Environmental Center Happenings We are hiring an Assistant Coordinator The Environmental Center (EC) is seeking an organized and energetic individual to assist with the EC's programmatic, operational and administrative functions. The Assistant Coordinator position will play an integral role in training and supporting our student leaders, overseeing office operations, spearheading projects/programs in our focus areas, and coordinating various operations. The latter includes work with both our in-vessel compost system and our campus garden. This is a 9-month, full time, permanent position. For a complete job description and details on applying, visit our Get Involved page on the EC website (www.fortlewis.edu/environmentalcenter)
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Hiring Student Project Staff for Fall 2015 The EC is looking for a few passionate students interested in learning how to create institutional sustainability and social change. Student staff work with their peers in a fun, team-oriented environment to build out projects, programs, and events that help to progress the EC's Local Food Security, Zero Waste, Real Food Challenge, and Campus Sustainability objectives. Along the way, staff gain invaluable professional skills, build an amazing community, and have a huge impact on our school and home. For a complete job description and details on applying, visit our Get Involved page on the EC website (www.fortlewis.edu/environmentalcenter) Visit Durango Natural Foods Coop Shop at Durango Natural Foods and let the cashier know that you want to Round Up. Cumulatively, the pennies and cents you contribute over the next months will help the Environmental Center purchase a solar-powered fan for our on-campus greenhouse. Thank you for your support! And a HUGE thank you to DNF for supporting the EC!
When: April 1-June 30
Where: Durango Natural Foods Coop registers (575 E 8th Ave, Durango, CO 81301, (970) 247-8129)
Why: Because your contributions are helping to support the next generation of Environmental Leaders that will make their communities and ours healthier, more vibrant, resilient places to live!
Community Jobs Executive Director, Growing Partners of SW Colorado Growing Partners of SW Colorado is looking for a self-starting, hard-working, passionate individual to take the reins of a local partnership with a 10-year history of providing local food programs to increase community food security for underserved populations in La Plata County. The ideal applicant for the Executive Director position will have the desire to dig in their heels and grow the organization To Apply: please send a cover letter and resume to: director@growingpartners.org, Please address relevant employment experience and interest in your cover letter. Applications are being accepted until ???Friday June 12. The position is open until filled. For More Information: visit www.growingpartners.org SW Colorado Coordinator, Cooking Matters The Southwest Colorado Program Coordinator works closely with the Southern Colorado Program Manager to implement and support all aspects of the program in accordance with national program guidelines and strategies and supports achieving state goals. The Program Coordinator's main role is to coordinate Cooking Matters programming (6-week food skill education courses and one-time grocery store tours). To Apply and for more information: Go to www.nokidhungry.org/careers and apply with your cover letter, resume, and salary requirements. Driver, SW Farm Fresh Food Coop The Southwest Farm Fresh Delivery Driver will be picking up produce from farms or drop off locations, delivering to customers in Cortez, Mancos, Telluride and Durango, coordinating paperwork, communicating thoroughly with farms and customers, and generally acting as the public face of the Cooperative To Apply: Contact olafbye@gmail.com Global Warming Solutions Internship, Environment Colorado Interns will help educate and engage more students and citizens on the issue of global warming. You'll help us get the issue into the media, build coalitions with business leaders and health professionals, organize press conferences and town hall events, and participate in Congressional advocacy efforts. For more info: Visit http://www.internships.com/environmental/Global-Warming-Solutions-Intern To apply: Please send your resume to pj@environmentcolorado.org Summer Stream Fish Ecology Internship This is a part-time, summer intersnhip conducting fish, habitat and water quality sampling throughout the San Juan River Basin. Applicants must have an interest in a career in biology, natural resources or tribal land. No prior experience necessary. Community Events & Opportunities Growing Partners of SW Colorado Meet & Greet
Join the Growing Partners of SW Colorado tomorrow to participate in a conversation about what we are, what we have done, and where you would like to see us head in these next few years!
When: June 4, 5:30-7:00p.m.
Where: Carver Brewing Company, back patio
National Trails Day: Get to Know Mud Springs
San Juan Mountains Association in partnership with Tres Rios field office is hosting a National Trails Day Event at Mud Springs special recreation area, south of Cortez.National Trails Day is celebrated all over the US with a series of outdoor activities designed to promote and celebrate the importance of trails SJMA and Tres Rios will be hosting a morning of hiking, biking and horseback riding. Horses will ride the 7 mile non-motorized loop. Hikers, and bikers will have several options of shorter distances into the area. BLM specialists and naturalists will be on hand to lead hikes and answer questions.
When: June 6, 9-12
Contact: Kathe Hayes, 385-1310, kathe@sjma.org
2015 Bear Wake Up Social Join Bear Smart for a fun and educational community event to raise awareness as black bear season begins anew--with an emphasis on preventing human-bear conflict and keeping bears wild! When: June 7, 11-4 Where: Rotary Park More Info at: http://bearsmartdurango.org/event/spring-bear-wake-up-social-2/
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