Get Involved! Engagement Resources for the 2020 Election

 

Want to get involved in this year's elections?

The BSOS Center for Democracy and Civic Engagement has a short list of key links related to the election, voting, and how students, faculty, and staff can get involved. 

Position Available at the USDA

 

USDA-ARS. Beltsville, in collaboration with the University of Maryland College Park has opened a temporary technician position to work with sUAS servicing, eventually piloting, image post-processing and archiving. Proven knowledge of basic Python is required and ArcGIS Pro knowledge is preferred.

The video https://fedtechmagazine.com/media/video/drones-search-irrigation-water-contamination gives an idea about the project content.

Contact Yakov Pachepsky, Yakov.pachepsky@usda.gov

AAG Internships

Internships at AAG

The AAG seeks interns on a year-round basis for the spring, summer, and fall semesters.

Interns participate in most AAG programs and projects such as education, outreach, research, website, publications, or the Annual Meeting. The AAG also arranges for interns to accompany different AAG staff on visits to related organizations or events of interest during the course of their internship. A monthly stipend of $700 is provided and interns are expected to make their own housing and related logistical arrangements. Enrollment in a Geography or closely related program is preferred but not a prerequisite for these opportunities.

Applications

Applicants should forward a resume, brief writing sample, and three references to Candida Mannozzi, cmannozzi@aag.org by August 1, 2020

More information on internships at the AAG is also available on the Jobs & Careers section of the AAG website at: http://www.aag.org/cs/internships

 

Geospatial Data Scientist - Freedom Consulting Group

Category: GIS                 

Title: Geospatial Data Scientist          

Location(s): Washington, DC   

Required Security Clearance: Must be able to attain a Secret Level Security Clearance

Join Freedom – we’re a team of IT professionals dedicated to our passion for tech and loving where we work.  As a member of our team, how you want to spend your time and which projects you’d like to work on is important to us – which is part of the reason we’ve been selected as a Top Workplace for multiple years in a row.  You’ll be part of our friendly, flexible office environment, hands-off management, a variety of social events, and endless growth opportunities.  Tell us what you need to do your best work, and we work the magic to make it happen.

We believe in striking that perfect balance between work and play, where you can pursue your creativity and excel in your career, and still have time for all your extracurricular activities.  At Freedom, there is no shortage of growth opportunities and a successful career path for a bright, well-rounded professional like you.  We have something for everyone – check out our most recent available position below!

What You'll Do

This position is based at the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) in Washington, DC. A federal agency of the United States government, USAID is the world's premier international development agency. USAID's work advances U.S. national security and economic prosperity, demonstrates American generosity, and promotes a path to recipient self-reliance and resilience in countries around the world. This position is located within USAID’s GeoCenter, a team of geographers and data analysts who apply geospatial analysis, create new mapping data, and build geographic expertise to address international development challenges.

Responsibilities

The Geospatial Data Scientist is responsible for working with subject matter experts within USAID to address priority development challenges and enhance the Agency’s capacity to integrate data and geographic analysis into routine decision making. The Geospatial Data Scientist must have an interest in learning how USAID implements projects in the field, including knowledge of USAID's program cycle. Responsibilities include the following:

Technical Support and Analytical Services

• Apply data analytic methods, including geo-statistical analysis, to priority international development challenges.
• Assist USAID subject matter experts in sectors such as agriculture, economic growth, democracy and governance, health, education, and environment to integrate data analytics into their decision-making for improved planning, monitoring, and evaluation of development programs.
• Design, develop, and deliver data analysis and visualization products to support USAID operations at all stages of the development programming cycle.
• Acquire, process, manage, and analyze data from a range of sources for improved decision making, with a particular focus on geospatial data.
• Collaborate with a team of interdisciplinary experts within the GeoCenter.

Strategic Planning, Support, and Capacity Building

• Cultivate relationships within USAID to link GeoCenter capabilities with agency analytical needs.
• Facilitate discussion among key USAID stakeholders to articulate a vision and plan for integrating data science and geographic analysis into planning, delivering, and assessing development programs.
• Provide consultation to non-technical audiences; develop and implement guidance on integrating geospatial data and analysis in routine decision making.
• Prepare concept papers, background analyses, and briefings to build support for the use of geospatial data analytics and data science throughout USAID.
• Provide training to non-technical audiences on accessing, analyzing, and visualizing data.

For more information and to apply, click here!

AGI Summer 2020 Internship

The Paleontological Society will support one of its student members to work as an intern at the American Geosciences Institute in summer 2020. The intern will take on substantive work while at AGI with a focus on the intersection of policy and the concerns and impacts on the paleotnological community, with topics such as land access, specimen preservation, or any other topics pertinent to the Paleontological Society.  The internship will focus on a policy-related project with interns expected to produce policy-maker accessible materials, such as Geoscience Currents, reports, factsheets, and articles for publication in AGI Member Society publications.  The specific project topic and scope will be developed cooperatively between AGI staff, Paleontological Society representatives, and the intern.   

Interns will be afforded opportunities to interact with federal agencies, National Academy of Sciences briefings and attend congressional hearings and briefings relevant to their project.   This immersion in the policy-making process in Washington, DC will allow them to observe, study, and report on how policy-making intersects with and affects the geosciences. They will hone their writing and web publishing skills while gaining first-hand policy experience and improving their understanding of the policy-making process.

Applicants must be current student members of the Paleontological Society. Applicants must be U.S. citizens, and currently enrolled in or have recently completed an undergraduate or graduate geoscience-related degree program. The total salary for the 12-week internship is $5,000. The start date is flexible and will be determined based on the schedule of the successful applicant. The internship is based at AGI’s headquarters in Alexandria, Virginia, just outside Washington, DC.

For more information and to apply, visit:

https://www.americangeosciences.org/policy/internships/paleo.

Application deadline: March 15, 2020

Solar Analyst Job

Solar Analyst at Sol Systems (View all jobs)

Sol Systems is seeking a full-time Solar Analyst to support sales and development efforts for Sol’s industry leading distributed solar development business – Sol Customer Solutions (“SCS”).  Sol Customer Solutions is a joint venture with our partner Capital Dynamics and provides renewable energy solutions to commercial, industrial, institutional and municipal customers.  SCS leverages the development expertise and customer focus established by Sol Systems together with Capital Dynamics’ Clean Energy Infrastructure fund to produce one of the leading distributed solar development platforms in the county.
The scope of the position will include preliminary system design, financial modeling of potential solar opportunities, performing due diligence on sites, researching state policy and permitting requirements, providing support to SCS’ project development managers in their effort to identify, target, and secure solar customers with a focus on Fortune 500 companies. The role will require a unique combination of analytical skills, solar development/policy understanding, business development capability, and a desire to succeed.

The Analyst will be responsible for:

• Support Project Development to identify potential customers and sites in viable solar markets.
• Research and understand the details of renewable energy programs and project development requirements in given markets (Interconnection, Incentive, Taxes, etc.).
• Liaison with Engineering, Investments, Delivery, Asset Management, Legal, Government Affairs, and Accounting in support of Sol Customer Solutions.
• Complete preliminary PV system designs using Helioscope.
• Work with Engineering team to optimize system yields, equipment selection, estimated production, and system costs.
• Complete financial models in Excel for various unique opportunities.
• Work with finance team to establish acceptable IRR and general terms.
• Work with delivery team to establish preliminary EPC costs and schedules.
• Support interconnection and incentive application processes.   
• Create customer outreach materials and proposals.
• Create customer savings models by analyzing energy data and utility rates, participating in customer calls, and populating contracts.

A successful candidate will possess the following skills and attributes:

• Strong computational and analytical skills
• Experience in Microsoft Excel financial modeling, renewable energy project finance, and the ability to understand and create models.  
• Strong communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills
• Self-motivated with the ability to manage diverse relationships and multiple complex projects simultaneously.
• Creativity and critical thinking skills to tackle a variety of challenges from industry level to client-specific, with attention to detail and a commitment to excellence.
• Experience with completing business related proposals
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in finance, business, or related fields required

Location & Hours: Our office is Washington, DC. This position is full-time with a required 5 days a week in the office, along with expected travel of about one week a month. Our core business hours are 9:00am to 6:00pm.

Commitment & Compensation: Compensation will be commensurate with experience. In addition, Sol Customer Solutions provides health insurance, retirement benefits, gym reimbursement, transportation benefits, education benefits, paid vacation and federal holidays, plus the opportunity to work in a unique and dynamic environment.

To Apply: Please submit a resume, cover letter and salary requirements. Applicants that are missing items from this list will be considered. Click here to apply.

New Esri R&D Center Open House Oct 24

Visit ESRI DC's R&D Center for Demos, Problem Solving, and Networking

Join us for an open house at the newly renovated Esri DC R&D Center in Rosslyn, Virginia. Enjoy the panoramic views of Washington, DC, while you learn about the latest Esri developments and meet the software engineers who are building the next generation of GIS software and online mapping capabilities. Come share your software needs to influence future product development.

You will attend various workshops highlighting our development activities across the ArcGIS platform including ArcGIS Hub, ArcGIS Insights, ArcGIS StoryMaps, and ArcGIS Online, as well as Esri's latest demonstrations on ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Indoors, and Operations Dashboard for ArcGIS.

During the networking reception, the R&D staff will provide a thought leadership presentation, and we will announce the winner of the Federal Partner StoryMap competition*.

*The StoryMap competition requires separate registration.

When and Where

Thursday, October 24, 2019

2:00 p.m.–4:30 p.m. Workshops and technology demonstrations

4:30 p.m.–7:00 p.m. Networking reception

Esri DC R&D Center

9th Floor

1001 19th St. N, Arlington, VA 22209

Rosslyn Metro Station

Limited parking in the building

RSVP HERE

Idealist Graduate School Fair

Date And Time

Mon, September 23, 2019

5:00 PM – 8:00 PM EDT

Location

Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Hall D

801 Mt. Vernon Pl NW

Washington, DC 20001

Description

At the Idealist Grad School Fair, you'll be able to:

• Explore graduate programs in social work, education, public policy, nonprofit management, international affairs, law, and many more
• Meet graduate admissions advisors from local, national, and international universities
• Get details on admissions requirements and application deadlines
• Decide if grad school is right for you if you're still on the fence

Visit idealist.org/grad-schools for additional resources to assist you in planning for grad school.

To register, click here.

Undergraduate Research Assistant Opportunity at PEARL Lab

Research Assistants Needed for Implementation Study of Early Care and Education Center

Serving Low-income Children

Overview: Dr. Brenda Jones Harden, Professor, Department of Human Development and
Quantitative Methodology at the University of Maryland College Park (UMD), is seeking an
undergraduate research assistant (URA) to work in our lab. The URAs would be part of a busy
and thriving research-to-practice group – the Prevention and Early Adversity Research Lab
(PEARL) in UMD’s College of Education. This position is ideal for a young professional wanting to
work with children and families and/or seeking to attend graduate school at a later point.

Responsibilities: The URA position is related to a contracted research project with an early care
and education center in Washington, DC serving young children ages 0-5. URAs will develop
relationships with parents and school personnel to build rapport and conduct good-quality research.
URAs may be responsible for conducting child assessments including measures of language, cognition, and school readiness, as well as parent interviews. Additional duties include entering data,
reviewing relevant literature, and helping with the organization of the project.

This position will be located at an early care and education program in Northeast Washington, DC (about 15-20 minutes from UMD). This center is metro-accessible; however, it is easier if the URA has their own transportation. Ideally, students should have availability some weekday mornings, from 8am-12pm. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis. There are options to work in the lab for credit or volunteer.

Qualifications:

● Major in psychology, education, child development, family science, or a related discipline.
● Some experience working with children and families.
● Background using SPSS or other data entry programs is a plus, but not required.
● Excellent interpersonal, collaborative, and organizational skills are required.
● Minimum 6 hours per week preferred.

How to Apply: Please send the following in one pdf file Tanya Tavassolie (ttavasso@umd.edu)

● Resume or Curriculum Vita (CV).
● Half page (double-spaced) letter of interest describing the applicant’s related experiences,
interest in the position, and future career aspirations.
● Names and contact information for 1-2 references (references can come from work or
volunteer experience or academic advisors or instructors).
● An unofficial transcript for any undergraduate work completed.

DOJ Environment and Natural Resources Division Environmental Enforcement Section Fall Internship: Due July 1

The Environmental Enforcement Section is one of the largest litigating Sections in the
Department and includes nearly one‐half of the Division's lawyers. The Section is responsible
for bringing civil judicial actions under most federal laws enacted to protect public health and
the environment from the adverse effects of pollution, such as the Clean Air Act, Clean Water
Act, Safe Drinking Water Act, Oil Pollution Act, RCRA and the Superfund law (CERCLA). The
breadth of the Section's practice is extensive and challenging. It includes cases of national
scope, such as cases against multiple members of an identified industry, to obtain broad
compliance with the environmental laws. Through its enforcement of the Superfund law, the
Section seeks to compel responsible parties either to clean up hazardous waste sites or to
reimburse the United States for the cost of cleanup, thereby ensuring that they, and not the
public, bear the burden of paying for cleanup. The Superfund law is also a basis of the Section's
actions to recover damages for injury to natural resources that are under the trusteeship of
federal agencies.

Application is due July 1!!

Duties/Assignments:
Under the "Undergraduate" Program, the interns are usually assigned to supervisory paralegals,
in some sections the intern is assigned directly to an attorney. It is the responsibility of that
paralegal/attorney to assign the work. Sometimes, other attorneys approach the intern directly
with assignments too. It could include:

• working on trial exhibits;
• putting trial notebooks together;
• redacting information;
• preparing privilege logs;
• researching, inserting or extracting information from databases;
• internet research;
• minor legal research;
• participating in mock trials;
• attending brown bags;
• proofreading documents;
• reconciling records; and
• filing, copying, faxing, and the like.

No one can predict what one will be doing on a daily basis because it depends on the posture of
the case what the assignments will involve. We check in with the undergrads frequently to see
what they are working on and to make sure that they understand their assignments.

Commitment:
We ask for a minimum 6‐8 week commitment, with a minimum of 3 days per week. Partial days
are allowed as long as they total a minimum of thirty (30) hours. Office hours equals 8 hours
between the hours of 8 and 6:30 with some flexibility. All internships are unpaid, and housing is
not provided.

The Application Process:
It’s a two step process. The first step is all potential interns must answer the following
questions before we can send out the paperwork:
1. Full Name (including middle)
2. Date of Birth
3. Place of Birth (City, State, Country)
4. SSN
5. Reliable Mailing Address
6. Reliable e‐mail address
7. Reliable phone number

In addition, Volunteer legal interns must be US citizens. If the applicant is a dual citizen, they
should be prepared to fill out additional paperwork regarding the dual citizenship.
Volunteer legal intern applicants must complete a background check. The screening will
specifically inquire into an applicant’s police record, payment of taxes, issues of indebtedness,
and drug use, specifically within the last year. There are a number of things that have resulted
in recent applicants’ security clearance being delayed or denied. Here are the top four:
1. Drug Use. Certainly admitted illegal drug use – even in states where marijuana is legal –
can be problematic for securing a federal government position, even one that’s a
volunteer position.
2. Failure to pay taxes.
3. Defaulting on student loans.
4. Residency Requirement. There have been several recent candidates who have spent
considerable time living abroad. (E.g., travel, study aboard, work abroad, visiting family).
Candidates must have lived in the US for 36 of the last 60 months (non‐consecutive is
fine). There are very narrow exceptions (e.g., US military or diplomatic service).
Answers to the 7 questions, a resume and a writing sample should be sent to
gavin.hilgemeier2@usdoj.gov .

The second step is a security background check. The background check paperwork is sent out
about 10‐12 weeks before the semester begins. This means prospective interns have
approximately 2 weeks to fill out the paperwork, get fingerprints etc., as the clearance process
takes 6‐8 weeks. During that 6‐8 week period if all is well the applicant, and this office, will
hear nothing from the vetting officials. This is normal, do not be concerned.

NPS Paid Internship-- Application due May 17

The U. S. National Park Service (NPS) National Capital Region (NCR), Office of Natural Resources and Science (NRS) is seeking to fill a paid summer internship position. 

Students must be enrolled in a degree program at the University of Maryland. The position is a University of Maryland paid internship. Students should consult with their academic advisor to determine if they can also receive academic credit for their internship.

See attached flyer for more details or visit https://bsci.umd.edu/internships-with-the-national-park-service/. 

For more information, contact Megan Nortrup, Megan_Nortrup@nps.gov

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Increase Public Access to Scientific and Scholarly Research about The U. S. National Park Service, National Capital Region

Description: The position will be a University of Maryland-based, flexible, full-time, paid internship. The U.S. National Park Service (NPS) National Capital Region (NCR), Office of Natural Resources and Science (NRS) Urban Ecology Research Learning Alliance (UERLA) is seeking a student with a background in science communication, library science, project leadership, or related fields to work on a Resources Stewardship and Science (RESS) project. The intern will catalog and improve access to scientific and scholarly reports and related products that were produced by and for the National Parks of the National Capital Region. The intern may also work with photo resources to appropriately catalog and tag them for improved usability and create online photo galleries to promote resource understanding in NCR National Parks. We anticipate that the internship will begin in May of 2019 and continue through August of 2019. Students must be enrolled in a degree program for the duration of the internship. The intern will work closely with the regional RESS Information Sharing Specialist. The intern will have the opportunity to present accomplishments to NPS staff in the National Capital Region. This position will begin in May 2019 and end in August 2019; start and end dates are flexible. Hours are full- time for 10 weeks. Project mentors will include NPS staff in the UERLA and the Office of Natural Resources and Sciences. The intern’s worksite is flexible and the intern may work partly from the Natural Resources and Science Office and by telework. Periodic visits to the NPS Museum Resource Center in Lanham, MD and the Natural Resources and Science and NCR Headquarters Offices in Washington, DC will be necessary. The intern should have access to dependable transportation and be able to navigate to NCR NPS properties. The interns must be able to pass a security background check for federal computer use.

About UERLA: UERLA is a National Park Service Research Learning Center that serves 16 parks in National Capital Region. We translate complex research results into readily understandable information, providing research, education, and technical assistance for parks. UERLA also provides science communication outreach to park managers and external audiences via websites, workshops, and publications. UERLA maintains research and education partnerships with universities, not-for- profit, education, and other federal agencies. The education activities of UERLA include providing training opportunities for NPS staff and partners, participating in science education programs, and building

external partnerships that support science education in parks.

About RESS: The RESS directorate is made up of natural and cultural resource specialists that serve 16+ parks in the National Capital Region in fields including ecology, history, wildlife biology, archeology, invasive plant management, cultural landscapes, botany, and museum science. We provide research and scholarship on park resources to support park management and decision making. The RESS Information Sharing Specialist also provides science communication outreach to park managers and external audiences via websites, workshops, and publications.

How to Apply: If interested, provide a current resume, transcripts, and letter of interest electronically to Megan_Nortrup@nps.gov, Information Sharing Specialist, NPS NCR Resources Stewardship and Science, 4598 MacArthur Blvd., NW, Washington, DC 20007, Office: (202) 339-8314. Please use the subject line ‘RESS Public Access’

The deadline for applying is May 17, 2019 at 5 pm ET. We expect to begin to interview candidates the week of May 20, 2019.

Participants Needed for A Study - Online Maps at Census Bureau

The Center for Behavioral Science Methods is looking for adults (aged 18 or older) to help evaluate different types of online maps. Interviews will be one hour and will take place at a convenient location, including at the Census Bureau in Suitland, Maryland.We will provide $40 to each person who participates in the study (federal employees are not eligible to receive the $40).

If interested, please call Kevin at 301-763-4979 or e-mail him at csm.participate@census.gov. Please mention the word Maps.

Only one person per household may qualify.

MD-DC Breeding Bird Atlas Coordinator position posting

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Maryland/DC Breeding Bird Atlas Coordinator

From 2020-2024, Maryland and the District of Columbia will undertake the third Breeding Bird Atlas for this area using eBird (www.ebird.org) to facilitate the collection and storage of data. This project will be supported primarily by the Maryland Ornithological Society, Maryland Department of Natural Resources Wildlife and Heritage Service, and Maryland Bird Conservation Partnership and overseen by a Steering Committee with representatives from these and other organizations. The Atlas Coordinator will play a key role in the development, delivery, and implementation of the Atlas, including day-to-day operations, engaging experienced and novice birders, and ensuring the collection of high-quality data on Maryland and the District of Columbia’s breeding birds. Specific job duties are listed below.

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POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Maryland/DC Breeding Bird Atlas Coordinator

From 2020-2024, Maryland and the District of Columbia will undertake the third Breeding Bird Atlas for this area using eBird (www.ebird.org) to facilitate the collection and storage of data. This project will be supported primarily by the Maryland Ornithological Society, Maryland Department of Natural Resources Wildlife and Heritage Service, and Maryland Bird Conservation Partnership and overseen by a Steering Committee with representatives from these and other organizations. The Atlas Coordinator will play a key role in the development, delivery, and implementation of the Atlas, including day-to-day operations, engaging experienced and novice birders, and ensuring the collection of high-quality data on Maryland and the District of Columbia’s breeding birds. Specific job duties are listed below.

Salary: $41,000 per year plus benefits; full-time position (40 hours per week)

Location: Statewide in Maryland and District of Columbia; office location flexible

Dates of Employment: start date mid-July 2019; 5-year+ project with contract renewed annually

The Maryland-DC Atlas Coordinator will be responsible for the following duties:

• Oversees the day-to-day implementation of the project by tracking progress on volunteer recruitment and data collection. Identifies coverage issues and sets priorities for coverage as the project progresses.Develops Atlas protocols within the general guidelines and frameworks established by the Steering Committee.
• Assists with recruiting, coordinating, and guiding project volunteers, including county coordinators, in support of meeting established Atlas objectives.
• Trains county coordinators and other volunteers in project methodology, including developing and delivering instructional materials. Demonstrates eBird to a variety of technical and nontechnical audiences.
• Assists with data quality and control as needed, including working with eBird reviewers.
• Works with eBird team to visualize and summarize Atlas data for a variety of audiences.
• Reports to the Steering Committee at regular meetings and provides periodic progress reports as needed by funders.
• Works with the Steering Committee to identify and pursue additional funding opportunities.
• Assists the Steering Committee and subcommittees with development of field and reporting methodology.
• Provides outreach for the Atlas consistent with a communications plan, including developing and distributing or presenting outreach and promotional materials through traditional, online, and social media outlets.
• Assists with summary and dissemination of Atlas results through print and electronic media.
• Assists with Atlas data collection as needed.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's Degree, preferably in the biological sciences, environmental education, or a related field.
• Proven skills in project management and coordination, including ability to prioritize activities, meet timelines, multitask, and delegate tasks as needed.
• Excellent communication skills (written and oral) to clearly articulate vision and plans to diverse technical and nontechnical audiences, and provide effective instruction.
• Strong interpersonal and social skills and a positive attitude.
• Ability to work independently or with minimal supervision.
• Proficiency in Eastern North American bird identification in the field by sight and sound.
• Experience in avian observational and/or survey methods, including proficiency in use of eBird.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to travel throughout Maryland/DC as needed; must have valid driver's license and use of personal vehicle.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Connections with the birding community, preferably in the U.S. Mid-Atlantic region
• Proficiency with mobile and desktop versions of eBird.
• Familiarity with the status, distribution, and ecology of eastern birds.
• Familiarity with atlasing methodology.
• Experience with ArcMap or related computer mapping applications.
• Strong understanding of the value of and previous experience supporting citizen science projects.

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL EFFORT

May travel throughout the state and may work in variable weather conditions, at remote locations, on difficult and hazardous terrain, and under physically demanding circumstances in isolated settings.

TO APPLY:

Applications are due May 31, 2019. Applicants must submit a cover letter describing their qualifications and addressing the Required and Preferred Qualifications listed above. Applicants may also submit a resume or curriculum vitae. Additionally, applicants must provide contact information (including phone numbers and email addresses) for three references who can comment on the applicant’s qualifications relevant to this position. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status.

Application materials should be sent to Robin Todd (president@mdbirds.org) with subject line “MD/DC BBA Coordinator”.  

Paid Summer Jobs for Students to Make an Impact on the Environment & Public Health

Want to get paid to make a difference this summer? Want to learn valuable communication, leadership and organizing skills? Want to help protect the environment, public health, and our democracy while working with people who share the same passions as you?

If so, you should check out Fund for the Public Interest, a national non-profit organization that runs campaigns for some of the nation’s most prominent social change and environmental organizations, such as U.S. PIRG and Environment America.

The Fund is currently hiring students to join our summer campaign staff in DC and in 30 other cities across the country. Students will get the opportunity to gain first-hand experience in grassroots organizing, learn valuable communication skills and have the opportunity to participate in a variety of campaign actions including: running media events, petitioning, canvassing, fundraising, and writing letters to the editor, all while being paid as members of our staff. Our staff typically earn an average of $14-19/hour.

Interested? Apply today! Just go to www.summerjobsthatmatter.org.

Global Forest Watch GIS Analyst position with the World Resources Institute

Program Overview

Global Forest Watch (GFW) Pro is an interactive online forest monitoring and alert system designed to help commodity companies and financial institutions meet their sustainable sourcing commitments, to reduce deforestation, and to conserve forest landscapes. As part of the broader GFWinitiative, the Global Forest Watch Commodities and Finance (GFWCF) team places near real time data in the supply chain context to address the impacts of palm oil, soy, cattle, and cocoa production. GFWCF establishes partnerships with private sector companies, as well as certification bodies and multi-stakeholder initiatives to envision and implement a sustainable commodities future.  

Job Summary

The World Resources Institute (WRI) is seeking a Geographic Information System (GIS) Analyst to join the GFWCF team, under the Food, Forest and Water Program. As GIS Analyst, you will prepare spatial data and provide technical support for the GFW Pro platform and other GFW web applications. You will lead the delivery of GIS-related technical outputs for team strategy development and provide training to WRI colleagues and external partners in the use of GFW tools and resulting analysis.

Job Responsibilities

Data Management and GIS Technical Support (80% of time required)

• Acquire new datasets relevant to GFWCF, in the context of identified thematic and geographic research priorities
• Provide GIS technical support for GFW Pro users and WRI staff, including debugging and hands on training
• Process and manage GIS datasets for GFW Pro
• Develop protocols for confidential data sharing
• Manage GFW Pro data quality assurance, including running and comparing GIS analysis results
• Automate certain data cleaning and management processes
• Prepare map services for web mapping applications using ArcGIS server and ArcGIS online

 Outreach and Communication (10% of time required)

• Field and respond to GIS technical inquiries from GFW Pro and other private sector users
• Write technical publications to document spatial analysis methods 
• Prepare online and printed maps for GFWCF partners and communications materials
• Represent GFWCF and give presentations at relevant conferences
• Communicate about GFW Pro data and analytical content to non-technical audiences

 Research and Analysis (10% of time required)

• Analyze spatial data, including deriving spatial statistics, using geoprocessing tools.
• In collaboration with private sector engagement leads, perform analyses or develop models to support new indicators of sustainability
• Lead and coordinate geographic analysis and provide scientific support for GFWC
• Provide guidance and leadership to other GIS staff with respect to technical analysis

Job Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• One+ year of relevant, full-time work experience
• Bachelor's degree in GIS, Environmental Science, Geography, Forest Ecology, or another related field
• Expertise in ArcGIS software, including ArcGIS Desktop 10.x, ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Server, and ArcGIS Online
• Programming experience using Python, R, and/or other analysis tools
• Experience with both raster and vector-based GIS analysis, including large and complex datasets
• Experience managing geodatabases, especially ArcSDE
• Strong communication skills, including presentation experience, and working within teams
• Willingness to take initiative and ability to work independently and manage own time.
• Ability to work on a variety of projects while meeting tight deadlines
• Creative problem-solver who likes to be challenged

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience publishing web map services
• Experience with Carto, Mapbox, and Google Earth
• Experience with cloud computing, including Amazon Web Services  
• Knowledge of agricultural supply chains  
• Experience working with diverse audiences, including international staff and non-native English speakers

For more details and the application, follow this link: https://jobs.jobvite.com/wri/job/obnM9fwd

1 WEEK LEFT: Bright Futures Summer 'Unpaid Internship' Scholarship Application

The Bright Futures Initiative awards students with need-based scholarships ranging from $100-$1,000 to help offset expenses incurred during unpaid internships with non-profit organizations and government agencies.  

Students have 1 more week to submit an application for summer 2019!

DEADLINE: Monday, April 22, 2019 at 5 p.m.

Access to the Application: go.umd.edu/brightfutures

Help us spread the word & please forward this email to your students!

Eligible Candidates 

All registered University of Maryland, College Park undergraduate students returning to campus for the fall 2019 semester, who have an internship for summer 2019, are eligible to apply. Graduating seniors (May 2019 & August 2019) are not eligible. Preference will be given to juniors and seniors graduating in December 2019 and to those who have not previously received an award.  In order for a student's internship to qualify for funding support, it must satisfy the following criteria:

• Unpaid on-campus or off-campus internship with a non-profit organization or government agency
• Offered during the summer and completed by Friday, August 23, 2019
• Supervised by a professional in the organization

To Apply:  go.umd.edu/brightfutures

Submission Deadline: Monday, April 22 at 5 p.m.

 

Questions?

Visit go.umd.edu/brightfutures

 

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If not addressed on the above website, contact:

Natalie Sullivan

University Career Center & The President's Promise

nmsulli@umd.edu

Mapping for Diplomacy Event

Mapping for Diplomacy

United States Diplomacy Center

330 21st Street, NW

Friday, April 5, 2019

1:00-4:00pm

The United States Diplomacy Center has partnered with MapGive to host a mapathon on April 5 2019, from 1-4pm in the Diplomacy Center pavilion located in the State Department. The purpose of the mapathon is to create necessary digital map data for humanitarian and development causes, including combating HIV/AIDS, humanitarian assistance, and public diplomacy. Participants will simultaneously learn about the impact of open mapping and learn how to use satellite imagery to create map data through the OpenStreetMap platform.

The event will include keynote remarks from State Department officials, a panel of experts, a mapping tutorial, and lightning talks. Speakers include Allan Mustard, Ambassador to Turkmenistan, Lee Schwartz, Geographer of the United States, and leaders from Secondary Cities, USAID, and PEPFAR.

Please bring a laptop to participate in the mapping. No prior experience with mapping is required! Light refreshments provided, provided by our sponsor MapBox.

Find more details and RSVP here:

https://diplomacy.state.gov/archives/5268

RSVP TODAY

Bureau of Land Management Internships deadline 3/8!

Interested in interning with the Bureau of Land Management? Look no further! In the following link, there are about 49 internship opportunities open right now! This list included opportunities all across the U.S., including Washington D.C.

This website was compiled by the MANO Project, an initiative of the Hispanic Access Foundation. If you want to learn more about the Hispanic Access Foundation, they will be at our career fair on March 29 from 9:30 AM- 12:30 PM in the Atrium of the Stamp Student Union!

http://manoproject.org/internships

World Water Day Celebration

Save the Date

Please Join Us on March 21, 2019!

In honor of World Water Day, The Aspen Institute, Global Water Challenge and partners are hosting a Call to Action focused on supporting women through water access.

Hosted in partnership with the U.S. Department of State at the George C. Marshall Center from 9:00 AM-2:00 PM, this event will convene key stakeholders around the critical intersection of water and women's empowerment. Together, we will raise awareness around water- and gender-related issues, highlight programs that are supporting women through water, inspire connections to enhance ongoing work, and identify new opportunities for collaboration in the space.

Join us to hear from leading government, corporate and civil society champions on these goals to empower women through water.

Registration and additional details to follow in the coming weeks.

For additional information, please contact John Hogan (John.Hogan@AspenInstitute.org) and Anna Giorgi (Anna.Giorgi@Aspeninstitute.org)

For underwriter inquiries, please contact Deb Cunningham (Deb.Cunningham@Aspeninstitute.org)

Remote Sensing Specialist (Entry Level) at Environmental Resources Management

ERM is seeking a self-starting, dynamic Remote Sensing Specialist to join our consulting firm in Washington, DC. As part of our Geospatial Team, you will provide high-quality analytical support to ERM clients while working closely with other team members. Assignments will be primarily desktop work but will include domestic and international travel on occasion. Ability to work with vector and raster data and to conduct remote sensing analyses is required.

The successful candidate will be a highly skilled and confident user of ArcGIS and related software who has substantial experience using modern geospatial approaches to conduct technical analysis and investigation in their own environmental, social or other field of specialization.
This is an excellent opportunity for a junior professional looking to advance his or her career level with a global sustainability leader.

Requirements
BA/BS or Master’s degree in a related discipline.
1 to 3 years of experience.
Demonstrated interest in business consulting and environmental/social issues (through related coursework, previous employment, or personal endeavors).
Experience with conducting quantitative analysis using full suite of ESRI software. Understanding of other software a plus (Tableau, ENVI, Erdas, IDRISI). In addition, programming skills in Python, Torch and API development are desired
Strong commitment to safety, including following established Health & Safety protocols.
Effective written/verbal communication and organization/analytical skills; experience recording/writing detailed technical data and reports.

Please submit your resume and brief cover letter. Qualified candidates will be contacted by email, and requested to complete a video questionnaire. Based on review of these responses, shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews.

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For more information, please refer to this Linkedin post: https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/1057307962/