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Green Corps Field School for Environmental Organizing
Lexington, KY

Green Corps invites applicants for its year-long Field School for Environmental Organizing to begin in August 2009. Students who are serious about saving the planet, have taken initiative on their campus or community, and are willing to roll up their sleeves and work for change are encouraged to apply. The early application deadline is January 18, 2009.
For application details visit: http://www.greencorps.org/

AASHE is Hiring a Program Support Intern
AASHE seeks an intern to assist with providing support to ACUPCC signatory campuses, help contribute to the development of the AASHE Resource Center, and to assist in various other duties in the Lexington, KY office.
Internship Description
The intern will perform some combination of the following tasks, depending on skills, interests, and current needs:
    * Research for the development of resources related to campus sustainability
    * Provide support to ACUPCC campuses
    * Provide outreach and membership support
    * Support to the AASHE Conference Team
    * Review other intern resource development and provide feedback
    * Perform other duties and tasks as necessary for the Lexington Office
Desired Skills and Qualifications
Teamwork will be important, but candidates should also be self-motivated and capable of setting and meeting deadlines and deliverables without a great deal of supervision.
In particular, we are looking for candidates with:
    * Interest and experience in campus sustainability
    * Strong written and oral communication skills
    * Strong internet research skills
    * Attention to detail
    * Self-motivated, able to work with limited supervision
    * Collaborative, team player
Location
Interns must be able to work out of the Lexington, Kentucky office.
Compensation
$10-13/hour, depending on experience.
Application Instructions
To apply, please email a cover letter and resume to Niles Barnes (niles@aashe.org). There is no application deadline for this internship. We will take applications until the position is filled.
AASHE is committed to providing equal employment opportunity and to achieving an inclusive, diverse workplace that values every individual. Members of under-represented groups are encouraged to apply.

Greenpeace
The final deadline is approaching to get involved in an exciting opportunity: the Greenpeace Organizing Term
(http://www.greenpeace.org/got)!

The Greenpeace Organizing Term an action-packed semester of travel and training. It's a hands-on training program that gives you the skills you need to become an environmental leader. You'll learn about current environmental issues and solutions and you'll be trained by the experts in grassroots organizing, leadership, media, and campaign strategy.
You'll also travel with Greenpeace to work with national and international activists. Many students receive course credit for the semester.
The program is offered in the Washington D.C. and San Francisco Greenpeace offices.
ACTION * TRAVEL * TRAINING Spend a Semester with Greenpeace
http://www.greenpeace.org/got
Spring 2009 class is filling up, and the final application deadline is October 13th. Apply NOW at http://www.greenpeace.org/got!
Contact program staff with questions at got@wdc.greenpeace.org.

Linda Capato and Kate Bower
Grassroots Recruitment Coordinators
Greenpeace Organizing Term
Greenpeace USA
877-450-3517 ext. 320

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