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Environmentally Conscious Programs and Green Jobs Gaining Popularity with Employers

By Tracey de Morsella on April 27, 2009 4 Comments CareerBuilder, companies, environment, environmentally conscious, environmentally-focused positions, green jobs, green programs, hiring managers, recycled materials, recycling

With the world turning its attention to the environment, companies across the country are spending more time focusing on creating and implementing “green” programs and jobs that will make their workplace more environmentally conscious. In fact, one-in-ten employers say they have added “green jobs,” otherwise known as environmentally-focused positions, in the last 12 months, according to a new national survey of more than 2,500 hiring managers by CareerBuilder. The survey was conducted between February 20 and March 11, 2009.

GREEN INTERNSHIP SPOTLIGHT: Intern for ISC Programs and Development Teams, Montpelier, VT or Washington, D.C.

By Tracey de Morsella on April 22, 2009 Comments Off on GREEN INTERNSHIP SPOTLIGHT: Intern for ISC Programs and Development Teams, Montpelier, VT or Washington, D.C. Climate and Environment, Climate Change, community development, environment, green internship, Gulf Coast Sustainable Communities Network, Institute for Sustainable Communities, intern, ISC, Montpelier VT, Washington D.C.

The Institute for Sustainable Communities seeks candidates for 2 internships based either in ISC’s Montpelier, VT or Washington, D.C. office. Interns will support ISC’s Program Team and monitoring and evaluation staff on a range of projects, including: 1) developing a U.S.-based program on Climate and Environment; 2) compiling and editing materials for inclusion in a database about ISC’s impact; 3) updating contacts in our database; and, 4) drafting ‘performance stories’ about program successes. This is an ideal opportunity for a college or graduate student who wishes to gain exposure to international development, in the areas of civil society advocacy work and environment and climate programming in the United States and internationally, and to explore a career in the nonprofit arena.

Celebrating Women’s History Month: 10 Networking Resources for Women Pursuing Green Careers You Should Know About – Updated

By Tracey de Morsella on March 20, 2009 3 Comments Brattle Group, EcoWomen, ENERGIA, environment, Forum of Women in the Environmental Field, green careers, National Society of Women Environmental Professionals, networking, New England Women in Energy & the Environment, women, Women in Fuel Cells Network, Women in Renewable Energy and Development, Women of Wind Energy, Women's Council on Energy and the Environment, Women's Environmental Council, Women’s History Month

Networking is considered one of the most valuable strategies for ensuring career success. Often, the most effective ways to network is through professionals groups. In keeping with our Women’s History Month theme, I have created a list of 10 active networking groups for women pursuing sustainable energy and environmental careers.