Available Positions
INTERNSHIPS
INTERNSHIP FOR MERLEFEST 2010
Interested in being an intern for Merlefest 2010? Contact the director of the festival, Ted Hagaman, at ted.hagaman@wilkescc.edu.
Pine Mountain Settlement School
Environmental Education Internship Announcement
http://www.pinemountainsettlementschool.com/internship.php
Environmental Education Internship Program
Pine Mountain offers up to two internships per semester in the Environmental Education department. Environmental Education is Pine Mountain's primary educational program. The school offers day and residential programs for elementary school classes and can tailor its program to meet the educational needs of secondary school classes and adults.The environmental education staff work to introduce students to the natural environment and the culture of the southeastern Kentucky mountains. The School's 800 acres of mountains, valleys, forests, streams and fields serve as the classroom for hands-on studies. The list of classes can be found under the heading of Lesson Plans on this web page.
Interns are a vital component of the environmental education program. Internships are offered in the fall and spring semesters. At the beginning of a semester, an intern will begin classroom work by first observing environmental education staff. Gradually, interns will be allowed to assist during classes. By semester's end, interns will be allowed to teach some classes. Class size varies from six to 15 students. Ideally, classes will have no more than 10 students.
During a typical week, an intern will work five days. Occasionally, an intern will be expected to help with the School's nature weekends. Interns also will have some responsibilities for resident animal care, preparation of class materials, and clean up duties after class.
When students and visitors are on campus, interns may take their meals in the Laurel House dining hall. On weekdays when there are no visitors, Pine Mountain provides lunch for staff. Otherwise, interns may prepare meals in Country Cottage, designated housing for interns.
Minimum qualifications
- High moral character
- A love of the natural world
- A desire to introduce young people to the wonders of the natural environment
- An interest in environmental education concepts and techniques
- Ability to hike on moderately steep trails
Desired qualifications
- Background in environmental or outdoor education
- Lesson planning or curriculum development skills
- Completion of two years of undergraduate studies
Fall: Early September to early December
Spring: Late February to Memorial Day
Starting and ending dates are flexible.
Benefits
Housing is provided in an on-site cottage that has a full kitchen, living room, two bathrooms, and five separate bedrooms. Utilities are paid, but interns are responsible for telephone, satellite television service and Internet service if desired. Interns are responsible for housekeeping responsibilities.
All meals served in Laurel House are available for interns. In a typical week, three meals a day will be available.
Interns are given a stipend of $65.00 per week.
Interns have opportunities to learn new skills and sharpen existing ones.
An internship at Pine Mountain is a rewarding life experience.
Interns may be able to earn college credit for the Pine Mountain experience.
Additional information
Pine Mountain is in a remote area which does not offer amenities found in large towns or cities. Although other staff members live on campus, the internship experience at Pine Mountain is best suited to those who can entertain themselves during leisure time. The nearest grocery stores and shopping center are located in Harlan, a 45-minute drive from the School. An intern without personal transportation can go on the weekly shopping trip to Harlan with a staff member. The Bookmobile stops at Pine Mountain every three weeks. Interns may be interested in learning basic woodworking, weaving, and other crafts. Pine Mountain is within an hour's drive of several natural areas with good hiking trails.
No prior knowledge of the subject matter is required, as interns are trained on-site to teach all classes.
Contact: Pat Begley
Environmental Education Internship Coordinator
(606)-558-3542
office@pinemountainsettlementschool.com
http://www.www.pinemountainsettlementschool.com
STUDENTS INVOLVED IN THE ASU SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM:
INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES --
The SD Program, in an association with one of our academic partners Appalachian Native Plants (ANP), will be offering some internships for the upcoming year. 1,2, and 3 hr opportunities are available.
ANP is located at the old Johnson County Landfill and is a non-profit org dedicated to helping the region's communities build and rebuild sustainable and profitable agricultural base. Interns they would be helping with greenhouse production and the continued pursuit of a Community Food Assessment and Planning project in Johnson County. ANP has erected new 20x100 ft. shadehouse and will be setting up an additional 30x80 ft greenhouse in August. Also, there is a possibility of funds to hire a person this coming spring to help in the greenhouse and with other projects.
If you are interested please contact Tamara McNaughton, Executive Director, ANP for additional info. or questions. The Internship will be under an AS or SD prefix.
Tamara McNaughton appnativeplants@gmail.com
Interested in participating in a
Community Food Assessment Project in
Johnson County, TN (Mountain City)?
Spring and Summer 2010
working with Appalachian Native Plants, Inc. on the
Johnson County Community Food
Assessment and Planning Project
Funded by the Community Food Project of the USDA/NIFA
Part of the “Know Your Farmer, Know Your Food” initiative of the USDA
Help gather information about the food system in Johnson County. We're looking for folks who would conduct grocery store surveys using the "Community Food Security Assessment Toolkit".
You would gather, compile, and analyze the data to be included in the Johnson County Community Food Security Plan to be presented to our city and county officials for their support.
We are open to discussion about how else you might be interested in being involved.
Please Contact:
Tamara McNaughton
(423)727-4264
appnativeplants@gmail.com
Historic Preservation Internship
Rural Initiative Project, Inc. (RIPI)
Description:
"The Rural Initiative Project, Inc. is committed to identifying and guiding in the preservation of historic properties within rural communities across the southeastern region of America. We may assist local leaders in planning, securing funding and implementing redevelopment of historic buildings for reuse; often as affordable housing or community centers - thus ensuring future generations their opportunity to appreciate and further enjoy the fabric and landmarks within their community. In doing so we are helping to revitalize economically impoverished communities."
This internship opportunity will allow students to actively protect and support our state’s history. The Rural Initiative Project, Inc. (RIPI) of Winston-Salem, NC, is a non-profit organization that restores old school houses in the south eastern United States. RIPI has worked to save many Rosenwald schools, circa 1920, from demolition. Julius Rosenwald, who founded Sears Department Stores, donated millions to build schools for poor white and black children and adults in the early 20th century. Many of these schools are now imperiled by age and decay. Since RIPI’s incorporation, they have successfully raised nearly a million dollars, restored several
school buildings and achieved endangered building status for many of these historic landmarks. For more information on the achievements of RIPI and current and future projects, please visit our national website at http://www.ripinc.org/rosenwald.html
Students interested in this internship opportunity to help RIPI restore schools and preserve heritage in communities around the South East, may call Judy Cardwell at 336-922-1710.
Applications accepted all year round.
The Rural Initiative Project, Inc. of Winston Salem
North Carolina State Government Internship Program
The prestigious and competitive North Carolina State Government Internship Program is offering up to 65 paid summer internship opportunities in state government agencies, for undergraduate and graduate students of many disciplines. Applications are now being accepted for the Summer 2010 North Carolina State Government Internship Program, the 40^th Anniversary year of the program.
A variety of professional internship opportunities are located across the state and are available to North Carolina residents studying at the undergraduate or graduate level, or in law school. Summer interns work full-time (40 hours per week) for a 10-week period at a wage of $8.25/hour. _Applications must be postmarked by January 20, 2010, for consideration_.
Applicants must meet the following criteria:
* Permanent resident of North Carolina,
* Currently enrolled at a college/university and continuing education in Fall 2010,
* Carrying a minimum of a 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale,
* Completed high school and subsequently at least the sophomore year of college (or the first year of community college) at the time the internship begins in May,
* And have not participated in the State Government Internship Program or an N.C. General Assembly paid internship in the past.
The 2010 N.C. State Government Internship Program booklet and an application form can be downloaded from our website at www.ncyaio.com <http://www.ncyaio.com/> (select Internship Program, Information for Students). The booklet (available in PDF format) contains all program details, including a full listing of available internship positions and application instructions.
Thank you in advance for sharing our State’s fine internship opportunities within your campus community. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Lisa Flint-Morris, M.S., NCC
Coordinator, State Government Internship Program
N.C. Department of Administration
Youth Advocacy and Involvement Office
phone: 919-807-4400
fax: 919-807-4415
mail: 1319 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1319
web: http://www.doa.nc.gov/yaio/intern.htm
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WNC Magazine Internships, Asheville, NC various disciplines
We are in the process of hiring for our spring internship positions for WNC Magazine (based in Asheville)
Internship Opportunities
Interested in getting hands-on experience publishing a magazine?
GulfStream Communications,publisher of WNC (Western North
Carolina magazine based in Asheville,North Carolina), Charleston, Charleston Home, Charleston Weddings, and G the Magazine of Greenville, South Carolina, offers internships in editorial, design/art, photography, marketing,sales, online content, and web design.Spring, summer, and fall semester internships are only open to students eligible to receive school credit.
Editorial Internship
—Develop strong writing, editing,research, and proofreading skills
—Get your writing published in a nationally distributed magazine
—Complete a minimum of 20 hours a week
Requirements: Strong creative writing,grammatical, research, and communication skills. Must submit writing samples.
Design Internship
—Gain a high level of proficiency in design applications
—Work directly with the art director and designers on layouts and ads
—Be a part of planning and styling photo shoots for upcoming issues
—Complete a minimum of 20 hours a week
Requirements: Knowledge of Adobe Photoshop and InDesign are a must.
Knowledge of Adobe Illustrator a plus.
Must submit design samples.
Web Design Internship
—Learn the technical aspects of online publishing and what goes on behind
the scenes
—Gain experience with the basics of web design, development, as well as
entry-level information technology
—Complete a minimum of 20 hours a week
Requirements: Proficiency with Dreamweaver, InDesign, and Adobe Flash
are necessary. Basic understanding of HTML and writing skills are pluses.
Online Content internship
—Develop strong writing, editing, and content management skills geared
toward online readership
—Learn to develop content that’s strong enough to stand on its own and
complement an established print magazine
—Complete a minimum of 20 hours a week
Requirements: Creative writing skills with editing experience. Knowledge of
basic HTML commands and video editing are pluses. Must submit writing samples.
To apply
Send a cover letter, résumé, and pertinent samples to:
Melissa Smith, associate editor
msmith@wncmagazine.com
P.O. Box 1330
Asheville, NC 28802
For more information, visit
www.wncmagazine.com
To learn about internships with
Charleston or G magazines, visit
www.charlestonmag.com or
www.gvillemag.com.
Melissa Smith
Associate Editor
WNC Magazine
33 Patton Ave., Suite 201
Asheville, NC 28801
(828) 210-5030 x.108
www.wncmagazine.com
AVAILABLE POSITIONS
Sustainable Development Executive Director / Abingdon, VA
http://jobs.ncnonprofits.org/job_detail.asp?JID=2002
| Date Posted: | 7/2/2009 |
| Job Category: | Executive Director/CEO |
| Job Location: | Other Western NC |
| Organization: | Appalachian Sustainable Development |
| Contact Information: | 84 Bradley Street Asheville, NC 28806 828-423-7325 fax asdsearch@hotmail.com |
BLUE RIDGE MUSIC CENTER COORDINATOR
The Blue Ridge Music Center, a National Park Service facility near Galax, Virginia that is programmed and operated by the National Council for the Traditional Arts (NCTA) http://www.ncta.net, seeks an energetic individual to coordinate a summer performance series of Appalachian music and to assist in creating a museum-quality exhibit about traditional Appalachian music. Full-time position. Duties include organizing and recruiting volunteers, writing grants and press releases, and financial recordkeeping. Strong writing skills required. Salary in the mid-$30s, advancement possible. Send cover letter, resume and writing samples to BRMC Coordinator Search, 1320 Fenwick Lane, Suite 200, Silver Spring, MD 20910. Applications may be submitted via email to: work@ncta.net or faxed to: (301) 565-0472.
The National Council for Traditional Arts (NCTA) is a non-profit arts organization in Washington, DC.
Mike Petillo
Production Coordinator
The National Council for the Traditional Arts
(301) 565-0654, x19 (office)
(202) 641-1769 (cell)
http://www.ncta.net
Seeking scholars/writers for web project with Hugh Morton photos
I'm the archivist currently at work processing the Hugh Morton Photographs &
Films at UNC-CH. (If you don't already know about the project, you can learn
on the "View to Hugh" blog at http://www.lib.unc.edu/blogs/morton). In
addition to processing the collection and creating a finding aid, we're
currently developing a digital library of Morton images that will be
searchable online in the near future.
To complement these images and highlight themes within the collection, we're
considering seeking grant funding for a project to hire scholars/writers to
develop short essays, to be published online, based around Morton images
(much like the "Stories" component of the *Digital Forsyth* website, http://www.digitalforsyth.org/photos/stories, except with the photos a
little more central to the text).
Before we can develop a proposal, we need to gauge the interest and
availability of writers. Please reply off-list if you're interested. The
timeline for implementation would likely be late 2009-early 2010.
Here are some of the topics we'd like covered. Date ranges would vary, but
the bulk of the collection is from the 1940s-1990s.
--NC tourism
--Blue Ridge Parkway
--Grandfather Mountain
--NC native plants, wildlife, endangered species, land conservation
--NC agriculture, rural life
--Air pollution
--Natural disasters in NC
--Cherokee Indians
--Folk music/traditional mountain musicians
--NC governors/politicians (especially Luther Hodges, Sanford, Hunt)
--Presidential visits to NC
--NC entertainers & celebrities
--Highland Games at Grandfather/Scottish in NC mountains
--Cape Hatteras Lighthouse
--USS North Carolina
--Women's colleges
--College football & basketball
--Golf
--WW2 (Morton served in the Pacific Islands)
Feel free to forward this to anyone you deem appropriate (grad students
welcome).
Many thanks,
Elizabeth Hull
Hugh Morton Collection Archivist
Special Collections, Wilson Library
UNC-Chapel Hill
(919) 962-7992
http://www.lib.unc.edu/blogs/morton
Highlander Center Seeks Dynamic Person to Join
Development and Communications Team
Organization Summary
The Highlander Research and Education Center is a 77 year old popular education center that works with grassroots groups in Appalachia and across the South to promote social and economic justice. We are located 20 miles northeast of Knoxville, Tennessee on a 186 acre farm. Highlander's long and proud history includes work with labor education and organizing, the Civil Rights Movement, and environmental justice in Appalachia. Highlander is world-renowned as a beacon for progressive organizing and widely acclaimed as a leadership development center for grassroots activists across race, culture and generations.
Responsibilities
Help implement multi-strategy fundraising plan to meet annual budget including donor relations, staffing events, direct mail appeals, online giving and providing back up support for grant writing. This team also handles the organization's external communications, and this position will help support documentation of program work for those communications.
This position is coordinated by the Director and works with another development and communications team member.
Highlander has a national and generous donor base that helps meet its budget. We are also in the midst of a capital campaign.
Requirements
- Passionate about Highlander's mission and purpose and able to communicate it.
- Proven track record of fundraising and communications success (1-2 years).
- Excellent communication skills, written and verbal.
- Outgoing and people friendly. Able to establish rapport with activists, community members, individual donors and funders in diverse ethnic, racial, social and economic groups.
- Self-starter and team player.
- Some travel.
- Computer literate.
- Organized.
- Sense of humor.
Location
Highlander is a rural based workshop center located on 186 acres in east Tennessee just outside Knoxville in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains, and the position is based there. Some staff members live on the Highlander grounds while others live in the surrounding areas, including Knoxville.
To Apply
Send letter of interest, resume, 3 references and a writing sample related to prior development and communications work to:
Search Committee
Development and Communications Team
Highlander Center
1959 Highlander Way
New Market, TN, 37820
Email applications are accepted at hrec@highlandercenter.org or by fax at 865-933-3424. Position is open until filled and applications will be considered as received with the goal to fill the position soon. Women, people of color, and lesbigaytrans encouraged to apply.
