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636	Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission http://www.dvrpc.org	Posted: 03/10/2010 Job Available: 03/10/2010	Education: Graduate Courses
	Planning Internships Description: DVRPC is now accepting resumes for summer internship positions. You can find an up-to-date list of available openings on our website http://www.dvrpc.org/HumanResources/Internships.htm. Considerations will go to active students first, preferably in a Masters Degree program. Please submit a cover letter and resume to resumes@dvrpc.org.
635	Pennsylvania Resources Council www.prc.org	Posted: 03/02/2010 Job Available: 04/01/2010	Education: College Grad - 4 Year
	Environmental Education Specialist Description: Part-Time - Harrisburg/Central Pennsylvania Region. The Pennsylvania Resources Council, a leader since 1939 in Environmental Education and Outreach programming in Pennsylvania, is seeking an enthusiastic and self-motivated individual for the position of Environmental Education Specialist to present school and field trip programs in our Central Pennsylvania Service Region. Position Description: - Primary duties involve presentation of PRC’s various Environmental Education curricula to students in grades K-8 and, on occasion, grades 9-12. Topics include Watershed Awareness, Alternative Energy, Litter & Recycling, Greener Lifestyles, Pennsylvania Songbirds, and Environmental Careers. - Primary representative of PRC in the Central PA region, responsible for building relationships with schools and teachers, program marketing, booking, and recordkeeping. Occasional weekend duties representing PRC at environmental fairs and other community events. - Half-time equivalent, work schedule flexible within constraints of school schedules, and subject to seasonal fluctuation in demand for Environmental Education programming. Typically, highest programming demand is during September to November and March to June. - PRC’s Central Pennsylvania Service Region primarily includes the counties of Adams, Cumberland, Dauphin, Lancaster, Lebanon, Perry, and York. - Programming is presented either in school or at local field trip venues, which include Exelon’s Muddy Run Visitor Center in Lancaster County. Scheduling and preparation for programs is done from the employee’s home. Reimbursements for work-related costs are provided. - Position is offered on a contract basis and does not include benefits. Personal vehicle is required and travel is reimbursed on a per-mile basis. Qualifications: - Bachelors Degree in Education with 1+ year of teaching experience, including science education or Bachelors Degree in Ecology, Environmental, or other Science discipline with 2+ years in Environmental Education programming. Bachelor’s Degree in other disciplines with relevant teaching experience may be considered. PA Teaching Certification a plus. - Must be self-motivated and comfortable with working independently and reliably under the direction of PRC’s Manager of Education and Outreach, who is based in the Eastern Headquarters near Philadelphia. - Must have reliable vehicle for travel to and from program venues and acceptable driving record. - Must obtain all background checks and clearances required by Pennsylvania Department of Education for persons working in schools. - Demonstrated interest in and dedication to environmental stewardship. - Specific experience with education and advocacy on watershed issues a plus. - Spanish language skills a plus. Compensation: $13/hour minimum. Application: Please e-mail resume and cover letter explaining how your qualifications relate directly to the position, to the attention of: Diana Andrejczak, Manager of Education and Outreach, Pennsylvania Resources Council, andrejczak@prc.org. Website: www.prc.org. Application deadline: March 19, 2010
634	Land Stewards, LLC	Posted: 02/20/2010 Job Available: 02/20/2010	Education: College Student
	LANDSCAPE TEAM ASSOCIATE Description: We are currently seeking team oriented, self-motivated individual with strong work ethic who is committed to sustainable design. Successful candidates will be contributing to environmentally responsible landscape design and management. Working primarily within private sector, diverse projects include meadow and woodland restoration, rain garden construction, invasive plant control, natural stonework, naturalistic garden design and construction, and permaculture. Interest in native plant communities a must along with an understanding of basic ecological tenets. Hardscaping experience preferred but not necessary. Small firm size creates team dynamic, flexible schedule, and provides wonderful opportunities to develop varied skill sets. QUALIFICATIONS: Candidates should possess or be working toward a B.S. in horticulture, landscape design/architecture, ecology, or related field of study. Keen observation and strong communication skills a must.
615	Philadelphia Zoo www.philadelphiazoo.org	Posted: 04/15/2009 Job Available: 04/15/2009	Education: High School Grad
	Education Ambassador Description: The Education Ambassador Internship is designed to give college students practical experience in education, conservation, and animal care and the opportunity to gain a broad background of the Zoo community and how it operates. You will have the opportunity to immerse yourself in the sights and sounds of the Zoo everyday while providing an educational experience to our guests. • Animal Care & Handling. Interns assist in caring for more than 60 animals in the education collection, primarily reptiles and amphibians. Responsibilities include feeding, cleaning, and keeping track of the animals’ medical records. Interns will also learn animal handling skills in preparation for frequent live animal presentations. • Diamondback Terrapin Rescue. Populations of these animals have been declining due to loss of habitat, commercial crab trapping, and being killed by automobiles while in search of a nest site. In conjunction with Richard Stockton College and the Wetlands Institute, the Zoo is raising hatchlings to be returned to their natural habitat, the New Jersey wetlands. Interns care for the animals, maintain water quality, keep accurate records, and assist to release the animals (this program is seasonal and release time is primarily in the summer). • Animal Presentation. Interns increase their animal handling, education and presentation experience by presenting Live Animal Shows with reptiles and working with a variety of invertebrates. The formal yet fun atmosphere of the Live Animal Shows allows interns to teach visitors of all ages about reptile adaptations and natural history facts of the animals presented in the show. The invertebrate stations allow for informal conversations with visitors about adaptations and behaviors exhibited by these unusual animals. Interns are responsible for the safe transportation and handling of animals involved in all programs. • Zoo-wide Interpretation. Through formal presentations, informal conversations and research activities, interns will interpret many of the daily activities that take place in the Zoo. Interns participate in daily talks and interpretation of animal feeding and training demonstrations throughout the Zoo. Interns also staff “Exploration Stations” strategically located throughout the Zoo. Each station is equipped with interactive activities or biofacts (skins, skulls, teeth, etc.) relating to a specific animal and its conservation. Interns encourage visitors to participate, touch, and ask questions that will increase their knowledge of the animals in the Zoo. This unpaid internship is open to students of any major with at least a 2.5 GPA. Internships run throughout the year and the application process is continuous. The internship lasts at least 10-12 weeks and interns must be available 8 hours a week during the fall, winter and spring season, and 24 hours a week during the summer season. To apply for this internship, please submit a letter of interest stating which internship you are applying for and why, a detailed resume, a reference letter or letter of recommendation and a copy of your college transcripts. Please compile all the required documents and submit them as a complete packet to: Philadelphia Zoo, Human Resources Department, Internships, 3400 West Girard Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19104-1196. ONLY COMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL BE CONSIDERED. All interns are required to complete a PA Child Abuse Clearance Form and State Criminal Background Check prior to beginning work at the Philadelphia Zoo.