Volunteer
ERS Summer Internship Positions, Economic Research
Department: Economic Research Service
Company/Organization: United States Department of Agriculture
Location: Wahington, DC
Deadline for Application: March 2, 2012
Spend the summer at the Economic Research Service (ERS) 355 E Street, SW, Washington, DC as an Economist, Economics Assistant, and Information Technology (IT) Specialist.
There are currently multiple summer internship positions available. Please see the website for more details on each internship individually.
Qualifications For All Applicants
Candidates must meet the following criteria:
- Applicants must be currently enrolled in an accredited college or university.
- Applicants must be planning to continue their education in the fall semester.
- Because an internship is an “excepted service appointment,” candidates must be a citizen of the United States or meet the criteria in the current appropriations law. For information see: http://www.usajobs.gov/ResourceCenter/Index//Interactive/NonCitizensEmployment#icc
Your application must include:
- Announcement number(s)
o ERS-0100 for Economist and Economics Assistant
o ERS-0101 for Information Technology Specialist (Web Design)
o ERS-0102 for Information Technology Specialist (Customer Support) - Resume cover sheet form (fillable form)*
- Resume/Curriculum Vitae
- A copy of your unofficial college transcript with your application, and if selected, your official college transcripts will be required to verify education prior to employment (courses to be completed by spring 2012, and you may fax your transcripts (202-245-5604) if you are emailing your resume).
- OF-306 Declaration for Federal Employment http://www.opm.gov/forms/html/of.asp
- Veteran’s Preference- submit your DD-214
(if applicable.)
What To Expect Next:
- You will receive a confirmation email acknowledging the receipt of your application. All applicants will be notified of the outcome of their applications once a final decision is made. This could be approximately 30-45 days after the closing date of the announcement. If your email address changes, make certain you update it by emailing erssummerintern@ers.usda.gov. All documents must be received by 11:59 PM Eastern Standard Time (EST) on March 02, 2012.
Submit your application by the close of business on March 02, 2012 via e-mail or fax. You may also submit your application by Fedex or UPS to:
Loretta Miller
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Economic Research Service
355 E Street, SW
Room 7s-69
Washington, D.C. 20024
Fax: (202) 245-5604
E-mail: erssummerinterns@ers.usda.gov
Note:
If your application is submitted by email, make sure all documents are submitted. You may fax your unofficial transcripts if needed. For more information on ERS, its programs, and products, visit ERS website at: http://www.ers.usda.gov
Student Sustainability Awards from UC Office of the President
Dear Undergraduate and Graduate Students,
The UC Office of the President seeks applications for the Energy Efficiency and Sustainability Best Practice Awards Competition for 2012. Students can apply in a diversity of award categories including but not limited to Student Energy Efficiency Program, Student Sustainability Program, Water Efficiency, Waste Reduction, Sustainable Food, and Innovations. The goals of the program are to:
- Highlight the achievements that California campuses (and their students) have made through innovative and effective energy efficiency projects and sustainable operations;
- Showcase specific projects as models to be used by other campuses to achieve energy efficiency and sustainability goals; and
- Provide campus staff, faculty, and students with a valuable compendium of Best Practice projects that could be transferable to their campus.
This is a great chance for students to be recognized for their efforts to reduce their university/campus’ impact on the environment. Winning students will have the opportunity to give a presentation at the CA Higher Education Sustainability Conference where they will also be presented with their award. This recognition is valuable for resume building and relationships developed during the conference and through the presentation will be invaluable for students as they move forward with their academic and professional careers.
This year’s competition features a “Sustainability Innovations” category. Nominations in this category are encouraged for replicable best practices that are not eligible for consideration in other award categories. Special consideration will be given to projects in all categories that demonstrate exemplary collaboration between campuses and local communities around shared sustainability goals.
The deadline for nomination forms is March 7th, 2012. More details on the awards program – including detailed descriptions of award categories, nomination forms, and directions on how to submit – are available here. Attached is a letter from Vice President Lenz of the UC Office of the President announcing the Energy Efficiency and Sustainability Best Practice Awards Competition for 2012.
For more information contact:
Katie Maynard
Event Manager
CA Higher Education Sustainability Conference
Sustainability Coordinator
University of California, Santa Barbara
Green Team Meeting
Come to the first Green Team meeting of the year on Jan 26th at 6pm (thurs) at the CCE office!
CA Higher Education Sustainability Conference Call for Proposals
Deadline: January 20, 2012
Hosted by UC Davis
June 18th-22nd, 2012
Submissions Due: January 20th, 2012
The California Higher Education Sustainability Conference (CHESC) highlights cutting-edge case studies as well as research, curriculum development, and community partnerships. This unique event is jointly organized by independent/private colleges, California Community Colleges, California State Universities, and the University of California creating the opportunity for dialogue across institutions.
The CHESC seeks speakers who have crossed silos within their institutions to create sustainable change, infuse concepts of sustainability into curriculum, and/or to pursue research questions related to sustainability (especially where the research has or could be applied to campus sustainability). They are especially excited about proposals where a connection has been made across academic and operational departments. In the words of Fritjof Capra:
“The more we study the major problems of our time, the more we come to realize that they cannot be viewed in isolation. They are systemic problems, which means that they are interconnected and interdependent.”
Campus staff, faculty, students, and administrators are encouraged to submit proposals on case studies, pilot programs, and replicable best practices. The organizers are equally interested in projects where a key lesson was learned and projects that were successful in the traditional sense.
This year potential speakers will be asked to submit proposals that highlight or create a link between at least two of the core topic areas (click the titles below for more information on each):
a. Climate Action Planning
b. Curriculum
c. Energy
d. Food Systems
e. Green Building
f. Healthcare
g. Institutionalizing Sustainability
h. Local (Regional Case Studies)
i. Procurement and Business Services
j. Research
l. Social Equity
m. Student Affairs and Auxiliaries
n. Transportation
o. Waste Reduction and Recycling
p. Water and Landscape
During this call for proposals process, they will also be accepting proposals for:
Poster Show
Throughout the conference, they will highlight posters that describe research, creative activities, and best practices related to sustainability. This is an opportunity for students, faculty, campus staff, and administrators to present and communicate their work from the past academic year to a diverse audience.
Student Convergence
The convergence is a post-conference, half-day workshop on Thursday, June 21st, 2012. It will highlight new student campaigns, upcoming projects, and skill sharing workshops. Students will also have a chance to network with other student leaders from California Community Colleges, California State University, University of California, and Private campuses throughout the state collectively as well as with students from their own systems. The convergence is free, and students can attend it without attending the main conference.
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