Rita Barron Fellowship

Below is a link to a fellowship opportunity at the Charles River Watershed Association - a watershed group in the New England area. I know it is outside of Appalachia, but I thought recent alumni might be interested.

http://www.crwa.org/employment.html

Rita Barron Fellowship

The Rita Barron Fellowship is named in honor of the Charles River Watershed Association’s second Executive Director, who worked for fifteen years as a pioneering leader in river and watershed protection. The Fellowship provides an opportunity for a qualified candidate to work in an exciting and dynamic organization under the direction of some of the country’s leading watershed scientists. The Fellow will work closely with the science and advocacy staff of CRWA on a variety of ongoing projects and programs including CRWA’s water quality monitoring programs, the Blue Cities Initiative, and educational and outreach efforts. Tasks may include field work, data management and analysis, production of maps and graphic presentation materials, research, writing and editing reports, working with volunteers, supervising interns, making public presentations, and updating and maintaining CRWA’s website.

The Fellowship is a one-year, full-time position, and provides a stipend of $30,000 plus benefits to cover living expenses for the work period. The Fellowship provides a short-term work experience in a dynamic non-profit organization and is intended for a well trained individual entering the field of watershed science and management.
The Fellow is expected to start in May 2010. Outstanding candidates will be interviewed in January and February, 2010.

The successful candidate will:
*Have a documented interest in the environment *Have a Masters degree in one of the following areas:
civil/environmental/agricultural engineering; water resources; hydrology; planning; biology; chemistry; environmental science; or a related field *Be proficient in ArcGIS *Be able to perform physical tasks in the field under all weather conditions, including lifting at least twenty pounds without difficulty *Have a valid driver’s license and regular access to a car *Be able to work periodic early mornings, evenings and weekends and have flexibility to be on-call for water quality sampling during wet weather events

Additional qualifications:
Candidates must be self-motivated and demonstrate an ability to work well with others as well as on their own with minimal supervision.
Experience with environmental field work and data analysis, either paid or volunteer, is a plus. Strong computer, public speaking, research and writing skills are all highly desired. Computer modeling or statistical analysis experience is a plus. Candidates will be interviewed and selected based on criteria such as prior experience, recommendations, academic performance, communication skills, and technical skills.

CRWA will review applications as they are received. Interested candidates should send a cover letter and a resume no later than January 20, 2010 to Rebecca Wickham, Outreach Coordinator. Click here for contact information.