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www.thewatershedproject.org
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In-Service Training:
Kids in Creeks and Kids in Marshes:
Kids in the Gardens:
Watching Our Watersheds: Reducing Pollution in Our Homes and Schools:
Annual Creeks, Wetlands, and Watershed Conference.
Volunteer Opportunities
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Description: Volunteers will work with staff on a variety of programs including: • Kids in Creeks, Kids in Marshes, Kids in Gardens, and Watching Our Watershed workshops. • Annual Creeks, Wetlands and Watersheds Conference • Sausal, Baxter, and San Pablo Creek Watershed Awareness Programs • Bay Area Citizens for Creek Restoration | |
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When Needed: Year-round | |
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Qualifications: The Watershed Project is looking for individuals with the following interests, experience, or skills: • Writing and desktop publishing-newsletter articles, press releases, etc. • Creek restoration-plant propagation, planting, etc. • Community organizing • Creek, marsh, garden, and pollution prevention workshop development and implementation • Event coordination- creek cleanups, etc. • Program/curriculum development • Program promotion and public outreach | |
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Commitment Required: 8 hrs/wk- can be less in our watershed awareness programs, which have regular work days. | |
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Application/Training: Applications are reviewed on a rolling-admission basis and training is provided as needed by program staff. | |
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Community Service Documentation: Yes | |
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Contact: Tamara Shulman (510) 231-9547 |
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Internship Opportunities
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Title: Marketing Intern | |
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Description: • Help prepare and coordinate teacher focus group, to include developing pre-focus group information, questions and activities, and assimilating all results into a report. • For questions not addressed in focus group, develop and coordinate survey for teachers/administrators etc. regarding our current and future services. Prepare report with findings and recommendations, especially as related to future publicity. • Work with Sharon to develop survey for funders regarding programs, re: what their greatest needs are and how our current and proposed programs could best meet those needs. | |
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Qualifications:
• Ability to work independently • Strong communicator, verbal and writing • Background or desire to administer surveys • Interest in environmental education | |
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Housing Provided: No | |
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Paid: No | |
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Credit: Yes | |
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Contact Name: Kari Rodenkirchen (510) 231-5704 kari@thewatershedproject.org | |
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Title: Database Intern | |
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Description:
• Work with staff and board to assess current dbase capabilities, problems, needs etc. • Prepare recommendations for future dbase configuration - to include software application, design, capabilities, maintenance requirements etc. • In interim on new dbase design, make modifications to existing system to meet priority staff needs • If able (if the person was to stay on long enough), create relational dbase with necessary queries, and transfer data set into new dbase structure. | |
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Commitment: Minimum 6 months or full time for 3 months | |
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Qualifications:
• Proficient in Filemaker pro, and other dbase applications • Proficient with dbase design • Able to work independently | |
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Housing Provided: No | |
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Paid: No | |
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Credit: Yes | |
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Contact Name: Kari Rodenkirchen (510) 231-5704 kari@athewatershedproject.org | |
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Title: Interpretive Materials Intern | |
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Description:
• Assemble historical information about the RFS and surrounding areas/watershed - land use, natural resources, cultural resources etc. • Identify sources of historical maps and images (and access if available) • Work with UC Berkeley/The Watershed Project and other partner staff to develop interpretive themes for trail through the RFS. • Prepare text that could be used for signage along the trail and for booklets for youth and community members • Research trail surface materials - specifically those that are sustainable and appropriate for use in sensitive natural resource areas. • Develop text for a short brochure that could be used by school groups and visitors when using the trail. | |
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Qualifications:
• Ability to work independently • Strong communicator, verbal and writing • Able to research information • Interest in environmental education and interpretation | |
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Housing Provided: No | |
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Paid: No | |
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Credit: Yes | |
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Contact Name: Kari Rodenkirchen (510) 231-5704 kari@thewatershedproject.org | |
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Title: Workshop Assistant | |
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Description:
• Assist in preparing and creating activities for educator workshops • Assist in teaching and support at the workshops (held on Saturdays) • Help create and write activities and background information • Work with students (all grades) and assist in teaching creek activities in the classroom | |
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Qualifications:
• Interest in environmental education, teaching/education experience a plus • Good organization skills • Good writing skills/computer skills | |
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Housing Provided: No | |
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Paid: No | |
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Credit: Yes | |
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Contact Name: Kari Rodenkirchen (510) 231-5704 kari@thewatershedproject.org | |
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Title: Water Quality Monitoring | |
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Description:
• Start a water quality program for San Pablo Creek/Pinole Creek and assist on a plan for research • Work with Watershed Awareness Program Coordinator on monitoring schedule • Develop a protocol for starting up a water quality monitoring program • Collect data from different points of Baxter Creek/Pinole Creek • Record data and present to Friends of Baxter Creek/Pinole Creek | |
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Qualifications:
• Water quality testing experience • Able to research information • Ability to work independently • Computer proficient • Must have a car | |
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Housing Provided: No | |
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Paid: No | |
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Credit: Yes | |
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Contact Name: Kari Rodenkirchen (510) 231-5704 kari@thewatershedproject.org | |
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Title: Watershed Awareness Program Assistant | |
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Description:
• Assist in school visits/student outreach programs within watershed area • Maintain nursery and assist in plant propagation • Assist with creek restoration days (signing in volunteers, help load vehicles, take pictures of event, general support) • Help write newsletter and assist in layout | |
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Qualifications:
• Interest in environmental education/experience with education and teaching a plus • Good writing skills • Computer proficient, Page Maker knowledge a plus • Good public speaking skills • Knowledge or interest in plants | |
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Housing Provided: No | |
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Paid: No | |
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Credit: Yes | |
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Contact Name: Kari Rodenkirchen (510) 231-5704 kari@thewatershedproject.org | |
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Title: Special Events Intern | |
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Description:
• Assist events coordinator in tracking events • Correspond with other organizations • Prepare materials to take to events • Aid in general support for the day of the event and staffing the event | |
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Qualifications:
• Interest in environmental education • Good organization • Good writing skills | |
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Housing Provided: No | |
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Paid: No | |
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Credit: Yes | |
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Contact Name: Kari Rodenkirchen (510) 231-5704 kari@thewatershedproject.org | |
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Title: Conference Intern | |
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Description:
• Assist in updating chunk mailing list • Research additional contacts • Assist in brochure creating/printing/mailing • Work with Coordinator to create new conference programs/topics • Create written correspondence between The Watershed Project and workshop facilitators and their organizations • General support for Fall conference | |
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When Needed: Summer only | |
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Qualifications:
• Interest in environmental education • Good organization • Good writing skills • Computer proficient, Page maker knowledge a plus • Ability to research | |
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Housing Provided: No | |
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Paid: No | |
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Credit: Yes | |
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Contact Name: Kari Rodenkirchen (510) 231-5704 kari@thewatershedproject.org | |
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Title: Newsletter Intern | |
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Description:
• Research articles for newsletter, "Watching our Watersheds" • Write new articles or summaries for newsletter • Assist in layout of newsletter • General support | |
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When Needed: Summer only | |
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Qualifications:
• Interest in environmental education • Excellent writing skills • Computer proficient, PageMaker knowledge • Ability to research • Ability to work independently • Organizational skills | |
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Housing Provided: No | |
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Paid: No | |
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Credit: Yes | |
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Contact Name: Kari Rodenkirchen (510) 231-5704 kari@thewatershedproject.org | |
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Title: Restoration Intern | |
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Description:
• Support marsh restoration efforts at the Richmond Field Station. • Assist with various restoration tasks, including seed collection and storage, plant propagation, nursery maintenance, invasive species control, and planting. • Intern can focus on one particular aspect of the above, or be involved in all of the above. | |
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Qualifications:
• Ability to work both independently and with a group. Experience working with younger students a plus. • Interest or background in native and invasive plant species identification. • Able to do physical work outdoors. | |
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Housing Provided: No | |
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Paid: No | |
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Credit: Yes | |
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Contact Name: Kari Rodenkirchen (510) 231-5704 kari@thewatershedproject.org | |
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Title: San Pablo Watershed Neighbors Education and Restoration Society (SPAWNERS) Intern | |
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Description:
• Work with staff to conduct field research on San Pablo Creek including measurements of channel and pebble size analysis • Assist with inputting responses to watershed survey into a database • Assist with educating students involved with the El Sobrante Boys and Girls Club about creek protection and restoration | |
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Housing Provided: No | |
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Paid: No | |
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Credit: Yes | |
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Contact Name: Kari Rodenkirchen (510) 231-5704 kari@thewatershedproject.org |
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