Summer Opportunities

MARINE FISHERIES HABITAT ASSISTANT POSITION

JOB INFORMATION
The Massachusetts Department of Fish & Game, Division of Marine Fisheries is looking for an undergraduate, graduate student or recently graduated individual to work part time for our Habitat Group based at the Annisquam River Marine Fisheries Field Station in Gloucester, MA.

The job requires 20hours/week minimum, with a starting wage of $12/ hour for an undergraduate student and $16/hour for a graduate student.

DESCRIPTION:
The Division of Marine Fisheries (MarineFisheries) has recently created the Habitat Group which is comprised of three components: technical review, technical guidance, and habitat research. Within the technical review component biologists review coastal alteration projects and provide resource information to local, state and federal environmental agencies. Due to the amount of paperwork sent to the Technical Reviewer, assistance is needed in data entry, document management, phone calls and basic letter writing. In addition, there are several research projects that require work in the office and the field, such as seagrass monitoring and restoration and shellfish related studies. Participation in research projects would depend on the applicant’s interest and available time.

This is an excellent opportunity for a student interested in marine science policy and management to gain resume building experience working for a state agency.

DUTIES:
Assists the MarineFisheries Habitat Group Technical Review Coordinator with the following:
1. Managing incoming mail;
2. Logging and tracking project information on excel spreadsheets;
3. Maintaining archive files, including review records;
4. Making telephone calls to towns and agencies to gather project information;
5. As needed performing literature surveys of scientific journals, newspapers, magazines, and trade publications.
6. As needed assisting with the writing and editing of technical and non-technical letters, memoranda, and reports.
7. As needed assist with field surveys, data collection, or review of existing data.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Priority will go to applicants who have had some office experience and are working toward a graduate or undergraduate degree in biology, marine science, engineering or related field.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
We will begin interviewing for this position immediately. The position is for 3 to 18 months depending on the applicant’s availability.

Interested candidates should send a letter and resume to:

Ms. Tay Evans, MS
Marine Fisheries Biologist and Technical Review Coordinator 30 Emerson Avenue Gloucester, MA 01930 tay.evans@state.ma.us
phone: 978-282-0308 x. 168
fax: 617-727-3337

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Possession of a current and valid Massachusetts Class 3 Motor Vehicle Operator's license.

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Summer Program Assistant - Associated Colleges of the Midwest (ACM)

The ACM seeks a Summer Program Assistant to help administer off-campus study programs. Summers are a time of preparation for the ACM’s four Chicago programs and eight international programs.

The Program Assistant will report to a Program Associate. The Program Assistant will assist the Program Associate in preparations for student orientations, student handbooks, student departures and other activities related to the ACM programs, as well as gathering data related to off-campus study in the ACM.

Qualifications

Required. Liberal arts B.A. in progress or completed; excellent writing and communication skills; interest in liberal arts and international education; familiarity with Microsoft Office, especially Word and Access; attentiveness to detail. Must be able to work well in small office setting, on a wide variety of tasks, both independently and as part of a team.

Preferred. Past participation in an off-campus program; familiarity with basic web editing; knowledge of databases and quantitative analysis.

This is a full-time, temporary summer position in Chicago, IL, starting as soon as possible. Salary dependent on experience. Position posted at www.acm.edu/intro/positions.html.

Applications will be reviewed beginning May 7, 2008, until the position is filled.

Please send a letter explaining your interest in the position, the qualifications you would bring and how you would contribute to ACM goals. Include a resume and list of references. Please submit materials electronically as attachments, in MS Word or PDF format, to acm@acm.edu.

ACM member colleges: Beloit College, Carleton College, Coe College, Colorado College, Cornell College, Grinnell College, Knox College, Lake Forest College, Lawrence University, Macalester College, Monmouth College, Ripon College, St. Olaf College, College of the University of Chicago.

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National Park Service -- Community Planning Technician

The Minnesota Field Office of the National Park Service’s Rivers & Trails Program is seeking a person with community organizing, communications, and/or planning skills to work in the St. Paul, Minnesota field office on a full time, temporary basis for 3 months in Summer 2008, with possible part time work in the Fall. The person hired will assist the Outdoor Recreation Planner in planning for new bicycle and pedestrian facilities and other outdoor recreation projects. A strong interest in working to increase community livability and sustainability for communities in the Twin Cities and Greater Minnesota is necessary.

Experience and Skills Desired:
* Strong organizational skills
* Excellent written and oral communication skills
* Analysis and critical thinking skills
* Ability to work effectively with a variety of people
* Completion of at least 2 years of undergraduate education required.
* Bachelor¡¦s degree or enrollment in a Master¡¦s program preferred
* Coursework or experience in community planning, geography, public affairs, community studies, communications, American Studies, sociology, political science or related field

Assignments May Include:
* Working on a Trail Master Plan or Action Plan
* Identifying and assessing trail issues
* Establishing new partnerships with community groups
* Community outreach to build community support
* Coordinating with government agencies
* Coordinating public and partner meetings
* Organizing a walkability workshop
* Producing maps and flyers
* Creating presentations
* Researching funding sources

This is a temporary, entry level position at the GS-030-04 level. Pay is $13.43/hour. Office location: 111 East Kellogg Blvd., downtown St. Paul, Minnesota. Some travel to communities around Minnesota is required. Valid driver’s license is preferred. If interested, contact: Holly Larson '83, Outdoor Recreation Planner, at 651-290-3003 or holly_larson@nps.gov The position will be posted on http://www.usajobs.gov soon. A federal job application will be required.

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Harvard Business School Summer Venture in Management Program 2008

The Summer Venture in Management Program (SVMP) is a week of Harvard Business School (HBS) instruction that exposes high-potential college students in the summer between their junior and senior year to the HBS MBA experience and the variety of opportunities a degree in management can afford. Participants from diverse backgrounds spend the week on campus living the MBA student experience - attending classes, analyzing case studies, and debating management issues with peers and faculty.

This unique educational experience, in combination with a summer internship at a sponsoring company or organization, gives participants a broader understanding of the challenges business leaders face, the innumerable opportunities that exist in management, and the impact they can have on their community and the world through leadership.

SVMP participants must be employed in a summer internship and be nominated by and have sponsorship from their company or organization to attend. Sponsoring organizations can include public or private companies, government agencies or entities, and non-profit organizations. In addition, applicants must be United States citizens or permanent residents, and must be rising college seniors who have completed their junior year of college by June, 2008.

Participants will be selected based on academic achievement, demonstrated leadership, and personal characteristics. Academic studies in the field of business are not necessary for selection in this program. Participants are expected to participate in the entire program.

Consistent with the objective of promoting educational diversity and opportunity in business leadership, additional criteria to be considered among others, are whether the applicant is:

* the first family member to attend college;
* a member of a group that is currently underrepresented in business schools and corporate America (e.g. African American, Latino, Native American, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender); and/or
* from a family with little business education or experience;
* from a school whose graduates are sometimes underrepresented (e.g. attends a community college as part of a four-year degree or attends a predominately minority college).

The only cost to accepted students is the transportation cost to get to the site. Once there, all is paid for including food, lodging, program, etc.

The application for the 2008 Summer Venture in Management Program is now available online. In order to attend, a completed application is due May 9, 2008 at 5:00pm EST (Boston time). The program will take place from June 21-27, 2008.

For more information about this program, please visit http://www.hbs.edu/mba/svmp/index.html