Sustainability Internships
Dickinson Offers Over 40 Paid Internship Positions in Sustainability Each Semester
CENTER FOR SUSTAINABILITY EDUCATION (CSE)
CSE employs 9-13 Dickinson students part-time during the school year
and a 4 full-time students in the summer. Their overarching goals
are to provide students the opportunity to create and/or improve sustainability programs and/or operations at Dickinson College in an effort to fulfill the objectives of our climate action plan and educate students on how to live more sustainably. Intern project include, but are not limited to:
• supervising the Eco-Rep (residential peer sustainability educators) Program
• developing educational materials though the use of social media, print, & tours
• inventorying greenhouse gas emissions for the campus
• working to promote waste minimization and diversion on campus
• managing The Handlebar, our campus bike shop
• creating alternative fuel on our campus Biodiesel Shop
• coordinating the campus-wide Energy Challenge
• conducting eco-audits for residential rooms or campus offices
• coordinating a summer sustainability camp for youth
• serving as a research assistant for Dickinson's Climate Action Plan
Number of Paid Positions Available: Summer 2013- 4 and Fall 2013- 9
Hours: Fall/Spring- 10 hrs/week & Summer- 40 hrs/week (housing provided)
Dates to Apply: March 22 for Summer 2013 & April 12 for Fall 2013 Intern, Eco-Rep, & Committee positions
Contact Information: sustainability@dickinson.edu
Application: Download Summer 2013 Application | Download Summer 2013 Position Descriptions
Download Fall 2013 Application | Download Fall 2013 Position Descriptions
Fall 2013: CSE Internships, Eco-Reps, PCES, and CSE Steering Committee can all be applied for on one form.
ALLIANCE for AQUATIC RESEARCH MONITORING (ALLARM)
ALLARM employs 10-14 student Watershed Coordinators part-time during the school year and a 3-5 full-time students in the summer. ALLARM student Watershed Coordinators are directly engaged in technical and programmatic community capacity building through several key program areas: Community-based Technical Assistance, Environmental Education, LeTort Stormwater Education Campaign, Public Education and Outreach, and the Community Aquatic Resource Laboratory. As watershed coordinators, each student has a myriad of opportunities, which may include:
• coordinating and implementing Community-Based water quality monitoring workshops
• creating manuals, protocols, and training resources for volunteer and organizational use
• developing environmental lesson plans for K-12 classrooms, after school programs, and youth program
• publishing a research article in our annual publication, Stream of Consciousness
• organizing educational events such as storm drain marking and tree planting
• developing public relations/media outreach strategies
Number of Paid Positions Available: Fall/Spring- 10-14 & Summer- 3-5
Hours: Fall/Spring- 10 hrs/week & Summer- 40 hrs/week (housing provided)
Dates to Apply: Late Fall (for Spring) & late Spring (for Fall)- not hiring for Spring 2013
Contact Information: Julie Vastine, Director of ALLARM
vastinej@dickinson.edu | 717. 245.1135
Application: Download Here
DICKINSON COLLEGE ORGANIC FARM
The College Farm hires student farmers with curious minds and who are ready to engage in fun and physical work. Interns can expect to perform the conventional tasks of water, weeding, transplanting, harvesting and washing crops, and selling produce at our local farmers market. Student farmers may also participate in the unfamiliar, such as:
• animal care for sheep, cows & chickens
• building yurts
• installing solar energy systems
• working on farm equipment
Many students take advantage of creating academic internships and independent research projects at the College Farm. Internship and research themes and focuses vary between students. Farm managers Jenn Halpin and Matt Steiman work directly with students to develop solid opportunities. Most internships are based at the College Farm and include both research and hands-on involvement. Examples of past internships can be found on the College Farm blog or by contacting Matt and Jenn directly. These projects are unpaid and also require a faculty advisor.
Number of Paid Student Farmer Positions Available: Fall/Spring- 6-12 & Summer- 4
Hours: Fall/Spring- 6-10 hrs/week & Summer- 40 hrs/week (housing provided)
Dates to Apply: Late Fall (for Spring) & late Spring (for Fall)
Contact Information: Jenn Halpin, Farm Manager
halpinj@dickinson.edu | 717.245.1969
Application:Download Spring 2013 Application
Number of Academic Intern Positions Available: Fall/Spring/Summer- Unlimited
Hours: Fall/Spring- 10 hrs/week & Summer- variable
Dates to Apply: Rolling
Contact Information: Jenn Halpin, Farm Manager
halpinj@dickinson.edu | 717.245.1969
Application: Contact Jenn Halpin
IDEA FUND (IF)
The Idea Fund employs
student-interns all-year round to improve and maintain the quality of this
organization. Their management structure is divided into the following:
Executive Director
Team Directors for:
• Project Consulting
• Public Relations and
Marketing
• Finance
• Community Outreach
Activities that you could
be involved in:
• Event planning to inject a sense of creativity into the community
•
Calculating Return on Investment for energy-saving projects
• Fundraising and funds expansion
• Graphic and media design
• Blog & social media management
• Strategic planning and program design
• Assisting students with writing
effective business plans
• Help student project leaders with community outreach
Number of Paid Positions
Available: Fall/Spring- 3 & Summer- up to 3
Hours:
Fall/Spring- 10 hrs/week & Summer- 20 or 40 hrs/week
**Pending Transcript Notation Positions for team leadership***
Dates to
Apply: Fall & Spring, application is rolling
Contact
Information: Ken Shultes, IF Advisor
shultes@dickinson.edu |
717.245.1212
Application: Spring 2013 Application Information
DINING SERVICES SUSTAINABLE FOODS
Dining Services hires two interns per semester, one paid and one for credit, to both promote and progress sustainable food education and procurement on campus, and also to inventory their growing list of sustainable products and food they procure annually. Interns can expect to fulfill the following roles and responsibilities:
• Maintain and expand upon the Sustainable Food Inventory
• Educating the student-body about the benefits of sustainable food
• Coordinate the Sustainable Food Committee
Number of Positions Available: Fall/Spring- 2 & Summer- none
Hours: Fall/Spring- 10 hrs/week
Dates to Apply: N/A
Contact Information: Keith Martin, Dining Services Director
martink@dickinson.edu | 717.245.1318
Application:
GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS (GIS)
The GIS Lab Intern will provide general assistance for all activities associated with the operation of the lab in fulfillment of its broad mission to promote the effective use of GIS technology within the Dickinson Community. Specific duties may include (but not be limited to):
1) Providing technical support to faculty and staff for GIS-related teaching and research activities
2) Assisting students with questions about GIS assignments and projects
3) Collecting, editing, organizing, and managing spatial data for the GIS data server
4) Maintaining GPS and other field data collection equipment in proper working order
5) Preparing and conducting workshops, learning seminars, and tutorials
6) Supporting campus and community outreach activities related to GIS
7) Designing, developing, and maintaining a GIS website for the college
Number of Positions Available: Fall/Spring- 2 & Summer- none
Hours: Fall/Spring- 10 hrs/week
Dates to Apply: N/A
Contact Information: Jim Ciarrocca, GIS Specialist
ciarroccaj@dickinson.edu
Application: Contact Jim Ciarrocca to apply
ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES DEPARTMENT
The Environmental Studies Department employs 4-6 Teaching Assistants (TAs) each semester. TAs are always needed in the introductory science courses and are sometimes needed in intermediate courses, such as Aquatics. TAs are expected to attend labs; lead by example as engaged listeners and participants; and drive college vehicles. Additional requirements and opportunities include:
· keep an eye out for safety issues
· help with instruction
· setting-up and cleaning-up labs
· learn to operate scientific monitoring equipment
· keep equipment organized and well maintained
· maintain clear communication with faculty, the ES technician, and students in the course
· offer tutoring and group help sessions outside of lab (optional)
Number of Paid Positions Available: 4-6 every semester
Hours: 4-5 hours per week for one semester commitment, additional hours may be available
Dates to Apply: Late Fall (for Spring) & late Spring (for Fall)
Contact Information: Vallie Edenbo, Environmental Studies Technician
edenbov@dickinson.edu | 717.245.1860
Application: Please email Vallie Edenbo to request an application