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Fellowship: Youth Leadership Council

The Jane Goodall Institute of Canada

Deadline: June 12, 2011

The Deal: The Jane Goodall Institute of Canada’s Roots & Shoots program is recruiting for the new Youth Leadership Council – a dedicated and enthusiastic group of youth to help implement their programming and ensure that they maintain a youth perspective in all they do.  They also offer many once-in-a-lifetime opportunities for youth, in Canada and abroad.

If you are between the ages of 16 and 25, and are dedicated to helping people, animals, and the environment, you should definitely check this out.

+ More information here + Flyer here + Apply here

Jobs: Solar Company in San Francisco

SunRun

Deadline: Varying by position

The Deal: SunRun, a SF-based residential solar energy company with operations in 10 or so states across the country is hiring for a number of positions, especially engineers.

They’re growing all the time, so you may just want to submit your resume, along with a quick introduction, via email and they'll keep your information for their records and let you know when a position opens up.

+ More information / apply here

Internship: Summer Contractor Guatemala Field Trial

RainSaucers

Deadline: April 30^th

The Deal: RainSaucers, a company working to manufactures standalone rainwater harvesting (RWH) systems designed to make RWH cleaner, simpler, and more flexible, is seeking an Independent Contractor to bring the field trials units to Guatemala and implement them in a variety of field examples and monitor their performance and end user feedback throughout the summer (June – August 2011).

Some requirements are intermediate Spanish, experience working with PVC and performing basic plumbing tasks, experience traveling to developing countries, as well as a personal laptop and digital camera with video capability.

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Interested? Email a cover letter addressing the above position requirements and resume to tom@rainsaucers.com.

Conference: Green Jobs + Social Innovation Retreat

Meaningful Work Project

Deadline: Friday April 15^th

Date: Friday April 29^th @ 6pm – Sunday May 1 2011 @ 3pm

The Deal: Meaningful Work is offering an opportunity to get involved in green jobs as well as a social innovation retreat, which will include interactive activities, breakout sessions and wilderness walks alongside inspiring professionals and guest mentors.  You will explore a common journey of how you can connect occupation with personal sustainability and create a community of practice.  It will be held at the Kananaskis Wilderness Hostel, with all accommodation and meals provided.

+ More information / apply here

Fellowship: Youth Leaders Wanted for 5 Months in Borneo

Virgo Productions + National Geographic Entertainment

Deadline: ASAP – trip begins June 2011; short-listing/screening process if selected

The Deal: DeforestACTION is a massive global project to save forests and orangutans in Borneo.  Award-winning Queensland production company Virgo Productions, in collaboration with National Geographic Entertainment, is making a 3D Action documentary about the project – Project Borneo 3D.

The project is looking for 10 adventurous, passionate, and courageous leaders (aged 18 - 35) to feature in the film and a 6-part TV series.

These leaders will live in the jungle in Borneo for 5 months and work with a number of individuals and organizations to report to millions of young people around the world.

+ More information / apply here

Fellowship: Bike Tour for Environmental Sustainability

The Otesha Project

Deadline: Before your tour begins (varies from May-September)

The Deal: Can you picture yourself cycling across a chunk of Canada as part of a sustainable mobile community, offering performances and workshops about environmental and social justice issues along the way?

If you like that sound of that, you’re 18 or older, and you love fundraising, check out one of the Otesha Project’s Bike Tours. You may just have the time of your life.

+ More information here + apply here

Job: Terracycle Careers

Terracycle

Deadline: Various

The Deal: Voted the “Coolest Little Startup in America” by Inc Magazine, TerraCycle’s mission is to eliminate the idea of waste by developing innovative solutions for non-recyclable products and packaging.

They are currently looking for innovative, driven people to bring on board as Business Development Managers. Business Development Associates and Business Development Interns.

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Fellowship: Redfish School of Change

Redfish + University of Victoria

Deadline: February 14^th 2011

The Deal: If you or a friend is a post-secondary student who loves practical learning, leadership, and is interested in the environment and social justice issues, check out the Redfish School of Change.  It’s a great opportunity to simultaneously earn credits from the University of Victoria and enjoy a variety of leadership and field experiences from May 3^rd to June 4^th. 

One month left to apply! Applications due February 14.
Bursaries available for all students with financial need.

+ More information here + apply here 

+Dreamnow: Redfish is run by a wonderful woman named Nadine Raynolds who is an old friend of DreamNow's from the days that we worked with the Sierra Youth Coalition. It is a great program that takes learning into nature in a truly impactful way. APPLY!

Awards & Scholarships: Recognize Green Leaders

Earth Day Canada

Deadline: January 31^st, February 28^th 2011

The Deal: Earth Day Canada is celebrating and supporting environmental leaders, volunteers, organizations and small businesses with recognition and financial support, including scholarships, grants and cash awards.

The Hometown Heroes Award Program is rewarding environmental leaders (individuals, groups, organizations and small businesses) who foster meaningful, long–term community awareness and action. Heroes can win one of three Hometown Heroes Awards and a $10 000 prize. Heroes must be nominated by February 28th, 2011 at www.earthday.ca/hometown.

The Earth Day Canada Community Environment Fund is providing financial grants of up to $20 000 to support local not-for-profit organizations, charities and schools in the development and delivery of environmental initiatives in Ontario. Groups must apply for the Spring Grant Period by February 28th, 2011 at www.earthday.ca/envirofund.

The Toyota Earth Day Scholarship Program is awarding twenty $5 000 scholarships to graduating Canadian high school and CEGEP students entering their first year of post-secondary studies—regardless of their chosen field of study. Students must apply by January 31st, 2011 at www.earthday.ca/scholarship.

Job: Social Media & Online Advocacy Manager

American Wind Association (AWEA)

Deadline: Applications accepted on a rolling basis until position is filled

The Deal: The American Wind Association or AWEA is looking for someone to manage their online and social media strategy. The job pays up to $85k (depending on experience). Many benefits, including 5% 401K match, full health insurance w/vision and dental, and travel to conferences. 

The AWEA is a national trade association representing and working with hundreds of wind energy advocates from around the world.

If you're interested, send a cover letter and resume to jobs@awea.org. Use "Social Media and Online Advocacy Manager" in the subject line. 

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