Jobs Sustainable Business Council Intern and Volunteer Information School Year 2010-11
SBC Needs
We are seeking interns to help in the following areas for the school year 2010-11:
Education Program Development
Green Team Development
Community Outreach/Education Program Development
General Description of Internships
We anticipate the interns would each work approximately 10-12 hours per week for the entire school year. Ideally, the interns would begin in late August and work through spring term. The exact dates and hours are somewhat flexible. We will be applying to have these positions funded as an Americorp Campus Core position, which would provide a $1,000 education award for 300 hour positions or a $1,250 education award for 450 hour positions. The education awards are made available after the term of service is completed and may be used to pay for future coursework or to pay off student loans. The successful candidate is expected to arrange college credit through his/her advisor or department, if desired. The SBC will provide a supervisor, mentors when needed, and work evaluations to assist the intern.
Intern Qualifications
The successful candidate should be self-motivated and directed, proficient with word processing and spreadsheet programs, a good researcher and communicator. Experience in organizing groups, with public relations and marketing, with databases, and in fundraising is preferred, but not required. An interest in learning about and promoting sustainable business practices (i.e. environmentally friendly, socially responsible, and economical viable practices) is important. Access to a computer with Internet access and a workspace is required.
Contact Information and Application Procedures
For more information, contact Genevieve King at 824-7336 or HYPERLINK "mailto:
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. Attach a resume and names of 3 references. The review process will begin April 30 and will continue until all three positions are filled.
Position Descriptions
Education Program Development Intern
The SBC is currently looking for 1 intern to help support the implementation of its Strive Toward Sustainability (STS) program and possibly other educational programs. The STS program helps businesses determine how sustainable they currently are and in what areas they can improve. It also aids businesses in prioritizing their eco-initiatives and recognizes them for sustainability accomplishments. The intern will help design a system to recruit and use interns and volunteers to provide assistance to businesses in the STS program, plan and put on STS workshops, interact with businesses, develop materials to recognize sustainable achievements of businesses and help find grant or other funding streams to continue this program in the future. The intern may also help plan and host SBC educational lectures and events.
The intern will complete the following tasks.
Become familiar with the STS program by reading materials and interviewing those currently performing STS functions
Recruit and help manage 4-5 interns for both spring and summer terms to perform STS follow up information gathering and research for participants in the spring and summer term workshops
Aid businesses that been through the STS workshop in completing STS program, including follow up information gathering, assessment of appropriate recognition levels, and development of materials to recognize sustainable achievements of businesses
Help plan and put on initial STS workshops
Help find grant or other funding opportunities to continue program in the future
Draft one or more grant applications to fund a permanent coordinator for the STS program
Make recommendation to SBC as to how it can improve its STS program
If time permits, help develop additional workshops for the STS program
If time permits, help plan and host SBC educational lectures and events
Green Team Development and Coordination Intern
The SBC is currently looking for 1 intern to help support the design and implementation of its Green Team. The Green Team helps make events and activities around the Missoula area more sustainable. The intern will help design a program and recruit volunteers to provide Green Team services to other organizations and events.
The intern will complete the following tasks.
Become familiar with the concept of a Green Team and get familiar with past Green Team activities by reading materials and interviewing those currently performing Green Team functions
Explore the possibility of creating an SBC Green Team as a fee-for-service product that the SBC can offer to businesses and organizations
Develop a Green Team program including a system to recruit and utilize volunteers, outreach materials to present to businesses and organizations who may be interested in the service, and standardized outreach materials for use at events
Recruit and manage volunteers during spring term
Provide a Green Team for SBC’s fall film fest and spring local fest
Identify and secure at least 3 Green Team contracts and organize the logistics for these events
Make recommendations for how SBC can improve and expand its Green Team in the future
Community Outreach/Education Program Development Intern
The SBC is currently looking for 1 intern to help support the design and implementation of its community outreach and education program. The main focus of this internship will be to help develop and implement outreach procedures, ongoing communications with SBC members and the public and community outreach/education events. The intern will help prepare the monthly SBC calendar, will help prepare and distribute press releases and flyers for events, will read and forward or respond to SBC email, interact with the public via social networking sites and at events, prepare new member packets and mailings and assist the SBC Director with tasks, events and programs. The intern will also work closely with the Educational Program Development intern and participate in volunteer recruitment.
The intern will be assigned tasks from the following list as appropriate given the candidate’s background and the most pressing needs of the SBC.
Check SBC Intern email account and forward them to the appropriate party, respond or save for use in creating the calendar of events
Input entries regularly into the monthly calendar of events
Layout the calendar in online customer contact program
Research information for and draft text of press releases for SBC events
Distribute press releases and follow up with media contacts
Help design flyers for SBC events
Hang flyers around town for SBC events
Help develop and document SBC protocols for press releases, the calendar and other communication materials
Research ”Local Living Economy” model and write a report to educate volunteers and other interns about best practices re: member relations
Design and compile marketing folders with the help of the Director’s Assistant
Work closely with Education Program Intern on member communication in relation to the STS Program and other education events
Help plan and host community outreach events including SBC’s fall film fest, Green Drinks, First Friday activities and tabling at events of others
Assist in volunteer recruitment.
Sustainable Business Council Intern and Volunteer Information Ongoing Openings
SBC Needs
We have ongoing unpaid intern or volunteer positions for 2-3 individuals to help with:
Business education
Community education, outreach and communications
Event planning and fundraising
General Internship Description
We regularly recruit interns to work 6 to 12 hours per week (depending on student availability). Fall interns will begin in early September. Spring interns begin in late January or February. Summer interns begin in late May or early June. The positions run through the term, but may be extended to additional terms if the student is available. Candidates are expected to arrange University credit through their advisors or department, if desired. The SBC will provide a supervisor, mentors when needed, and work evaluations to assist the intern. These positions are unpaid.
Intern Qualifications
The successful candidate should be self-motivated and directed, proficient with word processing and spreadsheet programs, a good researcher and communicator. Experience in organizing groups, with public relations and marketing, with databases, and in fundraising is preferred, but not required. An interest in learning about and promoting sustainable business practices (i.e. environmentally friendly, socially responsible, and economical viable practices) is important. Access to a computer with Internet access and a workspace is required.
Task Involved
The interns or volunteers will be assigned tasks from the following list as appropriate given the candidate’s background and the most pressing needs of the SBC.
Research sustainable business practice topics for general publication or to answer questions of specific businesses and draft materials to share the information gathered
Help plan and facilitate the SBC introduction to sustainability workshops
Help develop and administer the “Strive for Sustainability” recognition program including creation of program documents and marketing materials, maintaining the STS data base, administering questionnaires, evaluating of businesses and relaying information to participants
Help plan, promote and provide educational events (such as lectures, workshops, and panel discussions) based on workshop participant and community needs
Draft marketing and communication pieces for SBC events and activities
Help maintain our event calendar and other web site components
Help plan and implement community outreach and fundraising events (such as a film fest, vendor fairs, tabling at events of others and networking events)
Help with grant writing process
Help maintain donor records and draft communications with donors
Help with member renewals and member communications
Make recommendations for how SBC can improve its programs and infrastructure
Contact Information and Application Procedures
For more information, contact Genevieve King at 824-7336 or HYPERLINK "mailto:
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. Attach a resume and names of 3 references. The review process is ongoing and continues each term until all three positions are filled.
Administrative Assistant Job Opening at Clark Fork Coalition
Want to work for the premiere, river conservation non-profit in Western Montana? Not afraid of fast-paced multi-tasking? Like to have fun with colleagues & community? Love sleeping better at night knowing your profession is making a direct difference in your environment? Then this is the job for you.
If interested, please submit a cover letter, resume & 3 references to
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Closes on May 14th.
NO PHONE CALLS—PLEASE.
Abode Sustainable Building Supply & Design
Abode Sustainable Building Supply & Design is a retail outlet promoting awareness and use of natural, sustainable and non-toxic
interior building products throughout Missoula and western Montana.
Abode is currently seeking a part-time retail assistant. Qualified candidates are charismatic and able to establish genuine rapport
with customers and contractor partners; have a passion for sustainability; are self-starters with the ability to work independently;
demonstrate strong attention to detail; possess basic computer skills; and are dog-friendly. Experience with building materials and
home improvement projects and graphic design skills a plus.
Core responsibilities include:
• Keep the retail environment neat and organized
• Provide customer support through product knowledge and project guidance.
• Complete customer transactions and supplier orders quickly and accurately
• Support ongoing renovations and re-merchandising
• Provide planning assistance and logistical support for occasional workshops, trade shows and other events
• Other in-store duties as assigned
Position is 20-25 hours/week and includes Saturday shifts. Full time availability during occasional weeks (~4 weeks/year) preferred but
not required. Starting wage is $10.50/hour.
Please submit cover letter and resume by August 31st to Abode,
215 E. Main St, Missoula, MT 59802 or email to
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Garden City Harvest - 3 positions available
Youth Farm Assistant
AmeriCorps position. Job Description available late Monday on the GCH website: www.gardencityharvest.org. To apply, please email a cover letter, resume and three references to Laurie at
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Position closes April 26th, 5 pm. No phone calls please.
Community Education Program Assistant
AmeriCorps position. Job Description available on the GCH website: www.gardencityharvest.org. To apply, please email a cover letter, resume and three references to Jason at
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Position closes May 1st, 5 pm. For more information, call Jason at 239-5524.
Community Farm and Garden Assistant
AmeriCorps position. Job Description on the GCH website: www.gardencityharvest.org. To apply, please email a cover letter, resume and three references to
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Position closes Monday, May 3rd, 5 pm. No phone calls please.
Garden City Harvest Community Education Program Assistant position available. Job Description below.
To apply, please email a cover letter, resume and three references to Jason at
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by 5 pm, May 1st.
For more information, call Jason at 239-5524.
Wage: AMERICORPS POSITION: $3,018 stipend. Upon completion of 450 hours, participant will be eligible for a $1,250 education award. Must enroll in the AmeriCorps program.
Season/hours: 450 hours, May – August – to be completed by August 14th
Supervision: The Community Education Director will supervise the position.
Duties
· Assist with school garden maintenance: weed, water, harvest, small construction projects.
· Assist with summer camps at the PEAS Farm: lead activities and games for chidren aged six to ten; assist with cooking.
· Assist with and lead summer field trips for community groups.
· Assist with special projects: youth education about gardening and farming.
Required skills and abilities
· Ability to do physical labor outdoors in all weather conditions;
· Ability to lift up to 40 pounds occaisionally;
· Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Preferred
· Experience leading youth groups and activities;
· Experience with and/or knowledge of organic gardening.
Agricultural internship description
Montana Academy
Duration: Beginning in early April and continuing for six months, through the end of September, 2010
Stipend: $7.49/hour, 40 hours/week for the growing season, plus room and board
Contact: Rick Stern, Social Studies and Agricultural Studies teacher
(406) 858-2339 x.250
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Agricultural Internship Description:
Our intern will have the responsibility for overseeing all agricultural activities in our school’s greenhouse and vegetable, herb, fruit and ornamental gardens. Since we are a boarding school working with “troubled” teenagers from around the country, we need an intern who wants to be a positive role model for teenagers who may be hungry for a connection with the land and with caring adults. This is a great opportunity to help our rapidly-growing “Agricultural Studies” program take a great leap forward.
It’s also a great chance to help some of our students to earn a very valuable and tangible sense of accomplishment. The right candidate will have a good sense of appropriate boundaries with talented, interesting, yet immature teenagers (many of whom come to us with fairly serious substance abuse issues). The intern must be willing to build relationships with our students, and also to say “no” to them.
Agriculturally, we are located in a difficult place to garden and farm. With 40 frost-free days and the occasional -40 degree night most winters, our little valley does not yield many tomatoes, and even fruit trees have had little luck here. Last year was the first year in production of a student-built, timber-frame greenhouse, and are expanding the size of our gardens. We have had great luck growing greens, root crops, and brassicas, etc., and are looking for an intern with confidence and a willingness to experiment in season extension so we can expand the variety of crops we can grow successfully.
The intern will gain direction and supervision from Rick Stern, who will teach an Agricultural Studies course this spring and summer for the fifth year in a row. The intern will also work closely with other staff people. At the beginning of the internship, the intern will never supervise students without another, trained staff person present, although the right person may receive training and prove themselves capable of supervising students alone.
The intern will have two days off per week – probably Wednesday and Thursday – and will have varying hours on the other days. Our sole agricultural goals, for now, are to grow food for our own consumption and other plants to beautify our campus. The intern may also have the opportunity to work with students in the kitchen on food preservation and preparation.
Again, this is a great opportunity to take on a large amount of leadership, to gain great experience in working with teenagers, and to help expand and improve a program that has been growing rapidly for the past few years thanks to the widespread support it receives on our campus.
Please feel free to contact Rick Stern by phone or e-mail for more information and details about how to apply for the position. To get a better sense of the work of our school, please visit our website: www.montanaacademy.com
Citizen Science Program Director
The University of Montana Wilderness Institute is seeking a Citizen Science Program Director to begin April 2010. The position is approximately 15 hours per week, 42 weeks per year and compensation is $18-25/hr, DOE.
Job Description
The Citizen Science Program Director will provide leadership for the citizen science program and oversee all operations related to volunteer monitoring. The Director will write 4-6 funding proposals per year; prepare annual reports for funders and agency partners; hire, train, evaluate, and supervise all program staff (typically 2 field leaders, 2 volunteer coordinators, and a GIS specialist); revise and develop monitoring protocols as needed; maintain equipment; oversee budgets; work with agency partners on project planning and development; work with stakeholders and other interested parties; oversee outreach and volunteer recruitment; and develop citizen science resources and peer-reviewed publications. The Citizen Science Program Director will be housed at the Wilderness Institute, College of Forestry and Conservation and will report to the Wilderness Institute Director.
Job Qualifications
Required
The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills, public relations skills, organizational skills, and attention to detail; experience developing data collection protocols, and collecting, analyzing, and reporting field data; demonstrated ability to write successful funding proposals; experience managing volunteers and working with diverse stakeholders and partners; possess a graduate degree (M.S. or Ph.D.) in relevant field; and have extensive backcountry skills and experience working in remote locations.
Preferred
Extensive knowledge of biology/ecology; web development skills.
ADA/EOE/AA/Veteran's Preference
Qualified candidates must be able to meet minimum requirements and perform the primary functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. As an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, we encourage applications from minorities, Vietnam era veterans, and women. This material is available in an alternative format upon request. Qualified candidates may request veterans’ preference in accordance with state law.
How to Apply
Open until filled, application review will begin March 15, 2010. Send cover letter, resume, and contact information for three references to:
Wilderness Institute, College of Forestry and Conservation
University of Montana
Missoula, MT 59812
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Ecology Project International seeks a Recruitment Coordinator who will work with the Director of Academic Programs to implement and refine EPI's marketing, sales, and recruitment strategies to student and adult markets in the U.S. and abroad. Responsibilities involve recruiting students and teachers via implementation of direct mailing campaigns; trade shows and conferences; school visits; direct sales; communications and public relations; plus additional marketing-related work. More information can be found at www.ecologyproject.org
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Garden City Harvest position available: Youth Farm Manager
Garden City Harvest and Youth Homes have partnered to establish a one-acre farm on the grounds of the Tom Roy Youth Guidance Home. The Farm Manager should have knowledge of small scale organic farming, two or more years of farm management experience and direct service experience with youth at risk.
Submit resume, cover letter and three references to Garden City Harvest, P.O. Box 205, Missoula, MT 59806, or email to
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: to be received by Monday, February 22, 5 pm. No phone calls please. The job description is posted at the Garden City Harvest website. www.gardencityharvest.org/quick_links/employment.html
Garden City Gondola, LLC, Missoula’s bicycle rickshaw service, seeks energetic, creative, bike enthusiasts interested in becoming owner/operators in a collectively-run business. Owner/operators drive the rickshaws for a set number of hours each week, as well as perform regular maintenance, engage in promoting the business, schedule and coordinate rickshaw rentals and undertake a variety of other duties.
In operation since 2004, Garden City Gondola has become a staple of the downtown night scene, carrying passengers throughout the Missoula area in a nearly carbon-neutral way. During the 2009 season, we expanded our hours of operation and added a third bicycle rickshaw to our fleet. The business is growing, and as we expect a busy 2010 season, we’re looking to attract reliable, friendly and dedicated people to help share the workload.
Requirements: Physically-fit and able to safely operate the GCG rickshaws for hours at a time, willing to work late hours and early mornings, intermediate knowledge of bicycle maintenance (flat repair, drive-train maintenance, wheel truing, etc.), outgoing, clear communicator, able to deal with the grand spectrum of humanity (especially when they’ve been drinking), eager to engage others as equals in a collective business model.
Send a letter of interest and your resume by Friday, Feb. 26 to:
Garden City Gondola, LLC
1618 Howell St.
Missoula, MT 59802
No emails or calls yet, please.
Zootown Arts Community Center
Executive director, multiple honor PAID interns, and summer camp teachers. Look at the descriptions below.
To Apply:
Please download and complete the application here . Send it, with a resume, to:
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Zootown Arts Community Center
Attn: Employment
235 N. 1st St. W.
Missoula, MT 59802
Executive Director
Position Applications due May 1, 2010
Position begins June 1, 2010
Part Time (20 hours a week)
The Executive Director is responsible for organizational leadership, funding and development, and overseeing general operations. The duties of the ED include:
- Arranges and attends meetings to strengthen communication with directors from other organizations, city connections, and state funding opportunities;
- Reports to and works with the Board of Directors’ decisions and carries out mission-focused projects internally within the organization;
- Supervises staff;
- Cultivates corporate and private donations and funding opportunities;
- Facilitates and implements fundraising activities, including tours, donor asks, and fundraisers, and reviews grant applications;
- Represents ZACC at community events, meetings, association functions, etc.;
- Advocates for and tracks the ZACC Membership System;
- Works with staff to review finances and studio needs.
Honor Internships: Applications CLOSE SOON: Wed. March 10, 2010
Positions begin March 15th
SHOP Management Honor Intern:
Stipend $700 (4 hours/week)
6 Month Art Award March-September 2010
SHOP Management Honor Intern monitors operations in the SHOP and actively recruits new artists. Intern helps staff track SHOP artist volunteer hours and inventory. Work includes answering and returning calls, filing forms, registering artists for volunteer hours, and answering questions from the public about the SHOP in order to refer them to the correct ZACC staff member. SHOP Intern will help track individual artist sales. He and she will be responsible for taking SHOP applications and presenting potential new artists to the staff for approval.
Volunteer Coordination Honor Intern:
Stipend $350 (2 hours/week)
6 Month Art Award March-September 2010
The Volunteer Coordination Honor Intern recruits, trains, and manages volunteers at ZACC. They will serve at times as the contact person for volunteer needs or scheduling; will also be responsible for tracking volunteer applications, forms, and conducting bi-weekly volunteer orientations and tours. The Intern will work with staff to compile ZACC needs lists and cultivate an open environment.
Pottery Honor Intern:
Stipend $700 (4 hours/week)
6 Month Art Award March-September 2010
The Pottery Honor Intern is responsible for tracking inventory, ordering new glazes and pottery, getting flyers out to Missoula, running the kiln, and loading and unloading pottery. The Pottery Intern teaches Ladies Night Pottery Class and will be asked to help staff pottery parties and events as needed.
Glass Fusing Honor Intern:
Stipend $800 (5 hours/week)
6 Month Art Award March-September 2010
The Glass Fusing Honor Intern manages and promotes the Glass Fusing Station at the ZACC. This position is responsible for ordering glass supplies, tracking inventory, loading and unloading the kiln, applying kiln wash to both kilns, and spends time doing prep work cutting glass and preparing the station for use by the public. This volunteer is also responsible for teaching two classes per month to the public about glass and how to use the studio/kiln to their creative advantage.
Call to Art Educators for Summer Camps and Workshops 2010 at ZACC
Full Day and Half Day Workshops and Day Camps
Adult Classes and Youth Classes
Wage: $15.00/hour
Summer Camps: June-August 2010
Classes/Workshops: May-November 2010
DUE APRIL 1, 2010
The ZACC is now accepting class submissions and proposals for our
community education program and summer camps. It pays $15.00 per hour. Instructors must have an educator’s license or have teaching experience with children or adults in the arts.
The program is funded in part by the Gallagher Western Montana Charitable Foundation, Inc. and registration fees. Summer camps are for children ages 6-13 and 13-16. The ZACC conducts half day and full day camps. If you’d like to get involved, please send a cover letter, list of 3 references, a resume, and camp/workshop description. Volunteer and art education students are eligible for hours/internship.
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Wanna be a farmer this summer?
Would you like to basically run a small farm this summer, but not be required to market any of the produce? Like working with kids? Have some experience with and interest in organic gardening/farming in cold climates? Enjoy spending your days off in Glacier? The Cabinets? The Yaak? Whitefish? Missoula? (I shouldn’t forget Kalispell – a mere 40 miles away…) Then you might be a perfect candidate for an opening with Montana Academy’s Agricultural Studies program. The internship provides experience, room and board, and $7.49/hour for six months worth of 40 hour weeks. Curious? Downright intrigued? Contact Rick Stern at
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or 406-858-2339 x.250. Peace!
Rick Stern
Social Studies/Agricultural Studies Teacher
Team 1 Team Teacher
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