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Website with job description and application process is here. Salary Range: $80,000-90,000, year. Application closes February 18, 2025.

POSITION SUMMARY
Greenbelt Land Trust (Greenbelt) seeks an experienced, passionate conservation professional to lead its land and water stewardship efforts across the Willamette Valley. Serving as a member of the Directors Leadership Team and supervising a talented stewardship and restoration staff, the Stewardship Director oversees Greenbelt’s dynamic and growing stewardship program and is responsible for ensuring the protection, fund development, and management of the lands that Greenbelt has acquired through ownership or conservation easements, including lands open to the public. The Stewardship Director is also an integral member of the Conservation Team, providing evaluations and planning for emerging land conservation projects.
The Stewardship Director collaborates closely with a diverse range of partners, from public agencies to nonprofit organizations, landowners, and Tribal governments. Regional collaboration may include exploring approaches to collaborative stewardship of Greenbelt’s properties, regional conservation planning, and exploring new models for resource development and collaborative restoration.
As a member of Greenbelt’s Directors Leadership Team, the Stewardship Director is integral to the development and implementation of the organization’s Conservation, Strategic, and Business Plans.
All Greenbelt staff are active in the organization’s commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI), and participate in efforts to integrate the values of EDI into Greenbelt’s daily operations, program governance, and community and partner outreach.

WHO YOU ARE
The ideal candidate would reflect:
▪ Optimistic self-starter who can utilize their knowledge of natural resources and best practices in alignment with Greenbelt’s mission and direction to further the organization’s goals
▪ A ‘horizon scanner’ with an eagerness to stay abreast of evolving best practices on topics ranging from habitat restoration, Indigenous ecological knowledge, legal defense, and land use
▪ An effective communicator who feels comfortable building personal relationships with landowners and officials, and moving groups of people through complex processes
▪ A strong management skill set and experience with scaling busy departments
▪ Personal accountability to goals and workplans, and ability to have honest and direct communication with colleagues
▪ Relevant experience in a leadership role and energized by working towards a lasting common purpose.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Organizational Leadership
• Work as a member of a highly motivated and integrated staff Leadership Team that promotes an organizational culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion
• Provide vision, oversight, and leadership for innovative stewardship and conservation strategies for the Trust’s priorities within our service area.
• Accountable to ensure a fiscally stable and strong stewardship program through leadership in financial management, budgeting, fundraising, and work planning
• Play a key role in the creation and implementation of organizational strategic, conservation, and financial goals and objectives
• Provide leadership in the creation and implementation of Greenbelt’s Tribal Relationship Plan
• Cultivate and steward relationships with key community stakeholders including watershed councils, state, county, and city staff and officials, regional land conservation professionals, Tribal representatives, and government agency employees
• Ensure coordination between the Stewardship Program and the Conservation, Outreach/Volunteer, Finance, and Fundraising Programs
• Work as a leader within the land trust community to increase networking, engagement and peer-to-peer learning on stewardship topics
• Represent Greenbelt in regional partnership meetings and work groups
• Work closely with the Executive Director and Development Director to maintain working relationships with public and private funding partners and expand the network of financial supporters for Greenbelt’s land conservation and stewardship programs.
Program Coordination
• Manage the Stewardship Team (currently 4.5 FTE) in the oversight, protection, restoration, and enhancement of Greenbelt’s properties
• Prepare annual goals, work plans, and budgets with the Stewardship Team and with each team member for personal objectives and performance evaluations
• Promote a positive culture of learning, initiative, and professional development/advancement across the Stewardship Team and organization
• Oversee all aspects of Greenbelt’s stewardship and annual monitoring programs
• Evaluate impact to conservation of proposed uses, interpretation of easement terms, and reserved rights
• Seek and secure funding for the Stewardship Program, including being a lead in grant writing and partnership agreements to fund stewardship and restoration activities
• Ensure that the Program’s grants and associated reports are tracked and completed as directed.
• Ensure Greenbelt’s stewardship program meets Land Trust Alliance Standards and Practices, and Land Trust Accreditation requirements.

Conservation Program Support
• Be an active member of the Conservation Team
• Work closely with the Conservation Director to identify and initiate collaborative land conservation initiatives guided by Greenbelt’s Strategic and Conservation Plans, including evaluating and preparing easement documents

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
▪ Passion for the mission of Greenbelt Land Trust and a commitment to working with the community to advance the Land Trust’s mission
▪ 5 years’ demonstrated experience in natural resources management, conservation, biology, or another related field
▪ A minimum of 3 years’ work of senior level management experience successfully supervising and motivating staff and key stakeholder groups and successfully managing multiple projects with varying deadlines and resources.
▪ This position requires an individual with strong situational judgment and creativity
▪ Understanding of Oregon land use, ecology, and conservation communities
▪ Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills that can be adapted to reach a wide range of individuals and used to build consensus. Ability to synthesize and communicate technical and complex information for a non-technical audience.
▪ Comfort working in a variety of environments including field, office and public events
▪ Proficiency in the use of general office software
▪ A demonstrated commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity and equity in the workplace
▪ Demonstrated cultural competence with people of diverse races, ages, genders, abilities and economic backgrounds
▪ A valid driver’s license
▪ Willingness to learn and maintain CPR/First Aid certifications
Also helpful, but not required:
▪ Field work experience, such as biological monitoring, surveying, habitat restoration or similar
▪ Experience engaging and elevating the voices, ideas, needs, and concerns of people historically marginalized in land conservation
▪ Familiarity with integrating geospatial data and mapping to support a variety of conservation planning and habitat restoration projects
▪ Proficiency working within lands databases

WORKING CONDITIONS
▪ The Stewardship Director will work among field sites across the Willamette Valley and from an office based in Corvallis, Oregon
▪ Must have the ability to sit or stand at a desk, type, bend, twist
▪ Some tasks will require physical exertion, being outdoors in all weather conditions and on uneven and sometimes difficult terrain. This includes walking over one mile on and off trail/roads, and the ability to lift or move up to 25 pounds.

▪ Some occasional weekend and/or evening work will be necessary
▪ Travel throughout the service area will be a regular course of business. Greenbelt offers mileage reimbursement at State of Oregon rates for personal vehicle use.
▪ A valid driver’s license and proof of insurance is required

We believe great benefits make work better: Greenbelt Land Trust provides a group health plan, dental, vision, and short and long-term disability benefits, retirement, eleven floating holidays, and 16-hours per month accrued Paid Time Off. Greenbelt invests in employees’ professional development and personal growth.
Greenbelt Land Trust is an equal opportunity employer. We believe that a diverse staff of qualified, highly skilled, and creative individuals is necessary to achieve the vision and mission of the organization. Individuals who identify as Black, Indigenous, Latinx, Asian, Pacific Islander, or other People of Color, people who are queer, trans, non-binary, people with disabilities, people who are immigrants, people from poor and working-class backgrounds, and people who are/have been system-impacted are strongly encouraged to apply.

ABOUT GREENBELT LAND TRUST
Greenbelt Land Trust’s vision is for a thriving, healthy environment for all and our work is oriented around three strategic areas: climate resilience, community wellbeing, and social justice. We believe that by protecting and taking care of the lands and waters of the Willamette Valley, we will all be better off. Our air and water will be cleaner, our fish and wildlife more abundant, our working lands more productive, and our communities and families will be healthier. That’s the vision that we’ve been making a reality for 34 years in the Willamette Valley and that has enabled us to permanently protect 6,000 acres (and counting) of native prairies, forests, floodplain habitats, trails and working lands.
Greenbelt is committed to being adaptive and embraces change as a core value. With solid, science-based strategies to guide our work in hand, we also appreciate that the lands, waters, and people of the Willamette Valley are changing, and that success hinges on our ability to be poised to change as well (read Greenbelt’s current Strategic Framework).

Our Values: Values are the tenets that guide our work towards our conservation mission and vision.
▪ Build relationships with humility
▪ Embrace change
▪ Seek root causes
▪ Be fearless change-makers
▪ Welcome constructive conflict
Our vision of a thriving, healthy environment for all is inextricably linked to our commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and justice. We are in this for the long haul, and understand that for meaningful transformation, we must be steadfast, patient, and willing to make mistakes.
Greenbelt Land Trust is an accredited land trust. We are honored to have been listed within the top 100 Best Nonprofits to work for in Oregon.

TO APPLY
With ‘Stewardship Director’ in the email subject line, email a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three references. Your cover letter should clearly explain how your skills, experience, and interests fit this position, especially regarding your commitment to Greenbelt’s mission and to your demonstrated cultural competence with people of diverse races, ages, genders, abilities and economic backgrounds. At least one of your references should include an individual that can speak to your role as a supervisor.
Email jobs@greenbeltlandtrust.org (Applications are only accepted electronically).

Deadline: February 18, 2025. Application review will begin February 18, 2025, but the position will remain open until filled.

The anticipated selection process:
Review of Resumes: begins February 19, 2025
First Round Interviews: February 24-28 Interviewees are paid for their time
Second Round Interviews: March 3-7 Interviewees are paid for their time
Reference Checks: March 10-14
Extend Offer: March 17

Requisition #: 174134. Salary Range: $5,575 – $8,550/month. Application Closes: February 12, 2025.

Job Description:

The Oregon Health Authority (OHA), Public Health Division (PHD), Environmental Public Health program in Curry County, Oregon has a fantastic career opportunity for an Environmental Health Specialist 3. This position will conduct all Environmental Health licensing and inspection work in Curry County for approximately 250 food, pool and lodging facilities.

This is a full-time, permanent, classified position which is represented by a union. This recruitment may be used to establish a list of qualified candidates to fill current or future vacancies. This posting will remain opened until filled. We will review applications every two weeks.

What will you do?
This position will conduct on-site inspections of licensed facilities in Curry County to determine compliance with applicable Oregon Administrative Rules and Oregon Revised Statues as well as complete licensed food service plan reviews for new licensees.

This position will respond to complaints from the public about licensed facilities, as well as interpret and explain environmental health statutes, rules, policies, and procedures to licensed facilities and the general public. This position will serve to provide a consistent review of all licensed food, pool, and lodging facilities in Curry County to ensure the general public has safe experiences within these facilities.

What’s in it for you?

The public health division is a team of passionate individuals working to promote health across the lifespan of individuals, families, and communities. We value and support unique perspectives using a trauma-informed approach and aim to reflect these values in our hiring practices, professional development, and workplace. We are committed to racial equity as a driving factor to improve health outcomes for all communities that experience inequities.

We offer exceptional medical, vision and dental benefit packages for you and your qualified family members with minimal out-of-pocket costs (member cost share is as low as 1% – 5%). Try this free virtual benefits counselor by clicking here: https://www.oregon.gov/oha/pebb/pages/alex.aspx
Paid Leave Days:
- 11 paid holidays each year.
- 3 additional paid personal business days each year.
- 8 hours of paid sick leave accrued each month.
- 8 hours of vacation leave accrued each month with increases every 5 years.
Pension and Retirement plans. After six months of service, you may qualify for the Public Employee Retirement System (PERS). New employees may be enrolled in the Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP).
Student Loan Forgiveness; Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) opportunity. The PSLF program may forgive student loan balances after you’ve made the equivalent of 120 qualifying monthly payments.
Optional benefits include short-term disability, long-term disability, deferred compensation savings program, and flexible spending accounts for health care and childcare expenses.
Continuous growth and development opportunities.
Click here to learn more and access a summary of State of Oregon benefits.

The Oregon Health Authority is committed to:

Eliminating health inequities in Oregon by 2030
Becoming an anti-racist organization
Developing and promoting culturally and linguistically appropriate programs, and
Developing and retaining a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workforce that represents the diversity, cultures, strengths, and values of the people of Oregon.

Minimum Qualifications:

Two years of experience working under general supervision of a registered environmental health specialist, conducting environmental health or hazardous materials inspections/investigations, inspecting facilities and equipment for environmental health regulation compliance, investigating and assessing the impact of adverse environmental conditions on the public health, preparing health permits, conducting studies and surveys, and developing solutions to environmental problems; AND

A Bachelor’s degree with 45 quarter (30 semester) hours in a field of science related to environmental sanitation.

Applicants must be registered, or eligible to become registered, as an environmental health specialist in Oregon within 30 days of hire.

Desired Attributes:

Must be able to successfully complete State Standardization process.
Skill in communicating effectively orally and in writing.
Skill in reading, analyzing and writing general, statistical and technical reports.
Skill in identifying problems, generating alternatives, building consensus and implementing solutions.
Skill in using professional judgement to solve violation-based regulatory problems.
Skill in understanding and adapting quickly to complex statewide processes and systems.
Skill in bringing together diverse and/or opposing groups and working to a mutually acceptable solution(s)
Sill in dealing with groups of individuals with diverse and sometimes antagonistic viewpoints and identifying and addressing all potential issues and concerns.
Skill in providing expert level technical expertise within and outside the organization.
Able to prioritize program tasks and meet program deadlines.

Working Conditions:

Fully remote work (field work) with occasional in-office meetings in Portland and routine in person site visits. In person work is expected to take place in Curry County, Oregon however, this position may on an occasional or interim basis perform work in other jurisdiction(s) where OHA is the Local Public Health Authority. Inspections at fairs/festivals will require occasional weekend work.

Remote workers must establish and maintain an appropriate environment and schedule when working from home. To be eligible for telework, staff must have a home work-space that meets all applicable technology, security and safety requirements including the ability to provide protection of confidential information accessible in their home.

Staff who work remotely may be required to report to a state office location periodically or regularly as part of their job. Both local and long-distance trips for meetings outside of the office with clients, partners, and interested parties may be required. You must have a valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record.

Directions to Apply:

Please fill out the online application, questionnaire, and submit a resume

External Applicants: Click the “Apply” button and submit your application. Click this link for the External Candidate job aid, and view this video for additional information.
Current State of Oregon employees: Apply through your employee Workday account. View this job aid for assistance.

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Additional Information:

Visa Sponsorships: Oregon Health Authority (OHA) does not offer VISA sponsorship. Within three days of hire, you will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security’s I-9 form confirming authorization to work in the United States. OHA is an E-Verify employer and will use E-Verify to confirm that hires are authorized to work in the United States.
Pay Scale: Upon receiving a salary offer, we will conduct a pay equity assessment using the information provided in your application to determine your salary placement upon hire. To ensure a comprehensive evaluation, please make certain your application materials are up-to-date and thorough. Include relevant details such as your work history, education, volunteer work, lived experiences, and any other pertinent information related to the position you are applying for. Please visit the Pay Equity Project homepage to learn more.
Background Check: If you are offered employment, your offer will be contingent upon the positive outcome of an abuse check, criminal records check, and driving records check. The information will be shared with the Oregon Health Authority (OHA), Office of Human Resources (OHR). Any criminal or founded abuse history will be reviewed and could result in the withdrawal of the offer or termination of employment.
Veterans: If you are a veteran, you may receive veterans’ preference points. Click here for more information about veterans’ preference. If you checked that you are a veteran, you will receive a notice in your Workday inbox and will be required to provide your documents at that time. Veterans | Oregon Department of Veterans Affairs: 1-800-692-9666
This recruitment may be used to establish a list of qualified applicants to fill current or future vacancies.

Questions?

If you have questions or would like assistance, including an accommodation request under the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact Juan McGruder, HR Analyst, at juan.a.mcgruder@oha.oregon.gov.

TTY users, please use the Oregon Telecommunications Relay Service: 1-800-735-2900. For technical support, please call toll-free 1-855-524-5627, for customer service assistance.

Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity, and Pay Equity:

The Oregon Health Authority is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, genetic information, or any other protected class under state or federal law. In addition, we do not discriminate, or screen applicants based on current or past compensation. To learn more about OHA’s mission, vision, and core values, click here.

The Oregon Health Authority is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer committed to workforce diversity and anti-racism.

Link to application is here. Timeline: June 16 – August 22nd. 40-hours/week. Stipend for 10 week program: $6,400. Application deadline: February 17, 2025.

Purpose

To contribute to a diverse ocean workforce that understands technical and social challenges facing coastal communities and the natural environment and prepare undergraduate students for graduate school and careers in marine science, policy, management and outreach.

Oregon Sea Grant is excited to announce our 15th annual undergraduate Summer Scholars Program

This PAID ten-week program runs from June 16 – August 22^nd and places a diversity* of undergraduate students from around the country with a variety of Oregon-based host organizations (Tribal, public agency, non-profit, non-governmental) to provide students with hands-on experience under the mentorship of a career professional. Scholars can assist host agencies with field work, lab work, analyses, research, policy development and/or outreach and public engagement efforts.

*Diversity refers to persons from various cultural, ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds who contribute perspectives stemming from their lived experiences, skills and interests.

In addition to aligning with Oregon Sea Grant’s vision, mission and values, the goals of the Oregon Sea Grant Scholars Program are:

Prepare students for graduate school and/or careers in marine science, policy, management and outreach through funding support and hands on experience.
Support host organization program initiatives and facilitate scholars’ understanding of their work’s importance in accomplishing the broader host organization goals.
Promote integration of diverse perspectives into problem solving for coastal Oregon to provide richer and more inclusive solutions.

The Summer Scholars Program encourages student success during and after their internship through cultivating an inclusive environment, creating a broad professional network in the marine field, offering professional development opportunities with an emphasis on science communication and fostering a supportive mentor/mentee relationship.

In 2025, the Oregon Sea Grant Summer Scholars may participate in some activities of the National Sea Grant Community Engaged Internship Program, which is designed for undergraduate students from underrepresented and indigenous communities. The overarching goal of this internship program is to broaden participation in marine and coastal professions by providing training and mentorship to the next generation of scientists, decision-makers and citizens

What to Expect – the details below are subject to change

Summer Scholar Expectations: Scholars will be placed with the Oregon Sea Grant Program, a federal or state agency, Tribal, or non-governmental organization, and will assist host agencies with field work, lab work, analyses, research, policy development and/or outreach and public engagement efforts. They will be assigned to a specific project under a mentor and will be expected to dedicate at least 40 hours a week to the program. The program will provide students with training on subjects such as ecosystem-based management, professional and scientific communication, field- and lab-based scientific methods, natural resource policy development, public outreach and roles of federal, state, Tribal and local governments in natural resource management. The program may include field trips within Oregon and an opportunity for students to present their summer work. Scholars will be expected to participate in all program activities and complete a final project report during the last week of their experience. Scholars will be expected to participate in the program in-person or remotely, depending on the requirements of their assigned position.

Eligibility: Any undergraduate student who is currently enrolled in any U.S. college or university (or who has graduated within one year prior to the application deadline of February 17, 2025) may apply. Students from diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.

Foreign nationals please note: while this opportunity is open to all eligible students regardless of nationality, some participating host offices are unable to accept international applicants. This may reduce the number of placement opportunities available to foreign nationals. Also, additional taxes may be applied to your stipend, depending on your country’s tax treaty with the U.S. Work authorization paperwork must be completed by students prior to the start date of the internship.

Important Dates

February 17 – Applications due by 11:30 p.m. Pacific Standard Time

March 3 – March 11 – Interviews with top candidates

March 12-14 – Notification of Awards and Placement

June 16 – Summer Scholars Program begins

Mid July (Week 5) – Mid-Summer check in with all Scholars

Mid July (date TBD) – Coastal Oregon camping trip (optional) – remote and in person Scholars are welcome

August 22 – Summer Scholars program ends

(note: CEI program activities may occur outside of these program dates)

Application Process

How to apply: Applications to Oregon Sea Grant are received through an online system called eSeaGrant. Complete the following account registration well before the February 17, 2025 application deadline, so that there is time for you to request assistance if needed. Please contact blaine.schoolfield@oregonstate.edu by February 12, 2025 if you need account registration assistance.

Create an account to access the fellowship application as follows:

Go to eseagrant.oregonstate.edu
Click the “REGISTER” tab on the top right corner of the login “box”.
Follow the instructions—you will get two verification codes through the process. One by email and the other by phone.
Once you create your account and log in, you should see the Summer Scholars application in the “Funding Opportunities” tab. Hit the “Add” button to get started.
If you have any issues with this process, send an email to blaine.schoolfield@oregonstate.edu

All application materials (see Required Application Components below) should be uploaded to eSeaGrant AND submitted by February 17, 2025 at 11:30 p.m. Pacific Standard Time. Incomplete or late applications will not be considered. While we encourage electronic submission of your application, if this is not a possibility, please contact blaine.schoolfield@oregonstate.edu by February 12, 2025 and we will provide accommodations.

Please note that your internship application must be your own original work. Submitting work that is not your own (including AI generated application materials) may result in disqualification from the application process. It is important that the materials you submit accurately reflect your own skills and experience.

If you require any accommodations during the application process, or for internship site placement, please feel free to reach out to Blaine Schoolfield at blaine.schoolfield@oregonstate.edu. We are committed to ensuring an inclusive environment and are happy to support you in any way we can.

Required Application Components:

A complete application will include the following 4 components. The résumé, answers to the questions, transcripts and reference information must be uploaded to eSeaGrant as one combined PDF in the order listed below:

A one or two-page résumé describing your work and/or volunteer experience. Please use 12-point Times New Roman font and 1-inch margins. The résumé must include your name, contact information (including phone and email address), GPA and educational history. The résumé should also detail your work and volunteer history, particularly as it relates to the Summer Scholars opportunity. Certain host opportunities are only available to U.S. citizens. To help the selection committee identify eligibility, you may include your citizenship in your résumé. Indicating your citizenship is optional.
Please answer each of the following questions in 250 words or less per question. Use 12-point Times New Roman font, 1-inch margins and 1.5-line spacing.

Describe your personal/professional/academic background, including your experience related to this opportunity; your major and why you chose it.

Why are you interested in marine science, policy, management and/or outreach?

How will your prior experiences with people from various cultural, ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds contribute to your success in the Oregon Sea Grant Summer Scholars program?

Describe your academic and professional goals, including your plans for the next academic year, or after graduation. Please include your graduation date or anticipated graduation date.

How will this opportunity help you reach your academic and professional goals? Please indicate the 2-3 projects you are most interested in and why they would be great opportunities for you professionally. To see a list of host sites navigate to the “List of 2025 hosts, internship locations and projects” link on the Summer Scholars website.
Unofficial transcripts showing all college-level education. Official transcripts will be requested at a later date if selected for an interview.

Contact information (name, title, email and phone number) for three references. One should be someone who supervised you in a work or volunteer position and can describe your qualifications for the Summer Scholars Program. Another reference should be a college professor or advisor and focus on your academic journey. The third reference may be a professional contact of your choice. Best practice is to ask your references ahead of time and provide them with the details of this internship opportunity as well as your application materials.

Note: Please include only the required components in your application packet (i.e., do not include a cover letter, recommendations letters or photos). Failure to follow all guidelines may result in disqualification of your application. You will also be asked to indicate your top 2-3 positions and complete a brief (optional) demographics form in eSeaGrant before submitting your application.

Selection Process

Applications will be reviewed by Oregon Sea Grant personnel and a small selection committee. Top candidates will be interviewed via video conference by the selection committee. Scholars will be selected based on the following criteria:

Ability to articulate academic and professional goals, including alignment of goals with the Oregon Sea Grant Scholars Program
Ability to articulate benefits derived from specific Oregon Sea Grant project opportunity(ies) and host location(s), and how the placement(s) will help you reach your goals
Alignment of applicant interests, goals and skills with the needs of host agencies and mentors
Commitment to advancing diverse perspectives in marine science, policy and outreach
Academic, personal and work history and relevant coursework and extracurricular activities are in alignment with the applicant’s stated academic and professional goals
Verbal communication skills, as demonstrated during the interview

Award

Summer Scholars will be awarded a $6,400 stipend to offset living expenses during the ten-week fellowship. If needed, student housing will be arranged by Oregon Sea Grant and provided at no cost to the student. A small number of need-based assistance grants may be available to offset travel expenses; these will require a supplemental application once students are selected.

Host Descriptions

Hosts and assignments change from year to year. 2025 host opportunities will be posted under the “List of 2025 hosts, internship locations and projects” link on the Summer Scholars webpage in late January, please check back then for site descriptions.

Contact Information

We strongly discourage potential applicants from contacting host agencies. If you have questions, please feel free to contact Oregon Sea Grant staff listed below.

For questions about the application process: Undergraduate Programs Coordinator: Blaine Schoolfield, blaine.schoolfield@oregonstate.edu

Additional contact: Associate Director for Research and Scholars Program: Sarah Kolesar, sarah.kolesar@oregonstate.edu

Requisition #: 241705. Salary Range: $4,167 – $5,834 per month. Application window open until position filled.

As a UW employee, you have a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses, in our state and around the world. UW employees offer their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills, and dedication to build stronger minds and a healthier world. UW faculty and staff also enjoy outstanding benefits, professional growth opportunities and unique resources in an environment noted for diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits, and natural beauty. The Department of Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences has an outstanding opportunity for a PNASH Research Coordinator to join their team. The Pacific Northwest Agricultural Safety and Health (PNASH) Center, housed within the UW School of Public Health’s Department of Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences, serves Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington by reducing occupational disease and injury among agricultural operators, workers and their families in the farming, forestry, and fishing industries. Our emphasis is on injury and illness research and prevention for vulnerable populations such as contract workers and children. The Research Coordinator position supports outreach, research, and other activities with farmworkers and farms across several PNASH projects. Many activities require bilingual and bicultural approach and skills, especially with farmworkers. The Research Coordinator will perform general tasks across projects including: study development (work with the PI, project manager, and faculty on planning, designing, and implementing research project; help with the preparation of summaries for research team synthesizing the approved aims, timelines, and products in keeping with the details of the design and implementation phases; contribution to competing and non-competing grant renewals; and serve on the PNASH Center research team contributing to the overall development of strategic planning, project development and design, information delivery, evaluation, and development of narratives and summaries incorporated in the Center’s grant submissions, sponsor reporting, and collaborations with the other national agricultural safety and health centers. This position is supervised by Maria Blancas. Specific project activities include: DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Heat Evaluation Project (85%) Manage a multi-year research project on heat exposure in agricultural workers. Coordinate interviews, surveys, team and advisory meetings, and data management. Develop meeting agendas, take notes, manage files, and assist with project management. Coordinate human subjects, team communications, drafting reports for sponsor. Lead tasks such as development of final products and dissemination efforts. Work closely with students to ensure compliance with human subjects and project protocols. PNASH Outreach Core (10%) Facilitate and build partnerships between PNASH Center and community partners across Washington by coordinating communications. Provide agricultural health and safety training to supervisors, farm workers, safety specialists and promotoras de salud to promote best health and safety practices in the workplace. Develop and translate agricultural health and safety resources and disseminated materials in collaboration with community partners, through website, social media, presentations, direct phone calls and emails. Work with an interdisciplinary team of faculty, students, staff, and community partners to identify health and safety needs and develop strategic priorities for agricultural communities across Washington, Oregon, and Idaho. Coordinate and create social media and radio campaigns on topics such as pesticide safety, mental health, heat illness prevention, wildfire smoke safety. Climate and Mental Health in Agriculture Pilot Project (5%) Support and coordinate project meetings. Assist in data organization and analysis. Co-develop final products and reports. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Remote/hybrid work location Requires some travel within Washington- access to vehicle and driver’s license required. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Bachelor’s degree in public health or related field. Minimum 1 year of experience in research or project coordination. Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS Spanish-language proficiency. Experience with agricultural communities. Communication, education, and training skills. Ability to work as a collaborative, cooperative, and congenial member of a close-knit scholarly research and administrative team, as well as work independently (experience in virtual team environments is a plus). Discipline and organizational ability to work in a hybrid environment both from a home-based office and on site. Proficiency with MS Word and Outlook. DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS At least 2 years of experience in research or project coordination. Research and data management experience. Knowledge and prior experience with human subjects institutional review process. Ability to conduct one-on-one interviews and facilitation of focus groups, collect quantitative and qualitative data. Knowledgeable about public health communication best practices and effective communication for different populations. Experience with software such as RedCap, Excel, qualitative analysis software. Ability to respond to and accommodate dynamic priorities and schedules of faculty supervisors, including ability to set project calendars, provide reminders, and step into project management roles. Experience developing and facilitating trainings for adult learners. Application Process: The application process may include completion of a variety of online assessments to obtain additional information that will be used in the evaluation process. These assessments may include Work Authorization, Cover Letter and/or others. Any assessments that you need to complete will appear on your screen as soon as you select “Apply to this position”. Once you begin an assessment, it must be completed at that time; if you do not complete the assessment, you will be prompted to do so the next time you access your “My Jobs” page. If you select to take it later, it will appear on your “My Jobs” page to take when you are access ready. Please note that your application will not be reviewed, and you will not be considered for this position until all required assessments have been completed.
Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, the University of Washington will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming. The University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or dso@uw.edu. Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law.

Link to website to apply is here. Salary Range: $90,000 – $115,000/year. Application window: open until filled.

Make a difference for the environment and Oregon’s future by joining our dynamic team!

Who We Are:

We’re a nonprofit, nonpartisan environmental organization with deep roots dating back to 1968. Our work is grounded in fostering equitable, forward-thinking solutions to the environmental challenges facing us today – and tomorrow. We envision a future where every Oregonian enjoys equitable access to the healthy air, water, climate and community needed to thrive. To realize this vision, we’ve built a team of tireless champions to support policies and practices centered in environmental protection and justice. We’re in it for the long haul — but we’re not in it alone. We partner with coalitions and organizations across the state to actualize real change. Together, we’re charting a course toward a world where our environment is protected, communities flourish, and the planet is cherished for generations to come. Join us in our mission to safeguard Oregon’s natural legacy, and create a more sustainable future for all. We build teams, celebrate successes, launch impactful campaigns and have fun along the way.

Position Summary:

Oregon Environmental Council (OEC) is seeking a Senior Climate Program Director to lead in developing, delivering, and implementing ambitious climate policies, programs and partnerships in Oregon. The Senior Climate Program Director sets the strategic direction for OEC’s climate work, which includes a cross-cutting portfolio focused on advancing the equitable, rapid decarbonization of buildings, transportation, electricity, and industry in Oregon and promoting community resilience. This includes policy research and development, extensive relationship building, advocacy, analyzing data, campaign management (that includes strategies such as coalition management, grassroots mobilization), and strategic communications. The Senior Climate Program Director will build and manage OEC’s climate team and work closely with diverse partners to provide expertise on policy advocacy, programs, and partnerships and guide campaign strategy. This position facilitates effective coordination with other OEC program staff around intersections between climate and transportation, public health, and water management issues. The Senior Climate Program Director also leads development of additional, innovative climate mitigation strategies and projects that suit the organization’s strengths and promote equitable outcomes.

Ideal Candidate:

The ideal candidate is motivated to accelerate an equitable clean energy transition. You are a strategic thinker, know how to leverage public policy, and a people-person who is excited about advocacy, supporting community resilience, and clean economic development. You are an adept and intuitive team leader who fosters a collaborative and growth-oriented team culture. You are a creative campaigner who understands coalitions and how to build bridges to get things done. You don’t shy away from technical conversations and you are ready to be creative about climate policy mitigation and adaptation strategies. You are a strong communicator who is excited to build the climate movement, activate new partners, be a spokesperson, serve on advisory bodies and positively influence statewide climate proposals. You understand how climate interacts with transportation, public health, housing, and economic opportunity. You are passionate about ensuring Oregon stays on track to achieve its climate goals and helping Oregon communities and local economies thrive.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Develop and Manage Climate Initiatives; Advocacy and Implementation (~35%)

Develops programs, partnerships, policy proposals and other recommendations to advance program goals
Crafts and implements campaign strategy plans to achieve strong climate outcomes
Ensures strong implementation and defense of existing climate policies through regulatory advocacy and oversight, strategic communications and outreach, and (where needed) defense against legal challenges.
Formulates projects to advance program goals; develops and executes project implementation
Ensures that policies and projects are evaluated for equity implications
Investigates and analyzes issues germane to program; reviews relevant professional materials and communications on a continuing basis
Prepares and presents public comments and testimony; lobbies Oregon Legislature and other elected officials; coordinates with legislative director to inform advocacy strategy
Monitors and weighs in on administrative and regulatory processes that relate to program goals; serves on statewide advisory councils, including agency rule-making committees
Determines and communicates the organization’s position on external policy proposals that relate to our goals

Develop and Manage Climate Team (15%)

Develops job descriptions for new positions; leads hiring processes
Manages and empower team members; leads work planning; supports skill-building, professional development

Relationship Building (~25%)

Cultivates and maintains collaborative relationships with key interest groups and individuals, including policymakers, statewide officials and agency staff
Engages authentically with culturally specific and community-of-color led organizations, organizations representing rural interests, and other organizations that bring a social and environmental justice perspective
Fosters alliances; develops, manages, and participates in diverse and influential stakeholder coalitions and networks in support of program goals
Maintains and expands relationships with regional and national organizations

Outreach and Education (~15%)

Builds broad public support for program goals and project objectives
Produces reports, fact sheets, opinion pieces, toolkits, and other communication tools to advance program objectives, with support from our marketing and communications team
Engages in public speaking to diverse audiences
Represents OEC in the media, in collaboration with our Communications Director
Serves as an ambassador for OEC, building OEC’s public presence
Educates and engages OEC members and supporters through website communications, electronic and written communications, and personal interactions
Occasionally develops public education and “things you can do” campaigns

Fundraising and Organizational Health (~10%)

In collaboration with our development team, writes and reviews program-related grant proposals and progress reports
Occasionally participates in fundraising meetings and events with donors and foundations
Participates in organizational budget setting, staff meetings and retreats as a team leader for the OEC Climate Program
Actively supports co-workers

Qualifications:

Required Experience and Education

Minimum five years of professional experience in public policy development and/or advocacy in environmental protection
Experience promoting and/or working knowledge of climate science, mitigation, and resilience
Management experience, including mentoring and developing team members
Bachelor’s degree

Required Skills, Abilities and Qualities

Proven ability to develop and implement strategic initiatives, bring together diverse stakeholders, and secure policy and other programmatic goals
Expertise in climate and clean energy initiatives and policy
Keen problem-solving skills and ability to conduct long-term visioning and planning
Strong organizational and time management skills; ability to work under pressure and manage multiple projects and deadlines while keeping a “big picture” strategic view
Outstanding written and oral communication skills; persuasive public speaking and presentation skills; ability to clearly translate complex policy issues and tailor messages to specific audiences
Demonstrated commitment to expanding cultural awareness and advancing justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion within the organization and as part of programmatic work; a commitment to continued learning and working against institutional and structural racism
Skilled leader with demonstrated ability to mentor, evaluate and educate team members
Entrepreneurial approach; ethic of continuous improvement, self-motivation and initiative
Detail-oriented with high standards for accuracy
Ability to work independently
Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills; an eagerness to work collaboratively in a dynamic team environment; flexible attitude
A passion for OEC’s mission and the environment
Energized to support Oregon Environmental Council’s Values and Beliefs and workplace culture as described in our Team Charter
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality of sensitive information
Ability to travel to Salem and occasionally statewide

Desirable Additional Qualifications

Existing relationships with Oregon decision-makers and stakeholders, including elected officials, businesses, state agencies, community leaders, and advocacy organizations
Experience working in a nonprofit setting with a mission-driven staff and board
Relevant advanced degree or equivalent work experience
Valid driver’s license (for statewide travel)

Other Details:

Travel: This position requires some travel around the state. OEC encourages travel by sustainable modes, e.g., walking, bicycling, taking transit, and carpooling.

Work Schedule: Our office hours are Monday through Friday 9:00AM-5:00PM, however this role requires the ability to be flexible about one’s schedule and work hours. This role may occasionally require excess hours in order to achieve deliverables.

Physical: This job operates in a professional open-floor office environment with a moderate level of noise associated with personal conversations and office machinery. The employee must be able to see, hear and talk and have the physical ability to move around, lift light objects, and use standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers and filing cabinets.

Salary and Employment Benefits:

The salary range for this position is: $90,000 – $115,000. Starting salaries are usually in the first half of the full range. Offers are made based on an assessment of the candidate’s skills, experience, and abilities in relation to the job description, and also in relation to peer roles in the organization. OEC endeavors to increase all staff wages annually to account for cost of living as well as to recognize and honor experience gained over time. We review and adjust the organizational pay scale every 2-3 years. Employees can expect to move up in the range for their position’s pay grade as they gain more experience in their roles. OEC offers a collaborative, team-oriented, flexible, family-friendly workplace. Excellent benefits include:

Generous paid leave, including 4 weeks of vacation (3 in first year), Fridays off in August, 11 fixed holidays, 4 personal days, and 12 sick days annually
401k contribution (up to 6% after the first year)
Employer-paid medical and dental coverage for employee, with significant employer support for dependents’ coverage

At OEC, you will learn a lot, laugh a lot, and feel great about helping Oregon communities become better, healthier places to live.

To Apply:

You will be asked for a cover letter & resume, our simple intake form usually takes less than two minutes to complete. Applications are reviewed on a two week rolling basis, and this position will remain open until filled.

Link to website application here. Stipend: $6000 for undergraduate students; $8000 for graduate students. Application deadline: February 3, 2025. Contact: NEPHIP@neha.org for more information.

This internship is designed to allow students to gain a firsthand perspective on the day-to-day responsibilities of environmental health professionals, make invaluable connections with those working in the field, and consider careers working in state, tribal, local, or territorial environmental public health agencies following graduation.

Applications for Summer 2025 Students are Open

Complete the summer 2025 student online application.
Learn more about the program and application process by watching our recorded info session on YouTube.
The deadline to submit an online application and all supplemental materials is Monday, February 3, 2025.
Acceptances and matching are anticipated to be completed by the end of March for the Summer 2025 session.
Summer session internship experiences will begin in May or June 2025 and be completed by the end of August 2025.
Students interested in future internships can complete our interest form and we will contact you when the application opens.

Eligibility

To be considered as an intern for this program, students need to:

Attend an environmental health academic program that is accredited by the National Environmental Health Science and Protection Accreditation Council (EHAC) for undergraduate or graduate programs.
Be a current sophomore, junior, senior, or graduate student at the time the application is submitted and have completed at least one full year of academic training with most courses in environmental health focus areas.
Be enrolled as a student during the internship. Students who will graduate prior to the internship session will not be eligible to participate.
Have active health insurance.

International students are eligible to apply.

Benefits

$6,000 for undergraduate and $8,000 for graduate environmental health student interns through funding from CDC for a 400-hour internship to cover lodging, food, and incidental expenses
Students who relocate for an in-person internship experience will be offered an additional need-based relocation allowance starting at $500
Participation in a series of environmental health professional career mentorship sessions with current environmental health professionals working in state, tribal, local, or territorial health agencies
Professional development learning sessions provided by our staff
Sustained support for promoting internship work through publications and media
A one-year NEHA student membership

Internship Format

To allow flexibility for students, NEPHIP now offers the internship experience via virtual, in-person/on-site, or hybrid formats depending on student and host program needs.

Project Types

Projects are open to a wide variety of environmental public health issues and program needs identified by environmental public health host sites. Review our NEPHIP Student Guide for project examples and considerations.

Matching

Our staff will match the selected interns with the host environmental public health programs based on geolocation preferences, interests, and professional goals that align with opportunities at the host program. NEHA cannot guarantee the preferred placement.

Terms of Agreement

All arrangements for the internship, including start and end dates, work hours or timesheet, sick policy, etc. should be made by the academic program in partnership with the intern and host program mentor to meet academic guidelines and requirements. For the student to receive funding, we must receive signed documentation that internship arrangements have been approved by the academic program, student, and host program. Review the NEPHIP Student Guide to understand what is expected.

Funding Details

The CDC’s Water, Food, and Environmental Health Services Branch is providing funding to support up to 50 environmental health undergraduate and graduate college students currently enrolled in a National Environmental Health Science and Protection Accreditation Council (EHAC) accredited institution in internships at state, tribal, local, and territorial environmental public health agencies for each year.

Applications

To be considered for placement in NEPHIP, students need to provide:

The complete application.
Their most recent resume to be uploaded with the application.
An unofficial transcript, to be uploaded with the application. Please black out personal information such as social security number, student identification number, and address prior to submission.
The PDF Letter of Recommendation form from a faculty member of the EH program at the EHAC-accredited academic institution. A letter may be substituted if preferred.

Learn More

NEPHIP Student Guide | PDF
- Intern Terms of Agreement, pages 12-14
- Project Guidance, pages 15-16
- What to Expect When Accepted to NEPHIP, pages 17-19
Details for Health Departments | Webpage
National Environmental Health Science & Protection Accreditation Council, EHAC | Webpage

Link to website and application here. Award amount: $2,650 for undergraduate student (2 available); $3750 for graduate student (1 available). Application deadline: January 31, 2025.

By offering the NEHA/AAS Scholarships to eligible undergraduate and graduate students, we hope to positively contribute to the future of environmental health. The scholarship program aims to encourage early commitment by students to pursue a career in environmental health.

Scholarship Amounts

One undergraduate applicant will be awarded the $2,650 – Dr. Sheila Davidson Pressley scholarship.
One undergraduate applicant will be awarded the $2,650 – Dr. Carolyn Hester Harvey scholarship.
One graduate scholarship will be awarded for $3,750.

Application Process

Applications for this round of scholarships will open on October 1, 2024, and be accepted until January 31, 2025.

Applicants must:

Complete the online application form
Include a letter of support from faculty, your academic transcript (official or unofficial), and current resume
Submit short essay 1: Please provide a short summary of your professional goals in environmental health, including your career plans specific to the practice of environmental health. (maximum 1500 characters)
Submit short essay 2: What contributions do you anticipate making in environmental health in the next 5 years? How would this scholarship assist you in advancing the environmental health profession? (maximum 1500 characters)

Evaluation

Incomplete applications will not be considered. We recommend having all components ready before beginning the online application.

Please do not mail any items associated with your application directly to us. If you have any questions, reach out to us by emailing support@neha.org.

Scholarship applications will be evaluated on the following:

Submission Material	Weight	Required
Attending an EHAC accredited program	2%	No
NEHA or NEHA affiliate membership	3%	Yes*
Letter of support from faculty	10%	Yes
Academic transcript, official or unofficial will be accepted	20%	Yes
Current resume	20%	Yes
Statement: Why do you want to pursue a career in environmental health?	20%	Yes
Statement: Description of professional goals, including career plans after graduation	25%	Yes

*Optional for undergraduate applicants, required for graduate applicants

Eligibility

Undergraduate Eligibility

To be eligible for this scholarship, undergraduate applicants must be:

Enrolled in an accredited undergraduate college or university in the US, US territories or freely associated states
One of the following:
- Currently enrolled in a dedicated and recognized curriculum in environmental health sciences
- Currently enrolled in a program or coursework that qualifies a candidate for entrance to the RS/REHS exam
In junior or senior year of college (completed at least 60 academic credits) in fall 2025 (Awarded scholarships go directly to the school.)
Intend to pursue a career in environmental health within the US, US territories or freely associated states
The undergraduate scholarship is to be used toward the tuition and fees associated with either the junior or senior year of college studies.

Graduate Eligibility

To be eligible for this scholarship, graduate applicants must be:

A member of NEHA or a NEHA affiliate
Currently working in environmental health or intend to pursue a career in environmental health within the US, US territories or freely associated states
Enrolled in an accredited graduate college or university in the US, US territories or freely associated states
Currently enrolled in a dedicated and recognized curriculum in environmental health sciences
Will be enrolled in graduate courses in fall 2025 (Awarded scholarships go directly to the school)
Intend to continue a career in environmental health within the US, US territories or freely associated states
The graduate scholarship is to be used toward tuition and fees associated with graduate studies

Scholarship Background

Along with the American Academy of Sanitarians (AAS), we have established education in environmental health as one of our principal goals. We believe that structured education at the undergraduate and graduate levels is important to an individual’s successful professional development in the field.

As a result, our Board of Directors established a scholarship fund in 1984 that began with a gift of $1,000.00 from former NEHA President Dr. A. Harry Bliss, and personal donations from NEHA Board Members. Because of their strong belief in scholarship programs, AAS also made a financial donation to the program, allowing us to increase the number of undergraduate scholarships awarded.

In 1996, NEHA and AAS decided to jointly fund undergraduate and graduate scholarships and call them the NEHA/AAS Scholarships. In 2020, the boards of both organizations voted to name one of the undergraduate scholarships to honor Sheila Davidson Pressley, DrPH, CPH, DAAS, REHS, HHS. In 2021 the second undergraduate scholarship was named in honor of Dr. Carolyn Hester Harvey, PhD, MS, RS, CIH, CHMM. These esteemed members served as champions for students and environmental health academics throughout their impressive careers.

Funding for the scholarships is continually obtained from donations, proceeds from association fundraisers, and NEHA/AAS budget commitments.

Link to application website here. Internship duration: June 16 – Aug 15, 2025. Full-time (40 hours/week). Stipend: $5,000 for undergraduate students; $6,000 for graduate students.

Eligibility

Undergraduate students enrolled in an accredited college or university who will have completed at least two years of college (i.e. juniors and seniors only) by the OHIP summer and students enrolled in graduate programs are eligible to apply. Recent graduates cannot be out of school for more than six months prior to the start of OHIP (i.e. for summer 2025, students are not eligible if they graduated prior to December of 2024).

Our funding agencies do not allow us to provide internships to anyone considered post-doctorate (i.e. anyone who has an MD or a PhD by the summer of 2025 is NOT eligible for OHIP). In addition, we cannot offer positions to students who have doctorate degrees and are now pursuing a graduate degree (i.e. MD or MBBS pursuing an MPH).

A program of study in occupational health and safety is not a requirement. Your application should explain the link between your current area of study and workplace health and safety. For undergraduates, this could include public health, environmental studies, public policy, and other related studies. At the graduate level we often seek students enrolled in medicine, nursing, or public health programs, but consider students from other disciplines.

Student stipends comes from a federal government program which restricts student support to U.S. citizens and Alien/Permanent Residents (Green card holders). All students must provide evidence of being able to work in the U.S. Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (“DACA”) individuals or undocumented individuals are eligible to apply for the OHIP program. If accepted into the program, DACA students will have to provide an unexpired Employee Authorization Document (EAD) prior to participating in the program. It is possible that this program may change. Please contact Ingrid Denis at 1-888-347-2632 if you are a DACA applicant.

All student interns will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to the start of the OHIP summer. A fully vaccinated person includes those who have received their necessary booster dose(s). Additionally, all interns will be required to have a negative COVID-19 test prior to attending the OHIP Orientation at UCLA (June 16-18).

Transportation & Housing

OHIP will cover transportation costs to the 3-day orientation at UCLA. However, OHIP does not cover transportation costs to your host site, or commuting costs.

OHIP does not cover housing costs directly and hopes the stipend will help interns cover the cost of housing at the host site.

Host Sites

Boston, MA
Cleveland, OH
Los Angeles, CA
Philadelphia, PA
Racine, WI
San Fancisco Bay Area, CA
West Palm Beach, FL

To Apply

Please read the Application Process sections of the FAQ Page and then apply here.

For application questions, email OHIP Administrative Coordinator Ingrid Denis at idenis@aoec.org or call 888-347-2632.

Website for more information. Stipend: $8,000 total. Application closes: January 6, 2025.

Fellow applications are now open until January 6, 2025! Apply here.

Health Effects Institute (HEI) is excited to continue its Summer Fellowship Program for another year! The program aims to encourage undergraduate students from backgrounds that are underrepresented in the environmental health sciences to explore research opportunities in this area. Environmental health fields are defined broadly and include environmental exposure assessment, epidemiology, public health, and environmental justice among other areas. A list of previous year fellows, mentors, and research projects is available here.

The program provides financial support for a 10-week summer fellowship during the months of June through August. Start and end dates will be flexible based on academic calendars, with office hours occurring between June 2 and August 22. The program is run in collaboration with the International Society of Exposure Science and the International Society for Environmental Epidemiology. The fellowship is open to mentors and students based in the United States. A joint HEI/ISEE/ISES committee selects prospective fellows and matches them with mentors at academic and nonprofit institutions and state or local government institutions.

Full-time, in-person, paid summer fellowship
Environmental health research
Undergraduate college students at U.S. institutions who will be juniors and seniors the fall after the fellowship
Background underrepresented in environmental health
U.S. based program

Overview

Fellowship applications are now open! Fellows will spend the summer developing and conducting research alongside a mentor at an academic institution or non-profit organization. Applicants are not required to have a background in life sciences but should be motivated to learn more about environmental health sciences as a potential career path.

We have lined up an exciting list of 26 mentors across the United States who are excited to host fellows and share their knowledge and ideas and can give you a flavor of what environmental health research is like.

To foster connections among fellows, HEI staff will plan several activities throughout the program, including office hours and career conversations. Fellows will be expected to work with their mentors to prepare a proposal describing their plans for the summer and to deliver mid-summer and final presentations. More detailed information about the fellowship can be found in the preliminary Summer Fellowship Syllabus 2025 and will be provided to selected fellows.

Eligibility

Applicants must be a college junior or senior the fall after the fellowship and authorized to work in the United States. The program will require about 40 hours per week over the fellowship period and fellows should not be taking more than one summer class.

This fellowship is intended as a first or early research experience for students coming from backgrounds underrepresented in environmental health research. Therefore, potential applicants to the summer fellowship should self-identify as coming from an underrepresented or disadvantaged background defined as follows:

1) Indigenous or underrepresented race or ethnicity group in environmental health research as defined by the U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH).
2) Individuals with disabilities (physical or mental impairments that substantially limit major life activities).
3) Other socially disadvantaged groups (first generation to attend college, sexual orientation/gender identity, or other).

Application process

Fellowship applications are now open. Please review the list of opportunities, select three opportunities you are most interested in, and then follow this link to apply. You can also download a list of the questions Fellowship Application 2025 on the application. Contact us at fellowship@healtheffects.org if you have questions. The deadline for applying is January 6, 2025, with decisions made in the spring.

Decisions will be made no later than March 2025 and all selected fellows will each be matched with a mentor. Stipends will be $8,000 for the summer of 2025, and the stipend amount will be reviewed and adjusted annually.

Evaluation Process

Applications will be evaluated based on an applicant’s goals and motivation to pursue environmental health research, description of how the fellowship provides an opportunity not otherwise available, background and academic progress, and current skills and those the applicant would like to acquire. Each application will be reviewed by one member of ISEE and one member of ISES. The joint committee that includes members of HEI staff, ISEE, and ISES will then select finalists based on the scoring of applications. Finalists will be reviewed by the mentors identified by those applicants to ensure a good fit with the project. A final selection will be made by the selection committee. Decisions will be communicated to applicants no later than the end of March 2025.

Research Opportunities

Selected fellows are matched with mentors at institutions across the United States based on their preferences as indicated in the applications. In the list of mentor opportunities, each mentor indicates what the fellow can expect in terms of the research environment, who will supervise them and how often, what skills might be gained, and how many fellow students they may interact with.

Read more about the mentor opportunities.

Mentor Opportunities

Please review the list carefully and select 3 opportunities in which you are interested. Each year, the list is organized by geographic location, recognizing that it might be easier to take advantage of an opportunity closer to where you live or attend school. In addition to the project itself, you should consider other factors that could help determine what might be a great opportunity for you, such as the type of research, what skills you might gain, and how many other students and researchers there are in the lab. As part of your application process, you will be asked to indicate which opportunities interest you most strongly and why. This information is used in the application review and to match fellows with mentors. We aim to match selected fellows with one of their top three mentor choices, but we cannot guarantee specific matches.

Information for Prospective Mentors

Mentorship applications are now closed and will reopen in fall 2025 for the following summer. At that time, we will invite researchers at academic and nonprofit institutions and state and local governments to apply to host an undergraduate student and serve as a research mentor. Mentors get the opportunity to support the careers of undergraduates from backgrounds underrepresented in environmental health sciences, and fellows also can meaningfully contribute to their mentors’ ongoing projects. Types of research opportunities that mentors can provide might include bench science, data analysis, field work, and modeling. Please note that HEI will financially support the fellows with a stipend, facilitate the matching process, and provide office hours support, but that the mentors are expected to provide the research project and include their fellow in their lab or departmental activities.

The application will ask you to answer some questions about yourself and your research:
• What can the fellow expect in terms of the research environment?
• Who will supervise them and how often?
• What opportunities will the fellow have to interact with other students?
• What will be the in-person experience of the fellow if you are matched?
This information will not be used to select mentors. Rather, it is meant to provide prospective fellows with information that helps them to decide which opportunities they would prefer if selected for the fellowship.

Program expectations for mentors:

• Host the fellow in your lab for an in-person experience (or remote if your organization operates completely remote) for the 10-week period. Note that fellows may take one summer class but are expected to be present full-time (defined as 5 days per week for 40 hours).

• Attend a mentor training call before the start of the program.

• Meet formally with the fellow at least once a week.

• Ensure that you, or another member of your research group, have daily interactions with the fellow to support both the project and professional development.

• Work with the fellow at the start to define the project and deliverables; the fellow is required to send a 2-page proposal to HEI two weeks after the start date (we will provide a template).

• Help the fellow prepare for mid-summer and end-of-summer presentations. Mentors are strongly encouraged to attend the presentations if their schedules allow.

• Be prepared to make necessary accessibility accommodations for your fellow should they need them and/or to connect your fellow with the institution’s accessibility office.

Expanding the fellowship program

HEI welcomes contributions from individuals and organizations to maintain and grow the fellowship program in future years! If you would like to discuss opportunities to grow the program, please email us at fellowship@healtheffects.org. If you would like to donate to the fellowship program either online or via mail, please visit the donation page.

Joint Committee

A joint committee with representatives from HEI, ISEE, and ISES manages the fellowship program. HEI thanks both societies for their support and time and prospective mentors for volunteering to take these summer fellows under their wing. Members of the joint committee are as follows:

Carrie Breton, University of Southern California and ISEE North America Chapter Executive Council
Christine Ekenga, Emory University and ISES Diversity Committee
Honghyok Kim, University of Illinois Chicago and ISEE Capacity Building and Education Committee (CAPE)
Donghai Liang, Emory University and ISES Diversity Committee
Peng Gao, Harvard University and ISES Diversity Committee
Beate Ritz, University of California—Los Angeles and ISEE Capacity Building and Education Committee (CAPE)

Additional support is provided by HEI staff including Drs. Ellen Mantus, Elise Elliott, and Allison Patton, and research assistants Ms. Ada Wright and Ms. Samantha Miller. This program is also supported by Dr. Lenny Howard, ombudsman to HEI.

For more information

Please email fellowship@healtheffects.org for further information about any aspect of the HEI Summer Fellowship Program.

Requisition #: 820978300. Salary Range: $39,609 – $57,607 per year. Application closes: December 3, 2024.

This position is in Region 10, Mission Support Division. About Region 10: Region 10

This is an office-centered position*–you must physically report to the duty station stated in this announcement on a regular basis.
*EPA offers work-from-home and work schedule flexibilities as described in the Benefits section.

Open to enrolled students or individuals who have been accepted for enrollment seeking a diploma, certificate, bachelor’s degree, graduate degree, or professional degree from a qualifying educational institution on a full- or half-time basis, including awardees of the Harry S. Truman Foundation Scholarship Program.

Duties

At the GS-4 level, you will:

Collect data from reference sources in office and incorporates it into typed/computer generated material.
Provide information and assistance on procedural requirements and formats for filing various data and material.
Use several types of office automation tools, such as word processing, graphics, spreadsheets, and database management skills to compile and manipulate information into various formats.
Assemble materials for staff associated with briefings, conferences, and meetings.

At the GS-5 level, you will:

Assist senior specialists in conducting program analysis functions. At the direction of the supervisor and with assistance from senior specialists, the incumbent develops and coordinates, a variety of basic/routine reports, staff actions, correspondence, and other
related actions.
Research legal and regulatory material to obtain factual information and/or interpretation for use by the supervisor or co-workers.
Collect data from reference sources in office and incorporates it into typed/computer generated material.
Provide information and assistance on procedural requirements and formats for filing various data and material.
Assemble materials for staff associated with briefings, conferences, and meetings.

One or more positions may be filled (in the organization advertised and/or in other organizations), if appropriate to the position.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

You must be a U.S. citizen.
You must submit a resume and required documents–see How to Apply section.
You must submit transcripts & proof of enrollment–see Required Documents.
You must be age 16 or older.
If you are selected, a written participant agreement must be signed.

You must be enrolled at least half-time and maintain at least a half-time course load as defined by your academic institution (typically 6 undergraduate credit hours or 4.5 graduate credit hours per semester).

You must have and maintain good academic standing as defined by your academic institution (typically a cumulative GPA of at least 2.0).

If you are selected, the entire period served under the Internship Program will be a trial period.

This position is designated as Low Risk and requires a background investigation. Unless an appropriate background investigation is already on record with the Office of Personnel Management, you must undergo a background investigation. All conditions of the pre-employment security process must be met before an official letter of employment can be issued with a report for duty date.

Qualifications

NOTE: You must meet qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

In addition to the eligibility requirements for the Pathways Internship Program, Pathways Interns qualify for an initial appointment based on their educational achievements as described below:

To qualify for the GS-04 level, you need to have completed two full academic years of post-high school study or an associate’s degree.

To qualify for the GS-05 level, you need to have completed four academic years of post-high school leading to a bachelor’s degree or equivalent degree.

NOTE: One full academic year of education is the number of credit hours determined by the college, university, or school to represent one year of full-time study.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

*If you have part-time work experience, read this: EPA Announcement Policies and Procedures.

Additional information

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values at EPA. Our excellence can only be fully realized by staff who share our commitment to these values. Successful candidates are committed to advancing equity and inclusion in the Agency’s workplace and mission. We encourage applications from candidates with a variety of personal experiences, values, and worldviews that arise from differences of culture and circumstance. At EPA, diversity is a vital element in bringing a balance of perspectives to bear on every challenge we face. We are committed to creating a diverse workforce because we know that the individual strengths and abilities of our employees make us a stronger organization. The more inclusive our employee base is, the greater the variety of ideas that are generated, and the more representative we are of the nation we serve. To learn more about how EPA values and supports our diverse workforce, visit Equal Opportunity Employment at EPA.

EPA participates in E-Verify. E-Verify is an Internet based system operated by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in partnership with the Social Security Administration (SSA) that enables participating employers to electronically verify the employment eligibility of their newly hired employees. For additional information: EPA Announcement Policies and Procedures.

Interns without not-to-exceed dates who successfully complete the program may be converted to a term or permanent position in the competitive service without further competition; however, if you are being considered for conversion to a position that has positive education requirements, you must be enrolled in a degree program directly related to the position’s duties to be eligible for conversion to that position. The grade level you may be converted to will be dependent on the grade for which you qualify (based on your education and/or experience), but the grade level can be no higher than the promotion potential indicated in this announcement.
NOTE: To be eligible for conversion, you must complete 640 hours of work (if you meet all required criteria, up to 320 hours may be waived if: (1) you complete 320 hours of career-related work experience under an Internship Program appointment and have demonstrated high potential by outstanding academic achievement and exceptional job performance; or (2) you complete comparable non-federal internship experience in a field or functional area related to your target position).

If you are graduating from your present course of study at the end of the current semester/quarter: You may be hired prior to graduation; however, to continue in this program after graduation, you must be continuing your education next semester/quarter and be accepted for enrollment seeking a diploma, certificate, bachelor’s degree, graduate degree, or professional degree from a qualifying educational institution on a full- or half-time basis.

If you are selected, travel, transportation, and relocation expenses will not be paid by EPA. Any travel, transportation, and relocation expenses associated with reporting to work in this position will be your responsibility.

Except in special circumstances, those new to the federal government will be hired at the starting salary (step 1) of the applicable grade range listed in the Overview section.

This position is in the bargaining unit.

How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

We will review your resume and required documents to ensure you are eligible for Pathways Intern employment and meet the basic qualification requirements. We will notify you of the results of our evaluation through USAJOBS. If you are referred for consideration, you may be subject to additional assessments (e.g., technical writing sample or other work sample, job knowledge test, case scenario analysis, scientific data assessment, structured interview, etc.). NOTE: Applicants who are referred to the selecting official for consideration and are entitled to veterans’ preference in the hiring process must be selected, or decline further consideration, before applicants who are ineligible for veterans’ preference can be selected (to learn more, visit Veterans’ Preference).
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Required Documents

Required documents to be submitted online:

ALL APPLICANTS

Resume clearly stating your background and/or experience related to this position as described in the Duties section and Qualifications section–include specific dates (MM/DD/YY – MM/DD/YY) so we can determine that you have the required amount of experience (if applicable). PLEASE LIMIT YOUR RESUME TO A MAXIMUM OF 7 PAGES.
College transcripts – unofficial or official transcripts or a list of courses that includes school(s) attended, school address, course title, grades earned, completion dates, department, and quarter or semester hours earned.
NOTE: Official educational transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if you are selected, you must provide official transcripts before you start work with EPA.
IF EDUCATION WAS COMPLETED AT A FOREIGN INSTITUTION: You must submit an equivalency evaluation with your application as described here: EPA Announcement Policies and Procedures.
Proof that you are currently enrolled (e.g., transcript showing courses in progress) or have been accepted for enrollment seeking a diploma, certificate, bachelor’s degree, graduate degree, or professional degree from a qualifying educational institution on a full- or half-time basis. If you will be completing your current semester/quarter or graduating at the time this vacancy announcement closes, you must submit proof of continuing education (e.g., transcript showing courses for the next semester or documentation of acceptance for enrollment in a graduate program).

APPLICANTS CLAIMING VETERANS’ PREFERENCE

Separated veterans claiming 5-point preference:

DD-214 Member 4 copy (or other copy indicating character of service) or other official document/statement from the Armed Forces showing separation, discharge, or release from active duty; document must show separation is under honorable conditions (Honorable or General Discharge)

Separated veterans claiming 10-point preference based on compensable service-connected disability of 10% or more:

DD-214 Member 4 copy (or other copy indicating character of service); document must show separation is under honorable conditions (Honorable or General Discharge); and
VA letter stating overall/combined disability rating (percentage); and
SF-15 (use current version: SF-15 Form)–see page 2 for documents that can be submitted in lieu of the DD-214 and VA letter

Other separated veterans claiming 10-point preference OR spouses, widows/widowers, or mothers claiming 10-point derived preference:

SF-15 (use current version: SF-15 Form); and
Other required documentation indicated on the SF-15

Active duty service members:

Certification from the Armed Forces documenting active duty dates, expected discharge/release date, campaign medals/badges, and character of service (a certification is any written document from the Armed Forces that certifies you are expected to be discharged/released from active duty service in the Armed Forces under honorable conditions (Honorable or General Discharge) within 120 days after you submit the certification).

How to Apply

You are strongly encouraged to read the entire announcement before you submit your application for this position.

To begin the application process, click the Apply button to the top right on this screen, follow the prompts to log-in/register, submit all required documents, and complete the assessment questionnaire. To be considered, you must submit a complete application package by 11:59 PM Eastern Time on the day the announcement closes.

All required supporting documents will be collected electronically via the USAJOBS document portfolio feature (see How to Upload Documents).

If you cannot apply online, you must contact the Human Resources Office listed below for assistance no later than two business days prior to the closing date of this announcement. You must provide complete application materials by the day the announcement closes.

For detailed instructions to assist you in ensuring your application package is received, go to EPA Announcement Policies and Procedures.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

EPA welcomes applications from persons with disabilities. Through the reasonable accommodation process, we provide persons with disabilities an equal opportunity to enjoy the benefits and privileges of employment that persons without disabilities enjoy. A reasonable accommodation is any change in the work environment or in the way things are customarily done. An accommodation removes workplace barriers and enables an applicant with a disability to have an equal opportunity to participate in the application process, be considered for a position, and, if hired, perform the essential functions of their job.

The EPA National Reasonable Accommodation Coordinators will provide assistance to you, the Human Resources Office, and/or the hiring official as needed. For more information, refer to EPA’s Reasonable Accommodation website. Below is more detailed information about how to request a reasonable accommodation during the application, selection, and hiring process:

Please note: Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

Agency contact information

Lynette Kruger Phone 513-569-7395. Email kruger.lynette@epa.gov.

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