Do you have a passion for the outdoors? Fish & Boat Commission Waterways Conservation Officer Trainee

 

Help Wanted: Fish & Boat Commission Waterways Conservation Officer Trainee

The Fish and Boat Commission is now recruiting for the 26th Waterways Conservation Officer Trainee Class to be held in Summer 2024. 

Do you have a passion for the outdoors? Would you enjoy the opportunity to protect, conserve, and enhance fishing and boating opportunities for families and individuals? Are you looking for a challenging, rewarding career? 

This is a great opportunity to receive hands-on training that can lead to future promotional opportunities as a permanent Waterways Conservation Officer.

Click Here to learn more and apply.

Visit the Fish & Boat Commission’s Becoming A Waterways Conservation Officer webpage for more information on the position.

(Reprinted from the WeConservePA website.)

[Posted: January 15, 2024]  PA Environment Digest

Summer positions - PA Mountain Service Corps

 The PA Mountain Service Corps PA Mountain Service Corps has several Summer positions that could be a great fit for your students-- and we will continue to add more after the 1^st of the year. So far in the New Kensington area we have the following summer positions. Students can reach out directly to these host sites listed if they feel comfortable doing that. 

 

Allegheny County- The Watersmith Guild 

Environmental Stewardship position focused on indoor and outdoor environmental education and watershed conservation outreach for underserved communities in Western Pennsylvania.  Experience in environmental education or related field required. Experience working with youth preferred. Great candidates will have a willingness to travel and excitement about working in dynamic outdoor environments. One 450-hour position and One 300-hour position available. March/ May- August 2024 service terms. Contact Ian Smith ian@watersmithguild.org or 724-989-7259.

https://www.watersmithguild.org/

Fayette County- Mountain Watershed Association

Environmental stewardship position providing services to enhance the regions water quality, ecological health to both aquatic and terrestrial organisms, improve wildlife habitat, recreational opportunities and the overall quality of life to these communities. Two 300 hour position available May 2024-August 2024 positions. Course work or degree in environmental science or related studies preferred. Field work experience and computer proficiency skills a plus. Contact Carla Ruddock (724) 455-4200 or  carla@mtwatershed.com  https://mtwatershed.com/

Armstrong County- Armstrong Conservation District 

Environmental Stewardship position addressing non-point source pollution as well as providing education and outreach to promote stewardship of Armstrong's natural resources. Bachelor's in natural resource field required. Willingness to serve outdoors in all conditions for inspections, surveying, planting, water sampling, etc. PA Driver's license and reliable transportation required. One 900-hour position available- Service term is January 2024-August 2024. Also, two 300-hour summer- May-August 2024 positions are available.  Contact Maria Sorce 724-548-3237 or mcsorce@co.armstrong.pa.us https://www.armstrongcd.org/

PPG - 2024 Primer Internship - Application Closes Next Month

PPG - 2024 Primer Internship

PPG Primers Internship Program is a highly selective program with the primary goal of developing PPG’s future leaders.  More info and application here:  https://ppg.referrals.selectminds.com/jobs/2024-primer-intern-52088

Selection Criteria for PPG Primers

To qualify for this level of our Primers program, students must be a in their junior or senior year of school and graduating between December 2024 and April 2026.

In addition, students must:

·      Be a full-time undergraduate student and maintain a 3.2 GPA.

·      Ability to relocate within the US for each rotation and work a minimum of 10 weeks in each rotation.

·      Be a citizen of the U.S. or possess authorization to work in the United States on a permanent basis.

·      Demonstrate Leadership Potential, Strong Communication Skills, and Interest in a career with PPG

·      To continue within the program, students must maintain enrollment in one of the above listed programs and keep the GPA requirement.

 

The program kicks off with a Spring 2024 Primer Insight Day, an Intern focused program giving selected students the opportunity to build professional skills and engage with top leaders in PPG’s businesses and learn about our organization before the Internship Program. Our 2024 Primer Insight Day will be hosted virtually in March or April 2024.

 

Tracks could include rotations focused in:

·      Analytics, Business Administration, Business Analysis

·      Engineering (Aerospace, Chemical, Electrical, Energy, Mechanical, Materials Science, and more)

·      Chemistry, Research and Development, Processing and Testing

·      Digital

·      Environmental Heath and Safety

·      Finance

·      Human Resources

·      Marketing

·      IT

·      Supply Chain

·      Research and Development

Graduating after April 2026? Check out PPGs Primers Week Program! 

PA Mountain Service Corp Opportunities Available

PA Mountain Service Corp

• There are a variety of opportunities for HS – retired aged students, both FT and PT summer / fall / spring opportunities in the environmental, education and community wellness spaces.
• The opportunities cover a variety of majors including humanities, education, social work / human services, sustainability / environmental, biology/sciences, RPTM, etc.
• The opportunities cover 14 counties in the southcentral and western regions of PA.
• Current opportunities (and an idea of the ones that are filled with partner organizations) and benefits are listed here:  https://www.pmsc.org/current-positions/ (prorated for part-time). 

 

Penn State's City Semester Pittsburgh

City Semester Pittsburgh 

 The Penn State Center Pittsburgh is excited to announce that our City Semester Pittsburgh program is now open to all Penn State students regardless of campus affiliation.

The City Semester program – which has hosted 66 students in 9 semesters – is a personalized and immersive learning experience in sustainability. Students have the opportunity to live and work in Pittsburgh for a semester – interning with a local community partner and taking a course on urban sustainability at the Penn State Center Pittsburgh. They explore real-world issues and work on projects related to climate action, social justice and equity, sustainable design, urban food systems, housing and transportation, clean energy policy, circular economies, and neighborhood planning.

 

Applications for Summer 2024 are now open. The deadline to apply is February 2, 2024.

 More info and the application can also be found at: http://citysemesterpittsburgh.psu.edu/

Pitt Chem Day - Keynote Speaker Chris Jahn Oct. 18

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Pittsburgh Chemical Day - Free Student Recruitment Event Oct. 19