October 16, 2019 | Issue #160

California State University, Monterey Bay Weekly Science Opportunities Newsletter

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ON-CAMPUS EVENTS

Natural Sciences Seminar Series Monday, October 21st | 4 pm in Chapman Science Academic Center E-104

Investing Upstream: Collaborative Water Governance in Peru and the Salinas Valley! By Dr. Abby Ostovar Water Policy Specialist, Lecturer  Montgomery & Associates, CSUMB Science informs water management; however, often decisions are made by a board of stakeholders, each of whom has their own interests, knowledge, and belief systems. This research asks: how and when do stakeholders collaborate? Through within-case and cross-case comparison of Peruvian River Basin Councils, this study details how socio-spatial relations and differing knowledge and belief systems affect water governance. This analysis highlights several pragmatic strategies to help basin councils reach agreements that will increase the sustainability, flexibility, and fairness of water management, and the presentation will highlight the applicability to current groundwater sustainability efforts in the Salinas Valley.

CSUMB Undergraduate Research, Scholarship, & Creative Activity Showcase Date: Thursday, November 7 Time: 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM Location: CSUMB University Center, Living Room The Showcase is designed to highlight and support undergraduate research projects, scholarship, and creative activity at CSUMB. Students, under the guidance of one or more faculty members within their department, or multiple departments for interdisciplinary projects, are eligible to submit a project to be considered for the showcase. For more information, take a look at the UROC website.

CSUMB Makerspace Date: Mondays - Fridays Time: 9:30 AM - 3:00 PM Location: CSUMB Library, Rm 3125 What's a Makerspace? It's a community workplace that offers access to people interested in technology, machining, crafts, etc. At Makerspace, you'll have access to vinyl cutters, heat pressing, 3D scanners, laser cutting, sewing machines, 3D printers, and button makers. All students, staff members, and faculty members are welcome to attend workshops, trainings, and open hours. For more information, check out the Makerspace website.

CSUMB Farmers' Market Date: Thursdays Time: 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM Location: Parking Lot 71 At the CSUMB Farmers' Market, local farmers offer fresh produce and food.

Social Media and Online Presence Workshop Date: Monday, October 21, 2019 Time: 12:00 - 1:30 PM Location: BIT Rm 113 Social media platforms serve as the primary avenue for interaction in the digital age. Although there are many benefits to using these platforms, they can also serve as a deterrent in the eyes of a future employer. This informative workshop will cover the importance of maintaining a clean online presence and different ways to professionally market yourself online.

Tomorrow's Ag Marketplace: Opportunities, Challenges, & Careers Date: Monday, October 21, 2019 Time: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM Location: CSUMB University Center Greater Vision, a collaborative project of CSUMB and the Grower-Shipper Association Foundation, is an annual event addressing contemporary issues in agriculture. Discussions on the role of supply-chain management and product development in the marketplace will occur. A networking reception will take place following the event. For more information on this event and to RSVP, go to this website.

Science Career Panel Date: Monday, November 4, 2019 Time: 12:00 - 1:30 PM Location: BIT Rm 113 Join in on the science professionals career panel to learn more about navigating the professional world. Panelists will be providing information about their career pathways as well as advice on how to best achieve your career goals. The panel discussion will wrap up with time for Q&A.

College of Science - Pre-Health Seminar Series Date: Friday, November 8, 2019 Time: 12:00 - 1:30 PM Location: Library 1176 Interested in pursuing a career in a health profession? Join us for an informative panel discussion on preparing for graduate program application materials, part II (CVs, Personal Statement, Letters of Recommendation, Research Experience+ more) on Friday, November 8th in the Library, Rm 1176 from 10:00 am - 11:30 am. Free breakfast will be provided.

OFF-CAMPUS EVENTS

MARINE 2019 Fall Social Date: Wednesday, October 23, 2019 Time: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Location: Moss Landing, CA Monterey Area Research Institutions’ Network for Education (MARINE) is a collaboration between UC Santa Cruz Coastal Science & Policy Program and seven Monterey Bay Area academic institutions. The MARINE 2019 Fall Social serves to welcome back all members and introduce MARINE’s Faculty Representatives. In addition, the event will have open poster sessions for graduate and undergraduate students to share their research. For event details, view this event flier.

Wild & Scenic Film Festival Date: Saturday, October 19, 2019 Time: 7:00 PM Location: Monterey, CA Join the Ventana Wilderness Alliance for fantastic films about wild things and wild places, guaranteed to inspire you to get outside and give back! Guest speakers and a raffle for gear to stoke your next adventure will round out an evening to remember. This seventh annual VWA presentation is the final Monterey Bay stop on the Wild & Scenic world tour. All proceeds benefit conservation in the Big Sur Backcountry. For additional information, see the Golden State Theatre website.

Central Coast Organic Amendments Workshop Date: Saturday, November 9, 2019 Time: 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM Location: Salinas, CA Come to this workshop to learn about the following topics: building soil organic matter, sustainable nutrient management, reducing input costs, selecting quality amendments, and lastly, spreading and applying amendments and fertilizers. Plus, those who attend the workshop receive a free lunch. For more information, view this flyer.

Central Coast Invasive Weed Symposium Date: Thursday, November 14, 2019 Time: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Location: Carmel Valley, CA The Central Coast Invasive Weed Symposium (CCIWS) is an annual workshop designed to encourage active engagement in the conservation of California wildlands. Share a delicious meal with a community of resource managers working to stop the spread of non-native invasive plants, visit project sites where weed control efforts are in full swing, hear success stories, learn new abatement methods and earn DPR continuing education units. For supplementary information on the Central Coast Invasive Weed Symposium, see the web page.

Farmworker Reality Tour Dates: Ongoing from September 15 - November 3, 2019 Time: 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM Location: Watsonville, CA The Center for Farmworker Families is hosting Farmworker Reality Tours. These informative tours will give all participants a rare view into the lives of the farmworkers who are responsible for California's supply of fruits, vegetables and nuts. For more information on event dates, please check out this Events webpage.

California Seed Association Student Tour Date: Thursday, October 24, 2019 Time: 11:00 AM - 1:30 PM The California Seed Association’s Industry Communications and Youth Activities Committee is pleased to announce that a CSA Seed Tour, with a focus on the vegetable seed industry and the role of supplier, distributor and service companies, will be offered again this spring in the Salinas Valley. This year we have added a special event with Seed Central to allow students to encounter industry professionals and speed networking at the luncheon. Industry professionals will talk about their career paths. For more information on the California Seed Association Student Tour, take a closer look at the flyer.

Central California Coastal Wildlife Disturbance Symposium Date: Monday, November 4, 2019 Time: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Location: Pacific Grove, CA Sea Otter Savvy is hosting the 5th Annual Central California Coastal Wildlife Disturbance Symposium, which was developed to maximize efforts in mitigating human-caused disturbances to coastal wildlife. Highlights of the symposium include discussing current wildlife-disturbance efforts, collaborating on innovative solutions, and networking opportunities with professionals in the field. For more information, view this Sea Otter Savvy web page.

Step and Prep Hikes Date: Sundays Time: 1:00 PM Location: Seaside, CA Professor Jennifer Duggan is hosting informal chats about numerous topics, including graduate education opportunities and career trajectories, while on hikes across the Fort Ord National Monument. For more information, check out the Step and Prep web page.

Sustainability Speaker Series Date: Tuesdays Time: 6:00 PM Location: Monterey, CA The Sustainability Speaker Series brings creative, pragmatic, and practice-based environmental professionals to the Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey . The series will be composed of forward-thinking speakers who present cutting-edge solutions to complex problems across a wide variety of fields pertaining to environmental policy, social and environmental justice, and ocean sustainability. For more information, view the Sustainability Speaker Series web page.

INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

in'Sight Labs - Internships Location: San Jose, CA Application Deadline: Open Until Filled in’Sight Labs is a spectral imaging company in the final stages of developing real-time food analysis applications for a wide variety of food types to optimize quality control on the supply chain. in'Sight interns will learn the methods and techniques for sampling produce and food products in a lab environment. These samples will be used to develop reference models for in’Sight Labs’s infrared scanning application, which delivers real-time quality information to customers. For more information on the internship and how to apply, visit this website.

Congressional Black Caucus Foundation - Internships Location: San Jose, CA Application Deadline: Open Until Filled The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation hosts internship programs that prepare college students and young professionals to become informed advocates, principled leaders, and skilled policy analysts. Interns will learn the processes behind developing and implementing national policies. For more information on internship opportunities, visit this website.

Monterey County Health Department - Internships Location: Salinas, CA Application Deadline: Open Until Filled The Monterey County Health Department is seeking qualified students to intern with the Public Health Laboratory & Consolidated Chemistry Laboratory. Students interns will have an opportunity to be trained on topics such as laboratory safety, quality assurance and quality control, and Laboratory Information Management Systems. For more information on the internship opportunity, view the following pamphlet or contact Dr. Donna Ferguson, the Laboratory Director at fergusond@co.monterey.ca.us.

Ocean Exploration Trust - Internships Location: Varies Application Deadline: January 24, 2020 The Ocean Exploration Trust centers on scientific exploration of the seafloor from aboard the Exploration Vessel (E/V) Nautilus, a 64-meter research vessel. In addition to conducting scientific research, the Ocean Exploration Trust provides educators and students experiences in ocean exploration and science communication. Internships through the Ocean Exploration Trust aims to train individuals with scientific backgrounds in research while at-sea. Science interns spend their time onboard working with a wide array of scientists, learning how to make scientific observations, logging data in Nautilus systems, and summarizing scientific dives. For more information on the available internships and how to apply, view this website.

Aero-Environmental Consulting - Internships Location: Monterey, CA Application Deadline: Open Until Filled Aero-Environmental Consulting is seeking students in the Environmental Science or Environmental Studies majors who would assist in different projects that encompass multiple topics, such as enforcing environmental health and safety regulations, promoting industrial hygiene, and assisting in client compliance to OSHA laws and regulations. For more information, contact Jorge Vizcaino at either Jorge@aero-enviro.com or 831-394-1199.

AMBAG - Internship Location: Monterey, CA Application Deadline: October 28, 2019 The Association of Monterey Bay Area Governments (AMBAG) was designed to perform metropolitan level transportation planning on behalf of the counties and cities of Monterey, San Benito and Santa Cruz. Among its many duties, AMBAG manages the transportation demand model and prepares regional housing, population and employment forecast that are utilized in a variety of regional plans. AMBAG is seeking a qualified individual for the GIS & Planning Intern position. Duties include assisting in analysis, research, and review of data from the Planning and GIS Department. For more information on this position, view this web page.

University of California, San Diego - Internship Location: La Jolla, CA Application Deadline: January 17, 2020 The University of California, San Diego in collaboration with the Marine Physical Laboratory at Scripps Institution of Oceanography (SIO) seeks inquisitive motivated undergraduates with exceptional aptitude for quantitative science. This ten-week summer internship program offers qualified students the opportunity to work with notable scientists as well as attend weekly seminars given by faculty and staff members. For more information on this internship opportunity, view this website.

Naval Research Enterprise - Internships Location: Varies Application Deadline: November 1, 2019 The  Naval Research Enterprise Internship Program (NREIP) provides an opportunity for college students to participate in research at a  Department of Navy (DoN) laboratory during the summer. This internship opportunity will encourage participating college students to pursue science and engineering careers, to further education via mentoring by laboratory personnel and their participation in research, and to make them aware of DoN research and technology efforts. For more details, please check out the  NREIP Information pamphlet.

CSUSM - Internship Location: Varies Application Deadline: Ongoing California State University, San Marcos (CSUSM), in conjunction with the U.S. Forest Service, is seeking capable individuals as Recreational Use Interviewers in the National Visitor Use Monitoring Program. Duties include conducting interviews with recreation users across the San Bernardino National Forest. For more details, check out the job description.

Coastal Watershed Council - Internships Location: Varies Application Deadline: Ongoing Coastal Watershed Council (CWC) is currently looking for motivated college students to participate in a limited number of internships each quarter. CWC works with each intern to create a unique experience that meets their career goals and furthers its mission. Each intern is paired with a CWC staff member who will guide and mentor them to achieve their goals. Interns gain hands-on experience both in an office setting and in the field. The following internships are open: River Events Intern Grant Writing Intern Environmental Education Intern River Restoration Intern For more information, or to apply, visit the CWC Internships web page.

Ecology Action - Internships Location: Varies Application Deadline: Ongoing Ecology Action wants you to intern with their team if you're passionate about reducing pedestrian and bicyclist injury, while helping to foster an environment that allows kids to develop healthy lifestyles and active transportation habits. The following internships are open: Bike Smart Intern Walk Smart Intern Bike to Work and School Day Intern Office Assistance Intern For more information on these internships or to apply for them, check out the Ecology Action Internships web page.

Future Park Leaders of Emerging Change - Internships Location: Varies Application Deadline: Ongoing Future Park Leaders of Emerging Change (FPL) offers paid internships to highly accomplished undergraduate and graduate students to work on emerging management issues driven by global drivers of change and related effects in national parks. FPL maintains numerous internships throughout the United States, generally during the summer months. For more information on the different project topics and application requirements, refer to the FPL Internships web page.

HACU - Internships Location: Varies Application Deadline: Ongoing The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) National Internship Program offers numerous internships that allow students to acquire more career experience in their relevant field of study. For information on placement decisions and application deadlines, check out the HACU National Internship Program web page.

Monterey Bay Whale Watch - Internship Location: Monterey, CA Application Deadline: Ongoing Monterey Bay Whale Watch offers year-round whale watching trips to observe the spectacular diversity and abundance of whales and dolphins inhabiting Monterey Bay. Join Monterey Bay Whale Watch for an exciting internship opportunity! Help collect valuable data on a variety of different organisms, and learn invaluable information about Monterey Bay and its organisms. For more information about the internship, refer to the official announcement. To apply, complete an application.

NASA DEVELOP - Internships Location: NASA Ames Research Center, Moffett Field, CA Application Deadline: Ongoing NASA's DEVELOP addresses environmental and public policy issues through interdisciplinary research projects that apply the lens of NASA Earth observations to community concerns around the globe. DEVELOP offers three project terms per year: spring, summer, and fall. Each term lasts ten weeks, with the spring term beginning in late January, summer term beginning in early June, and the fall term beginning in mid-September. All project deliverables are created within the ten-week time frame. For more information, or to apply, visit the DEVELOP Apply web page.

Reef Environmental Education Foundation - Internships Location: Key Largo, FL Application Deadline: Ongoing The Reef Environmental Education Foundation (REEF) is an international marine conservation organization that actively engages and inspires the public through environmental educational programs. Several internships are available through the Marine Conservation Internship Program. Interns encounter a variety of topics including partnership development, non-profit operations, donor relations, communication, marketing and promotions, data management, event planning, graphic design, and public speaking. To learn more information and to apply, check out this website.

Save Our Shores - Internships Location: Varies Application Deadline: Ongoing Save our Shores (SOS) is the oldest marine conservation nonprofit along the Central Coast of California. Further, SOS builds community programs and policies that protect the integrity of the marine environment. The Bilingual Communities Intern assists staff members with developing adult education programs, advertising, and marketing in Spanish to further provide outreach to Spanish-speaking communities. The Communications and Advocacy Intern assists with the creation of engaging content, messaging, and campaigns that mobilize the Monterey Bay community to participate in marine conservation programs. The Education and Outreach Intern assists in the development and propagation of educational activities, advocacy efforts, and volunteer events by leading beach cleanups and advancing educational presentations.

RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency - Post-Graduate Researcher Location: Boston, MA Application Deadline: October 25, 2019 A Post-Graduate Researcher is currently available at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA), Region 1 Water Division, Surface Water Branch, Watershed and Nonpoint Source Management Section located in Boston, Massachusetts. This opportunity will involve efforts towards research topics of interest to the Southeast New England Program (SNEP). SNEP is a geographically-based program intended to serve as a collaborative framework for advancing ecosystem resiliency, protecting and restoring water quality, habitat, and ecosystem function, and developing and applying innovative policy, science, and technology to environmental management in southeast coastal New England. For more information, visit the Zintellect web page.

U.S. Department of Homeland Security - Summer Research Teams Location: Varies Application Deadline: December 23, 2019 The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Summer Research Team (SRT) Program for Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs) is now accepting applications from faculty at Minority Serving Institutions (MSI) interested in participating in a summer research team experience. Selected Faculty will be invited to submit a Team Application including a Research Project Proposal developed in collaboration with a DHS Center researcher and applications from one or two qualified students. The program seeks to increase and enhance the scientific leadership at MSIs in research areas that support the mission and goals of DHS. This program provides faculty and student research teams with the opportunity to conduct research at the university-based DHS Centers of Excellence (DHS Centers). At the end of the ten week appointment, faculty are encouraged to apply for up to $50,000 in follow-on funding to continue research during the 2020-2021 academic year at the faculty’s home academic institution. For more information on the Summer Research Teams, see the web page.

JOB OPPORTUNITIES

Saildrone - Mission Manager Location: Alameda, CA Application Deadline: Open Until Filled Saildrone designs and manufactures wind and solar-powered autonomous surface vehicles called Saildrones, which make cost-effective ocean data collection possible at scale. Currently, Saildrone is developing the world's largest high-resolution ocean datasets in collaboration governments and private companies around the globe. The Mission Manager will manage day-to-day communications with scientists and principal investigators, track and support publications and materials based on Saildrone-collected data, and will train users on Saildrone Mission Control. For more information on this position, view this job listing.

Department of Fish and Wildlife - Fish and Wildlife Scientific Aide Location: Monterey County, CA Application Deadline: October 23, 2019 The Department of Fish and Wildlife is seeking a Fish and Wildlife Scientific Aide who will assist Coastal Monitoring crews with data collection, in fast-moving bodies of water. Coastal Monitoring duties will include the use of sonar cameras (Didson/Aries), Snorkel Surveys; spawning surveys, fish capturing techniques such as electro-shocking and seining, fish tagging and collecting other biological and environmental data as required. For more information on this position, view this job posting.

California State Water Resources Control Board - Deputy Office Director Location: Sacramento, CA Application Deadline: October 28, 2019 The State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) and the nine (9) Regional Water Quality Control Boards (RWQCB) (collectively the Water Boards) work to preserve, enhance, and restore the quality of California’s water resources and drinking water for the protection of the environment, public health, and all beneficial uses, and to ensure proper water resource allocation and efficient use, for the benefit of present and future generations. The Deputy Office Director will be in a critical position within the State Board with major responsibilities for work in many areas. Further, the Deputy Office Director will help the Office Director lead the State Water Board’s Office of Research, Planning and Performance, a unique crosscutting and special projects unit. For additional information, see the CalCareers website.

Save Our Shores - Volunteer and Outreach Coordinator Location: Santa Cruz, CA Application Deadline: Open Until Filled Save Our Shores ensures ocean conservation by offering programs designed to support the foundations of a thriving Monterey Bay: clean shores, healthy habitats, and living waters. The Coordinator has two main roles. First, the Coordinator will be the liaison between Save Our Shores and our trained volunteers. Second, the Coordinator will coordinate, prepare supplies for, ensure coverage of, and monitor the completion and success of weekend and public cleanup and outreach events. For more information, take a look at the Save Our Shores website.

Alaskan Observers, Inc. - Domestic Groundfish Observers Location: Varies Application Deadline: Open Until Filled Alaskan Observers, Inc. (AOI) is a Seattle based corporation which was founded in 1988 to meet the ever increasing need for trained, professional observers in the domestic fishing industry. AOI is seeking motivated and qualified individuals who have extensive experience in the use of dichotomous keys. For more information on the position, view this website.

CSUMB - Sustainability and Outreach Coordinator Location: Seaside, CA Application Deadline: Open Until Filled California State University, Monterey Bay (CSUMB) supports sustainability and has signed the President’s Climate Commitment. This Commitment requires the campus to achieve carbon neutrality by 2030. Carbon neutrality is one important part of an over-all effort to support and integrate decision-making, actions and education for sustainability. The Sustainability and Outreach Coordinator will support the implementation of carbon neutrality as well as establish a wide range of sustainability goals and set strategies to implement them. For more information on the position, view this job pamphlet.

SAIC - NRL Research Scientist Location: Monterey, CA Application Deadline: Open Until Filled SAIC is a premier technology integrator, solving our nation's most complex modernization and systems engineering challenges across the defense, space, federal civilian, and intelligence markets. Our robust portfolio of offerings includes high-end solutions in systems engineering and integration; enterprise IT, including cloud services; cyber; software; advanced analytics and simulation; and training. For more information on the NRL Research Scientist, view the job posting.

Vistra Energy - Environmental Manager Location: Moss Landing, CA; Oakland, CA Application Deadline: Open Until Filled At Vistra Energy, the Environmental Manager has overall responsibility for plant compliance with all applicable environmental permits and regulations for a power generation facility as required by local, state and federal agencies. The Environmental Manager must also develop, maintain and implement plant level programs to comply with corporate environmental policies and directives. The Environmental Manager reports directly to the plant manager and interfaces regularly with corporate Environmental support staff. For supplementary information on the Environmental Manager, see the job posting.

U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service - Data Support Specialist Location: Sacramento, CA Application Deadline: Open Until Filled The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) Inventory & Monitoring (I&M) Program supports biological surveys throughout the National Wildlife Refuge System to asses status and trend of habitat, vegetation, and wildlife, and to evaluate responses to management actions. The NWRS generates SMART resource management objectives for refuge habitats and their resources of concern, and informs management and planning through refuge surveys guided by inventory and monitoring plans (IMPs). For additional information on the Data Support Specialist opening, see the job flyer.

City of Gilroy - Planner I Location: Gilroy, CA Application Deadline: October 18, 2019 The City of Gilroy is seeking to fill the Planner I position for a 3 year limited term. The individual will develop current and long term community planning services in conformance with the City Council to enhance the design and livability of residential neighborhoods, commercial areas and industrial zones. Duties include the expansion and preservation of affordable housing and reviewing construction plans for land development projects. To apply for this position, view this job posting.

Denise Duffy & Associates - Environmental Scientist Location: Monterey, CA Application Deadline: Open Until Filled Denise Duffy & Associates (DD&A, Inc.) is seeking to hire an Environmental Scientist ‐ Field Technician/Intern for the office in Monterey, California. This is a paid, part to full‐time, four‐month internship starting immediately. The intern is guaranteed a minimum of 30 hours a week at $21 per hour. There is the potential for full time work (and overtime) during portions of the internship and to extend the internship beyond four months, as necessary. The candidate must be available to work 40 + hours per week or more than 10 hours per day (paid at the California Department of Industrial Relations overtime rates) as the project requires. For more information on the Environmental Scientist opening, see the job flyer.

Return of the Natives - Restoration Assistant Location: Seaside, CA Application Deadline: Open Until Filled Return of the Natives (RON) is the education and outreach branch of the Watershed Institute at CSU Monterey Bay, linking the disciplines of restoration ecology and service learning into the field of community-based restoration. RON is dedicated to involving students from kindergarten to the university level in native plant and habitat restoration projects. For information about the Restoration Assistant opening, take a look at the job flyer.

Florida State University - Oyster Hatchery Manager Location: St. Teresa, FL Application Deadline: October 18, 2019 The Florida State University Coastal and Marine Laboratory conducts innovative, pioneering, interdisciplinary research on coastal and marine ecosystems, and leverages scientific outcomes and expertise through engagement with stakeholders to optimize marine management and conservation. The successful candidate will establish a small-scale research hatchery for conditioning, spawning, larval maintenance and setting of the eastern oyster (Crassostrea virginica). For more information, view the Current Job Opportunities web page.

Federal Employment Opportunities Location: Varies Application Deadline: Varies There is a wide variety of US federal employment opportunities in natural resources that are open for students and recent graduates. Jobs include, but are not limited to, those in the following fields: biological and environmental sciences, geology, and hydrology. For a complete list of available jobs and to apply to specific positions view this website.

The Great Basin Institute - Data Support Specialist Location: Sacramento, CA Application Deadline: Open Until Filled The Great Basin Institute (GBI) mission is to advance applied science and ecological literacy through community engagement and agency partnerships, supporting national parks, forest, open spaces and public lands. GBI provides a wide variety of environmental services to train and develop the next generation of conservationists and resource managers. GBI is seeking a Data Support Specialist to work with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Inventory & Monitoring to support in data mining and documentation of inventory and monitoring plans. For more information, check out this website.

Elkhorn Slough Foundation - Education Assistant (Part-Time) Location: Watsonville, CA Application Deadline: Ongoing The Elkhorn Slough Foundation and the Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve are seeking an energetic, experienced environmental educator. The Education Assistant will deliver the Estuary Explorers After School Program, assist with the coordination of teacher workshops, and conduct outreach to local colleges. For more information, or to apply, visit the Elkhorn Slough Foundation Employment web page.

CalCAN - Coordinator Location: Sebastopol, CA Application Deadline: Open Until Filled California Climate and Agriculture Network (CalCAN) is a statewide coalition that advances policy reform to realize the powerful climate solutions of sustainable and organic agriculture. The Coordinator assists the Executive Director with grant-writing, administration and internal communications. The Coordinator also facilitates CalCAN’s use of social media, traditional media, digital communications, publications, websites and blogs to communicate across our network. For more information, check out the following job posting.

EMC Planning Group - Senior Wildlife Biologist/Regulatory Specialist Location: Monterey, CA  Application Deadline: Open Until Filled The  EMC Planning Group  has provided award-winning land use planning, design, land use entitlement, resource assessment, and environmental services to both public and private clients for over 40 years. We are currently seeking a Senior Wildlife Biologist/Regulatory Specialist to provide consulting services on a wide variety of projects throughout coastal and central California. For more details, check out the   EMC Planning Group Careers web page .

Return of the Natives - Education Assistants Location: Seaside, CA Application Deadline: Ongoing The Watershed Institute's  Return of the Natives  project is looking for new people to join their team. Candidates must have a love of the outdoors and the environment and be willing to share that enthusiasm with others. They also must have the ability to be a leader, work on uneven terrain in different weather conditions, and carry/lift objects up to 40 lbs. Ecological Restoration and Education Assistants help with school field trips and in-class presentations leading groups of K-12 students in hands-on activities. Individuals would work Thursday and/or Friday mornings during the semester from 7:30 AM - 2:30 PM. For more information. check out the  official position announcement . To apply, send a resume and cover letter to Christina McKnew at  cmcknew@csumb.edu .

Watsonville Wetlands - Restoration Program Director Location: Watsonville, CA Application Deadline: Open Until Filled Watsonville Wetlands Watch is dedicated to the protection, restoration, and fostering of appreciation of the wetlands of the Pajaro Valley, especially involving members of the Watsonville community and the students of the Pajaro Valley Unified School District. The following position is available: Restoration Program Director For more information, visit their careers web page.

Wildlands Engineering - Water Resources Engineer Location: Charlotte, NC Application Deadline: Open Until Filled Wildlands Engineering specializes in stream and wetland restoration, watershed planning and assessment, and water quality best management practices. Wildlands Engineering is seeking a dynamic individual to join our growing company in our Fairfax, Virginia office. We are looking for an entry‐level water resources engineer with a background in stream and wetland systems, stormwater management, and hydrologic/hydraulic modeling. To learn more, check out the informational flyer.

CBEC Eco Engineering - Jobs Location: Varies Application Deadline: Open Until Filled CBEC Eco-Engineering is a leading consulting firm in the field of water resource management. They focus on floodplain and channel management, fluvial and tidal wetland rehabilitation, and green urban stormwater. The current available positions are as follows: Eco-Hydrology Technician Senior Eco-Engineer/Eco-Hydrologist Eco-Engineer/Eco-Hydrologist II Eco-Engineer/Eco-Hydrologist I CAD Technician CAD/GIS Technician For questions, or to apply, take a look at the CBEC Eco-Engineering Careers web page.

Energy Corps - AmeriCorps Members Location: Varies Application Deadline: Ongoing The Energy Corps AmeriCorps Program is an initiative of the National Center for Appropriate Technology (NCAT) in cooperation with the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) that was created to address unmet community energy needs in Montana by promoting sustainable energy consumption and education, fostering community sustainability and helping to mitigate the effects of global climate change. For more information, visit the Energy Corps AmeriCorps Openings web page.

Peace Corps - Service Members Location: Varies Application Deadline: Ongoing The Peace Corps is a service opportunity for motivated individuals to immerse themselves in communities abroad, working with local leaders to tackle various challenges. Peace Corps Members leave a legacy in the lives of the community members they educate and inspire. View the following Peace Corps opportunities that pertain to the Education, Environmental, and Health fields. To see all available opportunities, check out this Volunteer Openings web page.

SCHOLARSHIPS & FELLOWSHIPS

U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service - Fellowship Program Location: Varies Application Deadline: Coming Soon! In the summer of 2020, the U.S Fish & Wildlife Service (FWS) will collaborate with its partners to administer the FWS Directorate Resource Assistant Fellows Program (DFP). The DFP is a 12-week (including 1- week orientation) internship working on projects that support FWS conservation projects. Specific information on the announcement and application instruction will be available later this fall.  For more information on this fellowship opportunity, view this pamphlet.

The Garden Club of America - Scholarships Location: Varies Application Deadline: January 10, 2020 The Garden Club of America stimulates knowledge and love of gardening, and restores, improves, and protects the quality of the environment through educational programs. To promote greater understanding of the interdependence of horticulture, environmental protection, and community improvement, The Garden Club of America annually awards over $300,000 in scholarships to fund research projects in several scientific fields. For more information on scholarship opportunities, view this website.

Ocean Exploration Trust - Science Communication Fellowship Location: Varies Application Deadline: January 10, 2020 The Science Communication Fellowship invites formal and informal educators to participate in the Nautilus Exploration Program as expedition communicators for ocean exploration sharing the excitement of exploration and research with students and public audiences in their communities and around the world. Fellows gain exposure to and experience in the applications of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics within the field of ocean exploration and serve a key role within an authentic scientific exploration mission. For additional information on the Science Communication Fellowship, check out the Ocean Exploration Trust web page.

Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Location: Varies Application Deadline: December 13, 2019 The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation hosts fellowship programs that equip early career-policy professionals with the necessary skills to become the next generation of leaders in public service. The program is an intensive 20-months policy training and leadership development program which enables fellows to receive hands-on public policy training as full-time legislative aides and policy analysts. For more information on internship opportunities, visit this website.

NOAA Center for Coastal & Marine Ecosystems - Graduate Fellowship Location: Seaside, CA Application Deadline: February 1, 2020 Interested in pursuing a graduate degree on the central coast? The NOAA Center for Coastal and Marine Ecosystems Graduate Fellowship provides funding for two years of graduate study. Center research emphases include Coastal Resilience, Coastal Intelligence and Place-Based Conservation. Students applying to the thesis program in Environmental Science or Marine Science at CSUMB are eligible for funding. For more information, take a look at the Graduate Fellowship flyer.

NOAA Undergraduate Opportunities NOAA and CSUMB are now recruiting CSUMB undergraduates for three different NOAA programs. Each program offers students up to two years of funding and opportunities to conduct research at NOAA facilities. Email cme@csumb.edu addressed to Dr. Corey Garza if there are any questions. NOAA Center for Coastal and Marine Ecosystems Undergraduate Fellowship Location: Seaside, CA Application Deadline: November 15, 2019 The NOAA Center for Coastal and Marine Ecosystems Undergraduate Fellowship is providing funding for two years of undergraduate study to rising junior undergraduate students majoring in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) fields that directly support NOAA's mission. To apply, view this application web page. NOAA EPP/MSI Undergraduate Scholarship Location: Varies Application Deadline: January 31, 2020 The NOAA EPP/MSCI Undergraduate Scholarship provides funds for two years of undergraduate study to rising junior undergraduate students majoring in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) fields. Participants conduct research at a NOAA facility during two paid summer internships. To apply for this opportunity, view this application web page. NOAA Hollings Scholarship Location: Varies Application Deadline: January 31, 2020 The Hollings Scholarship Program provides successful undergraduate applicants with awards that include academic assistance (up to $9,500 per year) for two years of full-time study and a 10-week, full-time paid ($700/week) internship at a NOAA facility during the summer. This program is designed to increase undergraduate training in oceanic and atmospheric science, research, technology, and education and foster multidisciplinary training opportunities as well as increase public understanding and support for stewardship of the ocean and atmosphere and improve environmental literacy. To apply, view this application web page.

EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES

Cornell University Location: Ithaca, NY Application Deadline: December 1, 2019 Cornell University is hosting the fourth annual Diversity and Inclusion Preview Weekend from March 12-15, 2020 for prospective graduate students interested in the following research areas: ecology, entomology, evolutionary biology, and plant science. Through this event, graduate students in these areas of study are seeking to increase diversity in scientific communities. This preview weekend is intended to introduce attendees to Cornell's graduate research programs the year before they apply to graduate school. For more information on this opportunity and to apply, view this website.

University of California, Santa Cruz Location: Santa Cruz, CA Application Deadline: December 10, 2019 Students admitted to the Master of Science in Coastal Science and Policy and participating in the PhD Designated Emphasis Program come from diverse backgrounds and have interests that range across the coastal zone (from land to the sea). The Coastal Science and Policy Program is interested in students with demonstrated experiences in and a passion for sustainability sciences, economics, and policy. Most will have completed a bachelor’s degree at a four-year university in a field relevant to coastal sustainability. Relevant fields are diverse and include biology, conservation science, earth sciences, chemistry, oceanography, environmental studies, social sciences, economics, human ecology, political science, sociology, engineering, and interdisciplinary programs. For more information, view the Prospective Students web page.

San Diego State University Location: San Diego, CA Application Deadline: December 16, 2019 The Department of Geography at San Diego State University is seeking highly motivated students for its Master's and Doctoral Programs. Degrees include MA in Human and Environmental Geography, MS in Geographic Information Science, MS in Watershed Science, and Ph.D. in Geography, which is offered jointly with the University of California, Santa Barbara. For more information on these graduate student openings, see the Master's Program web page or the Doctoral Program web page.

Washington State University Location: Pullman, WA Application Deadline: Open Until Filled The Goldberg Lab in the School of the Environment at Washington State University invites immediate applications for a graduate position (M.S. or Ph.D.) to develop environmental DNA sampling and analysis methods for California wetland amphibians. Applicants at the Ph.D. level must hold an M.S. degree in a related field and will be expected to develop additional research components. For more information on the graduate student opening, see the web page.

University of California, Davis Location: Davis, CA Application Deadline: January 15, 2020 At the University of California, Davis, the Sustainable Oceans Ph.D. Program trains the next generation of quantitative marine scientists under a new paradigm that begins with the decisions facing policy makers to generate use-inspired research questions across ecology, conservation biology, population biology, economics, geology, physiology, biogeochemistry, and oceanography. For additional information on the Sustainable Oceans Ph.D. Program, see the web page.

Center for Alaskan Coastal Studies Location: Varies Application Deadline: Open Until Filled The Alaska Coastal Summer Institute (ACSI) is a unique, immersive field study opportunity for undergraduate and continuing education students. ACSI is built around four core experiences hosted by local research agencies and community organizations in the Kachemak Bay area. Students participating in ACSI also have the option to study at the Kachemak Bay Campus in the semester prior to or following ACSI through Semester By the Bay. Internships may be conducted for university credit. The cost of participating in this program is approximately $3,000, but some scholarship assistance may be available. For more information, refer to the ACSI web page.

Merced nAnomaterials Center for Energy and Sensing Location: Merced, CA Application Deadline: Open Until Filled Merced nAnomaterials Center for Energy and Sensing (MACES) is a NASA-funded center for graduate research and training at the University of California, Merced, focusing on cross-disciplinary training for the future technology workforce. MACES brings together faculty research groups from different areas in science and engineering (including at our partner campus at University of California, Santa Cruz) to work with NASA on fundamentals and technology in nanomaterials for space exploration. For additional information, take a look at the MACES flyer.

Duke University's Nichols School of the Environment Location: Varies Application Deadline: Open Until Filled The Nichols School of the Environment at Duke University has several upcoming trainings and workshops available. Topics include Environmental Communication for Behavior Change, Writing for Environmental Professionals, Marine Planning Process, and more. For information on registration fees and course descriptions, refer to the Nichols School of the Environment web page.

University of Missouri's School of Natural Resources Location: Columbia, Missouri Application Deadline: Open Until Filled The School of Natural Resources at the University of Missouri is seeking one to three motivated students to pursue MS/PhD studies in water and natural resources management. Successful applicants are expected to conduct high-quality research, present research findings at conferences, publish in peer-reviewed journals, and assist in teaching. For more information, or to apply, refer to the Water Resources web page.

National Institutes of Health Location: Varies Application Deadline: Ongoing The National Institutes of Health (NIH) offers recent college graduates, who are planning to apply to graduate or professional school, a chance to spend one or two years performing full-time research at the NIH. More specifically, the Postbaccalaureate Intramural Research Training Award (Postbac IRTA/CRTA) allows them to work side-by-side with some of the leading scientists in the world, in an environment devoted exclusively to biomedical research. Candidates for the Postbac IRTA/CRTA must apply online. Similarly, candidates are encouraged to apply three to six months before they wish to begin their training at the NIH.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary - Field Trip Volunteer Location: Santa Cruz, CA Application Deadline: Open Until Filled Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary (MBNMS) is a federally protected marine area offshore of California's central coast. Field Trip volunteers assist with ensuring safety protocols are followed, leading small groups, and engaging kids in conversation about marine life. Field trips occur Wednesday-Friday mornings between 9 am and 1 pm. Volunteers must be available to work at least two field trips per month during this time. For more information, email Brijonnay Madrigal at brijonnay.madrigal@noaa.gov.

Seymour Marine Discovery Center - Volunteers Location: Santa Cruz, CA Application Deadline: Open Until Filled The Seymour Marine Discovery Center is a community-supported marine science education center under the University of California, Santa Cruz. More precisely, the Center is dedicated to educating people about the role scientific research plays in the understanding and conservation of the world’s oceans. For more information about volunteer openings, or to apply for them, visit the Center's Volunteer Program web page.

MEarth - Volunteers Location: Carmel-By-The-Sea, CA Application Deadline: Varies Volunteers will assist with weed removal, planting seeds, and more in MEarth’s Organic Garden! All ages welcome, but children under 14 must be with an adult. Organic Garden Work Days occur Mondays and Thursdays from 12:00 pm to 3:00 m at MEarth. To sign up for either of these opportunities, contact Sarah Schmidt at either (831) 624-1032 or sarah@MEarthCarmel.org.

Animal Training and Research International Location: Moss Landing, CA Application Deadline: Ongoing Under the parent company Animal Training and Research, International, Science Learning and Exploration With The Help of Sea Lions (SLEWTHS) functions as an aquatic educational experience covering all aspects of the marine mammal industry: public display, research, entertainment, public interaction, elaborate veterinary care, and education at all levels. SLEWTHS is seeking a Marine Mammal Managed Care Specialist Volunteer to assist in caring for rescued marine mammals. For more information about this volunteer position, view this website, email slewths@mlml.calstate.edu, or call (831) 771-4191.

Sea Otter Savvy Program - Volunteers Location: Moss Landing, CA Application Deadline: Ongoing  The Sea Otter Savvy Program is focused on conducting research on the human impacts to sea otters along the central California coast using a variety of outreach forums to educate the public about sea otter conservation and wildlife viewing etiquette. Volunteers are required to commit to one three- to five-hour shift per week for a minimum of three months at the Moss Landing Marine Laboratories . Each shift will be variably scheduled between dawn and dusk. For more information on volunteering to help reduce sea otter disturbance, refer to the program description.

Carmel River Watershed Conservancy - Volunteers Location: Carmel-By-The-Sea, CA Application Deadline: Ongoing The Carmel River Watershed Conservancy (CRWC) collaborates with the Carmel River Steelhead Association (CRSA) and the Monterey Peninsula Water Management District in fish rescues when the river flows begin to trap or isolate steelhead. Also, CRWC periodically works with other organizations in cleanup activities along the river and in tributary streams and creeks. For more information, or to apply, check out the CRWC Volunteer web page.

Fort Ord National Monument - Volunteers Location: Marina, CA Deadline: Open Until Filled  The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is seeking student volunteers for restoration projects on Fort Ord National Monument (FONM) through December 2019. They will be restoring native habitats including oak woodlands, grasslands, and riparian corridors on FONM. Projects are highly variable but a student can expect to remove invasive species, monitor goat grazing activity, monitor old restoration sites, work on GIS or remote sensing projects, monitor oak restoration on FONM, collect seeds, close illegal recreational trails, repair damaged recreation trails, conduct bunch-grass surveys, conduct biodiversity surveys, weed trail heads and sensitive areas, collect native seed and many more exciting opportunities! If interested or have questions, please contact Chris Hart at  chart@blm.gov .

Fort Ord Natural Reserve - Volunteers Location: Marina, CA Deadline: Ongoing Researchers from the University of California, Santa Cruz (UCSC) are examining the fire history at the Fort Ord Natural Reserve (FONR) by studying the age range of present Sandmat manzanita. They are seeking volunteers to set out plots that were established in an earlier study. Volunteers would need to be available for about four to five hours on Fridays. The times depend on the schedules of those who wish to volunteer. Please contact Selena at svengco@ucsc.edu (cc'd joemiller@ucsc.edu).

More Opportunities Looking for ways to get involved? Interested in giving back? For more volunteer opportunities, check out our  Volunteer Opportunities  web page! We advertise volunteer events, as well as link to organizations that accept volunteers year round.

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