Disney Internships

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Hello from Walt Disney World in Orlando!  The Agricultural Sciences team is looking for undergraduate college students and recent graduates who have received their Bachelors degree within 6 months of our internships’ start dates to participate in our fun and challenging six-month hands-on internship in several different agricultural and science education fields including Plant Science, Entomology, Biotechnology, Aquaculture.  

We are currently looking for students to fill internships for the Fall 2014 term (June 2014 – January 2015).  The deadline to apply will be in early March, but please encourage students to apply as soon as possible to get the process started. 

Desired majors include but are not limited to:  Ag. Communication, Ag. Education, Agribusiness, Agriculture, Agronomy, Aquaculture, Aquatic Biology, Biology, Biotechnology, Botany, Crop Science, Biological and Biosystems/Agricultural Engineering, Entomology, Environmental Horticulture, Fisheries, Food Science, Horticulture, Landscape Design, Marine Biology, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Ornamental Horticulture, and Plant Science.

Below, interested applicants will find information on our internship program as well as how to apply:

The Agricultural Sciences Professional Internship Program is designed to provide qualified college students with the opportunity for hands-on work experience in the unique growing areas that are part of Living with The Land, an agricultural attraction at Epcot®.

Responsibilities:

In addition to maintaining the show quality of our growing areas, aquaculture systems or biotechnology lab, interns will spend a significant amount of time leading informative and interactive guest tours through our facilities along with promoting and selling these tours. Additional training sessions, classes and meetings will be scheduled throughout the semester. Other duties vary by discipline:

Aquaculture:

Operate a recirculating freshwater aquaculture facility. Monitor filtration systems and water quality, assist in diagnosis and control of disease, and raise fish to marketable size for Walt Disney World® restaurants.

Biotechnology:

Maintain a tissue culture production facility. Prepare media and culture a wide variety of plants. Then, collect, package and deliver the tissue-cultured plants to Epcot® merchandise locations.

Entomology:

Become an integral part of The Land’s Integrated Pest Management program. Rear and maintain insect colonies, release beneficial insects into greenhouse crops, and maintain entomology-related shows.

Plant Science:

Maintain a high-quality show of hydroponically-grown food crops from around the globe. Seed, transplant, irrigate and prune plants; harvest produce for Epcot® restaurants; rake, sweep, and provide general cleanup of greenhouses.

Interested students should email a cover letter, resume, school transcript, and one letter of recommendation toWDW.EPCOT.Science.Internship@disney.com.  Selected students will be interviewed via phone to further discuss the internship.

Please refer interested students to http://www.disneyinterns.com/science.  At the bottom of the page, they can click “Apply Now” to view internship postings about the Plant Science, Entomology, Biotechnology, and Aquaculture internship positions along with many other science related internship openings.  If students have any questions with accessing the site, please have them email us directly at WDW.EPCOT.Science.Internship@disney.com.

Assistant Herd Manager Position

ASSISTANT HERD MANAGER (AHR)- YELLOW SPRINGS FARM --JOB DESCRIPTION:

AHR is the key position on the Farm for maintaining herd health and superior milk quality and production levels. In addition, AHR manages the part-time and volunteer helpers who assist with these tasks.

Good communication and recordkeeping skills are important. AHR must work both alone and with a team with similar ease of mind and productivity. Managing  work time and keeping expenses low are both important in day-to day practices, as YSF has finite resources.

AHR needs to see and think about  the Farm as a whole unit, and make plans and decisions that will benefit  quality of experience for Farm guest, cheese customers, nursery customers,  and overall Farm business profitability y and sustainability.

Weekly meetings about  near-term  and longer-term  goals, schedules, and plans are desired, but not always possible Meetings will happen no less than monthly.

Daily care for YSF goats—qty 25-30.  Feed, water, 2x per day; muck daily with evening touch-ups;  bed with straw and use lime for odor control.  Scrub water buckets as needed.  Keep area near gates dry. Do no dump water in traffic areas or on grass.

Daily cleanup of manure around hay racks, near driveway gate, and around trailer.

Daily manure pickup in driveway crossing and milk yard—inbox and outbox- except for major holiday or heavy rain days.

Changes fly traps in season. Cobweb barns regularly. Maintain fans or heat lamps , according to the  season.

Daily care for dry goats at Hollow Rd. Feed, water , muck, clean around hay racks. Cobweb and scrub buckets, as needed. Monitor fences and gates—repair as needed.  Medicate as needed for worms;  trim feet as needed.

Occasional visits to other sites where YSF goats are boarded—TBD to monitor health and status.

Milk 2x/day March- Nov, and 1x/day mid- Nov-Dec. AHR does at least  6 milk shifts per week, and assigns other milk shifts to part-time help. AHR supervises this performance, attendance and milk  quality of the milk helpers via direct training and supervision, and communication via phone, email , notes, etc. Perform doe-by-doe milk test for lab samples and measure volume three times/yr—late April/June/Sept.

AHR manages vaccinations and deworming for the herd and keeps accurate, timely written records of all such treatment. Where milkers are concerned, extra management of milk withdrawal periods is required when medication of any kind is given.

AHR performs CMT test on any doe with high Somatic cell count, or other questionable udder health.

AHR manages and provides herd supplements such as electrolytes, glucosamine, liquid calcium, probiotics, free choice minerals, and kelp, as needed.

AHR trims feet of all goats every 4-5 weeks, or as needed. Some goats require more frequent trimming. This is the time to check eye color for parasite management, and also trim udder hair on milkers.

Order grain, hay, straw,  lime, etc., as needed, and/or visit Ludwigs Hardware, Tractor Supply etc; and group items for online ordering  via text or email A YSF  business Mastercard is provided to AHR for this purpose.

Pickup hay and/or straw at local farms, as needed, with horse trailer. Monitor maintenance of trailer

Drive manure trailer to Charlestown Farm to dump every 7-10 days; plan ahead for wet/ bad weather; monitor maintenance of dump trailer.

Maintain buckets, gates, rails, lights,  etc.  Make minor repairs , as needed. Replace small items, as needed. Report larger maintenance issues.

Maintain supplies in feed room and hay room in clean, orderly way. Label all storage bins and unmarked containers. Note any items that are missing or broken. Bring trash up to garage daily, or as needed.

Overall Cleaning in  milk room – such  as walls, shelves, etc at least once per week. Also, dissemble inflations buckets, vacuum lines,  and all small parts for special cleaning at least once per week.

Assist with Farm sales events such as occasional Farmers Market off-site, PR event such as Earth day, and Open Farm Days at YSF in May , Sept, and December.

Assist with kidding—we will have about 30 goats kid between about March 1 and  April 1. Kid care includes bottle feeding,  weaning, feet trimming, etc.

Assist with breeding  Oct 1 thru Dec 22 or so each Fall. Keep  careful records of matings, dates, and monitor buck health carefully.

Coordinate visits with veterinarian, as needed with Catherine and Al/ Contact Vet directly.

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HOURS and SCHEDULE: AHR works  5-1/2 days per week during most of the year. During kidding season 6-7 day weeks are often required, and some overnight stays at YSF are necessary.  One or two  5-day weeks per month are scheduled July-December to balance Spring workload.

Normal work day is 10-12 hr day from 7:15 am to 5:30 pm, or if PM milk shift , then  8:30 am to 7 pm with 30 minute lunch break.

Stay overnight at YSF while the Renzis are away overnight during milking season—avg. 1-2 nights/ month May- Nov—not each month.

One week  50%  paid vacation during June-Aug,  with dates pre-arranged well in advance to allow for coverage.  Reduced hours with full pay last week of December  or another arranged week during holiday season.

SICK DAYS: No sick days are provided—due to the nature of animal care, it is difficult to miss work days. When absolute need arises, AHR shares responsibility to arrange sub help if sick days cannot be avoided.

HOLIDAYS: One day off each for New  Year, Thanksgiving, Christmas—either on holiday , or day before or day after—TBD.

Bank holidays such as Memorial Day, Labor Day, Presidents Day, etc. are not Farm holidays—these are normal Farm workdays

COMPENSATION :  Salary is paid monthly as flat rate per month. AHR is covered by YSF Workers Comp policy. Health insurance coverage TBD, if desired. Salary is $2000 per month.  Housing can be included in place of partial cash salary, in some instances-- TBD

This position  begins in  Febraury 2014. We require a minimum  one-year commitment.

Dairy Herd Management Internship

Internship in Dairy Herd Management

Inclusive Dates: July 1, 2013 – June 30, 2014

Number of Positions: 1

Position Description:   The objective of this year long internship is to provide the successful candidate with knowledge, training, and experience in dairy herd management.  Candidates must either be 1) a graduate of a four year bachelors program with dairy or animal science experience, or 2) a graduate of an AVMA accredited veterinary technician or technology program (eligible for licensure in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as a CVT).  After successful completion of the program, the intern should be an excellent candidate for a position as a dairy herd manager, veterinary technician in bovine private practice, applicant to veterinary school, or a research assistant.  The intern will work exclusively at the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine’s Marshak Dairy farm, which houses approximately 175 lactating Holstein cows, 30 dry cows, and 160 young stock.  The Marshak Dairy currently employs a herd manager and three additional full-time farm workers.  Oversight is provided by a staff veterinarian (dairy coordinator) and veterinary care for the farm is provided by Penn Vet’s Field Service ambulatory veterinary practice.  The intern will have the opportunity to learn from all associated staff and personnel in order to provide a complete herd management picture. 

The primary responsibilities of the intern will revolve around daily work at the Dairy, including milking cows, feeding calves, calf and transition cow care, and farm upkeep.   Additional skills and experiences gained in this internship include transition cow health monitoring, body condition scoring, lameness scoring, calf health scoring, and other possibilities according to the interest of the intern and discretion of the dairy manager and farm coordinator.  Training will be provided by the farm staff and dairy coordinator in these technical skills according to the intern’s experience and background.  Additional instruction in record entry and analysis (DairyComp305), management of reproductive programs, nutrition, mastitis and milk quality, labor management, and preventative health programs will be provided in regularly scheduled team meetings and extended seminars.  The intern may also have involvement in research projects conducted at the Dairy.

The Marshak Dairy is located on the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine’s New Bolton Center campus in Kennett Square, PA. 

Send resume and letter with references to Dr. Jon Garber at garberj@vet.upenn.edu or New Bolton Center, 382 West Street Road, Kennett Square, PA 19348-1692. AA/EOE.  No phone calls please.  Applications will be reviewed until position is filled.

Secretary Scholars Program

You are invited to partake in an excellent networking event for all agriculture students and people who are interested in career in agriculture. The Secretary Scholars Program is designed to provide students a glimpse into our agricultural industry, hopefully supplementing and adding texture to the students class room experiences. During the winter, the program moves indoors and centers around career programs for students by allowing students to talk to professionals with in the agriculture field. This will be a great opportunity for all students that attend to network and learn about more careers in agriculture. Admission is free and is sponsored by the Delaware Secretary of Agriculture Ed Kee, the Delaware Department of Agriculture and assisted by the Alpha Gamma Rho Fraternity at The University of Delaware. There will be a bus to pick us up at the back of Townsend Hall at 9AM on March 2 and drop us off at the Delaware Department of Agriculture in Dover Delaware. Lunch is included on the trip Please dress informal and for the weather. RSVP by February 25th.

To ensure your spot on the trip please e-mail Shaw Civitarese** shaw@udel.edu and be sure to include your Name, Year, E-mail, and Cell Phone Number. RSVP by February 25th. Space is limited!**

Secretary’s Scholars
9AM - Bus picks UD students up behind Townsend Hall
10 AM – Welcome, Introductions
10:15 – View Video: Delaware Agriculture: Farming in the First State
A 26 minute video followed by discussion with 3 farmers about the challenge of farming in the first state

11:30 – What Agricultural-related courses or programs would you like to see at your University that are not offered now?
Student Driven Discussion

12:00 Lunch

1:00 Job Opportunities in Agriculture/Putting your best foot forward with a resume and interview
DuPont
Farm Credit
Perdue
Southern States

2:30 What’s graduate School all about?
DSU and UD Professors

3:00 Adjourn---Bus takes UD students back to Townsend Hall

Animal Nutrition Specialist Position

Just received a job posting for an entry level animal nutrition marketing position from the Trouw Nutrition, USA which is part of Nutreco. Attached is a full job description and directions on how to apply for the position. If you have any direct questions about this posting, please contact Sue Boostrom (Susan.Boostrom@nutreco.com) or Mike Hooper (Mike.Hooper@nutreco.com).

For a full look at the company you can visit their company website:www.nutreco.com. Application requirements include cover letter and resume.

Harness Horse Youth Foundation Summer Employment

Harness Horse Youth Foundation Summer Programs Employment

HARNESS HORSE YOUTH FOUNDATION Summer Programs Employment – General Information

The Harness Horse Youth Foundation is a not-for-profit organization. Each summer, HHYF travels with horses and equipment with a purpose of providing educational experiences to young people about Standardbred race horses. The programs include 1-, 3, and 5-day events.

As a summer employee, you will be expected to participate in all facets of the process. From registration to barn work to extracurricular activities, your enthusiasm, willingness to get involved, and to interact with the kids and horses are extremely important in making each event a success, both from the participants’ perspective as well as the organization’s. Responsibilities may include planning routes, setting up and tearing down of stable, stable management duties like scheduling farrier appointments and ordering feed, organizing horse-related race night activities, assisting with HRYL jogging, exercising the horses on off days, following HRYL safety procedures at all times, and other teaching as needed.

If hired, you will not have a regular schedule or days off. Given the format and the regular responsibilities of caring for horses, the job is continuous throughout the duration of employment. Of course, there will be time to do laundry and other basic tasks but actual free time is very limited. Days are long and hot; the work is fun but intense. On travel days, you may drive many hours to reach our next destination in time to set up and start the process again.

Compensation will be discussed at time of interview. All lodging expenses are paid by HHYF and meals are paid on a per diem basis.

Approximate length of employment – June 1 to August 15

HHYF summer employment is unique in that offers different aspects depending on your experience. If you are involved in harness racing currently, it offers the chance to see several racetracks and network with various people from horsemen to management personnel. If you have horse experience but not necessarily with harness racing, it offers the chance to learn about a totally new discipline as well as be exposed to possible career opportunities. As with any “job” or “internship” and no matter what your prior experience, you are bound to learn new things, will travel to interesting places, and have the opportunity to grow in your areas of interest.

If hired, you will need to submit your social security number so necessary background checks may be conducted. Assuming that these produce no areas of concern, you will then be “officially” hired as a member of the Harness Horse Youth Foundation Summer Program Team!

Deadline for applications is February 15 or until the position is filled. Every effort will be made to complete the hiring process no later than March 15. All applicants will be notified of his/her status after that date. For an application and more information, please visit: http://www.hhyf.org/employment.asp.

Volunteers needed for Thoroughbred Show!

Alex Brown and the organizing group for the Furlongs to Fences Thoroughbred Horse Show scheduled for this coming Sunday, October 28 at Fair Hill are in need of volunteers to help during the event.

 VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: For those of you in the Fair Hill area, who are willing to volunteer some time towards helping make the show a success, we REALLY need your help!  Please sign up on the following link for a volunteer spot, and please share this with others you think might be able to help out.  We VERY much appreciate the support! http://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080449ACAE2CA64-show

 

Kennel Assistant Job

Kennel Assistant Wanted

 

Kennel Assistant FT/PT needed for service dog organization in Cochranville, PA (southeastern Chester County).  Must be available weekdays and weekends – varying schedule.  Job entails manual labor including dog care and kennel cleaning.  Experience and driver’s license required.  Please fax cover letter and resume to (610) 869-9785.

Blue Hen Says, the University of Delaware’s social media account for students, by students, is recruiting new team members — Social Media Ambassadors (SMAs) — for the 2012-13 academic year.

Working with the University’s Office of Communications and Marketing, SMAs create and curate fun, engaging content across social media platforms such as Twitter, Facebook andTumblr.

In addition, the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources is looking for an SMA to be specifically assigned to CANR to help manage several social media accounts.  Those interested in this opportunity are requested to mention their interest in the "portfolio submission" section of the online application. 

For the full announcement and link to the online application visit: http://www.udel.edu/udaily/2013/aug/social-media-students-080912.html.

PSU seeks 2 dairy educators

Penn State seeking two dairy Extension educators

Penn State is seeking two Extension Educator positions in Dairy Systems Management to compliment the Extension Dairy Team.  Individuals filling these positions will develop and deliver programs for dairy producers and agribusiness representatives, as well as interact with government officials and the general public.  Requires a Bachelor’s Degree (MS preferred) plus one year of work related experience. Degrees should be in dairy and animal science, agricultural economics, agribusiness management or related field.  Candidate must possess excellent teaching, program development and evaluation skills, as well as excellent interpersonal and effective communications skills with a variety of audiences (Spanish communication skills a plus).  Demonstrated success in obtaining extramural funding is also a plus.  Apply online at http://psu.jobs/ (Job # 36584 under the Penn State Extension location) by July 1, 2012.  Penn State is committed to equal opportunity, affirmative action and the diversity of its workforce.

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Michele Moyer
Program Manager
Penn State Extension Dairy Team
Department of Dairy & Animal Science
324 Henning Building
University Park, PA 16802
Toll free phone: 888-373-7232
Local phone: 814-865-4682
Fax: 814-865-4686
www.dairyalliance.org

Dairy Nutrition Sales, Affinity Agriculture

Rebecca Kohn is a recruiter with Affinity Executive Search. She is contacting us with a few career opportunities in Dairy Nutrition Sales. Some of these are experienced positions and some of these are entry-level for people with a background in dairy.

These opportunities include:

·         3 Dairy Feed Sales jobs in Centre, Clinton, Cambria, Union, Mifflin, Huntingdon, Blair, Bedford, or Clearfield Counties, in Pennsylvania
·         Account Manager - Dairy Nutrition Products opportunity. Salary: Up to $80,000 and you can live anywhere in Iowa, Missouri, Kansas or Nebraska
·         2 Dairy Nutritionist/Sales positions in the Pacific Northwest, Salary: Up to $100,000

We also have several sales positions available throughout the country for people with experience selling to veterinarians, and a few opportunities for veterinarians in the Midwest. You can view complete descriptions for other positions we have open here: www.affinityagriculture.com .

Rebecca Kohn • Talent Acquisition Specialist Affinity Executive Search 3841 North 51 Avenue• Hollywood• FL • 33021 Phone: (954) 404-6253 Email: Rebecca@affinitysearch.com Web:http://www.affinitysearch.com

Microdairy Internship - Landenberg, PA

MEADOWSET FARM & APIARY

210 North Creek Road – Landenberg, PA 19350
Tel. 610-274-8320
Email: tpschaer@vet.upenn.edu

http://www.localharvest.org/meadowset-farm-apiary-M8042

Meadowset Farm & Apiary in Landenberg, PA, is seeking one enthusiastic and energetic intern for its 2012 season or year-round employment if desired. The intern will have the opportunity to gain direct experience in all aspects of operating a small-scale sheep dairy and apiary with an on-site farm store.
About the internship: This is a 30-35 hours per week internship ideal for individuals considering farming as a career path. Prior livestock / sheep / dairy experience is helpful but not required. However, we ask that applicants be open-minded and eager learners, sincerely interested in sustainable agriculture, willing to put in physically demanding days and work outdoors in all types of weather, and bring a positive outlook and sense of humor to the internship experience. Meadowset Farm & Apiary is operated by two large animal veterinarians and is in its 11th year of operation. The past 6 years were dedicated to breeding dairy sheep with the completion of a milk house and milk processing room this spring. Thus, this year represents an exciting shift as we launch our dairy and new farm store. The intern will play a significant role in the farm's overall development, and we are looking for applicants who are comfortable working as members of a small, hardworking team and independently. As an intern, your days will be spent working on activities such as: managing livestock (dairy ewes, lambs, chickens and bees (if desired), field work consists of pasture and fence maintenance, some weeding and mowing and
managing a small orchard and vegetable garden.
Education: While learning at the farm will largely be a hands-on experience access to artisanal cheese making techniques will be available as well as introduction into milking techniques and dairy sheep health.
Internship Start Date: April 2012 Internship End Date: October 2012. This also could be a year round job. Compensation: The intern will receive a weekly allowance based on a 30-35 hour week, produce and milk from the farm, eggs from our small flock of chickens and references or letters of recommendation.

Milking Job at the Cook Farm!

Mr. Cook needs someone to milk one day a week on a Saturday or Sunday (both milking shifts)! It will be a paid position and you will be trained if you have never milked. Please let me know if you would like to do this!

For security reasons, emails are not posted on here but you can email me (Nina) or comment on the post. Thanks for reading!

Dairy Herd Management (New Bolton Center)

Internship in Dairy Herd Management

Inclusive Dates: July 1, 2012 – June 30, 2013

Number of Positions: 1-2

Position Description: The objective of this year long internship is to provide the successful

candidate with knowledge, training, and experience in dairy herd management. Candidates must
either be 1) a graduate of a four year bachelors program with dairy or animal science experience,
or 2) a graduate of an AVMA accredited veterinary technician or technology program (eligible
for licensure in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as a CVT). After successful completion
of the program, the intern should be an excellent candidate for a position as a dairy herd
manager, veterinary technician in bovine private practice, applicant to veterinary school, or a
research assistant. The intern will work exclusively at the University of Pennsylvania School of
Veterinary Medicine’s Marshak Dairy farm, which houses approximately 175 lactating Holstein
cows, 30 dry cows, and 160 young stock. The Marshak Dairy currently employs a herd manager
and three additional full-time farm workers. Oversight is provided by a staff veterinarian (dairy
coordinator) and veterinary care for the farm is provided by Penn Vet’s Field Service ambulatory
veterinary practice. The intern will have the opportunity to learn from all associated staff and
personnel in order to provide a complete herd management picture.

The primary responsibilities of the intern will revolve around daily work at the Dairy, including
milking cows, feeding calves, A.I. breeding, calf and transition cow care, and farm upkeep.
Additional skills and experiences gained in this internship include transition cow health
monitoring, body condition scoring, lameness scoring, calf health scoring, and other possibilities
according to the interest of the intern and discretion of the dairy manager and farm coordinator.
Training will be provided by the farm staff and dairy coordinator in these technical skills
according to the intern’s experience and background. Additional instruction in record entry
and analysis (DairyComp305), management of reproductive programs, nutrition, mastitis and
milk quality, labor management, and preventative health programs will be provided in regularly
scheduled team meetings and extended seminars. The intern may also have involvement in
research projects conducted at the Dairy.

The Marshak Dairy is located on the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary
Medicine’s New Bolton Center campus in Kennett Square, PA.

Send resume and letter with references to Dr. Jon Garber at garberj@vet.upenn.edu or New
Bolton Center, 382 West Street Road, Kennett Square, PA 19348-1692. AA/EOE. No phone
calls please. Applications will be reviewed until positions are filled.

Opportunity at Delaware Humane Society

Hello! As a friend of DHA, perhaps you can help us spread the word about a position we have available…and help us to find the perfect candidate. Please see the attached description for our full-time Veterinary Services Coordinator.

The position is also posted on our website here: http://www.dehumane.org/site/News2?page=NewsArticle&id=5615&news_iv_ctrl=-1

If you have any questions, please let me know. Thank you!

Patrick

Patrick J. Carroll

Executive Director

Delaware Humane Association

701 A Street

Wilmington, DE 19801

302-571-8171, x302

pcarroll@dehumane.org

dehumane.org

Fund for the Public Interest - Summer Jobs!

Fund for the Public Interest

A national non-profit organization that raises awareness and builds public support for some of the nations top environmental and social non-profits like Environment America and the Human Rights Campaign.

Will be visiting U Delaware to hold some info sessions and interviews in order to recruit students for our summer campaign jobs. Date and time TBA.

1) Citizen Outreach Director

As a Citizen Outreach Director for the Fund, you run a campaign office in one of dozens of cities throughout the country. The staff you supervise educates citizens about the issues and gets them involved in campaigns to win progressive change. In essence, you build a team of committed activists who, in turn, mobilize hundreds or thousands of citizens to take action.

The U.S. PIRG is standing up to powerful special interests and cutting wasteful subsidies that encourage unhealthy eating. The Human Rights Campaign is fighting bigotry to protect the civil rights of all Americans, regardless of sexual orientation. Environment America is working to restore the Clean Water Act and keep our rivers, lakes, and streams protected for future generations.

At Fund for the Public Interest, we work with these and other leading progressive groups to help fight for the future of our health, our environment and our democracy. We are looking for candidates to join us as Canvass Directors and Telephone Outreach Directors.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Staff Management

• Recruit and manage a campaign staff of 10-40 canvassers or callers.
• Teach effective canvassing and campaigning techniques to staff.
• Identify strong staff and teach them to run local campaigns and develop leadership skills.
• Run staff meetings and leadership trainings.
• Arrange briefings and issue workshops to educate and motivate staff.
• Evaluate staff performance and give ongoing feedback.

Canvassing and Field Work

• Reach or exceed your office’s fundraising and membership goals. Most offices have goals of $250,000 raised and 5,000 members identified each year.
• Canvass door-to-door, by telephone or in public places (depending on the position) three times each week to train staff, raise money, identify and activate members, and educate the public on the issues.
• Oversee all administrative functions related to fundraising, membership development, campaign work and general office management.

Campaign Strategies

• Run letter-writing or petition drives to state legislators, local government, corporate boards and congressional representatives.
• Build coalitions of local and state organizations and elected officials.
• Identify local activists within state legislative and congressional districts. Organize them into networks for quick political action.
• Attract media coverage for campaigns. Send out news releases, hold news conferences and meet with editorial boards to release research, expose problems and promote solutions.

TRAINING:
Staff will participate in an intensive, paid training program for the first four weeks of the job. Trainings are held on an ongoing basis—and for students graduating this year, the training will start in July. This initial training focuses on staff management and canvassing and also includes sections on campaign strategy, media and public speaking. All staff participate in additional regional trainings and staff meetings throughout the year.

QUALIFICATIONS:
We are looking for smart, motivated, action-oriented college graduates who are interested in politics and have a commitment to public interest issues. To do this work, you need stamina. You need to be able to convey the sense of urgency and passion you feel about these issues. You need to be able and willing to work hard. You need to be resourceful on a shoestring budget. (In-depth training on issues, campaign strategies and skills is provided.)

LOCATIONS:
We are running campaigns in AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, IL, MA, MD, MI, MN, NC, NJ, NM, NY, OH, OR, PA, TX, WA, WI and Washington, D.C.

SALARY/BENEFITS:
First-year staff earn $23,750-$27,000, depending on position. Benefits include eligibility to enroll in our group health plan and college loan assistance.

TO APPLY:
Fill out our online application. http://www.fundforthepublicinterest.org/jobs/leadership/application

For more information, contact Kristin Saybe at (303) 573-5885 ext. 312 or jobs@fundstaff.org.

2) Telephone Outreach Project (T.O.P.) Directors

Through telephone outreach, progressive organizations are able to reach, inform and mobilize thousands of citizen supporters. Directors of the Fund's Telephone Outreach Projects oversee a staff who raise funds and activate citizens over the phone.

Your responsibilities

You recruit and manage a staff of 20 to 30 people, who conduct membership drives and special appeals over the phone. You train your staff in effective telephone canvassing techniques, you identify those who show the most potential, and you teach them how to be leaders.

You organize a grassroots campaign. You teach your staff how to attract media coverage for the issues. You teach them to enlist the support of political leaders and others for your cause. You teach them to organize grassroots pressure on elected officials, corporate boards and other decision-makers.

You raise funds, seeking to reach or exceed your office goals. A typical Telephone Outreach Project office will raise $1 million and contact 50,000 citizens. You'll call two to three evenings a week to train staff, raise money, and develop new approaches.

You make the office run smoothly, tracking and analyzing your staff's performance in terms of fundraising, membership, campaign and other work.

What we're looking for in you

We want to see if you're smart, motivated and action-oriented. If you're interested in politics and are committed to progressive issues. If you work well with a team of people. If you're able to convey a sense of urgency and passion about the issues. If you're able and willing to work hard. If you can be resourceful on a shoestring budget. We'll train you on the issues, on campaign strategies and tactics, and on calling skills. You provide the brains, heart and drive.

What you earn

Assistant Telephone Outreach Project Directors earn $23,750 in their first year. All staff are eligible for apply for college loan assistance and accrue two weeks of paid vacation over the course of their first year on the Fund staff. Staff are encouraged to join our group health care plan through pre-tax payroll deductions. Those who secure positions with the Fund for a second year are eligible to join our 401(k) plan.

Where you work

The Fund is running Telephone Outreach Projects in Boston, Mass., Portland, Ore. and Sacramento, Calif.

To apply

Fill out our online application. http://www.fundforthepublicinterest.org/jobs/leadership/application

For more information, contact Kristin Saybe at (303)573-5885 ext. 312 or jobs@fundstaff.org.

Dates are: 3/5, 3/6 and 3/7
Short information sessions at 10am, 2pm, 4pm and 6pm each day.
Immediately interview all the candidates who are interested in applying.