pm via zoom. Climate change is here and the prospect of facing it can feel overwhelming. Learn how to turn anxiety into action and inertia into inspiration, and hear how one young person is remaining resilient in the face of the climate crisis. Start the new year with resolve and action! Learn how YOU can make a difference on these urgent issues. Learn more here: https://www.creamaine.org/event/taking-action-on-climate-building-resilience-in-challenging-times/

• YOUTH DIALOGUE ON THE NATIONAL CLIMATE ASSESSMENT. University and high school students are invited to a special event on February 15^th from 7-9pm EST to discuss the Fifth National Climate Assessment (NCA5), a major U.S. Government report on how climate change affects people and places in the United States. Attendees will have the chance to hear from authors of the assessment and discuss together how the report can learn from and reflect the concerns of young people in the US. To register for the event please click here. To learn more about the Fifth National Climate Assessment and additional opportunities to participate, please visit www.globalchange.gov/nca5.

• Zoom In: Expanding Maine’s Ecological Reserve System  event on Thursday, February 10th 6-7 PM Via Zoom. Please join NRCM Forests & Wildlife Director Melanie Sturm to learn about Maine's ecological reserve systemÔÇ»and the case for expanding it. From the Cutler Coast to the Bigelows, from Mt. Abraham to Nahmakanta, Maine's ecological reserve system protects some of the most stunning and rare natural features in Maine. The Maine Bureau of Parks and Lands manages 19 ecological reserves, but current law limits their ability to adequately conserveÔÇ»more vulnerable habitats. NRCM and our partners are working to pass a bill through the legislature this winter, LD 736, to give BPL the opportunity to expand Maine's ecological reserve system. Tune in to hear from NRCM and our partners at Maine Audubon and the Maine Natural Areas Program about the importance of these public lands and how you can take action. To learn more: http://nrcm.salsalabs.org/ecologicalreserves/index.html?eType=EmailBlastContent&eId=53f75c07-e55c-4f68-934f-1253c5dd68bc

• Plugging in to Federal Clean Energy Innovation Programs 
  Monday, February 14. 2022, 2:30-4:00 (via zoom). We’ll hear from experts across the Department of Energy who will provide a holistic overview of the US clean energy innovation ecosystem to demonstrate how clean energy businesses, entrepreneurs, and innovators can take advantage of federal programs. To learn more: http://e2tech.org/event-4679859

Environmental News

"Carbon fee and dividend: a promising climate solution" by Katherine Gage for the Bowdoin Orient. Gage writes, "Effective climate legislation can rapidly reduce domestic carbon emissions, influence carbon emissions on a global scale, protect people financially and boost the economy". Read more here: https://bowdoinorient.com/2022/02/04/carbon-fee-and-dividend-a-promising-climate-solution/

"Fishermen sue to end industry-funded monitoring program" by Patrick Whittle for the Portland Press Herald. Whittle says, "The federal government requires herring fishing boats to participate in, and pay for, at-sea monitoring programs. A group of fishing companies in New England is bringing its bid to try to end industry-funded monitoring programs to federal appeals court." To read more: https://www.pressherald.com/2022/02/08/fishermen-sue-to-end-industry-funded-monitoring-program/

Check out ENN or the Environmental News Network for more current environmental news: https://www.enn.com

Featured Jobs and Fellowships For Graduating Seniors

Positions with the Maine Chapter of The Nature Conservancy:

• Community Engagement Fellow – posting #50864, closes 2/13 (one year; part time (20 hours) until summer, 35 hours a week throughout summer, and then back to part time)

• Stewardship Field Assistant – posting #50730, closes 2/13 (Two 6 month positions)
• Southern Maine Land Steward\Burn Leader – posting #50728, closes 2/13 (6 month position)
• Northern Maine Stewardship Intern – posting #50795, closes 2/13 (3 month position)

RAY Diversity Fellowship. Application opens February 1, 2022, and due by April 3, 2022. Eligible applications will: Identify as Black, Indigenous, or a person of color and demonstrate interest in the conservation and/ or clean energy field(s); demonstrate a commitment to equity, environmental justice , and social change; be less than (1) year out of college and have a Bachelor’s by July 22.

 University of New Hampshire Sustainability Fellowship, Post Baccalaurette. Apply by February 14, 2022

Summer 2022 Internships at CERES.ORG 

Student Conservation Association Internships and Jobs

Water Policy Fellow, Ohio Environmental Council (temp position- up to 2 years)

Maine Land Trust Network, Internships and jobs- undergraduate and graduating Seniors, and alumni

Internships and Fellowships for recent graduates with Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education

Research and Data Analyst, Efficiency Maine Trust

So Maine Community Conservation Outreach Coordinator, Maine Coast Heritage Trust, Apply by February 13, 2022

Living on Earth Internships (and an Introduction to broadcast media) Summer 2022, Fall & spring

Maine Conservation Voters/ Maine Conservation Alliance, Development and Communications Coordinator. Apply by February 28, 2022

Digital Content Manager at Natural Resources Council of Maine. Apply by February 18, 2022

Grist- Fellowship program (summer 2022) (Seattle, or remote)
Grow as a journalist while absorbing a universe of environmental knowledge
Apply by May 18, 2022

Land Steward (2 vacancies) Maine Farmland Trust, Apply by February 14, 2022

Tidal Marsh Bird and Salt Marsh Restoration Monitoring Technician, Maine Audubon & Rachel Carson National WIldlife Refuge. Full time, 40 hours week, May 23-October 14, 2022. Apply by February 11, 2022

Visitor Programs Educator, Wolfe's Neck Center for Agriculture & the Environment (Oceanfront) Late May- October

Stewardship Manager, Western Foothills Land Trust, Start date: April 1, 2022. Apply by February 28, 2022

900 HR Environmental Steward, Maine Conservation Corps. Apply by March 14, 2022, Service dates: May 31-November 11, 2022

Farm Program Coodinator, Maine Coast Heritage Trust. Apply by February 16, 2022

Climate Education Campaign Orgnaizer, Nature Based Education Consortium. Part time campiagn support to get real world policy experience. $25/ hr, 20 hrs week

Events Coordinator, Natural Resources Council of Maine (NRCM) 

Digital Content Manager, Natural Resources Council of Maine (NRCM) 

Project Associate- Development, Encore Renewable Energy, Burlington, VT 

Green Energy Consumers Alliance, Policy Advocate 

NECEC New England Clean Energy Council- Jobs and Internships 

Be sure to check out:

• Environment For the Americas Internships
• Environmental Leadership Program Job Board