Title:  Nature Center Programs Coordinator Summary:   The Nature Center Programs Coordinator is responsible for all aspects of VINS’ programs at the VINS Nature Center in Quechee, VT, and for the delivery of VINS’ outreach programs in communities throughout Vermont and New Hampshire. The Coordinator’s primary responsibilities include: training and managing staff members and interns who […]

CALL FOR INTERNSHIP APPLICANTS: DUE FRIDAY AUGUST 30th The Vermont Urban & Community Forestry Program (UCF), a program of the Department of Forests, Parks, and Recreation, works to promote the stewardship of urban and rural landscapes to enhance the quality of life in Vermont communities.  This fall we are seeking three fall interns to assist […]

Synopsis:  Help third graders [ 7 and 8 years old ] understand that the Earth is always changing and that we have a dynamic relationship with our planet.  Learn to use hands on activities to help children investigate forces of nature and their part in the planet’s story.  Then use Jan Reynolds’, “Vanishing Cultures” series and your knowledge of ecosystems and the environment to take the children on a journey to indigenous cultures on one of the continents.  Help the children become experts on a specific biome and indigenous culture.  Guide them in making connections between the land, its climate, plants, and animals, and the development of that culture.  Explore how planetary changes and technology are changing the traditional way of life for the people they studied. Continue reading →

The School Programs Educator is responsible for helping to deliver all School Programs, including Environmental Learning for the Future (ELF) trainings, Naturalist-in-Residence (NiR) lessons to area schools and the VINS Homeschool Program.  This position also includes delivering live raptor and Vermont natural history programs at the VINS Nature Center in Quechee, Vermont and through our Outreach program to other sites around the region. Continue reading →

The Champlain College Eco-Reps Program trains student leaders who model and promote environmentally responsible behaviors in the residence halls by educating their peers.  This is a paid position (you do not have to be work study eligible), but you must live in a Champlain College residence hall to be an Eco-Rep. For more information and […]

Crow’s Path is a nature connection program for kids that runs out of Rock Point here in Burlington. We’re looking for interns to help with our Field School, which runs Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. Interns help facilitate different activities for the kids (ages 6-12). Interns are also supported in learning a variety of primitive skills (e.g. fire-by-friction, basket weaving, tracking, wild harvesting plants, natural history, etc.) as well as community building practices (e.g. storytelling, singing, nature-based games, mentoring). Because our program has a low ratio of adults to kids (4:1), interns will receive one-on-one instruction and opportunities for feedback.   Continue reading →

Local Motion is hiring a full-time Complete Streets Project Manager!  If you are passionate about making our streets work for everyone from 8 (or two!) to 80, this job is for you. We’re looking for someone who knows how to make communities great places for walking and biking.  From providing technical assistance on local transportation […]

I am looking for a student interested to help us estimate the current number of smallholder farmers in developing countries by production system.  This would be  a 4-6 week temporary position. Interested students should contact me as soon as possible. Thanks, Lini — Lini Wollenberg, PhD CCAFS Theme Leader, Pro-Poor Climate Change Mitigation, www.ccafs.cgiar.org University […]

Vital Communities in White River Junction, Vermont  is looking to hire a recent (or soon-to-be) college grad for a paid one-year internship with Vital Communities’ transportation program. It could turn into a more long-term position.

Contact: Aaron Brown Transportation Program Manager, Vital Communities, 195 North Main Street White River Junction, Vermont 05001
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