Environmental Science Ctr hiring Beach Naturalists (Burien, WA)

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Position Description: Environmental Science Center Beach Naturalist

The Environmental Science Center (ESC) is a non-profit organization, offering quality, experiential environmental education programs at local beaches, streams, forested areas, and in classrooms throughout South King County. We are currently hiring Beach Naturalists for our spring 2016 Beach Heroes Programs, to take place at Seahurst Park in Burien.

The Beach Heroes program introduces students to the local Puget Sound beach habitat and the organisms that live there. During the 1-hour classroom visit, students will understand proper beach etiquette and stewardship while learning about marine invertebrates and their relationship to the beach habitat. The 2-hour field study features both naturalist-led beach exploration and structured activities, during which students will learn all about the habitat restoration of Seahurst Beach!

 

Responsibilities:

  • Conduct 2-hour field study programs for students K-6 about common intertidal marine organisms, ecological importance of the nearshore habitat, and marine stewardship. ESC curriculum provided.
  • Model appropriate stewardship behavior.
  • Guide groups of 10-13 students during field study programs.

Qualifications:

  • Experience teaching children and adults in outdoor or informal settings.
  • Knowledge of the Puget Sound nearshore habitat including marine invertebrate and seaweed identification, tide zonation, and ecological relationships.
  • Willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
  • Exceptional interpretive skills.
  • Must have reliable transportation.
  • Must be able to pass a Washington State background check.

Compensation: $17.00/hour – $19.00/hour DOE

Time Commitment: Part-time/ seasonal, based on demand.

The ESC spring season starts in April and runs through June, 2016. Field studies are typically scheduled Monday – Friday between 9:00am and 2:30pm. There may be special weekend projects that occur on occasion. Beach naturalist time commitment per shift is approximately 2.5 hours. Attendance is required at the training session in March at Seahurst Park in Burien.

Supervisor: Joanna Stodden, ESC Program Manager.
Work Location: Seahurst Park (1600 SW Seahurst Drive, Burien, WA 98166)

 

How to Apply

Please send a letter of interest, resume and three references via e-mail to ESC’s Program Manager by emailing programs@envsciencecenter.org by Monday February 15th. For more information, email or call (206) 248-4266.

Student Job with the College of the Environment

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College of the Environment Career Services Program Assistant

Position Type: UW Campus Employment (Staff or student)
Desired Class Level(s): Junior, Senior, Masters/PhD/Professional, Super Senior (5th year)
Work Authorization: Currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis for any employer without restriction

College of the Environment Career Services Program Assistant

Department: Academic Affairs/College of the Environment
Date Available: 3/7/2016
Hours per Week: 15-20
Work Schedule: Must be available to work 15-20 hours/week on at least 3 non-consecutive weekdays per week, ideally Monday, Wednesday, Friday, for a minimum of 3-hour shifts at a time.

Description:
Primary duties of the student career services assistant include managing the College of the Environment Career Opportunities page and assisting in the management and planning of the annual Environmental Career Fair.

Specifically, duties include:

  • Posting career opportunities to the College of the Environment Career Opportunities Page regularly (at least every other day during the work week): https://environment.uw.edu/students/career-resources/career-opportunities/
  • Managing envjobs@uw.edu email account to collect job announcements for posting in a timely manner and responding to user questions.
  • Following up with employers to clarify questions about position announcements.
  • Managing a regular schedule of advertising the Career Opportunities Page to employers and UW faculty, students, and staff.
  • Tracking and analyzing Career Opportunities Page analytics for use in assessment and reporting.
  • Assisting in the management and planning of the annual Environmental Career Fair (February), including room and equipment reservations, catering, employer recruitment, advertising, and other event-day logistics.
  • Performing other duties to assist the Office of Academic Affairs, including event staffing, data analysis, and logistics.

Division: College of the Environment – Dean’s Office
Location: Seattle, Washington, United States
Position Type: On-Campus Student Employment
Desired Class Level: Undergraduate or Master’s level graduate student

Required Qualifications:
Candidates should have a genuine interest in the College’s focus on environment, sustainability, and conservation and specifically be interested in environmental career pathways and/or career services. Candidates must have excellent written and oral communication skills, excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to prioritize several competing tasks and projects. In addition, candidates must be comfortable with computers, work well as a member of a team, communicate effectively with colleagues, exercise good judgment, be open to learning new skills, and meet deadlines.

  • Experience with MS Office
  • Knowledge of how to edit and update web pages, specifically Word Press

Salary: Salary and benefits are competitive. Salary is commensurate with academic standing, qualifications, and experience.

To Apply: Email a cover letter (1 page maximum) and resume through HuskyJobs.

Priority Application Deadline: February 10, 2016

This recruitment process may be used to fill two positions.

The University of Washington is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Service Office at 206.543.6450 / 206.543.6452 (tty) or dso@u.washington.edu .
Location
Seattle, Washington
ID
98892
Employment Type
On-Campus Hourly
Desired Major(s)
All Majors
Salary Level
DOE

Seattle Aquarium is Hiring Now: 3 great opportunities for current students

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Looking to build work experience with the Seattle Aquarium? Interested in environmental education or community engagement? Check out the following three opportunities. All are hiring now, and many of these would work great for current undergrads.

Lead Camp Instructor

Status: Non-exempt/hourly—this is a temporary position.
Hours of work: Monday–Friday, 8:30am–5:30pm or 8am–5pm depending on shift assignment.
Duration: Must be available on-site June 20–August 19, 2016 (includes week of training).
Seeking: Two camp lead instructors. Leads must be available all set dates/times.
Dated needed: June 1, 2016: off-site computer work; June 20, 2016: report on-site. Posting expires: Open until filled.

Position overview: Camp lead instructors’ primary role is to lead and oversee all operations of their assigned camp sessions, carry out schedules (created by our marine educators) and lead the camp counselors, volunteers and children in their assigned camp sessions. Camp lead instructors must quickly establish and build positive relationships with summer program staff, volunteers, interns, campers, families and our partner programs. Each day varies greatly. Willingness to adapt from office tasks, guiding camp staff and volunteers to instructing classes with ages varying from early childhood to adult is essential.

[full job post]

Beach Captain

Status: Part time, temporary
Hours of work:
Variable based on pre-scheduled beach dates. Must be available for the following training dates:

February 23, 6:30–9pm
March 2, 5:45–9pm
March 8, 5:45–9:30pm
March 13, 12:45–3:45pm
April 10, 8:30am– 2:30pm, includes beach training;
April 19, 5:45–9:30pm
May 8, 11:30am–2pm
May 16, 5:45–9:30pm
May 22, 10:30am–1pm.

Date needed: February 23, 2016
Posting expires: February 2, 2016

Position description: The Seattle Aquarium is hiring two Beach Naturalist program beach captains to support and supervise teams of volunteers to engage the public at Seattle-area beaches during low tides this spring and summer. The beach captain works with and supports beach naturalists to educate visitors about beach ecology and beach etiquette. One beach captain will also take on some small administrative support tasks as a program assistant; details listed below in section B. Both positions will support the efforts of the Community Engagement section to reach the “community” goal as expressed in the Seattle Aquarium Strategic Plan 2011–2030: “Ensure that we are inclusive and welcoming to all segments of the community.” Ideal candidates will have experience working with volunteers either in leadership roles or as volunteers themselves and be skillful at interacting and communicating with the public in a positive way through one-on-one, small family groups or larger group interactions, such school field trips or summer camp groups. Beach captains rely on good interpretation skills, knowledge of marine science and conservation, and the ability to engage diverse audiences in an inclusive and welcoming manner. Beach captains must be organized and self-motivated, have a valid Washington state driver’s license and current first aid/CPR certifications.

[full job post]

Camp Counselor

Status: Non-exempt/hourly—this is a temporary position.
Hours of work: Monday–Friday, 7:30am–4:30pm or 9am–6pm depending on shift assignment.
Duration: Must be available on-site June 20–August 19, 2016 (includes week of training).
Seeking: Four camp counselors. Counselors must be available all set dates/times.
Dates needed: June 1, 2016: off-site computer work; June 20, 2016: report on-site.
Posting expires: Open until filled.

Position overview: Seattle Aquarium marine summer camp counselors are role models working with a professional team of camp staff, high school volunteers, campers and their families. Campers range in age from 4 to 16 years old and are grouped by a spectrum of grade levels. You will work with all ages of campers while leading a group of up to 10 campers in all aspects of camp programming.

[full job post]

College of the Environment Scholarships: Apply Now

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note: to be eligible, students must also be pursuing/declared as a major in the College of the Environment (not just a minor in Marine Biology). [more information about CoEnv undergraduate majors]

It’s time to apply for College of the Environment Scholarships for the 2016-17 academic year!

The following College of the Environment Scholarships are available for returning students:

  • College of the Environment Scholarships – open to all College of the Environment students
  • Clarence H. Campbell Endowed Lauren Donaldson Scholarship – open to students pursuing an Oceanography or Aquatic & Fishery Sciences major
  • Yakama Nation Endowed Fund for Student Support – open to any Yakama Nation tribal member who is a student in the College of the Environment

Details can be found at: https://environment.uw.edu/students/student-resources/funding/scholarships/

Application Deadline: March 25, 2016

Awards will be announced in late April 2016.

Eligibility: Scholarships are available for undergraduate students pursuing a major in the College of the Environment. Previous recipients may re-apply. Award decisions are based upon a combination of academic merit and financial need. At this time, all College of the Environment Scholarships require that students have unmet financial need as determined by the University of Washington Office of Student Financial Aid. Thus, you must have a current FAFSA or WASFA on file to be considered for these scholarships.

Award Amounts: Award amounts for all scholarships vary depending on financial need, but typically range from $2,500-$6,500 annually. Award amounts will be distributed over the course of Autumn, Winter, and Spring quarters during the 2016-2017 academic year, paid directly to the recipient’s student account.

To Apply:

Complete the Scholarship Application Survey

Submit the following to the Scholarship and Funding Committee Dropbox

  1. Unofficial transcripts from UW (or community college/HS transcripts if at UW less than 2 quarters)
  2. Personal Statement (1 page maximum) that indicates in the header which scholarship(s) you are applying for and includes the following separate sections:
    • Statement of Academic and Professional Goals: Please include your intended major if you are undeclared. Please describe your academic and professional goals. Comment on your progress towards completing course requirements for your major/degree. Describe any other relevant experiences that have influenced your academic path.
  3. Statement of Financial Need: If applicable, please describe circumstances creating financial need and the impact of the scholarship on your annual financial need.

Questions? Contact coenvaa@uw.edu

Video of FHL field trip to Botanical Beach

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[Out of This World: the Minnesota Seaside Station]

Click the link above for a great video shadowing the 2015 students of Friday Harbor Labs’ “Zoo/Bot” quarter on their multi-day camping trip to Botanical Beach on Vancouver Island. Find out what makes Botanical Beach special, what it has to do with Minnesota, and what UW students do there.

This trip is an annual part of the zoo/bot quarter, and there is still time to apply to study at FHL in spring 2016 (deadline: February 1).

Scientific Diving (AAUS) Certification Course at FHL August 2016

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FHL Dive Cert 2016We’re pleased to announce that we will be able to offer a course this August. It will be a two-week intensive course starting August 15th (so students will need to arrive by the afternoon of August 14th) and ending Saturday August 27th. Cost details are still being finalized, but the total will be approximately $2500 (including room&board, DAN Basic Life Support, Rescue and Nitrox, and AAUS scientific diver certification). Students will complete a minimum of 12 dives during the course.

Applications will be due by Friday April 15th, but you may apply any time before that date.

Please contact the UW DSO Will Love, wlove@uw.edu, or contact me, Pema Kitaeff, pema@uw.edu, with any questions you have about this course or about becoming a scientific diver.

[Application & more information about the class]

[AAUS: American Academy of Underwater Sciences]

UW Peace Corps Culture Night

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Culture Night flyerThursday, January 28, 2016
5:30 – 7:30 pm
Ethnical Cultural Center (ECC), Unity Room 106

This coming Thursday 1/28 we will be hosting an Culture Night in partnership with cultural-themed RSOs on Campus. The event is open to all students, and will be an occasion to celebrate the many cultures represented on UW’s campus and in the Peace Corps. Please pass along and join us for food, dance, art, and music from around the world!

 

Study Abroad in Costa Rica (UW Exploration Seminar)

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Looking for a field experience in the tropics? Join us on our annual Exploration Seminar to Costa Rica this September! We travel for nearly a month from highlands to coast and you get 5 UW credits! Apply via the UW’s Study Abroad Program (we’re listed as an Autumn Quarter Exploration Seminar) BEFORE FEB 26!!

Come experience the breath-taking natural beauty and rich cultural history of Costa Rica. You will explore a range of tropical ecosystems: from the beaches of the Pacific Ocean, to the lush humid rainforests of the Osa Peninsula, and up into the mighty oak trees of the Savegre cloud forest at Cierra de la Muerte. Proud of their reputation for protecting and preserving their incredible biodiversity, our experienced Tico guides and naturalists will share their deep love for their country’s natural heritage and show you places most foreigners never get to venture. Feel what it’s like to be a research scientist and conservationist working in the field. Go on night hikes to collect and protect endangered turtle eggs, screen videos of camera traps tracking the wild cats, search the forests for troops of monkeys, and help repair and restore damaged forests through restoration activities. Immerse yourself in the local culture in rural villages at Mastatal and the highland coffee region of Santa Elena. Staying with local families, you will gain first-hand knowledge of sustainable agriculture and coffee production, make (and taste) chocolate straight from the cacao trees, hike to waterfalls for an afternoon swim, and participate in service learning activities giving back to the communities. No Spanish? No hay problema, beginning and advanced speakers alike can build their skills with daily lessons from a Spanish teacher.

Explore the connection between modern society and the natural world through activities centered at the intersection of nature, commerce and tourism. Investigate the pros and cons of ecotourism as a tool in the conservation of nature, and the ways in which foreign visitors and corporations have influenced, for better or worse, the socioeconomic dynamics on the Pacific coast communities of Costa Rica. Deepen your own understanding of the effect of human activities in shaping nature through lessons in the identification and natural history of native flora and fauna, ecosystem structure and function, and sustaining the balance between the instrumental and intrinsic value of nature.

Professor John Marzluff (corvid@uw.edu) or Teaching Assistant Robert Tournay (tournay@uw.edu) if you have any questions.

Summer 2016 Course: Biology & Biodiversity of Fishes of NW Florida & the Gulf of Mexico

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dates: May 30 – June 10
location: The Florida State University Coastal & Marine Laboratory

Course Description

ZOO 4454 & ZOO 5935 (4 hrs)
Prerequisites: Core Biology Courses (e.g., BSC 2010, BSC 2011 lectures & labs or their equivalents, or permission of the instructor)

This course provides an overview of the evolution, systematics, morphology, ecology, physiology, and life history of the most diverse group of vertebrates on earth, the fishes. Subjects will be presented through highly-illustrated lectures, diverse field experiences and a series of laboratory exercises.

The field component is quite strong, introducing students to estuarine, marine, and freshwater habitats in the region. Students will gain hands-on experience with capture methods for species ranging from small stream fishes to large sharks.

Contact Dr. Grubbs to preregister dgrubbs@bio.fsu.edu

find out more at: www.marinelab.fsu.edu

Seattle Aquarium Behind the Scenes Tour with the Sea Dawgs

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Interested in getting up close and personal with some marine locals?
Join your fellow Sea Dawgs on a trip to the Seattle Aquarium and for only $10!!

First 30 students to pay, will secure their spot in the exclusive behind the scenes tour. Additional people are welcome to come for the decreased admission price, but we can only accommodate 30 for the private tour, so RSVP quickly!

  • When: January 23, 2016 (SATURDAY), tour starts at 11am so we are asking that people arrive no later than 10:45am
  • Many students who reside in U District will be bussing together from the bus stop outside of Elm Hall around 10am.
  • You can also meet us at the aquarium if that is more convenient (front entrance)
  • Also note that the aquarium has a cafe upstairs, but no outside food (bagged lunches) are allowed inside. So that being said, either plan on eating before the aquarium, during (only cafe) or after.

How to secure your spot for the awesome tour??

We have two payment options

1) Venmo- Sea Dawgs officer ANNA BAKKER, deadline Friday 1/22 at 5pm
2) Meet a Sea Dawgs officer at Suzzallo (computer lounge, to your left when you first walk into Suzzallo)
Friday 1/15- 12:00pm-3:30pm
Tuesday 1/19-10:00am- 12:30pm and 2:00pm-5:00pm
Wednesday 1/20- 12:00pm-5:00pm
Thursday 1/21- 2:30pm-5:00pm
Friday 1/22- 10:00am- 3:30pm
*** If absolutely none of these times work and you dont want to pay via venmo, please message Alia Hidayat (ahidayat@uw.edu) to set up an alternative time.

We hope to see you all there!
Best fishes,
Sea Dawgs Officers ♥