Internships

Big Green Theater (BGT) is a new environmental education program developed by The Bushwick Starr.

BK farmyards is a Brooklyn based decentralized farming network providing local food to reduce the city’s reliance on fossil fuels and offering local jobs to boost the economy. We are seeking partnerships with developers willing to temporarily transform their idle land to farmyard; homeowners who want to eat from their own yard; and city agencies holding under-utilized land. Our strategy is to stay nimble, growing food between the cracks of urban development.

Boswyck Farms is a hydroponic farm in Bushwick Brooklyn. It was founded in 2008 by Lee Mandell. Boswyck Farms was started with the idea of growing fresh food for the surrounding community. Located in Lee’s 1,000 square foot loft, it has grown into a research and development space where we build and test hydroponic systems. We are dedicated to bringing sustainable methods of growing into the hands of people.

The Bronx River Alliance serves as a coordinated voice for the river and works in harmonious partnership to protect, improve and restore the Bronx River corridor so that it can be a healthy ecological, recreational, educational and economic resource for the communities through which the river flows.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:- Help with event set-ups and break-downs in the park, which may include early mornings, late nights, weekends and some physical labor- Assist in coordination of public events in the park, including our annual Movies with a View summer film series, Waterfront Workouts, Cove Camp and other education and stewardship events- Maintain databases, provide general administrative support of staff, and conduct research for events and Conservancy operations – Work extensively in the park, interacting with park staff and volunteers.

Brooklyn Grange is a commercial organic farming business located on New York City rooftops. We grow vegetables in the city and sell them to local people and businesses. The goal is to improve access to very good food, to connect city people more closely to farms and food production, and to make urban farming a viable enterprise and livelihood.

Build It Green!NYC, New York City’s only non-profit retail outlet for salvaged and surplus building materials. Their Astoria-based warehouse has everything from panel doors to high end refrigerators and shutters to movie props. Their mission is to keep these materials out of the landfill, while offering deep discounts on their resale. We are sponsored by Community Environmental Center (CEC).
BIG!NYC success is due to community members who both donate and shop at their reuse center. Since their doors opened in 2005, BIG!NYC has been growing in more ways than just inventory and staff! Profits from our sales go back to the community; work-training programs and work with other NYC based work-training groups, they sponsor the Western Queens Compost Initiative, they donate materials to local non-profits and community groups, they help provide materials for community gardens, and so much more!
Build It Green!NYC is a fast-paced, creative environment. This is the perfect fit for a student looking to gain real-world experience. While the internship is unpaid, BIG!NYC will offer class credit.
Interns are given a large amount of responsibility, and most intern positions require a 10-20 hour commitment per week for the school year, or at least 24 hours per week during the summer months.
Build It Green!NYC Interns receive close supervision and work side by side with staff members working on important issues and projects. Interns will participate in staff meetings at which strategy is determined and plans are made.
The internships will typically be a mix of policy, writing, marketing mixed with organizing the warehouse and other administrative tasks.
Areas of work
- Marketing
- Policy
- Reuse of building materials
- Retail and warehouse organization
- Educational
- Event organizing
For more information about our internship programs, please feel free to email Jaclyn Jablkowski or visit the internships website.

The Center for an Urban Future is a public policy organization dedicated to improving the overall health of New York City and serving its long-term interests by targeting problems facing low-income and working-class neighborhoods in all five boroughs.

The Climate Change and Coalition Building Intern will work to further develop our programs concerning climate change. Primary focus will be on development of our climate initiative, the NYC Climate Coalition (www.nycclimate.org), but work may also include international climate change research, policy analysis, and outreach development. Responsibilities will include: Editing and writing, outreach, teaching, curriculum development, research and partner development, website content development, lobbying and advocacy, grant writing and more. Intern should have a good working knowledge of climate change issues, and climate change policy and science experience is a plus.How to Apply
Please send resume and cover letter as separate PDF attachments to the Director of Outreach and Advocacy, Tristan Jones, at info@humanimpactsinstitute.org by May 6, 2011 at 5pm for consideration for the Spring semester. Applicants will be interviewed and notified of selection in mid-May, 2011. No calls, please.

The unpaid internship will be three-months long and based at the office of long-time CIW ally and human rights organization, National Economic and Social Rights Initiative (www.nesri.org). The intern’s tasks will be determined by the needs of the Community Farmworker Alliance NYC (CFA) and the interests of the individual intern. S/he will work directly with CFA (cfa-nyc.org), supervised by NESRI’s Human Right to Work with Dignity Director. CFA is a volunteer-run collective, so while you will have one person with whom you work closely, you should be open to a laid-back environment that will require flexibility and a high degree of organization. Sometimes you may be the only person working on critical tasks that will take diligence and flexibility, but you will always have a team of dedicated organizers looking to support you.

CUP makes educational projects about places and how they change. Our projects bring together art and design professionals – artists, graphic designers, architects, urban planners – with community-based advocates and researchers – organizers, government officials, academics, service-providers and policymakers. These partners work with CUP staff to create projects ranging from high school curricula to educational exhibitions.

Con Edison’s Summer Intern Program provides college students with work experiences that help them connect textbook knowledge with real-world settings and gain an understanding of the way we work at Con Edison. With this program, Con Edison identifies students who demonstrate high energy, intellect, and a genuine thirst for learning and who, upon graduation from college, may qualify as candidates for the company’s Growth Opportunities for Leadership Development (GOLD) Program.

In September 2010, New York City released the NYC Green Infrastructure Plan which presents an alternative approach to improving water quality that integrates “green infrastructure,” such as swales and green roofs, with investments to optimize the existing system and to build targeted, cost-effective “grey” or traditional infrastructure.

The Design Trust is committed to improving the design, utility, and understanding of New York City’s parks, plazas, streets, and public buildings. We bring together neighborhoods, public agencies, and design professionals to find innovative opportunities for change, making the city more beautiful, sustainable, functional, and available to all.

Farming Concrete is a volunteer, citizen science project to measure how much food is grown in New York City’s community gardens.

The Freshkills Park team is seeking graduate students or qualified undergraduates to fill three interships for Winter/Spring 2012. Expected start date for all three internships is January 2012. Hours are flexible, and all internships are unpaid (school credit is available depending on requirements). Interns are invited to attend meetings and participate in planning sessions related to Freshkills Park development, as well as to serve as representatives for the planning team at sustainability and planning-related talks and events.Send resume and cover letter to Carrie Grassi, carrie.grassi@parks.nyc.gov

Freshkills Park Landscape Architecture Intern
Responsibilities:
Primarily assisting in the production of materials for the design of a multi-use greenway.
Tasks include:
• quantity takeoffs
• estimating
• specifications
• packaging submissions for review
• Interns with personal computers equipped with AutoCAD may also assist with construction document drawing

Preferred Qualifications:
• Coursework or work experience in landscape architecture engineering
• Strong organizational skills
• Interest and ability to coordinate with urban systems and planning

Freshkills Park Planning Research Intern
Responsibilities:
• Conducting research to inform short and medium-term planning and
scientific research projects
• Assisting with grant research and writing content for various park
communications
• Assistance at Freshkills Park public programs and events

Preferred Qualifications:
• Deep interest in urban systems, planning, environment and public
space
• Strong organizational skills
• Strong verbal and writing skills

Freshkills Park Outreach Program Intern
Responsibilities can include:
• Organizational and logistics assistance for Freshkills Park public
programs and events
• Developing content for park newsletter, blog and social media
• Conceptualizing and producing printed educational materials about the
park site
• Assisting in development of educational initiatives
• Grant-seeking assistance for programs and events

Preferred Qualifications:
• Deep interest in urban systems, planning, environment and public
space
• Strong organizational skills
• Strong verbal and writing skills
• Experience with Adobe Photoshop, InDesign and web publishing

GreenApple Corps is a New York City Department of Parks & Recreation public service program, which immerses Corps members in a variety of work and learning experiences to provide them with technical skills, practical knowledge, and personal development opportunities.

The Greenbelt Native Plant Center is a facility of the New York City Department of Parks & Recreation. We are a 13–acre greenhouse, nursery, and seed bank complex. We are located on Staten Island, NY. We provide locally appropriate seed and plants, offer our guidance in planning your projects, and invite you to explore our services and resources.

A community-oriented, volunteer-run organization, GreenHomeNYC’s mission is to facilitate the adoption of sustainable building methods and materials by owners of small residential and commercial buildings in New York City

Greenmarket was founded in 1976 with a two-fold mission: to promote regional agriculture by providing small family farms the opportunity to sell their locally grown, caught, foraged and baked products directly to consumers, and to ensure that ALL New Yorkers have access to the freshest, most nutritious locally grown food the region has to offer.

Project Information
Many schools would like to build a garden but need help with materials and construction, technical gardening assistance, linking the garden with curriculum, and developing a sustainable school garden plan. In response to these needs, GrowNYC and the Mayor’s Fund partnered to launch Grow to Learn NYC: Citywide School Gardens Initiative, with a mission to inspire, promote and facilitate the creation of sustainable gardens in public schools throughout New York City.

GrowNYC is seeking two (2) interns for the summer semester to assist with Grow to Learn. Summer interns will gain an understanding of the challenges to growing gardens in public schools, as well as coordinating citywide efforts across government and non-government partner organizations. Summer interns will serve as integral members of the Grow to Learn Team in assisting with outreach and communications, materials development, website maintenance, and data management.

Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
- Manage the school garden registration and mini-grant process, including tracking documents received from schools and maintaining a database of registered gardens
- Direct and respond to inquiries from schools seeking assistance with their gardens
- Draft content for monthly E-newsletter (August, September)
- Manage Grow to Learn Facebook page
- Assist with maintaining growtolearn.org website, including events calendar
- Assist in coordinating logistics for “Teacher Resources” working group, including scheduling meetings and improving information-sharing with partner organizations
- Assist School Gardens Community Liaison in planning and conducting workshop for ACGA conference
- Assist in conducting a school gardens “summer maintenance” survey
- Assist in maintaining a school garden near City Hall

Qualifications:
- Strong communication, writing, editing, research, and organizational skills
- Strong computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, and Internet research)
- Enthusiasm for food and gardening including community health, the environment, and education
- Exhibit self-motivation, creativity and direction
- Reliable, punctual, and able to work independently as well as collaboratively
- Possess patience, flexibility and humor
- Experience in education and/or working with schools a plus
- Basic gardening/farming and horticulture knowledge a plus
- GIS skills a plus

Timeframe:
Begins June 13th through September 1st (flexible, but must commit to at least 2 full months)
3 full days per week minimum (flexible, but must maintain regular schedule)

Compensation:
Unpaid, college credit may be available

This position reports to Erica Keberle, Citywide School Gardens Coordinator. Please submit a cover letter, resume and two references to growtolearn@grownyc.org with the subject line “School Gardens Intern.” No phone calls, please. Interviews will be ongoing. Application deadline is May 9, 2011. E/O/E.

GrowNYC is a hands-on non-profit which improves New York City’s quality of life through environmental programs that transform communities block by block and empower all New Yorkers to secure a clean and healthy environment for future generations.

Many schools would like to build a garden but need help with materials and construction, technical gardening assistance, linking the garden with curriculum, and developing a sustainable school garden plan. In response to these needs, GrowNYC and the Mayor’s Fund partnered to launch Grow to Learn NYC: Citywide School Gardens Initiative, with a mission to inspire, promote and facilitate the creation of sustainable gardens in public schools throughout New York City.
GrowNYC is seeking two (2) interns for the summer semester to assist with Grow to Learn. Summer interns will gain an understanding of the challenges to growing gardens in public schools, as well as coordinating citywide efforts across government and non-government partner organizations. Summer interns will serve as integral members of the Grow to Learn Team in assisting with outreach and communications, materials development, website maintenance, and data management.Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
Manage the school garden registration and mini-grant process, including tracking documents received from schools and maintaining a database of registered gardens
Direct and respond to inquiries from schools seeking assistance with their gardens
Draft content for monthly E-newsletter (August, September)
Manage Grow to Learn Facebook page
Assist with maintaining growtolearn.org website, including events calendar
Assist in coordinating logistics for “Teacher Resources” working group, including scheduling meetings and improving information-sharing with partner organizations
Assist School Gardens Community Liaison in planning and conducting workshop for ACGA conference
Assist in conducting a school gardens “summer maintenance” survey
Assist in maintaining a school garden near City Hall

Qualifications:
Strong communication, writing, editing, research, and organizational skills
Strong computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, and Internet research)
Enthusiasm for food and gardening including community health, the environment, and education
Exhibit self-motivation, creativity and direction
Reliable, punctual, and able to work independently as well as collaboratively
Possess patience, flexibility and humor
Experience in education and/or working with schools a plus
Basic gardening/farming and horticulture knowledge a plus
GIS skills a plus
Timeframe:
Begins June 13th through September 1st (flexible, but must commit to at least 2 full months) 3 full days per week minimum (flexible, but must maintain regular schedule)
Compensation:
Unpaid, college credit may be available
This position reports to Erica Keberle, Citywide School Gardens Coordinator. Please submit a cover letter, resume and two references to growtolearn@grownyc.org with the subject line “School Gardens Intern.” No phone calls, please. Interviews will be ongoing. Application deadline is May 9, 2011. E/O/E.

Audrey Castillo is looking for interns for the Healthy Schools Brooklyn project at the Brooklyn District Public Health of the NYC Department of Health and Hygiene– a community-based arm of the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene that targets resources and programs to neighborhoods in North and Central Brooklyn of high public health need, including Bedford Stuyvesant, Brownsville, Bushwick, and East New York. Healthy Schools interns work with schools to implement wellness polices and initiatives around healthy eating and physical activity. Students that are interested, feel free to email Audrey at acastill@health.nyc.gov.

The Hudson River Foundation (HRF) seeks to make science integral to decision-making with regard to the Hudson River and its watershed and to support competent stewardship of this extraordinary resource.

NGO Management/PR and Marketing Internship
Our NGO Management/PR and Marketing Interns will be responsible for the further development of the Human Impacts Institute website, updating press packages and brochures, outreach to press and funders, as well as other issues relating to marketing our organization and our programs. Interns will also help with overall organizational management including data input, contacts management, newsletter development, as well as events planning, partnership development, and fundraising. All applicants should be very well versed in web design and marketing. Experience in fundraising is a plus. Experience with environmental issues is not necessary, but favorable.

IDEO’s focus lies at the intersection of insight and inspiration, and is informed by business, technology, and culture.

ioby connects donors and volunteers to environmental projects in their neighborhoods to inspire new environmental knowledge and action in New York City.

The Kingsborough Community College Summer Urban Farm Internship will provide you with urban farming expertise and knowledge about building a more sustainable food system. This program emphasizes hands-on experience and practical skills. You will learn how to build beds, plant seeds, harvest crops, prepare them for market – and all the steps in between. You will develop expertise in the rapidly expanding local food economy. For culinary students in particular, you will gain valued ground-level knowledge of the farm-to-table production chain.
As part of an inaugural farm team, you will be a part of making history – to the best of our knowledge, this is the first farm of its kind at an urban community college across the US. This will not be easy – building a farm is a lot of work – but together we will build something that students will utilize long after you graduate.
Farmers are required to:
· Attend all scheduled workdays, rain or shine *
· Be prepared
· Be committed
*Work days would coincide with the Special Topics Course in Urban Agriculture, M and W, 10 – 4. It is recommended that you enroll for both Internship and Special Topics.
Please bring:
· Clothing and shoes – and a hat! – appropriate for working outdoors that you don’t mind getting dirty
· Water
· Snack
· Notebook, folder or binder, and a writing utensil
Interested? E-mail kccurbanfarm@gmail.com to apply.

Outstanding Renewal Enterprise, Inc. (The Lower East Side Ecology Center) was founded in 1987 as one of the first organizations to offer community-based recycling and composting programs in New York City. We started our programs by providing innovative recycling drop-off centers. Today, the Ecology Center offers free public compost collection and education, electronic waste recycling, stewardship of public open space, and environmental education. Our programs focus on offering opportunities for all New Yorkers to learn about environmental issues facing NYC and to take responsibility for solving those problems.

The world’s oldest and largest private cancer center, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center (MSKCC) has devoted more than a century to patient care as well as to innovative research, making significant contributions to new and better therapies for the treatment of cancer.

NYC Parks – New School
The MTNYC Urban Forest Restoration Ecology Research Assistant will assist with research and evaluation of MillionTreesNYC urban forest restoration by collecting data in the field as part of a larger research team (including scientists, students, and park managers). Research will be conducted in park forests across New York City. The intern will assist with field data collection, input and analysis of collected data and review of relevant scientific literature. The intern will learn ecological field techniques, gain research and plant identification skills, and participate in hands-on scientific study. See longer description for more detail. Primary contact: Timon McPhearson

The National Council for Science and the Environment’s mission is to improve the scientific basis of environmental decision making.

New York, New Jersey and New England have almost forty great national park sites, ranging from the spectacular coastal parks of Acadia, Cape Cod and Fire Island to the rich historical sites depicting the birth and growth of our nation. NPCA’s work in the Northeast encompasses a growing number of these sites throughout the region.

K-12 Science Education STEM Afterschool Mentor Program
The New York Academy of Sciences Afterschool STEM Mentoring program recruits grad students and post docs from New York City-area universities to volunteer to teach one afternoon a week in underserved 4th through 8th grade afterschool classrooms at organizations like the YMCA and the Boys and Girls Clubs.
Mentors can choose to teach biology, space science, earth science, green science, robotics, or math and can receive an Academy Education Fellow Teaching Credential for completing 24 hours of teaching and training.
Visit www.nyas.org/AfterSchoolProgram for more information.

The New York City Accelerator for a Clean and Renewable Economy (NYC ACRE) helps clean technology and renewable energy companies in New York City grow, advancing the City as a role model for a low-carbon future. NYC ACRE is seeded by a four year, $1.5M grant from the New York State Energy and Research Development Authority (NYSERDA) to NYU-Poly aimed at growing an ecosystem of entrepreneurs who are providing solutions to climate and energy issues while growing the cleantech/renewable energy sector and creating jobs in NYC.
Position:
Strategic Design Intern. The successful applicant will work with NYC ACRE senior management to redesign and update our website, newsletter, and marketing collateral. This will include our print brochures, as well as our digital and online presence and SEO. The result will be a strategy and set of materials with a coherent look that best represents the firm’s position as NYC’s leading cleantech incubator and the organization at the forefront of the City’s nascent cleantech cluster. The successful applicant will be encouraged to be creative in their approach and given a high degree of freedom to find a solution to fit ACRE’s needs.

Candidate:
The preferred candidate will be a current Communications Design/Graphic Design student. Experience designing corporate marketing materials is a plus. You should be able to work independently, managing your own time. The candidate should be able to interact with management and other team members in a mature and professional manner. Strong social media skills is a plus.

Time Commitment:
The commitment will be part time (10-20 hrs per week) throughout the academic year with some flexibility depending on the candidates needs.

Location:
The internship will be based in our New York City office, at 160 Varick Street, NY, NY. Some flexibility to work remotely will be provided.

Submission:
Please send a resume and cover letter and any appropriate work samples to mkotch@poly.edu.

We are currently accepting applications for our 2012 Internship Program and encourage students interested in pursuing careers in the Brownfield/Environmental Cleanup industry to apply. The NYC Brownfield Internship Program provides valuable experience for students by connecting them with our member organizations, which include environmental consultants and contractors, real estate developers, environmental law organizations, community-based organizations, and others. We have revised the application process this year to be easier for both applicants and members. To apply, students should e-mail their resume and cover letter (optional) to info@brownfieldnyc.org. Please use the following subject line: “Internship Application – [applicant name]” (e.g. Internship Application – John Doe). Submissions will be accepted on a rolling basis. If selected, members will contact the applicant directly.
The NYC Brownfield Partnership is a voluntary association of brownfield stakeholders consisting principally of environmental consulting firms, environmental law organizations, environmental remediation contracting organizations, brownfield development organizations, and community-based organizations (Member Organizations) that conduct brownfield activities in New York City communities. The NYC Brownfield Partnership (Partnership) was initiated to provide services and benefits to New York City communities and residents and promote sustainable brownfield management in New York City.

We are committed to providing citizens and stakeholders access to reliable and dependable information about alternative fuels and vehicles and advanced vehicle technologies in a timely and efficient manner.

NYRP restores, revitalizes and develops under-resourced parks and community gardens throughout the city’s five boroughs, working to ensure that every New York City resident, family and neighborhood has access to vibrant, green spaces. By providing enriching educational and community programming, NYRP also works to instill both individual and civic respect for nature and responsibility for contributing to New York City’s environmental sustainability.

NYSAR3 is looking for a downstate summer intern to work with their College Council.
Interested students should email Nevin Cohen at cohenn@newschool.edu

DEP has a wide array of internship positions designed to meet the qualifications and interests of applicants. Positions change from year to year depending on our needs and the qualifications and experience of the applicants. You may apply to one or more of the following areas. Please indicate any previous experience or background listed in the Preferred Qualifications section so that we can ensure the best possible fit; since there are several positions within each area, it is not necessary for an applicant to have all of the preferred qualifications or experience in every field. Students interested in positions in Sustainability, Strategic Planning and Energy, and Legal must also submit a list of relevant coursework with their application. Please view the website for more information: http://www.nyc.gov/html/dep/html/job_opportunities/internships_positions.shtml
Design and Branding Internship
The Design and Branding Intern will be responsible for the graphic development of all publicity and outreach materials, in keeping with the general aesthetic theme of the Human Impacts Institute. Applicants should have experience and/or training in graphic design. Knowledge of web design, illustration, and branding are added plusses. Additional knowledge/concern for environmental issues including sustainability, climate change, and sustainable community development are favorable; familiarity with issues of gender/sexuality are also favorable. Reliability, responsibility, and professionalism are essential for this internship.

Environmental Education Internship
Our Environmental Education Intern will help in all aspects of environmental education at the Human Impacts Institute. Interns will focus on curriculum and program development, web content development, teaching classes/outreach, lesson plan research and development, outreach to schools and community centers, grant writing, etc. Intern applicants should be interested in environmental education (experience in environmental sciences and/or teaching are a plus!) and interested in the many components of program development and facilitation in a small not-for-profit.

Environmental Leadership
The responsibilities of the Environmental Leadership Intern will entail research, outreach and the organization of information. Interns will be in charge of analyzing and following-up on our Environmental Leadership Programs, policy analysis and research, developing outreach and web content, researching and contacting existing and potential partners, dialogue facilitation and training, grant writing, analyzing feedback and monitoring information from our work. The Environmental Leadership intern will also be instrumental in helping to develop our local and international programs concerning environmental leadership, as well as gender and the environment. Applicants should have excellent organizational and research skills, have knowledge of gender and/or environmental issues, and be very creative.

Parks & Recreation is the steward of about 29,000 acres of land — 14 percent of New York City — including more than 5,000 individual properties ranging from Coney Island Beach and Central Park to community gardens and Greenstreets. We operate more than 800 athletic fields and nearly 1,000 playgrounds, 550 tennis courts, 66 public pools, 48 recreational facilities, 17 nature centers, 13 golf courses, and 14 miles of beaches. We care for 1,200 monuments and 23 historic house museums. We look after 600,000 street trees, and two million more in parks. We are New York City’s principal providers of recreational and athletic facilities and programs. We are home to free concerts, world-class sports events, and cultural festivals.Greenbelt Natural Resources Restoration & Monitoring Intern
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Project Description:
The NYC Department of Health’s Health Bucks Program facilitates the purchases of fresh fruits and vegetables at neighborhood farmers’ markets while supporting regional farmers. At participating markets, $2 Health Bucks are distributed as an incentive for every $5 a customer spends in SNAP benefits (EBT). Health Bucks are also distributed directly to community sites for distribution to their clients.
Visit www.nyc.gov/health/farmersmarkets for more information.
Internship Description:
We are currently looking for outgoing and energetic interns to assist with the 2011 Health Bucks season promoting and facilitating food stamps (EBT) and Health Bucks use at participating farmers’ markets in East Harlem, Central Brooklyn, the South Bronx, Staten Island and Queens. The intern must be comfortable speaking and working with diverse populations, as well as working in the above mentioned neighborhoods. This is primarily a field based position and would require significant travel and work outdoors. This position is unpaid with the possibility of school credit.

Qualifications:
• Spanish speaker preferred
• New York City resident
• Willing to be out of the office for fieldwork on most/all days
• Independent with limited need for supervision
• Detail oriented and highly organized
• Able to professionally interact with diverse populations at farmers’ markets and community organizations around the city
• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills
• Experience working in multi-cultural settings with diverse populations
• Interest in issues of food access and nutrition
• Ability to work a flexible schedule

Education:
College senior or graduate student preferred studying Public Health or related field and interested in community based health initiatives

Time commitment:
20 hours, 2-3 days/week, depending on schedule and activities
From mid-June through end of August, with the option to extend to November

Activities:
The intern will be responsible for visiting and working with participating Health Bucks markets around the City to do one or more of the following:
• Advertise and promote the use of Health Bucks in surrounding neighborhoods and at community-based organization and events
• Interact with and encourage new customers to shop at local farmers’ markets
• Work closely with market managers to provide outreach and/or technical assistance
• Work closely with community based organizations to adhere to their Health Bucks distribution plan and to keep detailed records
• Develop and implement farmers’ market events; including, leading farmers’ market tours with community-based organizations to encourage EBT use and Health Bucks redemption
• Assist with administrative and other miscellaneous tasks as needed

If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity, please contact Kasey Holloway at khollowa@health.nyc.gov or 347-396-4264.

NYC DOT’s Bicycle Program will be interviewing undergraduate and graduate students for a number of 2012 spring semester internship positions. The internships available would include the following responsibilities:
• Assist in planning and design of proposed and existing bicycle routes
• Assist in data collection, analysis, and creating presentations for various bicycle projects
• Assist in facility mileage and bicycle counts database management
• Assist in analyzing and siting locations for new bicycle parking racks
• Assist in creating bicycle promotion materials, staffing outreach and education events

The Bicycle Program is responsible for a comprehensive and sustainable approach to the planning, design and promotion of New York City’s bicycle facilities and bicycle network. The Program works to design safe and robust on-street bicycle facilities as well as promoting safe cycling in New York City. Selected interns will gain exposure to world-class transportation planning teams.
All interns will work with Bicycle Program staff and will be given substantive projects. Positions are flexible, ranging from 19-28 hours per week. 2012 spring semester internships would begin the week of January 17, 2012
Email Naomi Iwasaki (niwasaki@dot.nyc.gov) resume/cover letter by December 9, 2011.

The Russel Wright Design Center preserves and protects Russel Wright’s Home, Studio and Woodland Garden at Manitoga as a learning laboratory about the importance of living in harmony with nature and the value of good design in everything and for everyone. We offer opportunities for the public and professionals to experience and learn about Russel Wright’s philosophy, design ideas, life work and legacy as resources for improving and enhancing their own lives and communities.

SchoolFood is committed to promoting healthy food choices among our students and maintaining high nutritional standards while offering delicious, healthy, and satisfying menu choices.

Internships require a minimum 20 hours a week for three months with a commitment through August. Please send a resume and short cover letter to Emily Stephenson at internships@slowfoodusa.org by April 15th. Please specify in your cover letter your first and second choice positions. No phone calls, please.
Slow Food USA has interns in the office year-round. Credit is available for current students if your college or university allows. Descriptions and instructions are located below.
From January to May, we offer a spring semester internship to students for college credit. Students can apply November 1-15. We also offer a summer internship, open to current college students and recent graduates hoping to learn about the food movement. Summer interns are in the office June through August. We accept summer applications April 1-15. Our fall internship is also open to current college students and recent graduates. Fall interns work from September through December and can apply July 1-15.

Public Relations Intern
Support all public relations and marketing activities and projects. Work hand in hand with the Chief of Staff and staff project managers to build strategic communications plans and advance the mission of Slow Food via outreach, events and mass communications. Responsibilities include: drafting messages for campaigns and key audiences, event preparation and coordination, and coordinating the production of marketing materials. Outstanding attention to detail, ability to work in a fast-paced environment, facility with disseminating complex research, and sharp time management and interpersonal skills are essential. Communications background/education required.

Creative Design Intern
Support the marketing activities and projects by designing and producing materials for fundraising, leader, and membership outreach activities. Work hand in hand with the Chief of Staff and Development team to design electronic and hardcopy fact sheets, brochures, advertisements and other tangibles, coordinating with staff and vendors as needed. Outstanding attention to detail, time management and interpersonal skills are essential. Proficiency in graphic design and editing programs (In Design, Adobe, Photoshop, etc) required.

Media Relations Intern
Responsibilities include: field, evaluate and track media inquiries; prepare the president and staff for interviews; draft and send press releases; prepare news briefings for staff; and maintain statistics and talking points. The position is ideal for a journalism student, though all students will be considered.

Executive Office Intern
Support the President and his executive support team in preparing for and coordinating daily activities and projects. Work hand in hand with the Chief of Staff and senior leadership team to prepare research briefings, logistical arrangements, and communications with other leaders in the food and agriculture movement. Outstanding attention to detail, ability to work in a fast-paced environment, facility with disseminating complex research, and sharp time management and interpersonal skills are essential.

Programs Administration Intern
The Department of National Programs is looking for an intern to support a team of 8 staff who are working on projects to improve local and national food systems. The majority of the work will require administrative assistance. Depending on interest and skill level, the intern will also be able to participate on project teams that are working to transform national food policy, support our local chapters in their efforts to change local food systems, or develop volunteer leadership. Duties will include logistics, note-taking, correspondence, scheduling, and participating in projects on a case-by-case basis. This position requires an individual who is proficient in Word and Excel and is detail-oriented. The intern will report directly to the Director of National Programs.

Development Intern
The Development team is looking for two interns to assist with conducting and managing research for major donor prospects, grant proposals and corporate partnerships; assist with donor stewardship and appeals at the middle donor level; and assist with management of the fundraising database and donor records in support of development efforts. This internship will rely heavily on strong verbal and written communication skills, as well as proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel. The Development intern will learn valuable fundraising skills while supporting our work to promote good, clean and fair food.

Chapter Support Intern
Highlight SFUSA chapter work by creating engaging blog posts and email copy, contact SFUSA chapter leaders for short interviews and collect information on local projects and volunteers. Work with supervisor in reviewing and processing new chapter applications and providing prompt administrative support to local chapters. Requires excellent writing, telephone and communication skills; high level of organization; dedication to the SFUSA mission and work; Microsoft Suite proficiency a must; previous experience working with databases preferred. Please note: This is a 2 day/week position.
General tasks and responsibilities shared by all interns:
• Assisting with ongoing projects about improving our food system
• Answering phone inquiries on current campaigns and programs as well as issues of sustainable food production
• Researching, writing and fact-checking articles, features, event listings and other projects for our website
• Attending to various member service issues, such as member comments and questions and requests for materials
• General administrative tasks and other office duties

Qualifications:
• A keen interest in food, food policy, nutrition, advocacy, and/or campaign-building
• Currently enrolled in or graduated from an accredited university or comparable experience
• Ability to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines
• Ability to work effectively independently, with minimal supervision, while also team-building via phone and email
• Professional, friendly, fearless phone demeanor
• Being a quick study and a curious learner
• Good writing skills
• Good general and internet research skills
• Creativity and willingness to have good ideas and share them
• Computer skills, including Word and Excel
Minimum 20 hours a week for three months with a commitment through August. Interns who can dedicate more time to the internship will gain more from it and be involved in more interesting work. Internships are unpaid at this time, however many students can earn academic credit for their time at Slow Food USA. Please send a resume and short cover letter to Emily Stephenson at internships@slowfoodusa.org by April 15th. Please specify in your cover letter your first and second choice positions. No phone calls, please.

Slow Food NYC is the New York City chapter of Slow Food, a non-profit, member-supported organization founded in 1989 to counteract fast food and fast life. We stand against the disappearance of local food traditions and people’s dwindling interest in the food they eat, where it comes from, how it tastes and how our food choices affect the rest of the world.

The U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon challenges 20 collegiate teams to design, build, and operate solar-powered houses that are cost-effective, energy-efficient, and attractive. The winner of the competition is the team that best blends affordability, consumer appeal, and design excellence with optimal energy production and maximum efficiency.

Solar One, the City’s first solar-powered “Green Energy, Arts, and Education Center,” inspires New Yorkers to become environmentally responsible city dwellers. We do this through a variety of unique programs that seek to reach out to broad sections of the New York City population in order to connect people to the urban environment around them.

Stone Barns Center for Food and Agriculture is a non-profit farm and education center located just 25 miles north of Manhattan in Pocantico Hills, New York. Stone Barns operates an 80-acre four-season farm and is working on broader initiatives to create a healthy and sustainable food system. Through our Growing Farmers Initiative, children’s education programs, and diverse public awareness programs, we aim to improve the way America eats and farms.

Sustainable Party enables people to embrace sustainability in all aspects of the party that is life. We merge eco-social ethics with the art of the party and blaze trails for sustainable event planning and products. Our goal is to inspire others to incorporate eco-social sustainability decisions into all events, from dinner for three to an Olympic jamboree.

Skill-sharing in the heart of Brooklyn.

The Point Community Development Corporation is a non-profit 501 (c)(3) dedicated to youth development and the cultural and economic revitalization of the Hunts Point section of the South Bronx.

The River Project is a marine science field station founded in 1986 at Pier 26 in Tribeca, on the lower west side of Manhattan, in New York City. The River Project works to protect and restore the ecosystem of the Hudson River estuary through scientific research, hands-on environmental education, and urban habitat improvement.

Transportation Alternatives (T.A.) seeks a Legislative Campaigns Intern to support the work of its policy and legislative staff. The intern will be responsible for researching legislation, scheduling meetings with elected officials, preparing campaign materials, coordinating trips for T.A. members to visit Albany and assisting with campaign communications. Other responsibilities may include writing about specific legislative initiatives, including pedestrian safety and public transportation funding, and occasional trips to the state capitol.

Inspired by and designed for the contemporary downtown man, UNIS evokes classic American sportswear. Urbane while easy, elegant without affect, Lee’s understated designs don’t ask for attention, rather they suit the man. Produced and manufactured entirely in its home of New York City, UNIS is just the result of a real relationship between designer, craftsmen, and locale.

WE ACT for Environmental Justice is a Northern Manhattan community-based organization whose mission is to build healthy communities by assuring that people of color and/or low-income participate meaningfully in the creation of sound and fair environmental health and protection policies and practices

Ashoka strives to shape a global, entrepreneurial, competitive citizen sector: one that allows social entrepreneurs to thrive and enables the world’s citizens to think and act as changemakers.

Energy Forefront is a connecting point where cities, towns, counties, universities, facilities, utlities and solution providers can find resources and meet online to explore new ideas on the latest and most cost effective developments in renewable energy, energy efficiency and sustainability.

Energy Vision is a national non-profit organization analyzing and promoting ways to make a swift transition to pollution-free renewable energy sources and clean, petroleum-free transportation fuels for the green cities of the future.

Environmental investigations have been our specialty at EWG since 1993. Our team of scientists, engineers, policy experts, lawyers and computer programmers pores over government data, legal documents, scientific studies and our own laboratory tests to expose threats to human health and the environment, and to find solutions. We seek professionals to join an advocacy team in Washington, DC that delivers what the press has called “policy-rattling results.”

Ever wanted to be a part of the FTN Headquarters team? Ever wanted to spend a summer in wacky cool Portlandia? Now is your chance! The FTN Civic Engagement Internship program is the perfect opportunity to develop research, communication, and team building experience. FTN interns do NOT make coffee and take out the recycling—we have a fantastic barista for that! Instead, you’ll be on the frontlines of organizing research and outreach as well as direct contact with colleges across the country who are pumped about clean energy.

We advocate for the multidisciplinary science of marine conservation biology, and for actions that natural and social scientists tell us are essential to maintain the integrity of life in the sea. Science is central to all we do.

1. Federal Internships:
• National Park Service Climate Change Internships
• US Fish & Wildlife Service Internships

2. Non-Federal Internships funded by the UPS Foundation:
• Pollinator Partnership Environmental Policy Internship

Northeast Fisheries Science Center
http://www.nefsc.noaa.gov/sstudent/2011.html
Details NOAA’s roots date back to 1807, when the Nation’s first scientific agency, the Survey of the Coast, was established. Since then, NOAA has evolved to meet the needs of a changing country. NOAA maintains a presence in every state and has emerged as an international leader on scientific and environmental matters.

Become a stronger advocate for the environment and connect with future environmental leaders from around the country! OurEarth.org’s summer internship program provides undergraduate and graduate students with the opportunity to: 1) have leadership training, 2) develop professional skills, 3) create new content for the OurEarth.org website, and 4) expand the impact and reach of the OurEarth.org organization and website.

The Food Trust is looking for an intern to work with our Summer Recreation Center Nutrition Education Program. This is an exciting opportunity for undergraduate, Masters level students or recent college graduates looking for experience with direct fieldwork. The ideal candidate will be available 9:00-4:00 pm for 35 hours per week. Please note this is an unpaid internship but work related travel expenses will be reimbursed. The Food Trust is looking for a summer intern to work with our Recreation Center Nutrition Education Program.

Responsibilities include:
• Assisting with nutrition education cooking lessons and events in 16 Philadelphia Department of Parks and Recreation summer camps
• Helping to prepare for lessons and activities by creating and organizing materials
• Assisting with office tasks such as scheduling and confirming activities, data entry, printing, laminating and other office tasks
Philadelphia Department of Parks and Recreation summer camps takes place July 5th thru August 12th, so the ideal candidate will be available during those 6 weeks.
Course work in education, nutrition, Pubic Health or agriculture desirable. Ability to handle multiple priorities, organizes time effectively, and work independently and as a team player. Strong oral, written and communication skills; bilingual is a plus.. The ideal candidate will have the following characteristics: a style that promotes collaboration and communication; a high energy level; public speaking skills; a sense of humor; an open mind; a commitment to The Food Trust’s mission.

To apply: E-mail your résumé and cover letter to contact@thefoodtrust.org or fax to 215-575-0466. Please reference “Summer Intern-Recreation Center Nutrition Education Program” in the subject line. Please do not call. All resumes will be reviewed and only those we wish to interview will be contacted.

Educational Program Support Intern, Healthy Corner Store Initiative

The Food Trust’s Healthy Corner Store Initiative seeks to reduce the incidence of diet-related disease and obesity by improving the snack food choices made by youth in corner stores. The Initiative uses social marketing and education to increase demand for healthy snacks and works with corner store owners and the food industry to increase the availability of healthier choices in stores. Key components of this initiative include nutrition education lessons in schools and in afterschool programs and empowering youth to become health advocates in their communities.

Responsibilities include:
• Assist in the development of in-school programming for the 2011/2012 school year, including classroom lessons and leadership programming
• Assist in material and curriculum preparation for summer and school year programming
• Write and update the blog and youth Web site
• Assist Project Coordinator with maintenance of school gardens and conducting school garden activities, running and tracking data for youth produce businesses, and teaching and preparing summer educational programming
• Assist Project Coordinator to collaborate with middle-school age students, community members and organizations and recreation center staff to plan and implement programming, build support for programming, gardens and youth businesses.
• Support project staff and assist with other project tasks as the need arises.
Qualifications:
The ability to work with others in a collegial environment to implement the agency’s vision. Position involves frequent travel throughout the Philadelphia region and requires a valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle. Teambuilding skills and the ability to encourage innovative thinking about problems, opportunities, and situations. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Spanish language skills desirable. Adept at forging strong relationships with key people inside and outside the agency. Experience in growing food and working with middle school students. Interest and experience with curriculum development. Knowledge of nutrition. The ability to lift 50 pounds. The ideal candidate will have the following personal characteristics: unquestioned integrity; personal stature; a passion for excellence; a high energy level; a sense of urgency; excellent listening skills; persuasive communications skills; an entrepreneurial spirit; a sense of humor; an open mind; a candid manner; a commitment to The Food Trust’s mission.
Internship Open Date: May 2011, 20 hours/week
To apply: Email your resume and cover letter to kolender@thefoodtrust.org. Please reference “Summer Garden Intern” in the subject line. Please do not call.

Summer Garden Intern, Healthy Corner Store Initiative

The Food Trust’s Healthy Corner Store Initiative seeks to reduce the incidence of diet-related disease and obesity by improving the snack food choices made by youth in corner stores. The Initiative uses social marketing and education to increase demand for healthy snacks and works with corner store owners and the food industry to increase the availability of healthier choices in stores. Key components of this initiative include nutrition education lessons in schools and in afterschool programs and empowering youth to become health advocates in their communities.

Responsibilities include:
• Work with Youth Coordinator to develop and lead educational programming at three garden sites on topics including urban gardening, youth leadership, youth entrepreneurship and nutrition
• Maintain three schools gardens throughout the summer; including planning, planting weeding, watering and harvesting
• Work with Youth Coordinator to implement three student-led businesses through which youth-grown produce is sold to the community through corner stores
• Develop community outreach plan and engage community members and groups to develop support for youth business, gardens, and programming
• Collaborate with community members and organizations and recreation center staff to implement programming
• Support project staff and assist with other project tasks as the need arises.
Qualifications:
The ability to work with others in a collegial environment to implement the agency’s vision. Position involves frequent travel throughout the Philadelphia region and requires a valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle. Team building skills and the ability to encourage innovative thinking about problems, opportunities, and situations. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Highly organized. Spanish language skills desirable. Adept at forging strong relationships with key people inside and outside the agency. Experience in growing food and working with middle school students. Experience in project development and balancing multiple projects at one time. The ability to lift 50 pounds. The ideal candidate will have the following personal characteristics: unquestioned integrity; personal stature; a passion for excellence; a high energy level; a sense of urgency; excellent listening skills; persuasive communications skills; an entrepreneurial spirit; a sense of humor; an open mind; a candid manner; a commitment to The Food Trust’s mission.
Internship Open Date: May 2011, 30-40 hours/week

To apply: Email your resume and cover letter to kolender@thefoodtrust.org. Please reference “Summer Garden Intern” in the subject line. Please do not call.

Food Access Intern, Healthy Corner Store Initiative

The Food Trust’s Healthy Corner Store Initiative (HCSI) seeks to increase the availability and awareness of healthy foods in corner stores through marketing, training and technical assistance to store owners, a healthy food identification campaign in corner stores, strategic investments in corner store layout to increase store capacity to sell and market healthy items and education and marketing in schools near targeted corner stores. The initiative links corner store owners, community partners and local farmers and suppliers to create and sustain healthy corner stores.
Responsibilities include:
• Collaborate with project manager, corner store owners, product suppliers and community organizations to bring healthy foods to corner stores
• Plan and implement sustainable strategies for bringing fresh produce and other healthy products into corner stores
• Identify produce wholesalers and local farmers to provide product to corner stores
• Build relationships and communicate with corner store owners and suppliers
• Assist project manager with developing a produce distribution system for corner stores in Philadelphia
Qualifications:
Knowledge of fresh food retail, food systems and small business development preferred. Proficiency in Spanish is preferred (both written and verbal). An applicant pursuing an advanced degree is desirable but not required. Position involves frequent travel throughout the Philadelphia region and requires a valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle. The ability to work with others in a collegial environment to implement the agency’s vision. Team building skills and the ability to encourage innovative thinking about problems, opportunities, and situations. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Adept at forging strong relationships with key people inside and outside the agency.
The ideal candidate will have the following personal characteristics: unquestioned integrity; personal stature; a passion for excellence; a high energy level; a sense of urgency; excellent listening skills; persuasive communications skills; an entrepreneurial spirit; a sense of humor; an open mind; a candid manner; a commitment to The Food Trust’s mission.
Internship open date: Open immediately, 15 – 20 hours per week. This is an unpaid internship.
To apply: E-mail your résumé and cover letter to bsandoval@thefoodtrust.org. Please reference “Food Access Intern, Healthy Corner Store Initiative” in the subject line. Please do not call.

Corner Store Intern, Healthy Corner Store Initiative

The Food Trust’s Healthy Corner Store Initiative (HCSI) seeks to increase the availability and awareness of healthy foods in corner stores through marketing, training and technical assistance to store owners, a healthy food identification campaign in corner stores, strategic investments in corner store layout to
increase store capacity to sell and market healthy items and education and marketing in schools near targeted corner stores. The initiative links corner store owners, community partners and local farmers and suppliers to create and sustain healthy corner stores.

Responsibilities include:
• Collaborate with project manager, corner store owners and community partners to bring healthy foods to corner stores
• Plan and implement sustainable strategies for bringing fresh produce and healthy snacks into corner stores
• Assist in the identification of corner stores and carry out the outreach and recruitment of corner stores throughout Philadelphia
• Implement a Healthy Foods Identification Campaign and train owners how to use fresh produce toolkits
• Build relationships with corner store owners and communicate with owners to discuss project, ideas, and concerns.
• Collect, enter and analyze corner store data.
• Support project staff and assist with other corner store work as the need arises.
Qualifications:
Knowledge of fresh food retail and small business development preferred. Proficiency in Spanish or Korean is required (both written and verbal). An applicant pursuing an advanced degree is desirable but not required. Position involves frequent travel throughout the Philadelphia region and requires
a valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle. The ability to work with others in a collegial environment to implement the agency’s vision. Team building skills and the ability to encourage innovative thinking about problems, opportunities, and situations. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Adept at forging strong relationships with key people inside and outside the agency.
The ideal candidate will have the following personal characteristics: unquestioned integrity; personal stature; a passion for excellence; a high energy level; a sense of urgency; excellent listening skills; persuasive
communications skills; an entrepreneurial spirit; a sense of humor; an open mind; a candid manner; a commitment to The Food Trust’s mission.
Internship Open Date: Open immediately, ideally 20 – 30 hours per week. This is an unpaid internship.
To apply: E-mail your résumé and cover letter to bsandoval@thefoodtrust.org. Please reference “Corner Store Intern, Healthy Corner Store Initiative” in the subject line. Please do not call.

Work with a dynamic, cutting-edge food security, nutrition education and sustainable farming nonprofit advocacy group located in Philadelphia. The Food Trust is a nationally recognized nonprofit organization improving the supply of affordable food and good nutrition in the mid-Atlantic region. The mission of The Food Trust is to ensure that everyone has access to affordable, nutritious food.
The Food Trust internship program engages bright, motivated and talented individuals in accomplishing our organization mission of building strong communities through healthy food. The Food Trust values interns as an integral part of our organization. We offer our interns the opportunity to learn about the specific issues involved in our work and the chance to participate in the implementation of our programs. Interns offer The Food Trust the time, energy skills and commitment that make our programs possible.

SCA, the Student Conservation Association, offers expense-paid internships with agencies such as the National Park Service, the National Forest Service, US Fish and Wildlife Service, and various state and local agencies. SCA internships are in areas such as trail work, visitor services, habitat restoration, resource management, wildlife, botany, biology, sustainability, and other conservation related fields. You can learn more about applying, benefits, and view SCA’s current list of positions at www.thesca.org/serve/internships. SCA starts reviewing applications for the summer on Feb 15 and continues to review applications on a rolling basis, so we encourage you to apply soon! Internships are expense paid, and include housing, travel, a weekly living allowance, and an Americorps Award. All majors, ages, and skills sets are eligible to apply. SCA also offers field leader opportunities, overseeing groups of high school students or college-aged students doing hands-on conservation projects. Leaders must be over 21, have outdoor leadership experience, and experience working with youth: www.thesca.org/serve/field-leaders/programs. Contact Beth McCarthy, three time SCA alum, at oncampus@thesca.org or 603-558-3502 with any questions.

Urban Habitat Chicago is seeking four summer interns to help work and manage its Joy Garden and other gardens, located at Northside College Preparatory High School. There is opportunity to work at other gardens managed by UHC as well. This will be a tremendous learning opportunity for anyone seeking hands-on experience in landscape architecture, environmental design, ecology, habitat restoration, sustainable gardening, or urban farming, as well as working with youth. Contact: Lee Bouchard at lee@urbanhabitatchicago.org

Experience in the nonprofit world: gain knowledge in the everyday workings of a non-governmental organization (NGO) and learn first hand about grassroots organizing, advocacy, research, coalition- building, and organizational development. Receive college credit for your internship. Flexible schedule: While we ask interns for a specific time commitment, we can be flexible to meet individual scheduling needs.

The Tishman Environmental Merit Scholars program funds a 12-week summer internship with an environmental organization in Alaska. The program also provides tuition support for 4 credits of independent study during the summer and a roughly $4,000 summer stipend. The scholarship is awarded to two students annually.
The application deadline for Summer 2011 is Dec 10, 2010
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Northern Alaska Environmental Center
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Renewable Energy Alaska Project
http://alaskarenewableenergy.org/
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Alaska Conservation Alliance
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