When: March 25, 2021, 7pm

Where: Zoom

How Much: Free for LEEF Members, $5 for Non-Members

Currents & Crossroads: A Vision for Florida’s Ocean and Coasts: Florida is at an all hands on deck moment. Harmful algal blooms are fouling our waterways with increasing frequency and severity. Tropical weather is becoming more extreme and more regular. Rising oceans are destroying municipal infrastructure and decimating critical wildlife habitat. But we as Floridians get to decide what the future holds. Join Jon Paul “J.P.” Brooker, lawyer and Director of Florida Conservation for Ocean Conservancy, in a discussion of the greatest threats that Florida iconic marine environment is facing, and what we as Floridians need to be doing to find solutions for our maritime state.

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About the Speaker

Jon Paul "J.P." Brooker is the Director of Florida Conservation for the Ocean Conservancy.

Environmental Education and Outreach Intern

Job Description:

Develop and Deliver Educational Programing

• Assist in the preparation and development of educational materials related to the Programs above. These may include: lesson plans, educational games, fact sheets, videos, webinars, presentations, and more.
• Assist the Programs in the research, development, and delivery of adult and 4-H youth programming for environmental education. These may include: STEM Day Camp, Camp Cloverleaf Residential Camp, 4-H University event, LIFE, Outdoor InvestiGATORs, Florida Master Naturalist, Project WILD, Energy Upgrade, and other family programming. Program delivery may be in-person or may include developing, filming, and editing of videos and zoom webinar assistance.
• Assist 4-H in evaluation of 4-H curriculum, the development of a curriculum inventory, and assessment of curriculum needs to support our 4-H volunteers and community club programming.

Communications, Outreach, Marketing and Analysis

• Support Programs on additional projects, such as Energy Upgrade program, Sustainable Communities Workshop or other outreach events.
• Administrative duties to support Programs such as program data entry and analysis, literature reviews, design, marketing and promotion of programs, event planning, or preparation for upcoming new 4-H year.
• Support Programs on additional projects including developing video showcases of our events and projects and other marketing materials, such as brochures, rack cards, and social media posts.
• Research, write, and develop blogs, social media content, and other communications materials for the Programs.

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South Florida Water Management

Job Description

This experienced Senior Recreation Planning position participates in complex planning projects administered by the Land Stewardship Section and performs a variety of functions to ensure public use and nature-based recreation on District lands is properly planned and delivered. Conducts a wide range of planning and administrative activities requiring comprehensive knowledge and expertise in developing and managing recreational use on public lands acquired through a combination of past work experience and formal educational training. Serves as the senior planner for developing and administering public use and recreation programs, developing inter-agency and non-governmental partnership agreements to enhance recreational opportunities on District managed lands, and coordinating public use activities with other governmental and non-governmental entities. 

Specific duties include coordinating hunting programs on District lands in partnership with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, managing the District’s volunteer program, overseeing the development and installation of public use informational and rule signage, contracting public access site and trailhead maintenance activities, and processing event authorization and right of entry agreements for recreational and other uses on District lands as requested by the public. 

This position is also responsible for representing the District’s at public meetings, developing and presenting rule change proposals and updates at stakeholder meetings, participating and providing recreational information through formal presentations at the District’s Recreation Forum meetings, and developing solutions to resolve complex agency and stakeholder issues. Conducts District-wide public use facility inspections, researches and submits grant proposals for public use facility improvements, and assists the District’s Recreation Project Manager with the planning, design, permitting, procurement, and construction of recreation capital facility projects. Responsible for a variety of analytical and narrative reports including the tabulation of visitor data and submits findings and recommendations.

The incumbent shall possess strong organizational and written and oral communication skills and the ability to work productively in a group setting with co-workers and outside agencies. Assignments for developmental purposes may include some work that is typical of a higher-level planning position.

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Listen to our NEW Podcast!

Listen now from your preferred podcast provider or from our website!

We are pleased to share with you our newest project: Talking with Green Teachers, a podcast featuring discussions with environmental educators from around the globe. In each interview-style episode, we hear the human side of EE, while discussing some of the big questions facing this diverse branch of education.

Our webinars are open to everyone and anyone interested (and can be freely viewed up to 30 days after the live session), but you need to register in advance. Please see the details below and share this email with friends and colleagues who might be interested in these sessions.

Register for any of the webinars below at https://greenteacher.com/webinars/

Teaching Kids and Teens About Climate Change

Presenter: Ian Shanahan
Date and Time: Wednesday, January 13th, 2021, 7:30-8:30 p.m. EST; 4:30-5:30 p.m. PST

Cost: FREE for members of OSEE and $10 for the general public.

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For the foreseeable future, the topic of climate change will overshadow all that we do in environmental education. Yet educating young people about climate change is challenging. The science is complex and the solutions are not simple. In this interactive webinar, we will discuss the latest science, the numerous challenges faced by educators inside and outside of schools, and then introduce simple science experiments and practical approaches to teaching about climate change. We’ll learn to use K–12 activities developed by educators across North America that explore the greenhouse effect, the importance of a stable climate, clean air, the real cost of cars, and car-trip reduction programs for high schools.

 

This webinar is part of OSEE’s Interactions Live webinar series.

                               

Preparing for extreme weather at your school

Presenter: Sidney Howlett and Cheryl Evans
Date and time: Wednesday, February 10th, 2021; 7:30-8:30 p.m. EST; 4:30-5:30 p.m. PST

Cost: FREE but we welcome donations.

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Did you know that flooding is the most common natural disaster in Canada? And yet, many are not prepared to protect against the impacts of extreme weather events such as floods, which are often caused by climate change. When it comes to flood protection, we can learn how to plan, take action, and record impact! In this webinar, we will be taking a deep dive into the Flood:Ed program — an exciting challenge for students that offers hands-on learning about flood planning and resilience. Join us in discussing the impacts of flooding both at home and school while exploring ways to stay protected!

This webinar is presented in partnership with GreenLearning.

The Plastic Problem and What We Can Do About It

Presenter: Rachel Salt

Date and time:  Wednesday, February 3, 2021; 7:30-8:30 p.m. EST; 4:30-5:30 p.m. PST

Cost: FREE but we welcome donations.

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Join author Rachel Salt, as she discusses her two recently-published books, The Plastic Problem and Your Plastic Footprint. Though plastic has numerous benefits, our reliance on this
sturdy, light, and flexible material, paired with its longevity and our changing consumer habits means we’ve created a real plastic problem. However, there are reasons to be hopeful! This webinar will investigate the many meaningful and creative ways people around the world are working to manage, reduce and eliminate plastic waste, while providing ideas for classroom activities that can be taught virtually.

                                 

                                  

Empowering Youth Voices on Climate Change Policy

Presenter: J.P. Jepp, Dale Beugin, James Harper, and Sidney Howelett

Date and time: Wednesday, February 17, 2021; 7:30-8:30 p.m. EST; 4:30-5:30 p.m. PST

Cost: FREE but we welcome donations.

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What role does policy play in combating climate change and how can we empower our students to take action on these issues? Join GreenLearning’s expert panel as they discuss climate change policy in Canada and around the world. They will provide practical resources as well as programs and strategies for teaching youth about climate change and empowering them to take action.

This webinar is presented in partnership with GreenLearning.

Opportunities, Barriers, Strategies towards Inclusion

Presenter: Karen Lai

Date and time: Thursday, February 18, 2021; 7:00-8:30 p.m. EST; 4:00-5:30 p.m. PST

Cost: FREE but we welcome donations.

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Inclusion is a complex word and it is filled with different layers and meanings. This webinar will focus on the implementation of inclusion. It will include some strategies for working with the complexity of inclusion as well as the challenges and the opportunities it presents. Karen will create the space for people to be vulnerable and curious to share with one another. There will also be opportunities for people to enter into breakout room groups and share their voices through the chatbox.

 

This webinar is presented in partnership with the Columbia Basin Environmental Education Network (CBEEN), Take Me Outside (TMO), and Classrooms to Communities (C2C).

STEAM Based Learning: Building Renewable Energy Technologies

Presenter: Paula McGarrigle and Sidney Howlett

Date and time: Wednesday, March 10th, 2021; 7:30-8:30 p.m. EST; 4:30-5:30 p.m. PST

Cost: FREE but we welcome donations.

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What are renewable energy technologies and why is it important to teach students about them? This one-hour webinar will answer these questions and provide practical tools, ideas, and resources for how to incorporate hands-on learning about renewable energy technologies in your grade 4–12 classrooms. Hear how schools and classrooms across Canada are preparing students for their energy future using GreenLearning’s Re-Energy Program using STEAM Based learning.

 

This webinar is presented in partnership with GreenLearning.

THIS WEEK'S OCEAN JOBS LIST

For the complete list and full descriptions find the ocean jobs page at https://sevenseasmedia.org/. We add 20 to 30 new opportunities per week with 40k views per month!

We work hard to provide this jobs list and newsletter to you every week for free. If you find your next job from this list, or a new employee, please consider a tax-deductible donation as a thank you.

1. Digital Marketing Specialist, Oceana, Washington, DC

2. Coastal Engineer, Dudek, Encinitas, CA

3. Sr. Program Officer, The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine., Washington, DC

4. Outreach Officer on Exp. 396: Mid-Norwegian Continental Margin Magmatism, The International Ocean Discovery Program (IODP), Palisades, NY

5. Policy Engagement Fellow, COMPASS, Washington, DC/Remote

6. Human Dimensions Conservation Science Senior Officer, The Pew Charitable Trusts, Washington DC

7. K-12 Coastal Engineering Associate, UNCW MarineQuest More than just another day at the beach, Wilmington, NC

8. Coral Reef Restoration Associate (Temporary), Coral Restoration Foundation™, Key Largo FL

9. Project and Outreach Manager, Coral Reef Alliance Environmental NGO with a mission to save the world’s coral reefs, Remote

10. Regional Finance Manager, Asia, IUCN, Bangkok, Thailand

11. Senior Vice President, World Wildlife Fund, Washington, DC

12. Senior Vice President, Ocean Conservation, WWF Washington, DC, Washington, DC 

13. Internship – Marketing and Public Relations Intern (Summer 2021), 11th Hour Racing Inc., Newport, RI

14. Internship – Grantmaking and Research Intern (Summer 2021), 11th Hour Racing Inc., Newport, RI

15. Internship – Sponsorship Intern (Summer 2021), 11th Hour Racing Inc., Newport, RI

16. Sr. Electronics Technician, Marine Applied Research & ExplorationMARE, Richmond, CA

17. Fishery Biologist 1- Redds and Stranding, The Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission, Red Bluff, CA

18. Internal Audit Assistant, Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency, Honiara, Solomon Islands

19. Supervisory Fish and Wildlife Administrator, ZP-0480-4 (MAP), NOAA Fisheries, Silver Spring, MD

20. Research Physical Scientist, ZP-1301-4/5 (Direct Hire), NOAA Fisheries, Seattle, WA

21. Post-Doctoral Research Scientist – COMPASS Interreg Project, Marine Institute - Foras Na Mara, Co. Galway, Ireland

22. #107320 Data Systems Analyst 3, Scripps Institution Of Oceanography, La Jolla Ranch, CA

23. #106811 Chief Operating Officer – Birch Aquarium, Scripps Institution Of Oceanography, La Jolla Ranch, CA

24. Interdisciplinary Meteorologist/Hydrologist, GS-1340/1315-11/12 (MAP), NOAA, State College, PA

25. Environmental Officer, Marine Stewardship Council, South Korea

26. OPS F & W BS-II – 77902012, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

Sunrise, FL

27. Director, Office of Protected Resources, NOAA, Silver Spring, MD

28. Program Support Assistant, ZS-0303-5 (MAP), NOAA, Honolulu, HI

29. AmeriCorps STEM Education Ambassadors (SEA), New England Science & Sailing Foundation ("NESS"), New London, CT

30. Large Whale Biologist, Integrated Statistics, Woods Hole, MA

• Webinar: Sea Secrets Lecture Series 2021 with Derya Akkaynak, Ph.D.; Date/Time: Apr 13, 2021, 06:30 PM in Eastern Time (the US and Canada)
• Webinar: Addressing marine debris in protected areas: Best practices and examples; Date/Time: Thursday, January 14, 2 pm US EST/11 am US PST/7 pm UTC
• Mapping Our Oceans: The Role of Science and Technology in Sustaining Ocean Ecosystems; Date/Time: Thursday, January 14, 2021, 12:30 – 1:30 PM ET
• Webinar: NOAA’s Action Plan on Coral Interventions; Date/Time: Friday, January 15, 2021 12:00:00 AM WIB – 1:00:00 AM WIB
• Webinar: “NOAA’s Action Plan on Coral Interventions”, by Dr. Tali Vardi; Date/Time: Friday, January 15, 2021 12:00:00 AM WIB – 1:00:00 AM WIB
• Discovery Lab Skates & Rays; Date/Time: January 19, 2021, 6:00pm
• Diving into the Digital Coast: Great Lakes; Date/Time: Thursday, January 21, 2021, 03:00:00 AM WIT – 04:00:00 AM WIT
• Virtual Sea Turtle Exploration Educator Workshop; Date/Time: Saturday, January 23rd, 2021, 9 AM – 3:30 PM
• SCDRP Winter Meeting 2021; Date/Time: January 26-28, 2021
• Webinar: Sea Secrets Lecture Series 2021 with Nikki Traylor-Knowles, Ph.D.; Date/Time: Jan 26, 2021, 06:30 PM in Eastern Time (the US and Canada)
• Webinar: How to do science so it influences marine policy and management: A panel discussion; Date/Time: Thursday, January 28, 11 am US EST/8 am US PST/4 pm UTC [***Please note that this webinar will run for 1.5 hours.***]

Intern - Diversity Outreach

Salary 

$10.80 - $14.60 Hourly

Location 

Bradenton, FL

Job Type

Part-Time (Temporary)

Department

Parks and Natural Resources

Job Number

20-00434

Closing

1/12/2021 11:59 PM Eastern

• DESCRIPTION
• BENEFITS
• QUESTIONS

General Information

LOCATION: G.T. Bray, 5502 33rd Ave Dr W

Hours: Variable

 

Parks and Natural Resources Department, Diversity Outreach Intern, December 2020
Interns working with the Education and Volunteer Program will help develop and present outreach programs that will help traditionally underserved populations better connect to Manatee County’s parks, preserves, and resources. This work will result in a better understanding of the preserves’ history and natural resources as they relate to the experience of local diverse communities. This is a unique opportunity for an inquisitive and self-motivated individual to make a positive impact on the lives of underserved Manatee County residents.  The intern is required to propose, develop, and implement a personal project which will serve as a lasting result of their internship.  Examples: series of educational videos, brochure to accompany interpretive signage, or new type of program or nature center exhibit.

Job Description

The internship will last for one full semester.
Primary Duties:
Helps develop and implement concise and engaging educational content for a variety of educational offerings, such as park-based “pop-up” programs, guided nature tours, story times, children’s science activities, and nature education videos.
Assists in providing programming targeted towards underserved audiences. Presents to groups of 4 – 20 people, possibly more, Communicates complex information in a meaningful way to diverse audiences.
Ensures the final project meets goals and is appropriate for the designated audience and medium.
Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge/Abilities/Skills
Able to organize own work and prioritize tasks, deal effectively with changing priorities, and meet deadlines.
Ability to research and fact find historical information for traditionally marginalized populations and specific target groups.
Familiarity with interpretive methods, such as thematic content creation and writing highly desired
Familiarity with Florida’s wildlife, plants, and habitats.
Good knowledge and understanding of computer systems and software applications required to perform job duties.
Good verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal skills in order to interact professionally and effectively with staff, the general public, and other stakeholders.  
Work is closely supervised
Working Conditions
Indoor office and outdoor field environment.  County vehicles will be available for transportation; however, the intern should be prepared to transport themselves to and from all work sites in a private/personal vehicle.  Occasionally required to work other than normal business hours.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:
Verifiable college coursework in education, environmental studies, or related field.  
Experience working with diverse communities and traditionally marginalized populations.
Interns must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program or have graduated the previous semester.
Applicants must have a strong interest in community outreach and education and a desire to share nature with the public.
Valid driver license required.

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