Careers in the Common Good

Did you know that the best way to interview for jobs with top employers who don’t come to campus is to participate in an Off-Campus Interview Day.

This year’s Capital Consortium (CapCon) will happen in Washington DC on February 5, 2010. Middlebury, Colgate, Connecticut College, Smith, Trinity, Tufts and Wesleyan all participate in CapCon.

Prior to the interview day, students submit required application materials to participating employers via the Capcon Website. You can review employer job descriptions and required application materials via the Capcon Website at http://capcon.experience.com/er/security/login.jsp. The employers in turn select students to interview on the day of the event. Applications for CapCon are due on 1/5/2010.

This year there are many employers participating who work in the common good, including the  Urban Institute, which researches social and economic problems, Child Trends, which is dedicated to improving the lives of children and their families, IFC International, an international environmental consulting firm, the EPA, paralegal jobs, secondary school teaching jobs and more!

If you are a Senior be on the lookout for an email from Career Services with pertinent information on how to access the CapCon jobs site.

Now that you are on break, don’t miss out on these great opportunities that we’ve identified in MOJO.  Dust off your resumes and cover letters and submit your applications as soon as possible.  Don’t wait until the very last moment to apply.

• Choate Rosemary Hall

Summer Teaching Internship application deadline:  January 27, 2010. This opportunity is for Juniors who will be ON CAMPUS February 11, 2010 for Interviews. Recruiter in Residence:  February 11, 2010, 10am – 12pm, Adirondack House Career Services Library

• Industrial Economics, Incorporated

Environmental consulting. Research Analyst application deadline:  December 31, 2009

• Tuck Business Bridge Program

Business boot camp for the liberal arts major. Application deadline:  January 1, 2010

• Overland Travel

Outdoor leadership positions for youth adventure travel trips. Application deadlines:  January 11, 2010

• Teach for America

Alternative teaching positions with a focus on social impact. Corps Members application deadlines:  January 8, 2010; February 19, 2010

• Tobin Project

Influence public debate with the policy community and the academic community. Development and Operations Assistant application deadline:  January 15, 2010;  Research Analyst application deadline:  January 15, 2010

• Phillips Academy Andover

Andover Teaching Fellowship Program application deadline:  January 15, 2010

Teaching Assistants application deadline:  January 29, 2010

• Educators Ally

A placement agency for independent school educators. Teachers and Administrators application deadline:  January 17, 2010

• Congressional Hunger Center

A 12-month leadership development program that trains emerging leaders committed to social justice issues. Bill Emerson National Hunger Fellows Program application deadline:  January 20, 2010

The highly competitive Clean Air-Cool Planet Climate Fellowship program pairs outstanding students with challenging real-world opportunities to propel society toward a low-carbon future. Highly qualified graduate and undergraduate students in fields ranging from the humanities to environmental policy or economics to statistics, engineering, physical or biological sciences complete important, challenging, and in-depth projects.

Applications will be accepted from December 18th until midnight on January 31st, 2010. Placements run for ten weeks, between May and August, 2010, and include a $5000 stipend.

CA-CP gratefully acknowledges the crucial initial support of the Roy A. Hunt Foundation in establishing our Climate Fellowship program. This year’s (2010) placements are made possible partly through the generosity of David Hills, the Otto Haas fund and the Cove Fund.

Please read the descriptions and locations carefully. You may apply for one placement only, so choose the one that best matches your experience, qualifications and interests.

Opportunities for 2010 are as follows:

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While many of you are on break from Middelbury, I am sitting in my office on campus in Vermont watching the UN Climate Conference LIVE in Copenhagen.  Right now, Jamie Henn ‘07, 350.org coordinator, is answering questions from the audience and press about what’s next after COP15.  I also got to watch current Midd student, Ben Wessel ‘10, earlier at a different panel discussion talking about synergies with youth from China.  Another Midd siting – here, Kelly Blynn ‘07, 350.org coordinator, dressed up in a penguin outfit (I think that might also be Emily Adler ‘07 disguised as one of the flock as well) singing “It’s Getting Hot in Here!” on the BBC Report.

Amazing stuff.  Too bad the popular press keeps chasing the negative (i.e. the protest arrests) versus what’s going on inside the halls!

Follow history unfolding all this week at: http://theuptake.org/en/.

So incredible…our little corner of Vermont is making lots of heat inside (and outside)!

Are you taking a Winter Term class, but would like internship experience?
Then, apply today for a part-time internship at Womensphere—and work from here!

ABOUT WOMENSPHERE

Womensphere (www.womensphere.org) is a global community of individuals, leaders, networks, organizations, and companies, aligned by a shared mission and purpose: Empowering and connecting the world’s women to unleash potential, create opportunities, and inspire impact. And bringing together leaders – women, men, organizations – to collaborate on solving important global and local issues of our time. 

APPLY THROUGH MOJO, KEYWORD: Womensphere

DEADLINE: December 30 at 6pm!

Applications are evaluated and admissions are made on a ROLLING basis, so apply early.

FROM WOMENSHERE

We are looking for 20 interns to work with us for three weeks in the month of January (from January 4-22, or a similar length) on what are typically called J-Term internships. Read the rest of this entry »

Industrial Economics, Incorporated (IEc) is looking to hire bright individuals as Research Analysts, people from disciplines such as Economics, Environmental Science, Government, and Applied Mathematics who are able quantitative analysts, creative problem-solvers, and excellent communicators.

Working with other IEc consultants, Research Analysts gather and evaluate data; perform analyses using a variety of economic, financial, or scientific methods; and communicate results in both written and oral form. An RA’s responsibilities require consistent exercise of discretion and judgment to work on projects of significance to Read the rest of this entry »

The University for Peace (UPEACE), the U.N. Mandated Graduate School of Peace and Conflict Studies, is currently enrolling students for the Academic Year 2010-2011. This institution offers MA degrees in areas related to Peace and Conflict Studies; Gender and Peace Education; Environment, Peace and Security;  International Law and Human Rights; and Responsible Management and Sustainable Economic Development. UPEACE provides a multicultural environment where more than 60 nationalities are represented within the student and faculty body.

The application deadline is 15 February, 2010.

The National Association of Clean Water Agencies (NACWA) seeks a Government Affairs Assistant.  Successful candidate will work within NACWA’s Government Affairs Group providing general administrative support; assisting in the preparation, editing and distribution of publications; arranging and coordinating meetings and conference calls; compiling member comments; tabulating survey data; and assisting in the development of responses to inquiries from members, federal agencies, Congress and other organizations.  Excellent entry level position for individuals interested in environmental advocacy and public policy.  Read the rest of this entry »

If you are an ES grad, you may be interested this position.

The Appalachian Mountain Club is looking to hire a Maine Policy Associate in Brunswick, ME.

AMC is seeking a Maine Policy Associate to work directly with the Maine Policy Manager in furthering AMC’s conservation interests in the state of Maine, with some work in northern NH.  The focus of this position encompasses AMC’s involvement in the Mahoosuc Initiative, public funding for land conservation programs, engaging grassroots support for strategic land conservation projects, building a coalition for outdoor recreation, and promoting appropriate management of public land. As our Maine Woods Initiative (MWI) is a substantial component of AMC’s efforts in Maine, the Maine Policy Associate will also work with other MWI and Conservation staff to ensure continuity and consistency between the MWI and other Maine conservation issues.  This is a year round, exempt position based in Southern Maine with excellent benefits, reporting to the Maine Policy Manager.

Do you know what green companies are in your area? As I have mentioned in the past, Green Career Central contains some great tips, but their post on maps has to be one of their best.

One of their links, Clean Tech Startups, is a google map which shows where various clean tech startups are around the world. It not only shows you who and where each company is, but it differentiates them by industry.

Green Career Central also links to the Environmental Defense Fund’s maps of renewable energy and energy efficiency companies in manufacturing states.

Referring back to my earlier post Opportunities in Education, I found a few problems in the file Education Opportunities and Resources.pdf

So, I have gone through and made sure all of the descriptions can be seen, but most importantly, the links will only work correctly if you copy and paste them into your browser window.

That said, here is the revised copy of Education Opportunities and Resources.

Happy Job and Internship Hunting!

Do you know about the Skoll Foundation? According to their website, “The Skoll Foundation’s mission is to drive large-scale change by investing in, connecting and celebrating social entrepreneurs and other innovators dedicated to solving the world’s most pressing problems.”

The Skoll Foundation also has a blog, which is an amazing and fun way to stay up-to-date with topics such as Economic and Social Equity, Environmental Sustainability, and Tolerance and Human Rights.

Check out this November 18th post that has a hilarious but informative clip from The Colbert Report.

You may have heard whispers of it from around the water cooler, or perhaps they were persuasive yells from people outside Proctor Dining Hall. Well, what you heard is true. The United Nations Climate Change Conference is happening from December 7th to December 18th in Copenhagen.

What does Green Career Central say you should do to prepare?

“The best thing you can do at this juncture is to be aware of the issues. Pay attention to the news. Listen for indications of how various decisions are likely to impact your target industry. Invest some time in understanding the issues at hand.”

Why is it important to come together and make a deal for the future? Check out this fact sheet for a Copenhagen deal as published by the United Nations Climate Change Conference. It is a great way to clue into the issues at hand.

For an overview of what to expect, key things to look for in the news, and an overview of the important issues, the Green Career Central’s newsletter.

Alaska Geographic is seeking experienced educators for a summer of learning, exploration, and sharing. Alaska Geographic is a managing partner of the Murie Science and Learning Center facility at the entrance to Denali National Park. The Center has a stimulating and nurturing working environment that is dedicated to introducing visitors to this fascinating and unique ecosystem.

Instructional staff will be involved in programs ranging from one hour to multi-day field courses for youth and adults. In a typical day, staff will give a one-hour indoor science presentation in the morning and then lead a half-day bus/walking educational excursion in the Park. Additional responsibilities include working as a guide on multi-day field seminars in the park while assisting guest instructors by taking the lead in group management, driving, safety, leave-no-trace practices, cooking, and logistics at a remote field camp. Read the rest of this entry »

Do you want to be a teacher once you graduate?

The CSO has compiled a list of the many education options and resources available to Middlebury Students. It contains Private School Programs, Public School Programs, Summer Internship Programs and more! It also indicates with which ones Middlebury has a recruiting relationship. Included are programs in which you can get your masters while you teach, or programs that are just for those of you who are considering a teaching career. This matrix also has international teaching opportunities. To download, click the Read the rest of this entry »

American Jewish Committee’s Goldman Fellowship Program is designed to develop future leaders in the areas of international and domestic politics, diplomacy, public relations, and management. This competitive Fellowship gives students the unique opportunity to work in offices domestically and throughout the world – from New York City to Melbourne, Australia.

Fellows work closely with supervisors in a mentor relationship with senior AJC personnel to learn about strategy, advocacy, and the development and implementation of programming. Fellows may also spend part of their time developing an independent project with the AJC office to which they are assigned.

AJC Goldman Fellows receive $3,000 for the 9-week program plus major travel expenses. Read the rest of this entry »

Are you interested in global health and international development, public health, medicine, social entrepreneurship, nonprofits, philanthropy, microfinance, human rights, anthropology, health policy, advocacy, public service, environmental health, or education?

If you are, then you should attend

GH/Innovate 2010
Global Health & Innovation Conference
Presented by Unite For Sight, 7th Annual Conference
Yale University, New Haven, Connecticut, USA
Saturday, April 17 – Sunday, April 18, 2010

“A Meeting of Minds”–CNN

Only 4.5 hours away from Middlebury, in New Haven, Connecticut, you will spend two days listening to and learning from 200 speakers, including keynote addresses by Seth Godin, Jacqueline Novogratz, Jeffrey Sachs and Sonia Sachs. There will also be social innovation sessions by CEOs and Directors of Acumen Fund, Partners in Health, WaterPartners, Save The Children, HealthStore Foundation, and many others.

The Global Health & Innovation Conference convenes more than 2,200 students and professionals from 55 countries.

Register Today For Lowest Registration Rate (Rate Increases Monthly): http://www.uniteforsight.org/conference

New Call For Social Enterprise Pitches: Do you have an innovative idea or a new program in development?  Submit your idea for presentation.  Complete details on conference website.

Keynote Speakers Read the rest of this entry »

Have you heard of the Waste-to-Energy industry? Instead of filling up our precious land with garbage, Companies in the industry burn waste to produce energy. According to Green Career Central, “for each ton of municipal solid waste combusted, 500-600 kWh of electricity are produced.” The industry is very careful to burn the waste in such a way that the emissions are controlled and scrubbed. For more information on this expanding, check out the Energy Recovery Council.

CDC/ATSDR’s National Center for Environmental Health/Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (NCEH/ATSDR) is offering a 10-week summer internship program for students in Environmental Studies, Ecology, Biology, Chemistry, Engineering, and other related majors to take place June 9-August 13, 2010.

During the course of the internship, students are introduced to environmental health at the federal level through project collaboration, Read the rest of this entry »

Are you interested in the renewable energy sector?

Horizon Wind Energy is looking to hire a Performance Analyst at their office in Houston, TX. As their analyst, you would collaborate with Performance Engineering and Energy Assessment teams in analyzing operational performance of wind turbines, and develop tools to monitor said performance and routinely identify performance deficiencies. They are looking for a college graduate with a major in Mathematics, Economics, Engineering, Finance, or a related field. Read the rest of this entry »