Your Very Next Step newsletter for April 2011

Your Very Next Step newsletter for April 2011

By Ned Lundquist

www.yourverynextstep.com

“Every spring is the only spring – a perpetual astonishment.”

– Ellis Peters

“I like digital cameras, because they enable you to reminisce immediately.”

– Demetri Martin

“The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step.”

– Lao Tzu

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*** In this issue:

*** Travel news

*** Packing lighter:

*** What are your favorite local alcoholic favorites?

*** Cherry Blossom time in Japan

*** Another sport Ned has never heard of

*** A little touchy

*** The World’s Best Ethical Destinations – 2011

*** Very cool bald eagle nest with chicks – live cam in Virginia!

*** PENGUIN CAM LIVE ONLINE

*** The Meanest Airlines in America

*** Trail volunteer opportunities:

Jedediah Smith Wilderness, Caribou-Targhee National Forest, ID

*** Rail Trail of the Month – Montana's Kim Williams Nature Trail

*** Travel/Adventure/Outdoors/Conservation employment opportunities:

1.) Mpandrindra ny Fampandrosoana ny Fiompiana vokatra andranomasina, Madakasikara

2.) Communications Director, Western Rivers Conservancy, Portland, OR

3.) Project Leader, Mountain Gorilla Conservation Project, Virunga National Park, Frankfurt Zoological Society, DR Congo

5.) Intern – Corporate Communications, Vail Resorts, Broomfield, CO

6.) Resort Guide-Westin Ka'anapali Ocean Resort Villas, Ka'anapali, Maui, HI

7.) Crew, Operations Admin (Full-time/ Part-time), Maritime Experiential Museum, Resorts World at Sentosa, Singapore

8.) Summer School counselor, The International Summer School of Scotland, St Andrews, Scotland

9.) Activities Manager, Bimini Bay Resort and Marina, Rock Resorts International LLC, Alice Town, Bimini Island

10.) Educator Guide – Zoo, San Diego Zoo, San Diego, CA

11.) Editor, Online Communications, National Parks Conservation Associations, Washington, DC

12.) Colorado River Senior Campaign Manager, National Parks Conservation Association, Office location flexible

…and much more…and it’s all FREE!!!

*** Do you have a travel adventure to share?

Send me your stories and I’ll post in the “Your Very Next Step” and on the YVNS website (http://www.yourverynextstep.com/).

*** Here’s the YVNS Travel News for March:

*** Packing lighter:

How do I pare down my toiletries?

http://www.windowseatblog.com/2011/03/how-do-i-pare-down-my-toiletries?WA1=02050&WA2=RDNL&WA6=39&WA7=RGNL-20110325-seq2&WA8=promo&Service=TRAVELOCITY

*** What are your favorite local alcoholic favorites?

The world is full of surprises. Share some of your drink-discoveries that are specifically local to a certain country or region.

We all know about Tequila in Mexico, Sake in Japan, and Ouzo in Greece. But what are some of the other exotic or little-known beverages. Share them with Ned at luindquist989@cs.com and we’ll all get a taste in the next issue of Your Very Next Step.

Here’s Kris Gallagher’s favorite:

Gammel Dansk in Denmark! Lovely to sip, especially with herring for breakfast. My cousins Finn and Kurt tried to put my brother Mark and I under the table with Gammel Dansk one night, but we fought back with tequila. We all lost. ;-D The name means “Old Danish” and you can find out more here: http://www.wineglobe.com/12090.html

Kris Gallagher, ABC

*** Cherry Blossom time in Japan

Flying in and out of Narita when enroute to and returning from Singapore, I did not see any evidence of the quake or tsunami. The airport seemed empty. The planes not full. I would guess not everyone wants to go to Japan right now. As a sign or Japan’s return to normalcy, the runway was lined with blooming cherry blossoms.

*** Another sport Ned has never heard of:

Human Curling

http://www.adrants.com/2011/04/human-curling-the-new-bikini-bowling.php

*** or this sport, for that matter:

Bikini Bowling.

*** A little touchy:

United’s 777s from Tokyo to CONUS have just a few movies you can watch for freem, with the full entertainment package available for $10. The seatback monitor has a touch screen that is way too touchy. Try to select “map” (if you want to know how cold it is outside, for example), the cursor stops at “volume,” and you have to hit “back,” then try again. I spent way too much time trying to select something and having something else get selected instead. I wanted to smack the seat, except some body was sitting in it.

*** The World’s Best Ethical Destinations – 2011

Want your travels to have a positive impact? Find out how you can support countries working to maintain strong environmental, human rights, and eco-tourism values by “voting with your travel budget.” Our “Developing World's Best Ethical Destinations” reports help you choose countries you can feel great about visiting.

http://www.ethicaltraveler.org/explore/the-worlds-best-ethical-destinations-2011/

*** From Larry Bearfield:

Very cool bald eagle nest with chicks – live cam in Virginia!

http://www.wvec.com/marketplace/microsite-content/eagle-cam.html

*** PENGUIN CAM LIVE ONLINE

Penguin enthusiasts can watch penguins play whenever they want with SeaWorld’s Penguin Cam, a daily live video feed of the flightless birds’ adventures inside SeaWorld’s Penguin Encounter. Penguin fans can watch the penguins as they waddle, swim, eat and play in their 25-degree habitat. The Penguin Cam can be found by visiting http://www.seaworldsandiego.com/and clicking the “Stay Connected” column at the bottom of the page and then “Fun Zone.” Select the Penguin Cam link and enjoy! (For a direct link, click here or visit Note that some browsers do not support streaming JPEG images. For more information, call (800) 25-SHAMU or visit http://www.seaworldsandiego.com/

*** The Meanest Airlines in America

Last year was a good one for the airline industry, with U.S. airlines churning out the highest profits in more than a decade. With the exception of American Airlines, every major carrier turned in positive profits for the year.

In the 2011 Airline Quality Rating (AQR) report released on April 4, quality is up as well.

But that doesn't mean airlines deserve high-fives all around. Soaring baggage fees, widespread airfare increases and the elimination of free food on many flights were major factors in improving the bottom line. Not surprisingly, customers were not happy in 2010. According to a Business Insider study conducted last November, which uses data from the American Customer Satisfaction Index, four of the major U.S. carriers made its list of the “18 Worst Companies in America.” The year also saw PR nightmares for the industry, including discrimination against disabled and overweight passengers and the episode involving a JetBlue flight attendant (the now famous Steven Slater) hitting his breaking point. 2011 has already seen a pilot misplace his handgun and a flight attendant put a baby in an overhead bin — hardly a good way to start the year.

http://travel.yahoo.com/p-interests-38962879

*** Trail volunteer opportunities:

Guide to Volunteering Outdoors in Parks and Wilderness Areas

Love being outside? There are a variety of volunteering opportunities for those who love the outdoors. Most of these opportunities require the volunteer to pay for all travel costs. Some require the volunteer to hike and camp as well. Please read the volunteer requirements of each opportunity carefully before signing up to help.

Also check with state parks, and local advocacy groups like the Sierra Club or trail volunteers (like the Maine Appalachian Trail Club), for information about outdoor volunteering in your area, or in an area you plan on visiting.

Wilderness Volunteers

info@wildernessvolunteers.org

An organization promoting volunteer service to America's wild lands. Matches volunteers with work projects for public land agencies like the U.S. Forest Service, U.S. Park Service, Bureau of Land Management, and Fish and Wildlife. The web site includes a trip list, ranging from moderate car camping to strenuous backpacking. All trips are led by volunteer leaders in cooperation with land agency representatives. Trips are one week long and are limited to 12 or fewer participants. Participants provide their own camping gear (a list specific to each trip will be mailed with registration confirmation), a sense of adventure, and a willingness to contribute time and energy to worthwhile projects.

Volunteers in the U.S. National Forests

Volunteers are the heartbeat of the Forest Service. Talents and skills are matched with work preference to obtain a role that satisfies you and best fulfills the mission of the Forest Service/USDA. You may work on a part-time or full-time basis. You can participate in a one-time project or serve over several months, seasons or year- round. Training may be provided to you if your job requires it. If you are retired or have summers free, you may wish to live on a national forest while you work as a volunteer. College students may perform volunteer service related to their course work for college credit. There are also numerous opportunities to perform vigorous but satisfying physical labor outdoors.

Specialized programs include:

◦Touch America Project (TAP), a special youth volunteer program managed through the Forest Service, where young people ages 14-17 may work with and learn more about America's natural resources. The theme “Touch America” refers to volunteer projects on public lands developed cooperatively with private organizations, groups or individuals.

◦The Council on International Educational Exchange, which recruits volunteers from around the world to join projects hosted by various National Forests. Volunteers come prepared to work 30-35 hours a week on a in exchange for room,board and the opportunity to learn about the host community.

◦Passport in Time (PIT), a volunteer program that provides opportunities for individuals and families to work with professional archaeologists and historians on historic preservation projects.

Volunteers for Peace

A non-profit organization, part of the U.S. Forest Service, offers over 1200 short-term voluntary service projects in 70 countries. These International Workcamps are an opportunity to complete meaningful community service while living and interacting in an international environment. Typical work projects with the Forest Service include: – historic preservation – archeology – environmental projects such as trail building – environmental education – wildlife surveying – campground maintenance.

National Park Service

◦Volunteers in Parks

Volunteers for the National Park Service come from every state and nearly every country in the world to help preserve and protect America's natural and cultural heritage for the enjoyment of this and future generations. Young and old alike, give of their time and expertise to assist paid staff in achieving our national mission. This site has a good Volunteering Opportunities section as well as a fine section designed for Volunteer Management.

◦The Youth Conservation Corps (YCC)

YCC is a summer employment program for young men and women, ages 15-18, who work, learn, and earn together on projects that further the development and conservation of the natural resources of the United States. The National Park Service (NPS) operates YCC programs throughout the country. Conservation work may involve constructing trails, campground facilities and fences, planting trees, collecting litter, clearing streams, improving wildlife habitat, providing information to visitors, and general maintenance activities. An understanding of our environment and the management of our natural resources is incorporated into the work program.

Bureau of Land Management (BLM)

Our country's federally owned public lands are owned by every American, giving each of us a shared interest in their care and in their future. Nearly half of these lands- 264 million acres- are managed by the US Department of the Interior's Bureau of Land Management (BLM), making the BLM manager of the nation's largest land trust. That's a big responsibility! Fortunately, help is close at hand. Each year, over 20,000 Americans volunteer their time and talent. Working alone or with a group, BLM volunteers enjoy work that matches their interests and schedules. Some volunteers serve part-time and others enjoy a seasonal or full-time position The important thing to remember is that even a few hours a month can make a big difference.

Landmark Volunteers

A nonprofit summer service organization for high school students 14 and a half years of age or older, entering 10th, 11th or 12th grade. The program offers these youth volunteers the opportunity to spend two weeks working at one of several important U.S. historical, cultural, environmental or social service institutions. “In return for giving two weeks of your summer, lending a hand at one of these institutions, assisting them in their work or keeping up their facility, you'll receive an exceptional learning opportunity and a chance to understand how voluntary service functions as an essential element of the American experience. And you'll have fun!”

U.S. Fish and Wildlife

Volunteers develop a greater understanding and appreciation of refuges, hatcheries and other areas through their hands-on experiences. Working side-by-side with Service employees, volunteers help protect, conserve and restore our nation's fish, wildlife, plants and habitat. There is an excellent Volunteer Opportunities Search Form to search for available volunteer opportunities.

US Geological Survey

Serves the Nation by providing reliable scientific information to describe and understand the Earth; minimize loss of life and property from natural disasters; manage water, biological, energy, and mineral resources; and enhance and protect our quality of life. Use the Regional Map to locate volunteering opportunities near you. Submit the application electronically and a host for each volunteer opportunity you selected will contact you.

State Conservation Corps

Many states have conservation corps, following in the footsteps of the federal Civilian Conservation Corps of the 1930s. These groups have the dual missions of the development of youth and the protection and enhancement of each state's natural resources. Volunteers receive a very low stipend… and a worthwhile experience they will never forget.

The California Conservation Corps, or CCC, is the oldest and largest conservation corps now in operation. Along with its day-to-day conservation work, the CCC has become known as one of California's premier emergency response forces. When floods, fires, oil spills or earthquakes occur, the Corps can provide assistance within hours. The program has a distinctive motto: “hard work, low pay, miserable conditions … and more!” Despite the truth-in-advertising, more than 70,000 young men and women have participated in the CCC since its inception.

There are also conservation corps in:

◦Wisconsin

◦Vermont

◦Oregon

◦New Jersey

◦Maryland

◦Maine

Contact your local state volunteerism commission to find out if your state has a Conservation Corps program.

From RGK Center for Philanthropy and Community Service

Copyright Serviceleader.org

http://www.serviceleader.org/volunteers/parks

Jedediah Smith Wilderness, Caribou-Targhee National Forest, ID

Aug 21st – Aug 27th 2011

The Jedediah Smith Wilderness is part of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem and home to a variety of wildlife including black and grizzly bear, big horn sheep, wolverine, moose and elk. The Jedediah Smith Wilderness lies on both sides of the Idaho/Wyoming state line including most of the west slope of the famous Teton Range. The classic view of the Tetons is from the east — from Jackson Hole — where the peaks rise 5000 to 7500 feet with no intervening foothills. The west slope of the Tetons is quite different; the magnificent range rises gradually with valleys and ridges forming heavily forested slopes. The wilderness is not very deep, but it is long — almost the entire length of the west slope of the Teton Range.

Our service project is trail reconstruction and rerouting of the North Teton Trail leading to Table Mountain, a broad open summit with extraordinary views of the entire Teton Range. The old trail needs rerouting to avoid two creek crossings. The area is in a picturesque high alpine setting and it offers perfect opportunity for a hike to the top of Table Mountain on our day off. While the project site is only a three mile backpack in, the work and the trip will be quite strenuous.

http://www.wildernessvolunteers.org/php/project/Jedediah+Smith+Wilderness%2C+Caribou-Targhee+National+Forest/88d88ffdd23f334a468bcaf05e183705.html

*** National Rail-Trail of the month:

Trail of the Month: April 2011

Montana's Kim Williams Nature Trail

A fly fisherman casts into the shallows of the Clark Fork River as a tangle of tubers whisks along in the main current. On the riverbanks, a high school cross-country team beats out a run as the sun cranes higher over the Bitterroot Mountains. You're in western Montana, and Missoula is rippling with activity. And you can reel in everything—from the splash of the riverside to the cool shadows of Mount Sentinel—on the 4.2-mile Kim Williams Nature Trail.

Missoula is renowned for its walkability. You can pick up a bike lane, sidewalk or trail from nearly any intersection in the city of 60,000. Yet since pathways crisscross Missoula like plaid on a shirt, it can be hard to know where one trail ends and another begins. What you need is a visual anchor to help orient yourself. Around here, that anchor is 5,200-foot Mount Sentinel.

From nearly every point in the city, you can spot the concrete “M” on the west face of Mount Sentinel. The mountain rises sharply at attention, stark and treeless where it faces the sun; the “M” stands out like a cattle brand. Switchback your way up the short but steep “M-Trail” to climb more than 600 feet: You won't get a better view of Missoula than when you rest your tuckered legs on that “M,” the valley unfolding below you like a picnic blanket.

Looking down, against the mountainside are Grizzly Stadium and the University of Montana. Just north of the stadium, curled between the campus and the Clark Fork River, is a narrow corridor that winds out of sight behind Mount Sentinel to the east.

What you're surveying is hallowed ground in railroad history. This corridor has a proud pedigree as part of the Milwaukee Road, which once stretched all the way from the Great Lakes to Puget Sound. The Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railroad began construction of the line in 1906, with the extension from the West Coast completed at Gold Creek, Mont., in 1909. (Later, the line became part of the Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul and Pacific Railroad.) Because the Milwaukee Road had to cover rugged mountain passes, where winter temperatures dipped into the extreme negatives, more than 656 miles of the line used electric rather than steam locomotives. Today, the Kim Williams Nature Trail retraces 4.2 miles of this historical route through the heart of Missoula.

To pick up the pathway, you'll head just west of North Hickory Street to a small rotary of three paved trails. To the south, you could cruise out of town on the Bitterroot Branch Trail, which follows an active rail line toward Lolo. To the north and west, you could head off on short segments of the paved Riverfront Trail. It's not an entirely fluid system, and construction along some sections has created a gap or two—which leads to the issue of signage.

But for its mileposts, the Kim Williams Nature Trail is not clearly marked or differentiated from these other routes. Yet once you've located the rotary at Mile 0, you can continue east uninterrupted for the duration.

As you begin on the Kim Williams, you'll dip through a short railroad underpass and then a blink of a tunnel. North of you, if you spot the lights, is the stadium for the Ospreys of Minor League Baseball; they're a farm league team for the Arizona Diamondbacks.

The trail soon buddies up to the riverbanks and heads into Toole Park's emerald fields. Later in the summer, you'll pass high school football teams hustling through preseason drills, and beach towels will quilt the riverbanks with sunbathers. (Highs in the 80s are common in August, even with overnight lows that can dip into the 40s.)

Ahead on your right is Grizzly Stadium, and just before it is a relic of the old Milwaukee Road: a restored railroad signal post. These signals were electronically connected to circuits in the railroad tracks, called blocks, located at regular intervals of two miles. Used like modern traffic lights, the signals announced whether a block was clear of

trains.

Once past the stadium, you enter the Kim Williams Nature Area. Here, the paved trail transitions into a bumpier gravel for the final 2.5 miles. You're sandwiched between the sheer wall of Mount Sentinel and the drop-off to the Clark Fork, the largest river in Montana. This is suddenly much wilder country, home to a few mountain lions, and

it offers a fitting tribute to the trail's namesake.

Kim Williams was a naturalist and writer who lived in Missoula in her later years. She had a local radio show about simple living, wrote a column on wildflowers and plants for the Missoulian newspaper, and she was a long-time contributor on NPR's All Things Considered program until shortly before her death in 1986. Today, Kim Williams Fellowships are awarded to graduate journalism students at the University of Montana who are interested in environmental reporting.

As you leave the city behind, a Missoula-based Montana Rail Link train chugs along—across the water and parallel to Interstate 90—on tracks originally built by the Northern Pacific Railway. The rail line eventually bridges the river diagonally and heads off the Kim Williams Nature Trail. An undeveloped dirt path continues ahead precariously close to the railbed, but trespassing along this route is prohibited. A road block is your cue to head back to town.

As sunset burns an orange halo over the western rim of the Bitterroot Mountains, Lolo Peak, at 9,139 feet, casts a hulking, hazy silhouette to the south. And as darkness falls, you'll find yourself already dreaming of sunrise and the start of a new day in Missoula's outdoors playhouse.

http://www.railstotrails.org/news/recurringFeatures/trailMonth/index.html

*** Travel/Adventure/Outdoors/Conservation employment opportunities:

1.) Mpandrindra ny Fampandrosoana ny Fiompiana vokatra andranomasina, Madakasikara

Andraikitra Taorian’ny fanorenana an’ny Tambazotran’I Velondriake, toerana an-dranomasina arovana dia 25 no isan’ny tanàna mirotsaka amin’ny fitantanana ny harena an-dranomasina ary mihoatra ny 70 isan-jato ny mponina mivelona amin’ny fanjonoana eny an-toerana. Tsapa fa ilaina any amin’iny faritra iny ny famoronana asa fivelomana hafa mba hampihena ny tsindry mitambesatra amin’ny ny harena voajanahary indrindra fa ny vokatra an-dranomasina satria efa miha-mihena hatrany izy ireny, asa mitarika hoamin’ny fampandrosoana any an-toerana izany.

Tamin’ny volana janoary 2007 no nanao sonia ny fiaraha-miasa amin’ny Blue Ventures, Ny Copefrito ary ny Kompania Aqualab ny fikambanam-behivavy any amin’ny faritra Andavadoaka, hanatanterahana ny tetikasa iray dia ny fiompiana sy ny famatsiana concombre de mer an’ny Copefrito.

Ny andraikitra sahanin’ny Mpandrindra ny fampandrosoana ny fiompiana an-dranomasina dia ny fiaraha-miasa amin’ny mpiasan’ny Blue Ventures eny an-toerana sy ireo kompania mpanondrana vokatra an-dranomasina toy ny Copefrito, ny mponina ao Velondriake ary ireo komity mpandrindra. Ny tanjona dia ny hampiely sy hampitombo ny fiompiana an-dranomasina tantanan’ny mponina.

Ny mpandrindra ny fampandrosoana ny fiompiana an-dranomasina no tompon’andraikitra ny fitantanana sy ny fampandrosoana an’izany fiompiana an-dranomasina izany. Ny fanapariahana ny fiompiana concombre de mer amin’ny faritra hafa, izay ao anatin’ny tambazotran’ny toerana voaaro any Velondriaka dia ny mba hiheverana ny fananterahana izany fiompiana izany eo amin’ny lafiny ekonomika ary mba ho asa hahasolo tsara ny fanjonoana.

Ny karama dia mifanaraka amin’ny fahaiza-manao sy ny traikefa hanan’ny mpifaninana voaray.

Ny toetra takiana amin’ny mpifaninana dia : fahaizana ny asa, faharisiana, fahaizana mifandray amin’olona, fahavitrihana ary fananana fahalalana sy fahaizana momba ny fomba fiarovana tantanan’ny mponina ary traikefa momba ny fampiharana ny fiarovana tontolo iainana sy/na traikefa fampiharana ny fampandrosoana eny ambanivohitra;

Ny takiana amin’ny mpifaninana dia :

1.Fari-pahaizana “maîtrise” amin’ny Fanabeazana, Siansa ara-Tsosialy, Fiarovana ny tontolo iainana, jeografia, na Siansa momba ny Tontolo Iainana

2.Fahaiza-manao/traikefa amin’ny fitantanana tetikasa sy fampianarana

3.Fahaiza-miserasera tsara na an-tsoratra na am-bava amin’ny fiteny frantsay sy fiteny Angilisy (takiana) ary fiteny Malagasy (ilaina)

4.Fahafantarana ny kolontsaina sy fahaizana fomba fiteny vezo (tsara raha hananana)

5.Traikefa amin’ny fiarovana ny harena misy amorontsiraka amin’ny faritra tropikaly

6.Fahaizana solosaina sy ny teknolojia ara-pifandraisana

7.Fahaizana mitantana fotoana sy mandamina asa

8.Fahaizana miasa samirery sy miaraka amin’ny ekipa

9.Fanana traikefa amin’ny fahaiza-mitarika

Ireo olona manam-paniriana hifaninana amin’izany asa izany dia iangaviana handefa CV sy taratasy milaza ny faniriany hanao ilay asa miaraka amin’ny laharan-tarobia sy adiresy azo ifandraisana aminy ary miaraka amin’ny anarana sy adiresin’olona roa (reference) ao amin’ny: jobs@blueventures.org.

http://blueventures.org/home/careers/34-careers-overseas/162-mariculture-coordinator-malagasy.html

2.) Communications Director, Western Rivers Conservancy, Portland, OR

Description:

ABOUT WESTERN RIVERS CONSERVANCY

Western Rivers Conservancy protects outstanding river ecosystems in the western United States through land acquisition. We acquire land along river corridors to conserve critical habitat, provide public access for compatible use and enjoyment, and cooperate with other agencies and organizations to secure the health of whole ecosystems.

COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

The Communications Director is responsible for the development and implementation of WRC's overall communications and visibility strategy. The position promotes the visibility of WRC's mission, program work and accomplishments, and is responsible for all aspects of communications projects from conception and design through delivery. Specific job duties include:

* Publications: Manage production and distribution of annual report, newsletters, brochures and other outreach materials; write and edit stories and copy; design graphics, project maps and publications in-house, often on short timelines; produce project-specific briefing materials.

* Marketing and visibility: Prepare and implement annual visibility and advertising strategies; identify new outreach opportunities and optimize messaging to target audiences; track and report on success of visibility efforts toward programmatic and fundraising goals.

* Website and online presence: Update website to include new engaging content, news items, announcements and relevant publications; build visibility for WRC online using the full range of internet tools including search engine optimization, social media and video; use web statistics and other metrics to track the effectiveness of web outreach efforts.

* Media Relations: Lead media relations efforts; produce press releases and serve as media liaison; build relationships with journalists and public relations partners; maintain press clippings and media contact database; track and report earned media results.

QUALIFICATIONS

* At least five years experience in a related position

* Strong communication skills including a talent for writing and editing

* Experience with graphic design and desktop publishing software

* Initiative and ability to work independently in a small office setting

* Fluency in website management and internet communications tools

* A degree in communications, marketing or a related field is preferred

* A love of rivers is essential

COMPENSATION

Salary of $60,000 – $80,000 commensurate with experience. Western Rivers Conservancy offers a generous benefits package.

Western Rivers Conservancy is an equal opportunity employer. Women and people of color are encouraged to apply.

POSITION IS OPEN UNTIL FILLED.

Application Guidelines/Contact:

Please email a cover letter and resume to jobs@westernrivers.org.

Applications may also be mailed to:

Hiring Committee

Western Rivers Conservancy

71 SW Oak St, Suite 100,

Portland, OR 97204

Salary: $60,000 – $80,000 plus a generous benefits package

Application URL:

http://westernrivers.org/pages/jobs_communications.html

http://www.prichardcommunications.com/macs-list/Western-Rivers-Conservancy/Communications-Director/pQ4NDTWqnpzQ#top

3.) Project Leader, Mountain Gorilla Conservation Project, Virunga National Park, Frankfurt Zoological Society, DR Congo

The Frankfurt Zoological Society stands for a world in which biodiversity values are recognised and maintained, in order to ensure a high quality of life for current and future generations. Within this context, our mission is to protect the natural diversity of species in important ecosystems across the globe – in partnership with and for people.

The Africa Programme is the Society’s largest and oldest. The Programme works in seven African focal countries: Tanzania, Kenya, Democratic Republic of Congo, Ethiopia, Zimbabwe and Zambia. FZS’ first overseas conservation activities were launched in Tanzania more than half a century ago. Tanzania remains the major focus of our conservation efforts, with the flagship being the Serengeti ecosystem, in which the FZS Africa Regional Office is situated. For more information on the Society, please visit our website at www.fzs.org.

FZS in DRC

FZS has supported biodiversity conservation in the Virunga National Park since the 1950s and for several years between 1960 and 1980 provided the only source of salaries to the park staff in order to help maintain morale and commitment to protect the park’s threatened wildlife. In 1983, the society supported the very first habituation of mountain gorillas for tourism in order that they could generate revenue to support the park and local communities living close to the park’s boundary.

Frankfurt Zoological Society has recently been awarded a 2.4 million dollar grant by the World Bank to support mountain gorilla conservation and the local communities over the next three years. Our work will continue to focus on providing support to the rangers (training, equipment, rations etc), but will also include the construction of both park and social infrastructure including ranger accommodation, schools, health centres, and water catchment systems. The project will also contribute to improving the livelihoods of the local communities including a community of Batwa Pygmies, and has already provided them with their own land in a ground-breaking initiative within this region. Efforts to help reduce human-animal conflict are also a key part of the project and a new project to build a solar powered electric fence around the gorilla sector to keep gorillas and elephants from crop raiding will soon be launched. In addition to the World Bank funded project, the FZS Chimpanzee habituation project in Tongo has been working to re-open Chimp tourism in collaboration with the park authorities, while providing capacity-building and training to the local communities.

The job

FZS is now recruiting a Project Leader to provide management and technical support for our wide range of conservation activities in the Virunga National Park, where you will be responsible for all aspects of project management work, from the design stage through to implementation, monitoring & evaluation. Under the supervision of the DRC Programme Manager, you will support the implementation of the Society’s Virunga National Park Gorilla Conservation Project including:

•Designing, launching and managing FZS activities within the Virunga National Park;

•Project development, reporting and management for third party donors such as the World Bank;

• Managing field staff to ensure that project objectives are achieved in a timely fashion;

•Representing the FZS Virunga Project within the FZS network as well as externally to government departments, donors, partner organisations and the general public.

The position will be based at Rumangabo with occasional visits to Kinshasa, ARO (Serengeti, Tanzania) and Europe.

Requirements

The successful candidate is likely to match the following profile:

Essential attributes

•At least three years practical work experience in conservation and/or natural resources management in Africa, preferably in DRC or the Great Lakes Region;

•Previous experience with project design, management and reporting;

•Strong accounting and financial management skills and previous experience in using accounting software;

•Experience in administration and human resources;

•Outstanding communication skills in written and spoken English and French;

•Postgraduate training to MSc level in an appropriate field;

•Demonstrable commitment, patience, enthusiasm, initiative, and a strong work ethic and problem-solving abilities;

•Good negotiation and leadership skills, coupled with a strong vision and enthusiasm for working in a small, dynamic and practical team;

• A self-starter with excellent organisational skills;

•Capability of working under pressure and in politically unstable/conflict environments.

Preferred attributes

•Experience in protected area support

•Experience in working in conflict areas

•Communication and presentational skills

•Community Conservation experience

• A good sense of humour

Terms

Benefits will include:

•Basic housing in Rumangabo, Virunga National Park

•International medical insurance, including emergency evacuation cover

•6 weeks of holidays per year

•Air travel from home base – DRC at start and end of the contract.

A contract of two years will be offered, subject to a rigorous six-month probation period. Living conditions at Rumangabo are simple and there are minimal social services and opportunities (medical facilities, schooling etc.), but these can be found an hour away in Goma, the capital of the North Kivu province. This is not a recommended family-duty station.

Contact

All applications should include a letter of interest in English stating your availability, an up-to-date CV, and the names and addresses of three referees.

The letter of interest should include answers to the following questions:

1.What led you to apply for this position?

2.What is the single most important technical ability that you would bring to this job?

3.What motivates you to apply for a job in such a challenging environment?

4.What are your three most important personal characteristics that will help you succeed in this job?

Candidates should send this information to the following mail address: robertmuir@fzs.org – closing date is 1700 GMT 25th April 2011.

Only candidates selected will be contacted.

http://jobs.guardian.co.uk/job/4287723/project-leader-mountain-gorilla-conservation-project-virunga-national-park-dr-congo/

5.) Intern – Corporate Communications, Vail Resorts, Broomfield, CO

This Intern Program will consist of doing the day-to-day job of a college graduate, all while giving you additional opportunities to enhance your experience. There will be numerous opportunities to participate in luncheon events led by senior management, intern networking activities (such as bowling, baseball game and a day trip to the mountains). In addition, each intern will do a presentation to members of the Executive Committee at the end of their internship.

Working with the Vail Resorts Corporate Communications team will offer extensive breadth of real-world experience and provide a great start to a career in Public Relations. The candidate will learn and put to use many different PR program elements from media relations to research and writing. This hands-on position gives candidates first-hand experience in travel/hospitality public relations working side by side with a team of some of the most talented PR pros in Colorado.

The intern will be responsible for the following:

Corporate PR

• Create, update and manage media lists and editorial calendars

• Coordinate media itineraries

• Update website content

• Assist with drafting press materials such as news releases, media alerts and pitches

• Assist with special event planning

• Media monitoring, analysis and research

• Help with social media initiatives

Internal Employee Communications

• Assist with drafting and releasing a weekly newsletter announcing news, initiatives and announcements

• Assist with writing employee emails, FAQs, talking points, etc.

• Research employee communications trends

• Assist with development of videos and presentations

• Help with social media initiatives

Qualifications:

•Must be a current student (Undergraduate or Graduate Program)

•Preferred major- Communications, Public Relations

•Strong verbal and written communication skills – Required

•Ability to work independently – Required

•Experience editing documents for public release – Required

•Experience working with computers to edit, tag and publish information – Required

•Research experience – Required

•Two writing samples – Required (Please attach to your application profile)

•Previous experience working in a PR department – Preferred

https://vailresorts.taleo.net/careersection/external/jobdetail.ftl?lang=en&job=139985

6.) Resort Guide-Westin Ka'anapali Ocean Resort Villas, Ka'anapali, Maui, HI

The purpose of the Resort Guide position is to present and involve our guest in the opportunity to become an owner of the finest vacation experience.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepares each day to meet guests as a professional sales representative through proper dress and grooming.

• Adheres to standard work hours

• Greets each guest in a warm and friendly manner as specified during initial meeting.

• Uses approved presentation and support materials effectively and exclusively.

• Achieves individual established performance guidelines within established time frames. Contributes to achieving overall site VPG, closing percentage at budget levels, as set by management.

• Provides customer service to guest as specified in training and direction of management.

• Maintains the highest level of company/competition product knowledge by attending all required training sessions.

• Adheres to all established policies and procedures, and position requirements for licensures, certifications, etc.

• Effectively gains commitment from guest to purchase.

• Completes demo and assessment rides on a regular basis with team leaders & sales managers. For the purpose of providing effective coaching and motivation to improve. Models and reinforces effective sales and customer service practices, behaviors and results.

• Participates in staff meeting and attends other meetings, such as seminars and training as required.

QUALIFICATIONS / COMPETENCIES:

Sales Ability/Persuasiveness – Using appropriate interpersonal styles and communication methods to gain acceptance of a product, service, or idea from customers.

Work Standards – Setting high standards of performance for self; assuming responsibility and accountability for successfully completing assignments.. Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality; Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Sets goals and objectives.

Building Customer Loyalty – Effectively meeting customer needs; building productive customer relationships; taking responsibility for customer satisfaction and loyalty; Meets commitments.

Teamwork/Collaboration – Actively participating as a member of a team to move the team toward the completion of goals; Shares expertise with others; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; and Remains open to others' ideas.

Lead by Example – Foster a common vision; lead others by setting the proper example; demonstrate consistency between actions and words.

Motivate & Inspire Others – Encourage and empower the success of others; create enthusiasm, investment, and a desire to excel; gain support and commitment from others; promote a healthy life balance.

Building Relationships – Build positive and productive working relationships with customers, subordinates, peers, superiors, business partners, and the community; encourage this behavior in others.

Develop & Retain Talent – Coach and develop others; communicate views about performance honestly and directly, while consistently recognizing and rewarding good performance.

Judgement/Decision Making – Identifying and understanding issues; problems, and opportunities; using effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions; taking action that is consistent with available facts, constraints, and probable consequences.

Adaptability – Maintaining effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work tasks or the work environment; adjusting effectively to work within new work structures, processes, requirements, or cultures; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation.

Ethics and Integrity – Maintaining and promoting social , ethical, and organizational norms in conducting internal and external business activities; Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.

Continuous Learning – Actively identifying new areas for learning; regularly creating and taking advantage of learning opportunities; using newly gained knowledge and skill on the job and learning through their application. Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills

Stress Tolerance – Maintaining stable performance under pressure; handling stress in a manner that is acceptable to others and to the organization.

Optimism – Consistently taking ownership of and a positive and confident approach to goals and tasks at hand; Sets and achieves challenging goals; Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles; Measures self against standard of excellence.

Oral Communication/Written Communication- Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Participates in meetings; Able to read and interpret written information.

Diversity – Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; Promotes a harassment-free environment.

Professionalism – Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.

Safety and Security – Observes safety and security procedures; Reports potentially unsafe conditions ; Uses equipment and materials properly.

Attendance/Punctuality – Is consistently at work and on time; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.

Licensing and Certification – Willingness to successfully attain valid Hawaii Real Estate License prior to start.

PHYSICAL JOB REQUIREMENTES:

Processing of paperwork requires visual observations.

Verbal communication is necessary for negotiating plans for projects.

It is anticipated that this position will require a comprehensive work effort working a regular schedule usually including weekends. Occasionally six or seven day work schedule will be required.

SVO is an Equal Opportunity Employer that supports a drug-free work environment. Drug screening required.

https://starwood.taleo.net/careersection/10020/jobdetail.ftl?job=801799

7.) Crew, Operations Admin (Full-time/ Part-time), Maritime Experiential Museum, Resorts World at Sentosa, Singapore

Resorts World at Sentosa, Singapore’s largest integrated resort, is looking for talents like you.Here’s an open invitation for you to apply for a job at our four luxurious hotels, grand casino, Universal Studios Singapore® family theme park and the Resorts World corporate office.

Who we’re looking for?

If you’re a fresh school leaver, mid-career professional looking for an exciting new career, about to complete your full-time National Service in Singapore or retiree, Resorts World may have the job you want.

Mothers who want to return to the work force are welcome too.

If you are excited about working in the IR in Sentosa;

If you agree that good customer service matters;

If you enjoy working flexible hours;

We want you!

Responsibilities

– Receive and dispatch calls on ride & safety issues on a timely basis

– Monitor progress of technical maintenance work orders for various departments

– Manage data and prepare confidential reports

– Handle and track various key and equipment issues

Requirement

– Minimum Diploma in any discipline

– 1 -2 years relevant experience OR persons with highest standards of customer service &

passion to serve guests

– Able to communicate effectively in English & a second language

– Willing to work in the evenings, weekends, public holidays

https://careers.rwsentosa.com/psp/rwshcm/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM.HRS_CE.GBL?Page=HRS_CE_JOB_DTL&Action=A&JobOpeningId=11757

8.) Summer School counselor, The International Summer School of Scotland, St Andrews, Scotland

http://www.seasonworkers.com/summerjobs/jobs/summer-school-counselor-st-andrews-3033.aspx

9.) Activities Manager, Bimini Bay Resort and Marina, Rock Resorts International LLC, Alice Town, Bimini Island

Experience of a Lifetime. More than just our mission, these words describe our unique and iconic resorts and the people who share a desire to achieve and experience excellence. One of our core values is providing an exceptional experience to our guests and to our employees. An opportunity to work at RockResorts/Vail Resorts Hospitality (“RR/VRH”) is an opportunity to bring out your full passion for everything our company stands for, including our commitment to our product, the communities we live in, the environment and our shareholders. Our employees are good at what they do, and we welcome people who bring enthusiasm and pride to work.

We are hiring an Activities Manager for Bimini Bay Resort and Marina who will create an Experience of a Lifetime for our guests and employees. Responsible for the Resort Activities operation including but not limited to: developing and implementing resort activities and programs, drive revenue by enhancing our marketing ability with activities and programs, partner with outside vendors, work with Events Manager in creating special programs, and assist in developing themes for Food & Beverage. Responsible for employee activities. Hire, train, supervise, and develop staff. This department currently does not exist so this job involves creating a department from the ground up. Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

•Develop and implement all guest-related resort activities and programs including but not limited to non-motorized and motorized water sports, music and entertainment, beach volleyball, sunset cruises, bonfires and BBQs, fishing and snorkeling excursions, tennis programs, tours, and kids activities.

•Develop and implement employee activities.

•Oversee the fitness center and develop programming for fitness, yoga and wellness activites

•Partner with outside vendors and set up contracts. Develop commission structures and agreements.

•Responsible for departmental budget and forecasting.

•Participate and assist with developing themes for Food & Beverage.

•Work closely with Events Manager to create special activities or programs as needed including sailing regattas, fishing tournaments, boat races.

•Oversee the lifeguards, towel attendants, and spa therapist.

•Continuously think of ways to drive revenue through activities and programs.

•Support destination creation by participating in local community development initiatives.

•Responsible for developing team and training staff members to include those without any previous experience.

•Responsible for updates to activities software and updating specific social media websites on behalf of the resort.

•Create and implement standard operating procedures for the department.

•Adhere to all RockResorts and Bimini Bay policies and standards.

•Additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

•High School Diploma required, College Degree preferred

•Minimum 2 years experience in Activity or Event Planning required

•Previous resort operations experience preferred

•Minimum 1 years supervisory or management experience

•Creative, ability to think outside the box

•Self motivated, proactive, team-orientated

•Ability to live on an isolated island and work with a diverse group of people.

•Ability to deal with extreme heat and humidity

•Ability to effectively interact with high level business and government partners.

https://vailresorts.taleo.net/careersection/external/jobdetail.ftl

*** From Mark Sofman:

10.) Educator Guide – Zoo, San Diego Zoo, San Diego, CA

http://bit.ly/fjAfWR

11.) Editor, Online Communications, National Parks Conservation Associations, Washington, DC

Description

Primary Purpose of the Position:

The National Parks Conservation Associations plays a crucial role in ensuring that our magnificent national parks are protected in perpetuity: Working with NPCA’s online communications team you will play a critical role in our advocacy, education, and protection work by developing and implementing all aspects of NPCA’s digital communication. The Editor, Online Communications will identify and develop content to communicate and enhance NPCA’s online presence, enhance engagement with NPCA’s target audiences, and build online awareness of NPCA’s work and mission. Working through our digital channels, including our website, social media, e-mail, and mobile app channels, the editor will position NPCA as the thought leader on national park issues and encourage national park enthusiasts and champions to support NPCA’s work by joining NPCA’s online communities, supporting NPCA’s policy positions and legislative initiatives, and becoming members of the association. While digital experience is preferred, editorial experience and the ability to find and develop compelling and engaging stories and to work collaboratively are critical to success in this position. This position is located in the Communications department and reports to the Senior Director of Online Communications.

Essential Functions: % of Time

Research, write, edit, and proofread content and assign content to staff and freelance writers including content for npca.org, a monthly e-newsletter, blogs, and social media to create timely, engaging content that is sharable and likable. 20%

Work collaboratively with Communications staff and Digital Outreach and Media teams to devise and launch a new, “must read” series of digital communications to include a completely revamped npca.org, e-newsletters, emails, blogs, and social media posts targeted to engage different audiences ranging from general park enthusiasts to congressional champions. 15%

Identify and work with NPCA’s internal experts and regional staff to create blog entries and online articles and posts related to their areas of expertise. 10%

Work with staff, graphic designers, and other online vendors, to ensure consistent branding and messaging across all electronic platforms. 10%

Ensure NPCA printed products; media campaigns, organizational initiatives, and programmatic efforts are fully integrated into all NPCA online activities. 10%

Work with NPCA’s staff and Digital Outreach and Media teams to identify and fully leverage social networking opportunities including providing content for related posts and tweets and identify key opportunities to reach out to online constituents. 10%

Contribute to and help implement a strategy for search engine optimization, particularly as it relates to relevant keyword content and traffic, to increase web traffic and increase readership. Assess results and continue changes for improvements. 10%

Liaise with Web Manager on back-end and technical aspects of website and special projects. 5%

Manage a comprehensive online communications calendar to maintain consistent communications. 5%

Other duties as assigned. 5%

Total 100%

Other:Respect employees regardless of their position or background. Participates in developing department goals, objectives, and systems. Participates in administrative staff meetings, organization-wide meetings, staff committee meetings, training programs, and attends other meetings and seminars as designated by the supervisor. Assists in evaluation of reports, decisions, and results of department in relation to established goals. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee in this position.

Minimum Work Schedule: (Days and Hours) 9:00 to 5:00, Monday-Friday with a flexible schedule possible. Occasional weekends and evenings are possible. Occasional travel will be required for staff trainings, NPCA staff, retreats, and conferences. .

Minimum Scope of Position: Interacts with internal NPCA staff contacts and external contacts with a wide variety of people and interests, via phone, email, and in person.

Minimum Qualifications, Competencies, Skills, Education, and Traits:

Experience

•5 -7 years writing and editorial experience required, with a minimum of 2 years’ experience in online and digital communications, including experience with new media such as email, blogging, and/or social media formats.

•Experience using a content management system preferred.

•B.S. /B.A. in communications, journalism, or English or related fields or equivalent work experience preferred.

Skills

•Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.

•Outstanding writing.

•Strong editorial skills with fluent English.

•Knowledge of web publishing preferred (HTML, CSS, etc.).

•Proven ability to meet deadlines.

•Demonstrated ability to learn new technologies and systems.

Applicants will be asked to provide a cover letter, resume, and three clips of their published work with their application.

*Please include your writing sample with your resume.*

Applicants who are invited for interviews will be asked to complete writing and editing assignment as part of the interview.

Core Values

Live, honor, and own the organization’s Core Values:

1. Commitment to Mission: We believe that our personal passion for and professional commitment to the national parks is essential to our success.

2. Empowerment: We commit to the building of an internal culture that encourages mutual trust and respect needed to foster an environment that promotes opportunities for professional and personal development. We will provide guidance, latitude, clear expectations, opportunities, resources and feedback needed for individuals and teams to take initiative in generating powerful ideas, taking risks to find unique solutions, and learning from failure.

3. Teamwork: We believe that effective teamwork, built on a fundamental trust in and respect for each other, is integral to our success and includes sincerely listening to each other, appreciating different opinions, sharing information and responsibility, and integrating our work across departments.

4. Accountability: We believe in the importance of holding ourselves accountable to each other, our members, and the public, as well as to the excellence, timeliness, and integrity of our work, and the implementation of these core values.

5. Innovation: We believe that it takes insightful creativity, perseverance, and strategic risk-taking to successfully complete our programs, processes, administration, and outreach.

6. Diversity: We believe in and celebrate the diversity of cultural backgrounds, community traditions, and political perspectives at NPCA and in the National Park System. By integrating such diversity into our work, we will most effectively accomplish our mission.

Physical Effort and Dexterity: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is typically required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; talk or hear. The employee may lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job may include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

NPCA is committed to diversity among its employees and hiring practices. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.

Physical Environment: Office setting with a cube environment. NPCA’s new offices are designed according to LEED principles and NPCA has applied for a Gold LEED certification for our new Washington, D.C. office space.

http://tbe.taleo.net/NA12/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=NPCA&cws=1&rid=225

12.) Colorado River Senior Campaign Manager, National Parks Conservation Association, Office location flexible

The Colorado River Campaign Manager is a dynamic program leader who works with the Southwest Regional Director to lead NPCA’s expansive Colorado River initiative., One of the most important and celebrated rivers on our continent, the Colorado River, flows through ten iconic national park units. For decades, the river has been managed (responsibility rests with the Department of Interior) to meet specific delivery obligations and to support hydropower generation. Unfortunately, the specific requirements of national park units dependent on the river to sustain and protect natural and cultural resources has not been adequately documented and/or represented in a comprehensive fashion. NPCA is completing a detailed assessment of park resources, economic values and a set of recommendations and prescriptions that we believe can improve park resources.

The Colorado River Campaign Manager will work primarily to promote the implementation of these recommendations and prescriptions. The Manager will coordinate his/her work with an established core group of Colorado River allies (known as the Colorado River Collaborative) in the development and implementation of a basin wide strategy and communications plan that will strive to restrict river diversions, protect fragile ecosystems and build a strong, vocal and varied constituency of advocates for river management reform. Critical to the success of this effort is the cultivation of a wide and diverse network of influential thought leaders and community leaders from throughout the region.

We are seeking to identify, recruit and engage a network of river advocates from throughout the basin who are motivated by their special interest and connection to these selected national park units. The Manager will engage these new advocates through multiple platforms to include the larger landscape protection objectives of the Colorado River collaborative, specific local and regional issues and through the larger network of NPCA park engagement strategies.

Essential Functions:

• Aggressively identify, educate, recruit and organize important new allies from both traditional conservation perspectives and non-traditional allies from business and recreational interests from throughout the Colorado River basin. Assist with the linking of this growing network to the larger strategies coordinated through the Colorado Collaborative. 65% of Time

• Develop relationships with other members of the Colorado River “collaborative” and align NPCA’s river and park agenda with the strategic priorities of our allies. 15% of Time

• In conjunction with the Southwest Regional Director, work closely with the NPCA Government Affairs team to coordinate campaign goals with members of Congress and the Administration. 10% of Time

• Along with the SWRO Regional Director, assist with the strategic release and promotion of the Colorado River Resource Assessment. Working with NPCA’s media team and the Colorado River Collaborative, the program manager will leverage the park threats and protection opportunities. 5% of Time

• Assist with the identification of additional research that may be necessary to support the objectives of this campaign. 5% of Time

Other:

Respect employees regardless of their position or background. Participates in developing department goals, objectives, and systems. Participates in administrative staff meetings, organization-wide meetings, staff committee meetings, training programs, and attends other meetings and seminars as designated by the supervisor. Assists in evaluation of reports, decisions, and results of department in relation to established goals. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee in this position.

Minimum Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm. This position will require considerable travel (30-40% of time) and early morning and night meetings and presentations are likely.

Minimum Scope of Position: Interacts with the Southwest Regional Director and the SWRO team as well as members of the NPCA Government Affairs, Communications and Development departments. Additionally, the program manager will work with identified allies to align our work with the overall priorities of a collaborative group and will be reaching out to a wide range of new potential allies from the business, academic, conservation, recreation and public sectors.

Minimum Qualifications, Competencies, Skills, Education, and Traits:

• BA or BS or equivalent experience in relevant field with a graduate degree preferred.

• Four to Five years of leadership and responsibility in conservation advocacy, organizational development or resource management.

• Existing familiarity with the legal, biological, political, economic and technical issues challenging the Colorado River and its uses and users is extremely helpful.

• Proven ability to build effective relationships with diverse populations across political and interest boundaries.

• Significant, proven ability working in community outreach and organizing activities

• Depth of experience in strategic thinking, campaign organizing and implementation

• Excellent oral and written communication skills one on one, in groups and in public forums

• Ability to work independently with minimal day to day oversight

• Demonstrated capacity to build and work in teams effectively in cross disciplinary teams, to organize and implement priority strategies within the context of collaborative efforts

• Good political instincts that are important in a complex and contentious environment

• Knowledge of legislative and administrative policy making processes and a proven ability to influence those processes

• Ability to travel frequently

Core Values

Live, honor, and own the organization’s Core Values:

1. Commitment to Mission: We believe that our personal passion for and professional commitment to the national parks is essential to our success.

2. Empowerment: We commit to the building of an internal culture that encourages mutual trust and respect needed to foster an environment that promotes opportunities for professional and personal development. We will provide guidance, latitude, clear expectations, opportunities, resources and feedback needed for individuals and teams to take initiative in generating powerful ideas, taking risks to find unique solutions, and learning from failure.

3. Teamwork: We believe that effective teamwork, built on a fundamental trust in and respect for each other, is integral to our success and includes sincerely listening to each other, appreciating different opinions, sharing information and responsibility, and integrating our work across departments.

4. Accountability: We believe in the importance of holding ourselves accountable to each other, our members, and the public, as well as to the excellence, timeliness, and integrity of our work, and the implementation of these core values.

5. Innovation: We believe that it takes insightful creativity, perseverance, and strategic risk-taking to successfully complete our programs, processes, administration, and outreach.

6. Diversity: We believe in and celebrate the diversity of cultural backgrounds, community traditions, and political perspectives at NPCA and in the National Park System. By integrating such diversity into our work, we will most effectively accomplish our mission.

Physical Effort and Dexterity: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is typically required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; talk or hear. The employee may lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job may include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

NPCA is committed to diversity among its employees and hiring practices. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.

Physical Environment: Typical office setting and/or home based office

http://tbe.taleo.net/NA12/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=NPCA&cws=1&rid=228

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Your Very Next Step newsletter for March 2011

Your Very Next Step newsletter for March 2011

By Ned Lundquist

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“Fashion is something barbarous, for it produces innovation without reason and imitation without benefit.”

– George Santayana

“The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step.”

– Lao Tzu

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*** In this issue:

*** Travel news

*** 10 best U.S. airport restaurants

*** Frazil ice

*** 10 Things Hotels Won’t Tell You

*** Gorman Chairback Lodge & Cabins

*** Virgin Fires Flight Attendant After He Puts a Toddler In An Overhead Compartment

*** 8 Delicious Drinks – Bars In The Spanish Culture

*** What are your favorite local alcoholic favorites?

*** Jägertee:

*** Check in then check out these cool hotel lobbies

*** Gear Explained: Sleeping Bags

*** Embark on an Epic Train Journey through Africa

*** FlightView lets you track the progress of any flight in the U.S

*** FlightView iTunes Playlists

*** Overnight Paddling Escapes

*** Indian Market, Navajo Rug Auction, Archaeological Tours

*** National Train Day!

*** If the government shuts down, can government shut down access to public lands?

*** Virginia Summer Adventure Camps:

*** Trail volunteer opportunities:

** Parks Volunteer Coordinator, Clallam County Parks, Port Angeles, WA

** Billy Goat Trail Steward Volunteers, C&O Canal National Historic Park, Potomac, MD

** Camp Host Volunteer, Dungeness and Salt Creek County Parks, Clallam County Parks, Port Angeles, WA

** Volunteer opportunities at Mission Trails Regional Park

** Adopt-a-Trail (AAT), Great Smoky Mountains National Park

*** Rail Trail of the Month – Illinois' Fox River Trail

*** Travel/Adventure/Outdoors/Conservation employment opportunities:

1.) Forestry Technician (Smokejumper),Bureau of Land Management, US Department of the Interior, Boise, ID

2.) Non-Game Bat Technician, Wyoming Game and Fish Department, Lander, WY

3.) Public Relations Coordinator, JanSport, San Leandro, California

4.) Outdoor Education Teacher, GREEN CHIMNEY’S SCHOOL, GREEN CHIMNEYS CHILDREN’S SERVICE, INC., Brewster, NY

5.) Sales Rep or Distributor for fishing lures, Angler's Ammo, Jacksonville, FL

6.) Sport Fishing Guides, Kulik Lodge, Katmai National Park, AK

7.) Mountain Man Interpreter, American West Heritage Center, Wellsville, UT

8.) Park Guide, GS-0090-04, Fort Laramie NHS, Ft. Laramie, WY

9.) Seabird Monitoring Volunteer, Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge, AK

…and much more…and it’s all FREE!!!

*** Do you have a travel adventure to share?

Send me your stories and I’ll post in the “Your Very Next Step” and on the YVNS website (http://www.yourverynextstep.com/).

*** Here’s the YVNS Travel News for March:

Continental, United frequent fliers can transfer miles between accounts

http://www.cleveland.com/business/index.ssf/2011/03/continental_united_frequent_fl.html

*** 10 best U.S. airport restaurants

Some airlines are offering nutritious items in the air, and airports increasingly are featuring local restaurants with high-quality, healthful food. “Airports are trying to improve the experience for travelers, and part of that is bringing in restaurants serving fresher, local foods,” says Rick Lundstrom, editor in chief of PAX International, a trade magazine that covers airport dining trends. Here, Frommer's Travel Guides names its 10 best U.S. airport restaurants.

http://www.frommers.com/destinations/article.cfm?destid=21&articleid=7194

*** From Susan Burnell:

Hi Ned,

Hope your day is perfect in every way!

For your birthday (and maybe for Your Next Step) a close look at Yosemite’s “frazil ice” likened to lava floes, by the National Park Service.

http://www.youtube.com/watch_popup?v=9V9p4mFEYXc&vq=medium#t=15

With cheer,

Susan

Susan H. Burnell, APR

http://travel.usatoday.com/flights/story/2011/02/Frommers-picks-top-10-airport-restaurants/44306750/1

*** 10 Things Hotels Won’t Tell You

From discounting creatively to obsessing over online reviews, here are some things hotels do that might surprise you.

http://www.marketwatch.com/story/10-things-hotels-wont-tell-you-1299779200078

*** Gorman Chairback Lodge & Cabins

Located on the shore of Long Pond near Greenville, in Maine’s Moosehead Lake Region, and surrounded by 66,000-acres of AMC-owned conservation land, Gorman Chairback is the newest stop on AMC’s popular lodge-to-lodge ski route, as well as a spectacular wilderness destination on its own. Gorman Chairback offers unlimited opportunities for hiking and skiing on 70 miles of AMC-maintained trails, paddling and fishing for native brook trout, or simply enjoying the quiet beauty of the region. Newly refurbished private cabins include queen beds, wood stoves, and gas lamps. Home-cooked meals are served in the main lodge.

http://www.outdoors.org/lodging/mainelodges/gormanchairback/index.cfm

*** Virgin Fires Flight Attendant After He Puts a Toddler In An Overhead Compartment

Virgin Blue is in trouble today after a male flight attendant placed a woman’s TODDLER in an overhead compartment during a flight from Fiji to Sydney. The flight attendant claims the kid’s father was playing hide-and-seek, and he decided to join in. But the mom freaked and Virgin fired the guy. The mom also scored some free flights out of the deal, which she’s refusing because of how “traumatic” the ordeal was. Whatever lady. You and your son may have been traumatized, but I’m sure the other 200 people on that flight were overjoyed when that flight attendant stuffed your noisy, snot-filled tot into a place he couldn’t bother anyone

http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/03/11/idUS369794749720110311

*** 8 Delicious Drinks – Bars In The Spanish Culture

By Nancy Todd

I know you know how to order a drink in a bar. But in the Spanish culture, there is a very big difference between bars and restaurants compared to other countries. Bars serve excellent coffee, wine, beer, soft drinks, pastries, sandwiches, and tapas. Tapas include sardines floating in olive oil, patatas bravas, meatballs, artichokes in olive oil, and all kinds of sausages. Service is slow. The Spanish culture offers some unusual drinks.

http://www.thespainscoop.com/bars-and-restaurantsspanish-culture/

*** What are your favorite local alcoholic favorites?

The world is full of surprises. Share some of your drink-discoveries that are specifically local to a certain country or region.

We all know about Tequila in Mexico, Sake in Japan, and Ouzo in Greece. But what are some of the other exotic or little-known beverages. Share them with Ned at luindquist989@cs.com and we’ll all get a taste in the next issue of Your Very Next Step.

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*** Jägertee:

Ned,

In response to your latest invitation about “local beverages.”

At least two decades ago, I was blessed to board a MAC flight to Germany before enjoying a rental car journey to Lech, Austria for a ski vacation over Christmas.

Beer and schnapps were abundant local beverages. Then there was Jägertee. (Pronounced YAH-gurr-TAY). In an effort to be completely honest, Jägertee somehow disconnects the 'common sense' synapses from the 'daring' synapses. I'd say it makes you stupid but it's not that simple. Stupid people do not ski. People who have lost their minds choose to go skiing.

I learned many years later that Jägertee is dark tea and dark rum with a few secret ingredients. I encountered some Austrians later in life — first time visitors to the US. We struggled with language until I mentioned my experience in Lech.

I asked what was in Jägertee.

“Ohhhh. Yaaaa. (pause) You had Jägertee!” (Glances between the two)

Me: “Yes! It was good.”

“Jägertee…it makes you ski like GOD!”

I think God would have skied with fewer injuries and a lot more grace, finesse and style. And I hope God would have better gear than I had…

Heather

*** Check in then check out these cool hotel lobbies

Hotels from Anguilla to Paris putting an emphasis on impressive entrances

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/41606796/ns/travel-destination_travel/

*** Gear Explained: From Trailspace.com

Parts of a Sleeping Bag

http://www.trailspace.com/articles/sleeping-bag-parts.html

Sleeping Bag Shapes, Sizes, Fits

http://www.trailspace.com/articles/sleeping-bag-shapes.html

*** Embark on an Epic Train Journey through Africa

http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/g/a/2011/03/07/prweb5129974.DTL

*** FlightView lets you track the progress of any flight in the U.S., so you can see where your mother-in-law is when she's coming to visit from St. Petersburg.

http://www.flightview.com/

But this is cool, too: FlightView iTunes Playlists

Need the perfect soundtrack at 30,000 feet, waiting at the gate, tracking a flight on your FlightView app, or just planning your next vacation? Check out our FlightView's iTunes Playlists:

Here are some of the selections:

Born in Chicago

Boston Bound

California Dreamin'

Caribbean Cool

Hawaii 5-0

Hotlanta

London Calling

New York State of Mind

http://www.flightview.com/traveltools/playlist.asp

*** From AMC Outdoors:

Overnight Paddling Escapes

Compiled by Marc Chalufour

Few wilderness escapes are as satisfying as paddling to a secluded camping nook. In every corner of the Northeast there are opportunities to launch into lakes, rivers, and bays and, within a few miles, be setting up camp where only boats can reach. In the quietest moments, your only company might be the waves lapping against the shore and the loons calling across the water. By practicing Leave No Trace, you'll leave these remote havens pristine for future escapes.

See the list.

http://www.outdoors.org/publications/outdoors/2011/getout/overnight-paddling-escapes.cfm

*** Juried Indian Market, Navajo Rug Auction, Archaeological Tours Highlight Southwest Colorado Event

— Mesa Verde Country® hosts 11th annual Indian Arts and Culture Festival —

Cortez, Colo. – The 11th annual Indian Arts and Culture Festival will take place May 27-June 5 in southwest Colorado’s Mesa Verde Country®.

Featured as a “must-attend festival” in Patricia Schultz's best-seller, 1000 Places to See Before You Die, the celebration begins on Memorial Day Weekend with events in Mesa Verde National Park. An authentic juried Indian art market features world-renowned Pueblo, Zuni, Hopi, Navajo, Ute and Apache artists; all representing tribes who claim a cultural affiliation with Mesa Verde National Park.

The festival, recognized as one of the “Top 100 Events in North America” by the American Bus Association, also features a Navajo rug seminar and auction, a Native American concert, Native American dancers, traditional foods, and cultural programs. The Anasazi Heritage Center will feature a special exhibit, Sacred Images: A Vision of Native American Rock Art. This photographic exhibit joins the talents of three wilderness photographers with the storytelling skills of indigenous peoples to present the visionary power of Utah’s rock art.

Guides from Ute Mountain Tribal Park will offer special archaeological tours during the festival, including a Porcupine House and Ute Petroglyph Tour and an Anasazi Sun Calendars and Petroglyphs Tour in Mancos Canyon. Ute Mountain Tribal Park is an area set aside by the Ute Mountain Utes – one of the seven original Ute bands that inhabited Colorado – to preserve Ancestral Puebloan (Anasazi) architecture.

This year’s festival featured artist is the exceptional Hopi potter, Valerie Namoki. She received her gift of pottery making and carving from her late grandmother and father. As a young girl at the age of 12, she learned the art of traditional polychrome pottery from her late grandmother, Carol Namoki, and carving techniques from her deceased father, Virgil Namoki, in the Hopi community of Polacca, referred to as First Mesa. Incorporating the coiling method and carving into her sculpturing, Namoki sculpts indistinguishable pieces she hopes will please the eye of an artist or collector and leave them mystified and perplexed. To view examples of Namoki’s work and review a full schedule of festival events, visit: http://www.mesaverdecountry.com/tourism/festivals/iacf/iacfschedule.html.

Mesa Verde Country® (www.mesaverdecountry.com)

Mesa Verde Country® is the southwest Colorado travel destination surrounding Mesa Verde National Park. The towns of Cortez, Dolores, Mancos and Towaoc, and the entire Mesa Verde Country® area, comprise the archaeological center of America.

Mesa Verde Country® Visitor Information Bureau, 800-530-2998

http://www.mesaverdecountry.com/tourism/festivals/iacf/iacf.html

*** National Train Day!

http://www.nationaltrainday.com/?WT.mc_t=NTD_2011_EMTR&WT.mc_n=NtdPage&WT.mc_r=365&audienceId=3130173&tiid=20067

*** If the government shuts down, can government shut down access to public lands?

http://www.trailspace.com/articles/2011/03/08/government-shutdown.html

*** Virginia Summer Adventure Camps:

A number of conservation organizations run a variety of summer workshops, camps and adventure programs that teach students life skills, respect for the environment and experience fun, exciting and sometimes life changing adventures. Here are a few programs that our Outdoor Report Team has experienced first-hand as either participants or instructors.

Holiday Lake Forestry Camp – More Than Just Trees!

One of the longest-running Forestry Camps in the country – Holiday Lake Forestry Camp – is seeking youth ages 13 – 16 for its 65th annual week-long camp program that will be held June 13-18, 2011 at the Holiday Lake 4-H Center, located within the 20,000-acre Appomattox-Buckingham State Forest. Teachers, natural resource professionals and others may nominate youth for this outstanding program. Nomination forms are available on the VDOF website and will be accepted until April 8, 2011. Financial sponsorships from forest industries, conservation agencies, associations and individuals cover most of the cost of the Camp. Each camper selected to attend receives a $200 “scholarship,” which means each camper pays just $75 to participate in the week-long, residential program.

“Forestry Camp is much more than a walk in the woods,” said Ellen Powell, conservation education coordinator with the Virginia Department of Forestry. “Campers experience hands-on learning about wildlife habitat, tree identification, timber harvesting, reforestation, environmental protection and more. They also take part in exciting field trips, exploratory classes, outdoor recreation and a Lumberjack Field Day.”

http://www.dof.virginia.gov/edu/camp.htm

Youth Conservation Camp Sponsored by Soil & Water Districts

The Virginia Association of Soil and Water Conservation Districts (VASWCD) has sponsored a week long summer conservation camp for Virginia high school students (grades 9-12) on the campus of Virginia Tech for 30+ years,. The program brings together about 90 interested students for a week of learning about Virginia's natural resources by conservation professionals and faculty from Virginia Tech. Most of the instruction is hands-on and outdoors. The 2011 Camp is July 10-16, 2011. Applications are available online and must be submitted to your local soil and water conservation district. Check with your local office for due dates. Contact information for your local office can be found at VASWCD's website. For further information please contact Beth Sokolik at Elizabeth.sokolik@vaswcd.org or (804) 559-0324.

Trout Unlimited Tri-State Conservation & Fishing Camp

Trout Unlimited is hosting their annual Trout Unlimited Tri-State Conservation & Fishing Camp Sunday, June 26 to Friday, July 1, 2011 at Graves' Mountain Lodge in Madison County adjacent to Shenandoah National Park Enjoy an exciting week of hands-on action packed fun in our mountain stream environment that will help you become a skilled angler and an experienced conservationist. You'll learn firsthand from officials of the National Park Service, professional conservationists with state natural resources agencies, environmental educators, professional fishing instructors and guides, and experienced members of Trout Unlimited. For information contact George Gaines, Executive Director, at gaines@tucamp.org, (202) 904-3547 or www.tucamp.org.

Summer Fishing Camp Adventures

Outdoor Report Fishing Report contributor Tee Clarkson runs a series of summer fishing schools and canoe adventures. Visit the Virginia Fishing Adventures website for details and schedule of sessions and registration.

http://www.virginiafishingadventures.com/

*** Trail volunteer opportunities:

Parks Volunteer Coordinator, Clallam County Parks, Port Angeles, WA

http://www.clallam.net/CountyParks/html/parks_volunteer.htm

Billy Goat Trail Steward Volunteers, C&O Canal National Historic Park, Potomac, MD

The Billy Goat Trail Stewards help to educate the public about the value of the Billy Goat Trail.

We're looking for volunteer trail stewards willing to hike parts of the trail, or educate visitors at the trailheads, to protect the incredible natural resources of Bear Island, which this rugged trail traverses.

Stewards have been active now for several years, educating hikers about Leave No Trace principles, helping to ensure they are prepared for the strenuous hike, sharing stories about the sensitive vegetation, and reducing trampling of the Bear Island's many rare plants. Active trail stewards can go out any day of the week, can hike the whole trail or just part of it, or can stay near the trailhead and connect with hikers before they begin. Trail stewards wear park volunteer identification, carry park radios for emergency communication, and can benefit from basic first aid training to help with minor injuries. They are the eyes and ears for the National Park Service, and The Nature Conservancy, who co-own this biologically diverse island, and help us protect the rare habitats from the estimated 50,000 hikers on the Billy Goat Trail on Bear Island, known as “section A”. Stewards have also been instrumental in reporting emergencies back to park staff for a more rapid response.

To apply as a volunteer for the Billy Goat Trail Steward Program, please go to current volunteer opportunities and complete the volunteer form. Thank you for your interest in volunteering.

http://www.nps.gov/choh/supportyourpark/billygoattrailstewardvolunteers.htm

Camp Host Volunteer, Dungeness and Salt Creek County Parks, Clallam County Parks, Port Angeles, WA

A minimum one month commitment is requested for these positions at Dungeness and Salt Creek County Parks. Individuals assist staff with campground maintenance and visitor contact. Please contact the park in which you want to volunteer. You can find the email addresses within this web site. Both Salt Creek and Dungeness Recreation Areas use Camp Host services.

http://www.clallam.net/CountyParks/html/parks_volunteer.htm

Volunteer opportunities at Mission Trails Regional Park

Mission Trails Regional Park volunteer opportunities are numerous. If you are interested in participating in any of the programs/projects listed below please contact David Lee at 619-668-3278.

Visitor Center Staff – Staff the information/ reception area welcoming visitors to the park, assist in the gift shop, introduce the video and slide presentations in the theatre.

Visitor Center Gift Shop – Serve as shopkeeper in the gift shop and assist Visitor Center staff as needed.

Visitor Center Library – Catalog books and keep the library books in order.

Tracking Team – Learn the art of tracking and help monitor the parks wildlife.

Trail Guides – Lead interpretive hikes in the park.

Volunteer Patrol – Interact with park users and educate the public about park rules. There are two types of patrol units: foot patrol and mountain bike patrol (must provide your own bike.

Trail Crew – Assist rangers with trail maintenance/ construction, erosion control, and sign installation.

Habitat Improvement Team – Assist rangers with exotic plant eradication, habitat protection and revegetation projects.

Park Beautification – Assist in maintaining and improving the appearance of park facilities, infrastructure and signage.

Campground Entry Station – Staff the entry station to welcome campground patrons. Give park and camprground information and assist camper checkin and registration.

Campground Host – Call (619)668-2748

Mission Trails Regional Park

City of San Diego and the County of San Diego

One Father Junipero Serra Trail

San Diego, CA 92119-1008

http://www.mtrp.org/volunteer.asp

Adopt-a-Trail (AAT), Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Great Smoky Mountains National Park is recruiting for volunteers to participate in its Adopt-a-Trail (AAT) program that helps Park staff maintain the resources in the backcountry for a better visitor experience and to reduce potential human/animal conflicts. The AAT program is a long-established activity in the national park and new recruits are needed to help cover the half-million acres within its boundaries.

AAT volunteers will aid in the Park's 800-mile trail system, covering everything from picking up litter to removing treefalls and reporting trail problems to the Park.

http://www.nps.gov/grsm/parknews/adopt-a-trail-vips.htm

*** National Rail-Trail of the month:

Trail of the Month: March 2011

Illinois' Fox River Trail

by Ted Villaire

Rivers are the perfect traveling companions. That's particularly true when you're walking or skiing, moving at a speed that allows you to study the water's habits. In the far western suburbs of Chicago—once the railroad hub of the nation—you'll find this camaraderie with water on the 33-mile Fox River Trail.

A green oasis located some 35 miles west of Chicago's downtown Loop, the trail extends through grassy parkland and bottomland woods, never leaving the side of the wide, eye-catching Fox River. Tree-covered bluffs swell up above the riverbanks, and wetlands flood the low spots. After a deep freeze, the river ices over. Most of the winter, though, ice hugs the shoreline and covers only pockets of backwater.

Intermingled with the natural areas along the way are old mill towns famous around the late 19th century for making a range of products, from watches to windmills. With most of the manufacturing ended, a number of these communities have made the switch to tourist destinations, creating pedestrian-friendly downtowns that boast museums, casinos, cafés and shops. Many streets still feature fine 19th-century architecture. Riverbanks are graced with pleasant walkways, footbridges and grassy parks.

Built in segments during the 1970s and '80s, the Fox River Trail occupies the former right-of-way of the Aurora Elgin & Fox River Electric Company, an interurban line that operated until 1935. Paved almost its entire length, the versatile trail invites users to walk, run, inline skate, cycle, ski and snowshoe. Except on the few on-street portions, wheelchair users will feel welcome, too.

Near the north end of the rail-trail, in Carpentersville, Fox River Shores Forest Preserve provides a good starting point for a trip. North from here, the Fox River Trail soon becomes the Prairie Trail, and then shoots up to the Wisconsin border. Headed southward toward Aurora, the Fox River Trail slips through a tunnel of trees for two miles to East Dundee, one of several towns where Victorian storefronts line shopping streets. As you enter East Dundee, you may be enticed indoors for a snack and warm respite at the Measuring Cup coffee shop, located steps from the trail on the right.

Nearly five miles ahead, in Elgin, you'll find parks and riverfront walkways with lush landscaping and arched pedestrian bridges reaching out to islands in the river. One block away from Elgin's historical downtown strip, this riverwalk replaced a series of riverfront factories. The most famous was the Elgin National Watch Company, once the world's largest watch manufacturer.

Leaving Elgin, the trail ducks under an enclosed walkway that leads to the Grand Victoria Casino, a three-story structure floating in the river and gussied up to look like an old-time riverboat. A couple miles outside town, the trail takes you on a rollercoaster ride up and down a series of wooded river bluffs. Here you'll find the first of four Fox River Trail connections with the Illinois Prairie Path, which runs east to Chicago's near-west suburbs. (Look for the other Prairie Path connections in Geneva, Batavia and Aurora.)

Four miles south of Elgin, take a stroll among the historical trolleys and passenger trains at the Fox River Trolley Museum. Some of the train cars ran along the “L” tracks in Chicago, and others were owned by the old Chicago, Aurora and Elgin Railroad. In summer, you can board a historic trolley at the museum for a several-mile trip along the river.

The natural splendor of the Fox River takes center stage one mile later, where a 250-yard footbridge connects two wooded parks. Downstream from the bridge, the river curls around an island covered by a fairytale forest. After crossing the bridge, you'll follow the trail up a steep, 120-foot bluff that, from a distance, resembles a vertical wall.

Once you've conquered that grueling climb, you can catch your breath along a mile-long gentle downhill segment on a modestly trafficked road with no sidewalks. Closing in on St. Charles, you'll return to the trail and snake through thick bottomland woods at Norris Woods Nature Preserve. As you navigate the residential streets of St. Charles for another mile of on-street travel, trail signs direct you through the town's historical district, past a bookstore, a coffee shop, gift shops and restaurants.

A couple miles past St. Charles, the trail rambles through a series of riverside parks in Geneva. One contains a five-story Dutch windmill erected in 1915 by George Fabyan, an eccentric millionaire whose estate once sprawled along the riverbank. (After a good snow, throngs of kids sled down the hill where the windmill stands.) In addition to the windmill, Fabyan's estate included a private zoo and a laboratory that performed research on acoustics, code cracking and—believe it or not—human levitation. Fabyan's Japanese garden remains, as does his farmhouse, which was remodeled by Frank Lloyd Wright. Now the house serves as a museum focusing on Fabyan's estate and the artifacts he collected over the years.

The trail runs on both sides of the river for the next five miles south of Fabyan Forest Preserve. If following the trail on the east side, cross back over to the west side in Batavia or North Aurora. (The frequently updated Kane and Northern Kendall Counties Bicycle Map shows all alternate routes, connecting trails and local landmarks on the Fox River Trail.)

In downtown Batavia, take a break to watch skaters gliding on the outdoor skating rink fashioned on one of the river's backwater ponds. A series of 20-foot-tall windmills along Batavia's riverwalk honors the town's former specialty—manufacturing water-pumping windmills.

Big views of the river and wooded islands open up to the trail as it traces the top edge of a small bluff for most of the final seven miles between Batavia and Aurora. The river threads its way among the islands, where in winter bare tree branches brush the water's surface. Other stretches of riverbank feature shelves of ice, where geese and ducks line up like statues.

A series of gentle bends in the river guides you into Aurora, the second-largest city in Illinois. The trail ends across the river from an island that once served as the city's administrative center. As you explore Aurora's downtown streets and admire its vintage architecture, you feel immersed in the town's history and commerce. But the Fox River remains close by, curving through town on its way to the Illinois River and the Mississippi River beyond.

Ted Villaire is the author of Best Rail Trails Illinois; Road Biking Illinois; 60 Hikes Within 60 Miles: Chicago; Camping Illinois; and Easy Hikes Close to Home: Chicago. He works as a writer and editor for the Active Transportation Alliance in Chicago.

http://www.railstotrails.org/news/recurringFeatures/trailMonth/index.html

*** Travel/Adventure/Outdoors/Conservation employment opportunities:

*** From Mark Sofman:

1.) Forestry Technician (Smokejumper),Bureau of Land Management, US Department of the Interior, Boise, ID

http://bit.ly/faUKJg

2.) Non-Game Bat Technician, Wyoming Game and Fish Department, Lander, WY

http://bit.ly/dYTK0X

3.) Public Relations Coordinator, JanSport, San Leandro, California

Description

JanSport is the Original Outdoor Gear Brand that embodies a culture of fun and discovery. We equip people globally with quality, enduring and reliable products that enable the freedom to experience life's adventures. We're always looking for talented and motivated people to join the JanSport team.

As Public Relations Coordinator, your primary responsibilities are to solicit and respond to editorial and broadcast placement opportunities and requests for the Brand; to manage key external partnerships linked directly to the brand (BCM, IMG, OIA, etc.), plan and execute local and national events, and to actively manage and develop trade relations through trade shows and industry organizations.

Qualifications

Education/Experience:

Years of Related Professional Experience: 4+.

Bachelor's Degree in Liberal Arts or Communications. Minimun of four years in public relations or related field. Experience in event planning a plus.

Skills:

Excellent communication skills (written and verbal), AP Style Writing

Social Media experience

Proficient PC skills (spreadsheets, word processing, powerpoint)

Strong time management skills (deadline oriented/sensitive/attentive to detail)

Key Responsibilities

1. Serve as direct liaison between sales, creative and product teams to develop and implement strategic and integrated PR programs and events that fuel Brand awareness and activate the Brand's voice with the consumer.

2. Write and produce company-wide communications, including trade press materials, VF press materials, monthly PR newsletter, and global quarterly Press Hits book; oversee the press section on JanSport.com.

3. Manage outside product placement agency to ensure product integration into film and television is consistent with Brand marketing objectives; conduct product seeding to support tastemaker strategy.

4. Secure national and regional press coverage consistent with Brand strategies and retail partnerships; draft media briefing docs and executive talking points; conduct media training for company spokespeople.

5. Produce large-scale consumer and trade launch events (NYC, SF, LA, Salt Lake City).

6. Manage industry sponsorships, strategic alliances, and nonprofit partnerships through ongoing outreach; seek and lead cross-promotions where appropriate; market internally Brand alliances and partnerships.

7. Provide PR support for global product launches, trade shows, and in-store events; product seeding to support marketing strategies.

8. Contribute to how JanSport’s PR/events and partnership opportunities come to life online via jansport.com and social networking properties, including JanSport blogs.Facebook and Twitter.

https://vfc.taleo.net/careersection/jansportexternal/jobdetail.ftl?job=135620

4.) Outdoor Education Teacher, GREEN CHIMNEY’S SCHOOL, GREEN CHIMNEYS CHILDREN’S SERVICE, INC., Brewster, NY

Searching for a creative and energetic Outdoor Education Teacher to join our Recreation Department. Must have a Master's Degree in education, special education from an accredited institution and hold a valid NYS teaching certificate. Must be an ACCT level 2 facilitator and have two years professional experience working in an outdoor education, environmental, adventure or related field. Green Chimneys has wonderful onsite facilities such as low ropes course, climbing tower, high ropes, indoor gym, canoeing, indoor pool, sports fields, hiking/biking trails, cooking and camping areas and strong ties to community resources. The Outdoor Education Teacher would be responsible to plan and lead outdoor education classes during our school day. They will need to be able to work as part of a treatment team and providedocumentation of student's progress in outdoor education program. Other responsibilities include but are not limited to: plan/implement/participate in overnight camping trips, afterschool clubs and adventure course management responsibilities and to perform other duties relevant to function of department. Experience with children in psychiatric setting preferred. Experience facilitating adventure based activities such as camping, hiking, high ropes, etc. a must.

TO APPLY: Email your resume and cover letter to: employment@greenchimneys.org This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

(EOE)

http://www.greenchimneys.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=102&Itemid=210

*** From Mark Sofman:

5.) Sales Rep or Distributor for fishing lures, Angler's Ammo, Jacksonville, FL

http://bit.ly/h7uQ1h

6.) Sport Fishing Guides, Kulik Lodge, Katmai National Park, AK

http://bit.ly/h71a0G

7.) Mountain Man Interpreter, American West Heritage Center, Wellsville, UT

http://bit.ly/geDl7N

8.) Park Guide, GS-0090-04, Fort Laramie NHS, Ft. Laramie, WY

http://bit.ly/hhg5uB

9.) Seabird Monitoring Volunteer, Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge, AK

http://bit.ly/gQoY7S

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Your Very Next Step newsletter for February 2011

Your Very Next Step newsletter for February 2011

By Ned Lundquist

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” In all things of nature there is something of the marvelous.”

– Aristotle

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– Lao Tzu

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*** In this issue:

*** Travel news

– U.S. further eases Cuba travel restrictions

– Overbooked? Delta says name your price

– TreeTop Barbie and the Queen of the Forest Canopy

– Nighttime Nordic options

– HOW DO I LAYER FOR COLD WEATHER?

– Camping With Your Horse

– Ski Resort GPS Tracking System Makes Snowboarding Safer and More Fun

– Seat Selection:

– Beat the crowds to up-and-coming destinations

– What are the northern lights?

– The best places to see the northern lights

– How to See the Northern Lights: The Best Places and Times for Viewing Auroras

– Auroral Activity Extrapolated from NOAA POES

– The anti-cruise: No bingo, no karaoke, just fjords

– A trio of Norwegian Viking ships

*** Trail and Outdoors Volunteer opportunities:

– Trail Crew Volunteers, James River State Park, Virginia

– Volunteer Opportunity, Dan Ridge Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness, Clearwater National Forest, Orofino, Idaho

*** Rail Trail of the Month – Minnesota's Paul Bunyan State Trail

*** Travel, Outdoor and Adventure Jobs and Volunteer Opportunities

1.) Operations Manager, Alaska Conservation Foundation, Anchorage, Alaska

2.) Marketing & Communications Program Manager, National Parks Conservation Association, Washington, DC

3.) SEM Program Manager- Closeout, Backcountry.com, Park City, UT

4.) Trip Planner – Adventure Life, International Tour Operator, Adventure Life, Missoula, MT

5.) School Designer – Senior Professional Development/Coaching Role, Spanish Bilingual, The New York City Outward Bound Center, Queens County, NY

6.) Fishery Biologist, NOAA Fisheries Service, St. Petersburg, FL

7.) DIRECTOR OF MARINE EXTENSION, Louisiana Sea Grant, Baton Rouge, LA

8.) General Manager, Reef Environmental Education Foundation, Key Largo, FL

9.) Sector Manager, V Northeast Fishery Sector Inc., Point Judith, Rhode Island

10.) Coastal Community Development Agent, Texas Sea Grant Extension, Port Aransas, TX

11.) Assistant Director For Communications, Maryland Sea Grant College, University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science, College Park, MD

12.) Internship, Currituck Banks Reserve, Outer Banks, N.C.

13.) Special Activities Instructor, NC Aquarium on Roanoke Island, Manteo, NC

14.) Education Intern, NC Aquarium on Roanoke Island, Manteo, NC

15.) Seasonal Educator, NC Aquarium on Roanoke Island, Manteo, NC

16.) Internship, Rachel Carson Reserve, Beaufort, N.C.

17.) Internship, Southern Sites Reserve, Wilmington, N.C.

18.) Internships, Marine Animal Rehabilitation Center, University of New England, Biddeford, Maine

19.) Senior Wildlife Biologist, Ocean Conservancy, Washington, DC

20.) Monitoring Specialist, Ocean Conservancy, St. Petersburg, FL

21.) Policy Manager, Fish Conservation, Ocean Conservancy, Austin, TX

22.) Monitoring and Biodiversity Officer, National Fish & Wildlife Foundation, Washington, D.C. 23.) Director, South Coast Office, Coastal Conservation League, Beaufort, South Carolina

…and much more…and it’s all FREE!!!

*** Do you have a travel adventure to share?

Send me your stories and I’ll post in the “Your Very Next Step” and on the YVNS website (http://www.yourverynextstep.com/).

*** Here’s the YVNS Travel News for February:

*** U.S. further eases Cuba travel restrictions

http://www.travelweekly.com/Caribbean-Travel/U-S–further-eases-Cuba-travel-restrictions/

*** Overbooked? Delta says name your price

Passengers on overbooked flights at Delta Air Lines may now put in bids for the compensation they will accept in exchange for taking a later flight. Delta says the system helps it identify those passengers with the most flexible travel plans while helping the company save money on compensation costs

http://www.nj.com/business/index.ssf/2011/01/overbooked_delta_says_name_you.html

*** TreeTop Barbie and the Queen of the Forest Canopy

http://greatkids.outdoors.org/2010/12/treetop-barbie-and-queen-of-forest.html

*** Nighttime Nordic options

From AMC Outdoors, January/February 2011; By Marc Chalufour

Night skiing is one of winter's magical gifts. The cold air feels a little crisper, the evening sky a bit clearer, and the forest even more peaceful than usual. Not to mention that the hot post-ski beverage of your choice will undoubtedly taste better. Here are seven ski centers where lantern, headlamp, or the moon's natural light will guide you through a glowing landscape.

http://www.outdoors.org/publications/outdoors/2011/getout/nighttime-nordic-skiing.cfm

*** HOW DO I LAYER FOR COLD WEATHER?

http://www.backpacker.com/gear/ask_kristin/103

*** Camping With Your Horse

http://www.coolcampinggear.com/camping-with-your-horse/

*** Ski Resort GPS Tracking System Makes Snowboarding Safer and More Fun

http://www.fieldtechnologies.com/ski-resort-gps-tracking-system-makes-snowboarding-safer-and-more-fun/

*** Seat Selection:

I don’t like paying for a better seat on an airplane. But I really don’t like AirTran requiring me to pay a charge just to select a seat, and not just a good seat, or a better seat…but any seat. If you don’t want to pay the $6 or more, then take your chances at the gate.

*** Beat the crowds to up-and-coming destinations

Visiting emerging hot spots offers pristine landscapes, reasonable prices before being overrun by tourists

By MICHELLE HIGGINS

The New York Times

Labrador

Diqing, China

Zimbabwe

Mongolia

http://travel.nytimes.com/2011/02/06/travel/06pracemerging.html?partner=rss&emc=rss

*** What are the northern lights?

The sun is the father of the auroras. During large explosions and flares, huge quantities of particles are thrown out of the sun and into deep space.

When the particles meet the Earth's magnetic shield they are led towards a circle around the magnetic North Pole where they interact with the upper layers of the atmosphere. The energy which is then released is the northern lights. All this happens approximately 100 kilometers above our heads.

Each eruption of the northern lights is unique. Often you see three green bands across the night sky. Or the lights come as flickering curtains or like rolling smoke. The colour is a luminous green, often with a hint of pink along the edge, and occasionally with a deep violet centre. The colour palette seems to come from the 1980s. If there is a lot of activity up there, the northern lights explode for a minute or two in a corona. The next minute it is all over, and you ask yourself whether this was real or just an arctic fata morgana.

http://www.visitnorway.com/us/mynorthernlights

*** The best places to see the northern lights

http://www.usatoday.com/weather/resources/askjack/2003-10-10-northern-lights_x.htm

*** How to See the Northern Lights: The Best Places and Times for Viewing Auroras

http://www.suite101.com/content/how-to-see-the-northern-lights-a49446#ixzz1CzChlk2f

*** Auroral Activity Extrapolated from NOAA POES

This plot shows the current extent and position of the auroral oval in the northern hemisphere, extrapolated from measurements taken during the most recent polar pass of the NOAA POES satellite.

The statistical pattern depicting the auroral oval is appropriate to the auroral activity level determined from the power flux observed during the most recent polar satellite pass. The power fluxes in the statistical pattern are color coded on a scale from 0 to 10 ergs .cm-2.sec-1 according to the color bar on the right. The pattern has been oriented with respect to the underlying geographic map using the current universal time, updated every ten minutes.

This presentation provides an estimate of the location, extent, and intensity of aurora on a global basis. For example, the presentation gives a guide to the possibility that the aurora is located near a given location in the northern hemisphere under the conditions that existed at the time of the most recent polar satellite pass.

http://www.swpc.noaa.gov/pmap/pmapN.html

*** The anti-cruise: No bingo, no karaoke, just fjords

Norway's Hurtigruten line

Associated Press

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap_travel/20110124/ap_tr_ge/eu_travel_trip_norway_the_anti_cruise

*** A trio of Norwegian Viking ships

http://www.intltravelnews.com/2010/12/a-trio-of-norwegian-viking-ships/

*** Trail volunteer opportunities:

*** Trail Crew Volunteers, James River State Park, Virginia

Arrival Date: 4/18/2011

Departure Date: 4/25/2011

Minimum Age Requirement: 14

Accommodations Description: Volunteers will be staying in one of two lodging possibilities 1) Bunkhouse: sleeps 12 (bunkbeds) refrigerator, microwave, linens, outside gas grill, eating shelter, bathhouse, laundry and water nearby. 2) Cabin: sleeps 16, fulling equipped kitchen, 3 bathrooms, washer and dryer.

Project Information: Volunteers will re-sign and blaze a 15 mile multi-use non-motorized trail system. Volunteers will install a 6×6 wooden directional post at every trail intersection, support trail signs, and plastic tree blazes.

Area Description: James River State Park has three miles of river frontage, 1,500 acres of rolling farm meadows, three fishing ponds, beautiful pastoral vistas, 15 miles of hiking trails, quiet forests, and three miles of riverfront on the James River.

Climate Information: April weather at James River State Park does vary, but typically days are pleasant and nights are cool to cold (freezing weather has usually ended). Spring can be a wet season.

http://www.americanhiking.org/ProjectRegistrationDetail.aspx?projectId=536

Volunteer Vacations

*** Volunteer Opportunity, Dan Ridge Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness, Clearwater National Forest, Orofino, Idaho

Partnership with Selway-Bitterroot Foundation

Aug. 15 – 21, full week, volunteers may do half a week.

Camp near Dan Ridge, about 5 miles from Colt Creek-White Sand Creek trailhead.

Six volunteers needed, six already signed up, with two crew leaders (Jim and Mindy Weibush)

Camp cook and food provided by Selway-Bitterroot Foundation, along with a packer to carry camp supplies and tools, provided by SBF and USFS.

Volunteers backpack their personal camp gear.

Project includes cutting out trail and doing tread and drainage work.

Skill level – experienced backpackers with some hand tool skills. Trail experience not required.

http://www.idahotrailsassociation.org/projects.html

*** National Rail-Trail of the month:

Trail of the Month: February 2011

Minnesota's Paul Bunyan State Trail

The woodlands of north-central Minnesota have an almost mythical appeal. Legendary lumberjacks loom large around here, and the forests are home to wildlife of every stripe and size. It's the “Land of 10,000 Lakes,” and ponds and lakes pool around you like ink spills on a map (not that anyone's counting, but some say it's actually closer to 15,000). Tucked away among the timbers is the long-striding Paul Bunyan State Trail, which rolls 112 miles from Lake Bemidji State Park on the northern end to Brainerd's Northland Arboretum.

The Paul Bunyan is a signature Minnesota destination. Trail users will get their fill of aspens, maples and oaks, and horizon-spanning freshwater lakes; you'll pass 21 along the way. Famous for the big hospitality and small-town charm of the 15 communities it connects, the corridor is the newest member of Rails-to-Trails Conservancy's Rail-Trail Hall of Fame.

Built on a former Burlington Northern corridor dating back to 1893, the trail was first proposed in 1983 when the rail line was abandoned. Communities along the line were distraught to lose their rail service and the associated economy, as the corridor had been an industrial and passenger route. But a new tourism draw would soon be found in the budding rail-trail. Already, the nearby 51-mile Heartland State Trail was on the ground and generating bike-travel buzz. Trail advocate Terry McGaughey saw the same potential for a trail between the towns of Brainerd and Bemidji. His perseverance and patience won out, and in 1988 the first 30-mile segment of the Paul Bunyan opened from Brainerd to Pine River.

“[Terry] was by far the biggest trail proponent we had,” says Forrest Boe, deputy director for the Division of Parks and Trails in the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (MDNR), which owns and manages the Paul Bunyan. “He was instrumental with trail programs throughout the state.”

The Minnesota trails community felt a huge loss this summer when McGaughey passed away at the age of 70. He had spent 25 years working on the Paul Bunyan, lobbying legislators, speaking in towns along the route and promoting the trail at every turn.

Today, McCaughey's legacy continues to grow with the trail. The Paul Bunyan has become one of the most popular trails in the state and is enjoyed by some 650,000 visitors a year. After a 2008 project between Guthrie and Walker, the rail-trail now offers 112 miles of smooth pavement, with only one small break in the route.

On the south side of Bemidji, trail managers are working to build a bridge over a highway as part of a two-mile gap. In the meantime, visitors can follow a signed, on-road route to the north side of town and then reacquire the main rail-trail corridor. Also, at the southern trailhead in Baxter, the plan is to pave another seven-male section connecting south to Crow Wing State Park. Boe expects to have this extension paved in the summer 2012. When that happens, the Paul Bunyan State Trail will hit 121 miles.

Towns along this expansive trail come in 10 to 15-mile intervals—another byproduct of the railroading era. As a result, you're never far from a sampling of local flavor, be it food or festivities. And with so many connecting trails, including the 107-mile Blue Ox Trail that runs to the Canada border, the possibilities of the Paul Bunyan feel more endless than ending.

The trail is open year-round to non-motorized use (excepting snowmobiles in the winter months), and the Paul Bunyan very much rewards winter warriors. Temperatures in January and February can drop well below zero, with snowfall measured in feet, so be sure to check the forecast and dress appropriately! Another memorable season on the Paul Bunyan is autumn. Fall colors come early to Minnesota, so plan to enjoy the peak season mid-September to mid-October.

If you're making the trip, it's recommended to head from south to north, beginning in Brainerd at the arboretum. From here, it's nine miles to the lakeside community of Merrifield and then on to Nisswa, a quaint tourist town at Mile 16 that offered only one year-round restaurant before the trail opened. Nowadays, Nisswa is a bustling trail center.

Mile 22 brings you to Pequot Lakes, a resort entry point, and from there it's a short eight miles to reach the “birthplace of the Paul Bunyan trail,” Pine River. Next up: Backus, a little logging town situated on Pine Mountain Lake at Mile 40. Fans of the Paul Bunyan legend will want to stop in Hackensack at Mile 50. The town was home to his sweetheart, Lucette Diana Kensack.

Eight miles beyond Hackensack, the nature of the trail changes when it deviates from the right-of-way into the Chippewa National Forest. It's hilly but not intimidating, and the detour passes through a working aspen forest with many river crossings. Wolves have even been spotted in this section.

In Walker, the route returns to the rail-trail and at Mile 68 intersects with the Heartland Trail. You can take the Heartland west to Park Rapids or continue north along the shared route until the Heartland splits off toward Cass Lake. To stay on the Paul Bunyan, just follow the well-signed route north. This final section of the trail takes you 30 miles to busy Bemidji—where you can grab a walleye dinner in town—before closing out with a seven-mile stretch in Lake Bemidji State Park.

Whether you take in the Paul Bunyan on two wheels or bundled up on a pair of skis, the trail will certainly live up to its outsize namesake. So pull on some boots and thermals, and head off into the woodland reaches of Minnesota, which American Trails recently named the “Best Trails State.” If the Paul Bunyan is any measure, who could argue?

http://www.railstotrails.org/news/recurringFeatures/trailMonth/index.html

*** Travel/Adventure/Outdoors/Conservation employment opportunities (with thanks to Jack Duggan)

1.) Operations Manager, Alaska Conservation Foundation, Anchorage, Alaska

http://foundationcenter.org/pnd/jobs/job_item.jhtml?id=324600009

2.) Marketing & Communications Program Manager, National Parks Conservation Association, Washington, DC

The National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA), the nation’s leading national park advocacy organization, seeks a junior/mid-level Marketing & Communications Program Manager for its Center for Park Management division. The individual would use their skills to promote our collective successes, engage new supporters, and expand the reach of our leadership and management solutions to NPS and NPCA. Must be able to devise and implement creative strategies to help spread the word and use interpersonal skills to build excitement about the work.

Please visit our website at www.npca.org for a full job description. Qualified applicants please submit your resume and cover letter directly online to www.npca.org under “Work for NPCA”.

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wl/jobs/JS_JobSearchDetail?jobid=30381502

3.) SEM Program Manager- Closeout, Backcountry.com, Park City, UT

http://jobs.adrants.com/job/sem-program-manager-closeout-park-city-ut-usa-backcountry-com-fa1050165e/

4.) Trip Planner – Adventure Life, International Tour Operator, Adventure Life, Missoula, MT

Adventure Life is looking for a highly motivated individual to plan and ultimately sell our trips to Latin America & voyages around the world. Requires excellent organization and communication skills. Enthusiasm for travel, combined with excellent people & writing skills are all essential

Award winning adventure travel operator, Adventure Life, is looking for a highly motivated individual to plan and ultimately sell our trips to Latin America & Voyages around the world. This is an office position in Missoula, Montana, that requires excellent organization and communication skills. Each day entails managing several dozen e-mails with overseas outfitters, conversing with clients about upcoming trips, and continual research concerning cultural, natural and archeological destinations in each country. Enthusiasm for travel, combined with excellent people, organizational and writing skills are all key characteristics of a successful Trip Planner. In addition, multitasking abilities and self-motivation are important for effectively closing sales. We offer competitive compensation, health insurance, vacation, holiday, retirement, flex-time and travel benefits.

Desired Skills and Experience

•Foreign travel in Latin America, Africa, or Asia

•Bachelors degree or higher

•Superb organizational skills and communication skills

•Experience in multi-project management

•Excellent writing skills

•Knowledge of Word and Excel required

•Ability to work with little guidance

•Ability to create and apply innovative solutions

•Ability to learn new skills on your own

•Conversational Spanish is a plus but not required

Compensation/Benefits

•Base + commission for first year compensation of $28,000-$35,000 (Depending on Experience and Performance)

•Rapid compensation increases during years 2 and 3

•Health insurance

•SIMPLE IRA – similar to a 401(k)

•Annual continuing education stipend

•Annual travel opportunities to one of our destinations

This is a 40hrs/wk full time position with some flexibility in scheduling after training.

Please review Adventure Life's web site for more information on our company.

To Apply

Please send application, resume, cover letter, typing test*, and references to the e-mail or address below. If graduated from college in the last three years, please send transcripts (unofficial transcripts are fine). * Typing test can be taken for free online, at some temp agencies or at a job services office. For online test do a search on google.com for “typing test”.

Contact Information

E-mail: trip.center@adventure-life.com

Adventure Life Journeys

ATTN: Hiring Committee

1655 S 3rd St W, Suite 1

Missoula, MT 59801

Application Deadline Friday, February 11th

http://www.sustainlane.com/jobs/trip-planner-adventure-life-international-tour-operator/V7J9FO3JZ2HWORHAUFLBINK8WBRN

5.) School Designer – Senior Professional Development/Coaching Role, Spanish Bilingual, The New York City Outward Bound Center, Queens County, NY

http://www.latpro.com/jobs/1909876.html

6.) Fishery Biologist, NOAA Fisheries Service, St. Petersburg, FL

The two incumbents will serve as a fishery biologist for NOAA Fisheries Service with an emphasis on development and implementation of fishery management plans and amendments. The position will be located at the NOAA Fisheries Service Southeast Regional Office in St. Petersburg, Florida.

Serve as lead in developing fishery management plans or amendments and coordinate the review of assigned fishery management plans and amendments with Council staff, regional office staff, headquarters, science center, and other entities. Ensure compliance with the Magnuson-Stevens Act, National Environmental Policy Act, and other applicable laws. Formulates and recommends management policies and practices for conserving marine resources. Prepares written reports, writes or reviews technical and scientific sections of fishery management plan amendments and gives oral presentations related to fishery management and scientific activities. Reviews scientific studies, fishery management plans, stock assessments, and grant applications. Prepares correspondence, reports, and other material using common software for word processing, spreadsheets, and management of geographic data.

http://jobview.usajobs.gov/GetJob.aspx?JobID=95945941&JobTitle=Fishery+Biologist%2c+GS-0482-12+(DE%2fCR)&q=NMFS-SER-2011-0031&where=&brd=3876&vw=b&FedEmp=N&FedPub=Y&x=66&y=15&AVSDM=2011-01-18+09%3a47%3a00

7.) DIRECTOR OF MARINE EXTENSION, Louisiana Sea Grant, Baton Rouge, LA

Louisiana Sea Grant is seeking candidates for the position of Director of Marine Extension (see attached announcement). This is a full time, 12-month professional position that will serve as key member of La Sea Grant's leadership team. The Director will lead an energetic, motivated team of 15 marine agents and discipline-specific specialists in a diverse and challenging marine extension and outreach program. As part of the upper management of Louisiana Sea Grant, the Director will also have ample opportunity to provide input into the development of new program-wide initiatives and projects.

Required Qualifications: Master's of Science or equivalent degree (Ph.D. or equivalent degree preferred) in one of the following or a related area: economics, marine resource management, socioeconomics, or hazard resiliency; five years experience in the conduct and administration of sponsored research and outreach activities; knowledge of extension methods; demonstrated leadership and planning ability; demonstrated research and scientific writing skills.

Additional Qualifications Desired: Ability to work with diverse audiences; verbal and written skills.

Special Requirements: Ability and willingness to travel overnight.

Responsibilities: serves as leader of the Louisiana Sea Grant Extension Program and liaison to the Cooperative Extension Service (This jointly funded program includes five – eight faculty/specialists and ten marine extension agents. The agents, who live in coastal parishes, have responsibilities which include practical and educational assistance for 22 coastal parishes. The faculty, who are based on the LSU campus, form an information and technology link between these audiences and university research in five strategic areas: safe and sustainable seafood, sustainable coastal development, healthy coastal ecosystems, hazard resiliency in coastal communities, and public and formal education); manages and directs program development, operational and personnel activities of the marine extension program; plans and coordinates a cohesive extension outreach effort to disseminate university-related research to coastal client groups; participates in regional and national networks on planning and program development; develops and produces the extension portion of the biennial omnibus proposal for funding and serves as coordinator of all Sea Grant Extension projects involving extension personnel mentioned above; develops new extension and research initiatives in Sea Grant and state priority interest areas; acquires funding support for such initiatives from various federal, state, local, and private sector sponsors; develops and leads appropriate integration with counterpart activities of the Sea Grant network, Louisiana Cooperative Extension Service, and the University; works closely with Sea Grant representatives from other states, other National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) personnel, and other state and federal agencies to articulate national and regional issues of vital interest to Louisiana and to insure that LSU, through the Louisiana Sea Grant College Program, competes successfully for available enhancement and augmentation funding. An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check. Application deadline is February 15, 2011 or until a candidate is selected. Apply online at: . Position #007417.www.lsusystemcareers.lsu.edu

LSU SYSTEM IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/EQUAL ACCESS EMPLOYER

Quick link to ad URL: https://lsusystemcareers.lsu.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=52770

8.) General Manager, Reef Environmental Education Foundation, Key Largo, FL

Summary

The Reef Environmental Education Foundation (REEF), a non-profit, marine conservation organization, announces an opening for a General Manager position to start in early summer 2011. The position will be based at REEF’s Key Largo, Florida, headquarters with a salary commensurate with experience and in the range of non-profit pay scales and benefits. Responsibilities include operational management, fundraising, public relations, membership development, supervision and partnership building with the diving community.

Background

The Reef Environmental Education Foundation (REEF) was founded in 1990 as a way to educate scuba divers and snorkelers in marine life identification and make use of their marine life sightings. REEF has grown into a 40,000 plus member organization working with the general public in unique partnerships with public, private, governmental and educational sectors throughout the western hemisphere. Primary projects and programs include the volunteer Fish Survey Project, Grouper Moon spawning aggregation assessments, exotic species program, artificial reef assessments and numerous education and outreach programs. REEF maintains strong partnerships with federal, state and local government agencies as well as other NGO and business entities.

Responsibilities

Duties of the General Manager include management of a variety of activities necessary to maintain an effective marine conservation organization. Areas of responsibility include; assistance with and oversight of fundraising solicitations and fiscal management, supervising the office manager and assistant office manager, overseeing maintenance and upkeep of the headquarters facility, development of field survey trips, PR relations including media releases, assistance with outreach and development of REEF programs for the dive community, assisting the Executive Director, Scientific Coordinator and Special Projects Coordinator as needed.

Qualifications

Candidates for this position will most certainly need to have a “passion for marine conservation” with excellent supervisory/management and communication skills. Educational background and experience with fundraising, business and fiscal management will be important considerations. Although scuba diving is not a part of the job description, knowledge and participation in the sport is important as REEF’s volunteer programs rely heavily on this activity. A candidate’s connections with the dive community and history in non-profit marine conservation management will be taken into consideration although neither is a requirement. Candidates should be strongly self-directed and work well in a team environment. Excellent written and oral communication skills will rank a candidate highly.

Application procedures

Interested applicants should send a cover letter, resume or CV, 2-3 writing samples and references via e-mail to: . It is anticipated that a final selection will be made in mid to late March with a starting of June 1, 2011.jobs@reef.org

REEF is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

9.) Sector Manager, V Northeast Fishery Sector Inc., Point Judith, Rhode Island

Term: May 1, 2011 – June 30, 2012

Position Type:

Part–time, Contract Employee (approx. 20–‐25 hours per week).

Compensation: To be negotiated. Commensurate with experience.

Travel: Must have reliable transportation. Occasional travel (4–‐6 times per month) required to additional ports or to attend sector–‐related or fishery management meetings.

Position Description: The Sector Manager is responsible for the day–‐to–‐day business operations of the sector, a 501(c)(5) not–‐for–‐profit organization, and is responsible for meeting the reporting requirements to NOAA Fisheries. Specific management duties include:

• Sector bookkeeping and other administrative responsibilities associated with running a small non–‐profit organization;

• Education and outreach to sector members regarding policy and procedures within the sector;

• development of an annual fishing plan that outlines strategies to maximize ACE usage and prevent overages;

• management and oversight of the Sector’s ACE usage and ACE trades;

• management and enforcement of members’ fishing behavior;

• negotiating the Sector’s service needs in conjunction with the Northeast Sector Service Network (NESSN);

• and submitting weekly and annual sector catch reports to NOAA Fisheries.

Other duties may include communications with external parties on research, journalism, or political issues.

Qualifications: NEFS V seeks a multi–‐faceted, flexible individual for this position. Applicants must be detail—oriented and proficient in data management systems (Excel, databases, web–‐based systems). Basic financial management skills required; proficiency in Quickbooks is preferred. Knowledge of federal regulatory systems, particularly fisheries regulations, is preferred. Applicants should have excellent written and verbal communication skills and be comfortable interacting with a range of people, from fishermen to senior government officials. Applicants will be expected to protect confidential sector information and business operations of sector members. Applicants must be willing to work non–‐traditional hours periodically, due to occasional evening meetings and variability in workload over the course of the fishing year. Applicants must be available for occasional phone inquiries from members during evenings and weekends.

Background: Amendments 13 and 16 to the Northeast Multispecies (groundfish) Fishery Management Plan created a new management option that allows fishermen to organize themselves into harvesting cooperatives referred to as Sectors. V Northeast Fishery Sector Inc., (“NEFS V”) is one such sector, and is part of an umbrella organization, the Northeast Sector Service Network (“NESSN”) which provides additional support services to Sectors and Sector Managers. NEFS V members are also members of the Northeast Seafood Coalition, which has assisted in the development of NESSN and its thirteen member Sectors, known as the Northeast Fishery Sectors, twelve of which are in their first year of operation in 2010.

Northeast Sector Service Network (NESSN): The responsibilities of a sector manager will depend, in part, on services to be provided by the NESSN. NESSN will provide all of the data management and reporting requirement services of a NEFS Sector via management and integration of FISHTRAX, software and reporting systems designed by the Northeast Seafood Coalition. A central server or “data warehouse” linked to FISHTRAX will be operated and maintained by the service entity in order to compile, archive and integrate data from multiple sources. These data sources to be managed are: individual VMS activity declaration, Trip Start Hails, Trip End Hails, VTRs, electronic dealer reports, DSM reports, DSM provider report, at–‐sea monitoring and daily discard estimates, and NMFS approvals for inter–‐sector trades. The Sector manager will be able to securely log in to this data warehouse and query any information in the proper format that might be needed for submitting daily, weekly, and annual sector reports—or for access to other data collected via FISHTRAX that might be relevant to the day to day management of the Sector.

10.) Coastal Community Development Agent, Texas Sea Grant Extension, Port Aransas, TX

Texas Sea Grant Extension is partnering with Mission-Aransas National Estuarine Research Reserve and is seeking a Coastal Community Development Agent to provide leadership, guidance and direction in the broad arena of

sustainable coastal community development in the upper Coastal Bend of Texas. This position will be supervised by Texas Sea Grant and the agent will office at the Mission-Aransas NERR Headquarters in Port Aransas, Texas.

Additional information can be found at: www.urban-nature.org The position is contingent upon grant funding and interagency agreements.

11.) Assistant Director For Communications, Maryland Sea Grant College, University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science, College Park, MD

The Maryland Sea Grant College, a state-federal partnership program and unit of the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science is charged with engaging the University System of Maryland, and other institutions statewide to facilitate the wise use, conservation and restoration of coastal and watershed resources in Maryland and the region (see: http://www.mdsg.umd.edu). We seek an Assistant Director to lead our communications efforts.

Reporting to the Director, the Assistant Director for Communications will join Maryland Sea Grant’s leadership team (Director, Assistant Director for Research, Assistant Director for Administration and Extension Program Leader) who implement an interdisciplinary program of research, outreach and education focused on Chesapeake Bay and its

watershed. Maryland Sea Grant’s communication program serves a vital outreach role at the interface between the scientific and outreach community and a diverse set of stakeholders including policy makers, managers, educators, students and the general public. The incumbent will lead a communications staff of 3-5 (professionals and students) who produce print, film and web-based media focused on critical issues pertaining to Maryland’s coastal resources. Included is the award winning magazine, Chesapeake Quarterly, numerous technical syntheses, highly regarded films and an extensive web presence. The Assistant Director for Communications will work with the leadership team to articulate and implement a vision for communications

at MDSG — one that builds upon the program’s strong foundation of translating science and reaching diverse audiences in new and innovative ways.

A successful candidate will possess exceptional written and oral communication skills and experience interacting with and gathering information from scientists, policymakers and others. Their portfolio should include excellent written products that interpret and translate scientific information for various audiences. Of particular interest is

experience with natural resources, especially coastal, marine and environmental issues. Preferred educational requirements include an M.S. or M.A. (with significant course work in the sciences). The incumbent will have worked for 5-10 years as a science writer and should have administrative and/or supervisory experience with a strong commitment to a team approach. A working knowledge of diverse communications media is essential.

Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications. Excellent leave, medical coverage, retirement, and tuition-remission benefits are provided. Review will begin immediately and the position will remain open until filled. For full consideration please submit materials by February 18, 2011.

UMCES is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

To apply please send a curriculum vitae or resume, a list of three to five individuals who can provide references and representative samples from your portfolio of written and nonprint products. In addition please send a statement of interest that articulates how your skills will advance Maryland Sea Grant’s communication efforts and overall mission. We are particularly interested in your approaches to the next generation of communication tools and how they can be applied to the challenge of interpreting and translating scientific information for stakeholders. Written materials should be sent in electronic form (pdf preferred) toDCSearch@mdsg.umd.edu . Web links may be provided to other types of media.

http://www.umces.edu/mdsg/job/adc

12.) Internship, Currituck Banks Reserve, Outer Banks, N.C.

One, paid internship is available at the Currituck Banks site located in Corolla, N.C. to assist staff with inventory/monitoring, stewardship, and research activities. Inventory and monitoring duties will involve conducting surveys for various taxa including herpetofauna, fish, birds, and/or insects. Stewardship activities will include trail and facilities maintenance, and monitoring reserve users. Research activities will involve assisting with feral animal studies. The position requires outdoor work for extended periods of time in the summer heat, and involves exposure to biting insects, snakes, and poisonous plants.

This summer internship runs from Wednesday 6/1/11 through Wednesday 8/10/11. Typical work days are eight hours Monday through Friday, however some activities may require weekend and/or evening work. Interns in the field will be lifting moderate loads, walking up to 2 miles in soft sand and mud, and riding in a boat. The successful applicant will be a self-motivated undergraduate with a background or interest in biology, ecology, environmental science, marine biology, or science education. Compensation is $10.00/hour. Interns are responsible for housing and transportation.

How to apply. Applicants should send a letter of interest, college transcript(s), resume, and one letter of recommendation to Scott Kucera, Reserve Education Coordinator at by February 4, 2011. Phone: (252)-838-0881

scott.kucera@ncdenr.gov

13.) Special Activities Instructor, NC Aquarium on Roanoke Island, Manteo, NC

DURATION: May – September, 2011 (May be flexible)

30 – 40 hours per week

Some nights, holidays and weekend work required

SALARY: $10.30 per hour

QUALIFICATIONS:

Applicants should be articulate and have good public speaking and organizational skills. Candidates must either

have or be in pursuit of a degree in Biology, Marine Sciences, Natural Resources, Environmental Education, Parks

and Rec, or a related field. If in pursuit of such a degree, applicants must have completed at least two years

towards degree. Prior experience working with the public, adaptability to different teaching situations, a flexible

schedule, and a valid driver’s license are required. CPR, first aid, teaching experience, water safety skills,

experience working with children, and a working knowledge of the Outer Banks flora and fauna are preferred, but

not required.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Special Activities at the North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island are hands-on programs, which deal with a small number of participants for several hours at a time. Such programs include but are not limited to: children’s summer camps, fishing programs, crabbing classes, marine animal programs, behind the scenes tours, animal feeding programs, birthday parties, overnight programs, field trips to the beach and estuary, and other programs in the field/water. The summer Special Activities Instructors will be responsible for assisting with the above education programs and teaching some of these programs in their entirety at the NC Aquarium on Roanoke Island. Daily requirements of the instructor will include conducting programs, speaking to small groups of people of all ages, handling live animals, assembling education materials, driving a fifteen-passenger van of participants for field trips, and possibly assisting with other daily program responsibilities inside the main public areas of the Aquarium.

DEADLINE: All applications must be received by 5:00 p.m. on March 15, 2011

TO APPLY:

A North Carolina State Application Form PD-107 is required, and may be downloaded from the NC Office of

State Personnel website at . Cover letter and resume are optional,http://www.osp.state.nc.us/jobs/gnrlinfo.htm

but they will NOT take the place of the State Application PD-107 form.

Mail completed applications to:

NC Aquarium on Roanoke Island

Attn: Beth Wilcox

Special Activities Coordinator

P.O. Box 967

Manteo, NC 27954

Beth.Wilcox@ncaquariums.com

252-473-3494, ext. 246

14.) Education Intern, NC Aquarium on Roanoke Island, Manteo, NC

Duration: 10 week positions (start/end dates are flexible)

35-40 hours per week; evening, weekend, and holiday work required

Salary: $8.25 per hour.

Qualifications:

Applicants should be articulate; have good public speaking and organizational skills, and interact positively with

the general public, children, co-workers, and volunteers. Candidates should be majoring in Biology, Marine

Sciences, Natural Resources, Environmental Education, Parks and Rec., or a related field. A flexible schedule

and a valid driver’s license are required. Prior experience working with the public and a working knowledge

of Outer Banks flora and fauna are preferred, but not required.

Job Description:

Interns are an integral part of the NC Aquarium’s Education team. Responsibilities include, but are not limited

to: setting up, announcing, and showing educational videos; conducting public programs on various

marine/aquatic topics (sea turtles, sharks, alligators, river otters, jellyfish, wetlands, beachcombing, marine

mammals, etc.); handling live animals; staffing discovery carts; monitoring visitor behavior and answering

questions at the touch tanks; and being on the floor interacting with Aquarium visitors. Each intern will

complete a project during his or her 10-week internship. Projects will be conceived, designed and presented

by the intern per the approval of permanent staff. The Education curator or the full-time Educators will assign

additional responsibilities and projects.

Deadline:

5:00 P.M. Thursday, March 10, 2011

To Apply:

Send a cover letter of interest, current resume, up-to-date transcript, letter of reference from a professor. Mail

to:

NC Aquarium on Roanoke Island

C/O Dia Hitt

PO Box 967/374 Airport Rd.

Manteo, NC 27954

15.) Seasonal Educator, NC Aquarium on Roanoke Island, Manteo, NC

DURATION: April 1 – September 30, 2010 (May be flexible)

35-40 hours per week; evening, weekend, and holiday work required

SALARY: $10.30 per hour

QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants should be articulate; have good public speaking and organizational skills and interact well with the general public, children, co-workers, and volunteers. Graduation from a four-year college is required; candidates must have a degree in Biology, Marine Sciences, Natural Resources, Environmental Education, Parks and Rec, or a related field. Prior experience working with the public, adaptability to different teaching situations, a flexible schedule, and a valid driver’s license are required. Teaching experience and a working knowledge of the Outer Banks flora and fauna are preferred, but not required.

JOB DESCRIPTION: Seasonal Education Assistants provide education support at the North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island. Duties include, but are not limited to, the following: conducting public education programs (sharks, sea turtles, jellyfish, etc.); handling live animals; introducing and showing videos; introducing guest speakers; providing information to Aquarium visitors, including teachers, students, and general public; staffing discovery carts and learning stations; answering questions in various galleries; monitoring the Close Encounters tanks; assisting with other tasks as assigned. These positions require the ability to assemble education materials, to research marine and aquatic topics, and to speak to small and large audiences. Additional responsibilities and projects will be assigned by the Education Curator or the full-time Educator.

DEADLINE: 5:00 P.M. Thursday, March 10, 2011

TO APPLY: Send a cover letter, current resume, and state application form PD-107, which may be downloaded from the World Wide Web at www.osp.state.nc.us/jobs/gnrlinfo.htm#app

Mail to: NC Aquarium on Roanoke Island

C/O Pat Raves

PO Box 967/374 Airport Rd.

Manteo, NC 27954

16.) Internship, Rachel Carson Reserve, Beaufort, N.C.

Application deadline: February 4, 2011

The intern will primarily assist staff with research activities including benthic sediment analyses, water quality monitoring, and emergent SAV/marsh monitoring. Secondary activities will support the education and stewardship sectors at the site. The intern will assist the Education staff with summer marine science camps, field trips and classroom activities. Stewardship activities include feral horse monitoring, trail maintenance, and marine debris assessment and removal.

This summer internship runs from Wednesday 6/1/11 through Wednesday 8/10/11. Typical work days are eight hours Monday through Friday, however some activities may require weekend and/or evening work. Interns in the field will be lifting moderate loads, walking up to 2 miles in soft sand and mud, and riding in a boat. We are looking for an out-going, self-motivated undergraduate with a background or interest in biology, ecology, environmental science, marine biology, or science education. Compensation is $10.00/hour. Interns are responsible for housing and transportation.

How to apply. Applicants should send a letter of interest, college transcript(s), resume, and one letter of recommendation to Dr. John Fear, Reserve Research Coordinator at by February 4, 2011. Phone number: (252)-838-0884john.fear@ncdenr.gov

17.) Internship, Southern Sites Reserve, Wilmington, N.C.

Application deadline: February 4, 2011

The intern will assist staff at two of the Reserve’s southern sites: Zeke’s Island and Masonboro Island. Research activities may include assisting with the System-wide Monitoring Program. Education activities include developing and presenting public programs and community outreach programs. Stewardship activities include invasive species monitoring and removal, species of concern monitoring and protection, marine debris documentation and removal, and monitoring of visitor use.

This internship runs from Wednesday 6/1/11 through Wednesday 8/10/11. Typical work days are eight hours Monday through Friday, however some weekend, evening and early morning hours will be required. The ideal candidate will have: interest or background in biology, marine biology, coastal issues, estuarine ecology, environmental education; or coastal management. Internship requires excellent communication skills; the ability to work independently and with a team; familiarity with or capacity to learn basic GPS and GIS use; and comfort with working in field settings in a variety of weather conditions. Compensation is $10.00/hour. Interns are responsible for housing and transportation.

How to apply. Applicants should send a letter of interest, college transcript(s), resume, and one letter of recommendation to Hope Sutton, Reserve Stewardship Coordinator/Southern Sites Manager at by Februarysuttonh@uncw.edu 4, 2011. Phone: (910)-962-2998.

18.) Internships, Marine Animal Rehabilitation Center, University of New England, Biddeford, Maine

The University of New England's Marine Animal Rehabilitation Center is currently accepting applications for the Marine Animal Rehabilitation Internship Program. We are looking for highly motivated, dynamic candidates who will work closely in a team setting with staff and volunteers to assist with all aspects of veterinary care and husbandry of sick and injured seals, cetaceans and/or sea turtles. Other responsibilities include (but are not limited to): Daily care of animals, transport of live/dead marine animals, water quality testing, maintenance of daily food and medical records, necropsy, education/docent tours and computer entry of data. Additional duties and projects may be assigned by staff.

These positions are unpaid and interns are required to find their own housing and transportation. Interns should expect to be scheduled to cover a variety of weekday shifts, nights, weekends and holidays. The ideal candidate should be mature and motivated, and possess a strong work ethic and excellent observational and communication skills.

The deadline for Summer Applications is March 1, 2011. Interested applicants can find all information and application materials at

Applications and questions can be submitted to c/o Kristen Patchett, Volunteer Supervisor/Internship Coordinator.MARCinfo@une.edu

Marine Animal Rehabilitation Center

University of New England

11 Hills Beach Road

Biddeford, Maine 04005

MARCinfo@une.edu

http://www.une.edu/research/msc/marc/internship.cfm

19.) Senior Wildlife Biologist, Ocean Conservancy, Washington, DC

DEPARTMENT: Conservation Programs

REPORTS TO: Director, Conservation Science

DURATION: Full-time

LEARN MORE ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT/PROGRAM:

Ocean Conservancy's recently launched Conservation Science Program (CSP) is focused on effectively communicating scientific knowledge to policymakers, the public and the news media with the goal of applying science to our policy objectives and finding solutions to important marine conservation problems. As a science-based policy organization, Ocean Conservancy's CSP is central to ensuring the robustness of our policy approaches to ensure ecosystem health in the face of existing and emerging problems in the ocean including marine debris, climate change, and ensuring restoration of ocean ecosystems from devastating environmental tragedies. The Senior Wildlife Biologist will serve as a part of this team to ensure policy solutions are designed to minimize impacts to marine wildlife and enhance the health of ocean ecosystems that they depend upon.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Senior Wildlife Biologist works with other staff members and teams of Ocean Conservancy scientists, attorneys, policy advocates, communications, and organizers to support Ocean Conservancy's science-based advocacy efforts and integrate marine wildlife conservation in OC programs. Although the Senior Wildlife Biologist provides scientific support across the organization, he or she will have a primary role in ensuring that Ocean Conservancy addresses key issues and opportunities for conservation of marine mammals, seabirds, and turtles. In addition, Marine Debris, Gulf Ecosystem Restoration and Arctic programs are current priorities for support by the Senior Wildlife Biologist.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for oversight and analysis of US laws, regulations, and policies pertaining to marine wildlife. Represents OC in a variety of forums, such as government advisory committees and task forces, and endangered species recovery teams.

• In collaboration with International Coastal Cleanup initiative, works to develop and support a robust Marine Debris Program that highlights and reduces harm to marine wildlife and the environment.

• Synthesizes scientific information and analyzes impacts on marine wildlife and the environment of past and proposed development activities, especially in relation to outer continental shelf oil and gas activity in the Arctic, the Gulf, and elsewhere.

• In collaboration with government affairs staff, educates national policy makers and regulators about the importance of and requirements for conservation of marine wildlife.

• Works closely with other OC staff, including in the communications and development departments, to ensure that marine wildlife issues are communicated effectively and factually to a variety of audiences.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of a Master's degree in a marine science, policy, or management discipline, with emphasis on wildlife, such as marine mammals, birds or turtles.

• Three-five years' work experience beyond graduate school in a marine wildlife conservation, management or research position, preferably including practical experience in the field.

• Preferred background includes familiarity with US laws, regulations, and policies pertaining to marine mammals, fisheries, and the marine environment, such as the Marine Mammal Protection Act, Endangered Species Act, Fisheries Management and Conservation Act, and Marine Debris Research, Prevention, and Removal Act.

• Proven ability to formulate and communicate complex ideas clearly in writing, as well as verbally and visually (written samples will be requested).

• Demonstrated ability to analyze scientific data and synthesize scientific literature, with excellent scientific/technical writing skills and proficiency with word-processing, presentation, database, statistical, and other computer software.

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively without close supervision and collaboratively as part of diverse project teams.

OTHER/PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:

• A strategic thinker who can bring the creativity, energy, discipline and commitment needed to ensure Ocean Conservancy addresses key issues in the conservation of marine wildlife;

• A high-level performer who remains attentive to details and adheres strictly to deadlines and deliverables while keeping a larger vision in mind;

• Highly collaborative with an appreciation of the benefit of a multi-disciplinary team approach;

• Personable, passionate, productive, and focused to support accurate, timely, and powerful policy, products, and positions

APPLY FOR THE POSITION: If you think you have what it takes to join Ocean Conservancy's team, please send a cover letter speaking to your qualifications and abilities to lead a growing exciting program with your resume and salary expectations to: and note your name and “Senior Wildlife Biologist # 1023” in the subject line.jobs@oceanconservancy.org

20.) Monitoring Specialist, Ocean Conservancy, St. Petersburg, FL

DEPARTMENT: Conservation Programs

REPORTS TO: Deputy Director, Fish Conservation

DURATION: Full-time

LEARN MORE ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT/PROGRAM:

Ocean Conservancy’s Fish Conservation Program is a dynamic, multi-faceted initiative focused on achieving sustainable fisheries in our nation’s waters with an emphasis on the Gulf of Mexico. Ocean Conservancy has played a key leadership role in transitioning our nation’s fisheries towards a sustainable future. Past accomplishments include securing significant improvements to our nation’s fisheries management laws in 1996 and 2007, transitioning regional fisheries to long term sustainability through the adoption of science based management plans, bycatch reduction measures and protection of essential fish habitat, and the establishment of the first science based rebuilding plan for red snapper in the Gulf of Mexico. We will continue this leadership role by working both at the national and regional level ensuring the development and implementation of laws and policies consistent with sustainable fisheries through the development of science based conservation policies and practices, implementation of incentive based measures, ensuring accountability within the fishery management system and building support among fishery stakeholders and decision-makers. The Monitoring Specialist will work with a team of professionals to ensure that management policies and decisions continue to transition fisheries to long term sustainability, and coordinate with other teams to ensure full restoration of the Gulf of Mexico including from the impacts of the BP Deepwater Horizon disaster. We envision healthy and productive oceans that support resilient ecosystems and coastal communities.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Monitoring Specialist serves as the lead on fisheries monitoring improvement research, design, stakeholder outreach, and implementation with the goal of transitioning Gulf of Mexico fisheries to a more sustainable future. The Specialist will also assist our Gulf Restoration Program to ensure the adoption of a strong long-term monitoring program to ensure that restoration plans are focused on addressing the impacts of the BP Deepwater Horizon Disaster. The Specialist will work with multi-disciplinary staff at Ocean Conservancy, regional and national decision-makers, partners and stakeholders to develop and advance innovative and effective monitoring improvements at the state, regional and national level. Leveraging Ocean Conservancy's background in science-based policy advocacy as well as our existing monitoring initiatives, the Specialist will collaborate closely with government science and policy staff to strengthen the value of existing monitoring programs and to promote new approaches to fisheries monitoring to support sustainable fisheries management. The Specialist will be responsible for building a compelling case for innovative science-based monitoring improvements and work closely with Ocean Conservancy's external affairs team to promote political will in support of monitoring improvements.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

Leads, designs, and manages all aspects of Ocean Conservancy's fisheries monitoring improvement work. Assists the Gulf Restoration Program in ensuring that the impacts of the BP Deepwater Horizon disaster are adequately captured. Our effectiveness depends upon science-based advocacy that builds policy positions around the best available research and other sources of reliable data. That effort will include:

• Researching and developing a fisheries monitoring improvement platform and strategy

• Researching, formulating, and advocating this platform before federal and state fish managers, regulators, legislators, media and the public

• In coordination with Deputy Director, Fish Conservation, developing and presenting Ocean Conservancy positions on marine fish conservation through research, writing, and presentation of comments, testimony, position papers, scientific publications and reports

• Monitoring fish conservation and data collection issues and policies through attendance at agency and regional fishery management council meetings, state fish and wildlife commission meetings, public hearings, congressional hearings, professional meetings and conferences, and through government, industry, and scientific literature

• Explaining Ocean Conservancy positions on marine fish conservation and fisheries monitoring to Executive and Legislative branch officials and staff, the media and the public

• Assisting Ocean Conservancy efforts to ensure that effective monitoring programs are established to assess impacts of the BP Deepwater Horizon disaster.

• Conducting outreach activities to build a diverse constituency for fisheries monitoring improvements. In coordination with Ocean Conservancy staff, working to educate and inform regional stakeholder groups, the media and the public about the importance of data collection improvements and the value of Ocean Conservancy’s improvement strategy

• Maintaining cooperative and effective working relationships with colleagues in government agencies, regional fishery management councils, industry groups, scientific and academic communities, and other conservation groups

• Preparing, managing and monitoring status of project workplans and budgets

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Advanced degree preferred in a relevant science or interdisciplinary specialty, fisheries, marine ecosystems, or another field closely related to marine or environmental science/management.

• In-depth experience in at least one of the following: marine ecosystem or resource management; marine wildlife or fisheries biology/management, fisheries monitoring, fisheries data collection, processing, analysis, dissemination, natural resource/environmental policy, or program management.

• In-depth knowledge of one or more of the following: marine fisheries management, fishery monitoring programs (including electronic monitoring of fisheries, recreational data collection survey methods, data processing and analysis).

• Five years or more of professional experience in fisheries data collection, analysis or program management, or other relevant field experience.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills are essential, as are demonstrated advocacy skills, the ability to mobilize and manage a diverse partner network, and the ability to communicate complex scientific or technical concepts to policy and lay audiences (written samples may be requested).

OTHER/PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:

• A strategic thinker who can bring the creativity, energy, discipline and commitment needed to help grow this promising program area;

• A high-level performer who remains attentive to details and adheres strictly to deadlines and deliverables while keeping a larger vision in mind;

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with past success in deepening and leveraging stakeholder partnerships to implement strategies and affect change;

• Highly collaborative with an appreciation of the benefit of a multi-disciplinary team approach;

• Personable, passionate, productive, and focused to support accurate, timely, and powerful policy, products, and positions;

• The ability to travel to attend symposiums and conferences.

Ocean Conservancy staff use and value our resources—time, talent, and money—to achieve powerful policy gains for the protection of the ocean that sustains all life. We're dedicated to long-term issues, not

APPLY FOR THE POSITION: If you think you have what it takes to join Ocean Conservancy's team, please send a cover letter speaking to your qualifications and abilities to lead a growing exciting program with your resume and salary expectations to: and note your name and “Monitoring Specialist #1020” in the subject line.jobs@oceanconservancy.org

21.) Policy Manager, Fish Conservation, Ocean Conservancy, Austin, TX

DEPARTMENT: Conservation Programs

REPORTS TO: Deputy Director, Gulf Restoration Program

DURATION: Full-time

LEARN MORE ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT/PROGRAM:

Ocean Conservancy's Fish Conservation Program is a dynamic, multi-faceted initiative focused on achieving sustainable fisheries in our nation's waters with an emphasis on the Gulf of Mexico. Ocean Conservancy has played a key leadership role in transitioning our nation's fisheries towards a sustainable future. Past accomplishments include securing significant improvements to our nation's fisheries management laws in 1996 and 2007 as well as the establishment of the first science based rebuilding plan for red snapper in the Gulf of Mexico. We will continue this leadership role by ensuring the development and implementation of laws and policies consistent with sustainable fisheries in partnership with fishery stakeholders in the Gulf of Mexico region. The British Petroleum (BP) Deepwater Horizon oil disaster threatens the Gulf of Mexico ecosystem, its fisheries and a way of life for fishing communities. In addition to the longstanding threats facing regional fisheries, the Fish Conservation Program works with Ocean Conservancy's Gulf Restoration Program team to ensure that regional management policies address new threats posed by this disaster and support the full restoration of the Gulf of Mexico ecosystem. The Policy Manager will work in concert with our team of professionals to ensure that national laws and policies are consistent with sustainable fisheries, that regional management policies and decisions continue to transition fisheries to long term sustainability, and that a full restoration of the Gulf of Mexico is achieved. OC envisions a healthy and productive Gulf of Mexico that supports resilient ocean ecosystems and coastal communities.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Policy Manager leads the development and implementation of Ocean Conservancy's sustainable fisheries initiatives in the Gulf of Mexico. This position is responsible for, in coordination with the Deputy Director of Fish Conservation, developing, communicating and advocating organizational positions and priorities that lead to sustainable fish populations and fishing communities. The Policy Manager will work with a team of Ocean Conservancy experts, state and federal government officials, the news media, non-governmental organization colleagues, the academic community, industry groups and other stakeholders in the region to achieve these goals. This position will also work with our team of proven oil spill response and restoration leaders to achieve meaningful and lasting ecologic and economic restoration in the Gulf. Finally, The Policy Manager will be responsible for the management of work plans and budgets supervise fish conservation program staff to ensure our sustainable fisheries goals are achieved.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Policy Manager will secure sustainable fisheries management in the Gulf of Mexico by:

• Working with a multi-disciplinary team of Ocean Conservancy experts to develop and implement advocacy strategies that achieve desired conservation outcomes.

• Developing and ensuring strong advocacy of Ocean Conservancy positions on fish conservation, in consultation with the Deputy Director of Fish Conservation, with diverse audiences including decision-makers, stakeholders, the media and the public through research, writing, oral and written testimony, position papers, and reports.

• Working collaboratively with Ocean Conservancy's team of proven oil spill response and restoration leaders and experts to produce meaningful outcomes for the Gulf of Mexico and its communities.

• Supervising fish conservation program staff to ensure conservation objectives by preparing, managing and monitoring the execution of project workplans in line with available resources.

• Maintaining cooperative and effective working relationships with colleagues in government agencies, regional fishery management councils, industry groups, scientific and academic communities, and non-governmental organizations.

• In consultation with Ocean Conservancy staff, informing Ocean Conservancy members, activists, funders and the public through press releases, newsletter articles, workshops, brochures, action alerts, media interviews and grant reports.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Advanced degree preferred in fisheries biology, marine biology, environmental science, environmental management, public policy, law or closely related field.

• In-depth knowledge of fishery management laws, systems and policies.

• Two years or more of professional conservation, public policy, program management, or other relevant field preferred.

• Ability to effectively manage project work plans and budgets, supervise staff and lead a team of experts to secure meaningful results.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills are essential, as are demonstrated advocacy skills, and the ability to communicate complex scientific or technical concepts to policy and lay audiences (written samples will be requested).

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in the Gulf of Mexico region preferred.

OTHER/PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:

• A strategic thinker who can bring the creativity, energy, discipline and commitment needed to execute our fisheries policy and advocacy work;

• A high-level performer who remains attentive to details and adheres strictly to deadlines and deliverables while keeping a larger vision in mind;

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills;

• Highly collaborative with an appreciation of the benefit of a multi-disciplinary team approach;

• Personable, passionate, productive, and focused to support accurate and timely analysis, advocacy, products, and positions;

BECOMING AN OCEAN CONSERVANCY TEAM MEMBER:

Ocean Conservancy offers an excellent benefits package and a competitive salary that is commensurate with experience. We welcome candidates with a dedication to conservation and a commitment to leveraging the power of partnerships for policy change.

Ocean Conservancy staff use and value our resources—time, talent, and money—to achieve powerful policy gains for the protection of the ocean that sustains all life. We're dedicated to long-term issues, not to trendy campaigns, and we create sustainable solutions based on science, not ideology. We see the big picture and offer realistic solutions to protect the ocean and improve our quality of life. Some things about us you should know:

• We provide concrete solutions that lead to high-impact results. These include landmark policies like: protecting sea turtles by mandating Turtle Excluder Devices, the establishment of marine protected areas in California, and the protection of the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands.

• We stand on the shoulders of more than 35 years of policy expertise, and we have the longest track record defining priorities and translating science into sound, practical policies that protect our oceans.

• We leverage our strong networks and deep connections. We've won the trust of legislators over the years, and our access to key decision-makers in Congress allows us to serve as the voice of the ocean in the halls of power. Our grassroots network helps to amplify our voice across the country.

• We recognize that real leadership means cooperation. We know when to stand firm and when to negotiate on behalf of the ocean to achieve lasting victories.

• We're committed to creating long-term change. We continue to monitor legislation and policies long after they fall from the front-page headlines to ensure that vital aspects of ocean life are always protected.

Ocean Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Minorities and Females and Encouraged to Apply.

APPLY FOR THE POSITION: If you think you have what it takes to join Ocean Conservancy's team, please send a cover letter speaking to your qualifications and abilities to lead a growing exciting program with your resume and salary expectations to: and note your name and “Policy Manager-FCP #1102” in the subject line.jobs@oceanconservancy.org

22.) Monitoring and Biodiversity Officer, National Fish & Wildlife Foundation, Washington, D.C.

Summary: The Monitoring and Biodiversity Officer is responsible for working with the Foundation's staff and Board of Directors, federal agencies and other conservation partners to support the establishment of biodiversity goals with data analysis and to develop and implement an outcome-based monitoring strategy for the Foundation's conservation programs, particularly the Keystone Initiatives. In collaboration with NFWF's existing Evaluation Officer, s/he will serve as a spokesperson and will work to advance the Foundation's activities under this program.

The Keystone Initiatives are the centerpiece of the Foundation's strategic plan and will drive the organization's conservation agenda. The goal of the Keystone Initiatives is to create a core portfolio of select, issue-specific programs that will achieve long-term impact with measurable outcomes. The Monitoring and Biodiversity Officer and other members of this team are expected to be and/or become thought-leaders in their respective fields and position the Foundation as the convener of choice in the conservation community.

The Monitoring and Biodiversity Officer will serve as a catalyst within the Foundation to create new combinations of people, processes, methodologies, and ideas that will lead to breakthrough approaches to measuring the effectiveness of the Foundation's conservation programs by working with partners to create a strong culture of conservation impact assessment “on the ground.” The Monitoring and Biodiversity Officer will work closely with Keystone evaluation, initiative, and program staff to create prototypes and pilots for grant partnership programs/projects that deliver measurable outcomes in accordance with the Foundation's vision and strategic plan.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

* Through engagement with staff and key partners, develop and build biodiversity data and analysis, outcomes definition, and monitoring as a core component of NFWF grantmaking in order to assess the progress of NFWF's conservation investments in achieving desired results.

* Continue development, implementation, and refinement of NFWF's evaluation and monitoring strategy for use across multiple scales of grantmaking (initiative, program, project).

* Lead discussions among NFWF staff, grantees, and/or partners to develop common metrics and monitoring plans, sampling and experimental designs, for effectively gauging progress and assessing achievement of outcomes at both project and program/initiative scales.

* In collaboration with NFWF program and IT staff, develop internal data collection and reporting systems for more efficiently compiling, aggregating, and disseminating project, program, and initiative outcomes to both internal (staff, Board) and external (funding partners, grantees, etc.) audiences.

* Build foundation staff and grantee capacity for using monitoring as a tool for learning and adaptive management.

* Communicate and coordinate with Foundation staff and Board on the assessment of our conservation impact to ensure strong understanding.

* Work with the Science & Evaluation team to develop the Foundation's new conservation strategy framework and goals as well as develop and/or align existing biodiversity data and monitoring methodology to ensure that relevant data are compiled for measuring progress on strategy implementation.

* Foster NFWF as a thought leader in the field on conservation monitoring and biodiversity analysis.

* Disseminate results and lessons learned from NFWF initiatives to internal and external audiences through various media, such as NFWF's website, conference presentations and publications, as appropriate.

* As time permits, respond to requests for assistance from key federal, corporate, or foundation partners and share NFWF monitoring experience and lessons learned.

* Contribute to team effort such as by assisting in the review of grant project proposals for keystone initiatives, offering information and opinion, and accomplishing special projects as needed.

* In collaboration with appropriate Foundation staff, evaluate responses to RFPs for proposed methodology, staff expertise, analytical approach, and reporting procedures and make approval recommendations.

* Conduct analyses of quantitative and qualitative data from past grantmaking and/or spatial data using Geographic Information Systems, prepare descriptive reports, and help incorporate findings into future organizational and program improvements.

* Assist in the preparation of reports, briefing materials, and recommendations to support decision making by the Foundation's Board.

* Represent the Foundation at appropriate meetings, conferences, etc.

* Conduct site visits in accordance with Foundation policy.

SECONDARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

* Support the development of public and private partnerships to secure operational and programmatic funding for this Program in coordination with the Executive Director, Chief Science Officer, Development and Government Relations Staff, and Partnership Offices.

* Perform other duties as assigned by the Chief Science Officer and Senior Vice-President.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

(EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS)

* PhD or Master's degree with equivalent experience. Five years professional experience in monitoring, biodiversity analysis, conservation outcome definition, and reporting program or project effectiveness is required. It is desirable that this experience be in a natural resource-oriented organization. Demonstrated knowledge of contemporary evaluative techniques, quantitative/statistical analysis, and adaptive management.

* Ability to organize and prioritize work and meet deadlines.

* Strong speaking and writing skills.

* Strong interpersonal skills.

* Computer proficiency.

* Willingness to travel.

Compensation: Commensurate with experience.

To apply, please send an e-mail, with attachments in Word format, containing your cover letter describing your interest and qualifications, resume, 1-2 page writing samples, three professional references and your salary requirements to Marla Carter, Human Resources Manager, at HR2@nfwf.org. NFWF is an equal opportunity employer.

About NFWF – The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to funding sustainable conservation initiatives. Chartered by the U.S. Congress in 1984, NFWF leverages federal grants and private support to achieve maximum conservation impact. Recently, the Foundation-through its Keystone Initiatives- strategically repositioned itself to more effectively capture conservation gains by directing a substantial portion of its investments towards programs that had the greatest chance of successfully securing the long-term future of imperiled species. By leveraging innovative program design from scientific experts, the Foundation is able to structure conservation programs that consistently achieve measurable and meaningful outcomes. Visit www.nfwf.org.

23.) Director, South Coast Office, Coastal Conservation League, Beaufort, South Carolina

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*** In this issue:

*** Travel news

*** January is festival time:

*** Rail Trail of the Month – New Jersey's Sussex Branch Trail

*** Trail and Outdoors Volunteer opportunities:

*** Travel, Outdoor and Adventure Jobs and Volunteer Opportunities

1.) Store Keeper at Brooks Lodge, Katmai National Park, AK

2.) Communications Director, Save Our Wild Salmon, Seattle, Portland or Washington DC

3.) Director of Communications, Outdoor Industry, Boulder, Colorado

4.) Museum Interpreter A – Bassett Hall, Colonial Williamsburg, Williamsburg, Virginia

5.) Product Manager – Accessories, Simms Fishing Products, Bozeman, MT

6.) Executive Director, International Rivers, Berkeley, CA

7.) Executive Director, Yellowstone Association, Gardiner, Montana

8.) Senior Manager, Public Relations, Mountain Hardwear, Richmond, CA

9.) Public Relations Manager, Brooks Sports, Inc, Bothell, WA

10.) Field Staff, Year-round wilderness program, RedCliff Ascent, Enterprise, UT

11.) Executive Director, Hartley Nature Center, Duluth, Minnesota

12.) Lifeguard / Cabin Counselor, Gwynn Valley Camp, Brevard, North Carolina

13.) Director of Communications, Employer: National Business Travel Association, Alexandria, Virginia

14.) Captain, Glacier Park Boat Company, Kalispell, MT

15.) Full-Time Freelance Travel Writer and Editor, American Park Network, New York City

…and much more…and it’s all FREE!!!

*** Do you have a travel adventure to share?

Send me your stories and I’ll post in the “Your Very Next Step” and on the YVNS website (http://www.yourverynextstep.com/).

*** Here’s the YVNS Travel News for January:

*** 11 Ways to Save on Airfare in Any Season

Saving money on airline tickets isn't just a seasonal concern. Here are tips on lowering the cost from an airborne expert.

By George Hobica

Airfarewatchdog.com

http://www.frommers.com/articles/7090.html#ixzz17twglgZw

Frequent travelers share tips for keeping valuables safe

By Charisse Jones, USA TODAY

http://www.usatoday.com/travel/news/2010-12-07-businesstravel07_ST_N.htm

How to protect your home while traveling

By Sarah Pascarella, SmarterTravel.com

http://www.usatoday.com/travel/deals/inside/2010-11-25-Home-Protection-While-Traveling_N.htm

United Airlines Employing Technology to Cut Down on Lines

Link to article in the Chicago Tribune:

http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/ct-biz-1222-linebuster-20101222,0,632321.story

For Some Travelers Stranded in Airports, Relief is in 140 Characters

Link to article in The New York Times:

How Airlines Managed Through the Blizzard

Link to article on TheStreet:

http://www.thestreet.com/_yahoo/story/10957402/1/how-airlines-managed-through-the-blizzard.html

IRS Raises 2011 Mileage Reimbursement Rate

The U.S. Internal Revenue Service set the 2011 standard rate for deducting business use of a car at 51 cents per mile, up from the current rate of 50 cents.

Marriott's sustainable seafood push leads to exotic Amazonian fish

Ever heard of the prehistoric paiche?

http://travel.usatoday.com/hotels/post/2011/01/marriott-sustainable-seafood-peruvian-rainforest-fish/137143/1

Naked woman creates ruckus on Delta flight to New York

By Ben Mutzabaugh, USA TODAY

http://travel.usatoday.com/flights/post/2010/11/naked-woman-creates-ruckus-on-delta-flight-to-new-york/132862/1

From TCN:

Shift of Earth's Magnetic North Pole Impacts Tampa Airport

Scientists say the magnetic north pole is moving toward Russia and the fallout has reached — of all places — Tampa International Airport.

Link to article in The Tampa Tribune:

http://www2.tbo.com/content/2011/jan/05/051900/shift-of-earths-magnetic-north-pole-impacts-tampa-/news-breaking/

Link to notice from Tampa International Airport:

http://www.tampaairport.com/about/media/press_releases/2011/20110104-runway-designation-change.pdf

TSA embraces new medical notification cards

Travelers with health concerns can now discreetly alert airport screeners

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/40647207/ns/travel-news/

*** 2011 January Festivals:

*** 2011 Sundance Film Festival Announces Films in Competition

January 20-20

Park City, Utah

This year’s 16 films were selected from 1,102 submissions. Each is a world premiere.

http://www.sundance.org/festival/article/2011-competition-film-announcement/

*** The 29th annual Plymouth Ice Festival:

The 29th annual Plymouth Ice Festival storms into Plymouth, Michigan January 21-23, 2011. Formerly known as the Plymouth International Ice Sculpture Spectacular, the official 2011 Plymouth Ice Festival will bring a new name, a new look and several new outdoor exhibits into the heart of downtown Plymouth.

Created specifically for the love of winter, the revamped Plymouth Ice Festival will feature over 100 ice sculptures, live music and entertainment, interactive family shows, winter-themed tasty treats and a variety of additional events to interest all ages. Several new event highlights include the Dueling Chainsaws Speed Carving Show, Forest Avenue Scavenger Hunt, Penniman Ave., Petting Farm & Pony Rides. Many of the Downtown Plymouth merchants will also be holding individualized in-store events offering discounts and giveaways. An estimated 100,000 people are slated to attend the three-day event.

The Plymouth Ice Festival has ranked among the top ice festivals in the United States by promoting ice sculpture as an art form through competitions, demonstrations and seminars with standardized judging and exhibitions.

http://www.plymouthicefestival.org/

*** Homestead Championship Rodeo

January 28-30, 2011

A variety of riding, roping, and racing events.

http://gomiami.about.com/od/culturaleventsinmiami/qt/Homestead-Championship-Rodeo.htm

*** Trail volunteer opportunities:

Volunteer Vacations 2011, Washington Trails Association, Washington State

Volunteer Vacations

Give us a week. We'll make it great.

Looking for a rewarding, challenging and fun vacation? Volunteer Vacations are week-long work parties that connect you with a much-needed trail maintenance project located in a premiere backcountry location of Washington State.

What's the Catch?

For a small fee we will provide you with a week of fine cooking, fun folks and a meaningful project – led by one of our skilled crew leaders. And, we'll also do a little trail work during the day. Projects range from repairing tread and improving drainage, to building structures such as turnpike or puncheon, or logging-out with crosscut saw. You'll share in-camp chores with fellow volunteers, like helping the cook, washing dishes and pumping water. But there will be plenty of time left over to sleep, eat and relax – and enjoy your surroundings.

Before Signing up

Please read more about the format of our trips, including the menu and procedures for submitting application and payment, in our Volunteer Vacation FAQs. Note that due to the popularity of our trips, you need to submit

payment and application within 2 weeks or joining a trip. If a trip is full and you would like to be added to a waitlist, please call us at 206/625-1367

trail_teams@wta.org.

http://www.wta.org/volunteer/vacations

Give someone — or yourself — the gift of exploring awesome outdoor spaces in 2011 with an America the Beautiful — National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass.

http://store.usgs.gov/pass/index.html

Roaring Fork Outdoor Volunteers, Basalt, CO

Town to Town Tour Adopt-A-Mile

Third annual cross-country ski/showshoe event

Aspen to Basalt on the Rio Grande Trail

Saturday, January 22, 2011

After a one-year break, the 3rd annual Town to Town Tour is back this winter, scheduled for Saturday, January 22, 2011, this time finishing up in charming “Old Town” Basalt. The Tour is a non-competitive cross-country ski and snowshoe event created to bring our community out on one of the Roaring Fork Valley’s great public trails, the Rio Grande, while raising awareness of RFOV and its mission. In 2008 and 2009, more than 360 people, ages 1-80, skied or snowshoed the 18 miles from Aspen to Basalt in this popular community event.

The Tour took a hiatus in 2010 after the downturn in the economy made it difficult to secure enough financial sponsors to guarantee a quality event for the winter. Now, with a ramped-up committee of seasoned volunteers and newcomers, RFOV is planning for another successful event in 2011. A big part of that success will depend on strong fundraising and sponsorships.

“Our goal is to raise $45,000 in sponsorships, to cover all of RFOV’s hard costs (tents, food & beverages, and permits), staff time, and to raise a modest amount for RFOV’s summer trails and conservation programs,” says Development Coordinator Karin Teague. “While this is a big undertaking for us, we see the Tour as a totally unique and much-loved winter event that brings the greater Roaring Fork Valley community together, while giving us an opportunity to educate the public about who we are and the important work RFOV does.”

One of the new sponsorship opportunities RFOV has created is the Adopt-A-Mile program. For $500, businesses or organizations can “adopt” one mile of the Rio Grande Trail, where they can promote their business by engaging skiers and snowshoers with drinks, music, swag, contests—whatever they can dream up—as they pass on the trail.

“Adding the Adopt-A-Mile will bring a fun element to the route, and give sponsors an opportunity to gain more exposure,” says Kathleen Wanatowicz, Tour publicity coordinator. “We developed this program based on feedback from Tour participants—it can be a long event for new participants—so interactive stops along the way will help them along, as well as give sponsors a chance to directly engage with the participants.”

RFOV expects close to 400 participants again this winter. The Tour will begin at Rio Grande Park in Aspen, with an optional mid-course start and refreshment station at Woody Creek. New this year, the finish will be in downtown Basalt, with fantastic food and drink provided by local restaurants. The improvements to the Town to Town Tour will make this great community event even more popular, so mark your winter calendar for January 22, 2011! To become a sponsor, to volunteer, or for more information, call 927-8241 or email rfov@sopris.net.

Roaring Fork Outdoor Volunteers

PO Box 1341, Basalt, CO

http://www.rfov.org/2011_town_to_town_tour

Volunteer opportunities, The County of Santa Clara, Santa Clara, CA

http://www.sccgov.org/portal/site/parks/parkschp?path=%2Fv7%2FParks%20and%20Recreation%2C%20Department%20of%20%28DEP%29%2Fmain_menu%2FVolunteer%20Here

Volunteer Stewardship Workdays, Michigan Department of Natural Resources and Environment

Join us for fun activities year-round!

Workday dates, activities, and locations are listed below. Workdays are scheduled and posted quarterly. Please check this site to make sure you have the most up-to-date information since meeting locations may need to change.

See what volunteer workdays look like on our Picasa web page.

Volunteer workdays are sponsored by the State Park Stewardship Unit to help protect and restore natural areas in our state park system. We focus on natural areas that are known or potential sites for species of greatest conservation need.

http://www.michigan.gov/dnr/0,1607,7-153-10366_10871-162412–,00.html

*** National Rail-Trail of the month:

Trail of the Month: January 2011

New Jersey's Sussex Branch Trail

On an icy January morning, the air is so still you can hear the beat of a hawk's wings in the bare blue sky overhead. Tree trunks creak and groan like an old rocking chair, and winter has put a frozen glaze on the landscape. But you won't mind if you've bundled up for a romp on New Jersey's 20-mile Sussex Branch Trail, where the solitude will have you feeling as crisp as the season.

In fact, winter might be the best season to explore this rail-trail. Its surface is slightly rough and uneven in places, with an off-and-on mixture of gravel, ballast, cinder, dirt and grass. But throw some powder on the ground, and the Sussex Branch Trail becomes a pristine highway of outdoor activity.

New York City is barely 60 miles to the east, yet the change of pace and scenery as you approach northern New Jersey can be startling. One moment you're racing with traffic on Interstate 80. The next minute you're curling through woodlands and farmsteads, winding from Branchville to Byram Township with stops in Lafayette, Newton and Andover. You've traded honking horns for horse corrals and gentle hillsides. So strap on your cross-country skis or hiking boots, or climb up into that saddle, because the Sussex Branch Trail shines when the season shivers.

In terms of elevation gain, you'll notice little advantage starting at either end of the trail, which opened in 1998. You can pick up the path at multiple trailheads and road crossings, or even extend your journey on the 27-mile Paulinskill Valley Trail. But if you're looking for a fitting starting point, head to Branchville, once the western terminus of the Sussex Branch Railroad Company line.

Iron mining first brought the railroad as far north as Andover. Later, a series of creameries drew the tracks farther north into cow country to service the dairy demand. Before the rail line reached Branchville in 1869, those local creameries were limited to producing butter and cheese. After the trains arrived, and with improved refrigeration, area farmers were able to transport their milk to distant markets. The dairy industry quickly took off. By the early 1900s, the Branchville Creamery alone was bottling 9,000 quarts of milk each day, and Sussex County bragged about having more cows than people.

New Jersey's dairy heyday dried out by the 1960s due to increased costs and stricter health regulations. A fire at the Branchville Creamery effectively ended its business in 1962, and other nearby creameries soon closed down as well. Without its customers, the railroad discontinued service in 1966.

Most of the original creameries have disappeared, but some have been renovated for other uses, including one just off the trail a few miles east of Branchville. South of Ross Corner on U.S. Route 206, you'll pass a large building housing several small offices. It was once Becker's Creamery, which operated during the Civil War.

After you cross Route 206, you'll settle into the crunching cadence of your footsteps. Weekdays on the Sussex Branch Trail are particularly peaceful, and you aren't likely to pass more than a few locals walking their dogs. Mostly you'll see signs of the animals that have hit the trail since the last snowfall—deer tracks, tiny paw prints and birds' claw marks—and the long ruts of cross-country skiers. (Black bears are around, but not commonly seen.)

A narrow tree strip hugs the corridor, and the trunk shadows zebra-stripe the snow. And as you approach Lafayette the woodlands grow deeper. A gushing stream ushers you into town, where you'll find several enticing cafés and antiques stores. As you leave the town behind, the pathway doglegs south, backyards peel away, and Highway 15 vanishes from sight and sound.

A series of lakes, often frozen over during the peak of winter, soon opens up to the west. Someone has fashioned an aging, makeshift bench here on the trail; if it's still standing, the spot very much warrants a pause to soak up the scene and listen to the distant honking of Canada geese across the ice.

Shortly down the trail, you'll reach the one break in the corridor: a 1.1-mile detour along the shoulder of Old Branchville/Newton Branchville Junction Road. It's a bit narrow at points, so you'll have to be mindful of traffic. Follow the road as it angles up a hill to the west and becomes Hicks Avenue in Newton. The rail-trail picks up again on your left and leads you to Sparta Avenue. At that intersection, you'll easily spot the kiosk and trailhead across the street on Strickles Pond Road.

From there, the peacefulness of the rail-trail climaxes. Crows caw and flutter in the naked treetops, and their shadows dash back and forth across the trail. You'll pass through rock cuts and steep slopes and notice how elevated the railroad berm has grown. The corridor feels most wild and sequestered along this segment heading through Kittatinny Valley State Park. Then, as if to wake you from a winter dream, the trail comes within range of Route 206 once again as you head into Andover. Lake Aeroflex and the Aeroflex-Andover Airport are off to the east, and you'll feel the vibrations of business life more closely again.

South of Andover, you continue on to the trail's terminus at Waterloo Road in Byram Township (there is a fairly rough and rocky section near Cranberry Lake). When you reach the end in Allamuchy Mountain State Park, you can shake the snow from your boots and shed a few layers. But however you choose to unwind and recharge from your trip, rarely will a thaw feel more satisfying than after a snowy stint on the Sussex Branch Trail.

http://www.railstotrails.org/news/recurringFeatures/trailMonth/index.html

*** Travel/Adventure/Outdoors/Conservation employment opportunities:

1.) Store Keeper at Brooks Lodge, Katmai National Park, AK

Job Location:

Katmai National Park on the Alaskan Peninsula – Katmai National Park, AK, United States

Job Description:

The primary activity at Brooks Lodge is bear viewing and sportfishing. Brooks accomodates 64 guests at a time and requires excellent customer service in every position to ensure that our guests expectations are not only met, but exceeded.

The Approximate Season Dates for Brooks Lodge: May 20 – September 18, 2010

Store Keeper: responsible for:

•Retail store operation at the lodge. Oversee the rental program. Good customer skills a must. Reconciliation of guest charges.

•Familiar with retail operations and sales. Ten key, extensive cash handling, credit cars, and cash register.

•Inventory control, pricing using guidelines set by the Park Service, stocking, display, and daily reports.

•Must possess a well rounded knowledge of fishing, hiking and general outdoor activities.

Ability to lift 50 lbs.

Job Requirements:

Katmailand's goal is to have an efficient operation with a friendly and attentive staff. We consider each employee an important representative. We are looking to employ people who are friendly, cheerful with visitors as well as with fellow employees, can work as a team, are self-starters and hard workers. Each employee is highly visible to our guests and therefore we insist that each employee present a neat and clean appearance. Our standards are high and we expect employees to meet those standards.

How To Apply:

Because of the difficulty with interviewing, checking references, documentation, labor laws and travel costs we do not hire foreign workers. Please do NOT apply if you are not a U.S. Citizen or a U.S. National.

1.View and print out the Katmailand Seasonal Employment Application

2.Complete your application

3.Mail to: Katmailand, Inc., 4125 Aircraft Drive, Anchorage, AK 99502.

~ or ~

Email to: jobs@katmailand.com

~ or ~

Fax to: (907)243-0649.

Contact Information:

Contact: Human Resources

4125 Aircraft Drive

Anchorage, AK, United States 99502

Phone: (907) 243-5448

Fax: (907) 243-0649

Email: jobs@katmailand.com

Website: www.katmailand.com

http://www.resortjobs.com/do/details/937

2.) Communications Director, Save Our Wild Salmon, Seattle, Portland or Washington DC

Save Our Wild Salmon is a nationwide coalition of conservation organizations, sport and commercial fishing associations, businesses, and taxpayer and clean energy advocates working to restore abundant, sustainable wild salmon to the rivers and streams of the Pacific salmon states. Our priority is a national campaign to restore endangered salmon and steelhead in the Columbia/Snake River Basin by removing four dams on the Lower Snake River in Washington State.

The Coalition has offices in Seattle WA; Portland OR; Boise ID; and Spokane WA.

SUMMARY: Full-time staff position responsible for developing and implementing the Coalition's communications strategy, including: coordinating communications and media activities, traditional and new, of SOS and campaign partner groups; organizing and making reporter, writer and editorial board contacts; overseeing and expanding on-line and social media; directing message creation, training and discipline; overseeing earned media; organizing editorial board visits, media outreach and press events; and producing materials. The communications director works with SOS staff, board and consultants to ensure that messages, materials and media further SOS and campaign strategies and policies. This position is a busy and challenging job.

REQUIREMENTS: Bachelors degree in a related discipline and minimum of five years experience in media or communications for conservation, political, or other advocacy organization. Position requires excellent written and oral communication skills, experience with reporters and writers, project management experience, demonstrable experience in web communications and social media, quick learning and writing, and attention to detail. Strong collaboration skills, excellent time management and flexibility to manage competing priorities are essential. Some background in Congressional and government relations is helpful. Experience may substitute for education.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop, implement and manage communications strategies in traditional and new media. Assure coordination of national and regional media activities.

• Serve as contact with reporters and writers, particularly national reporters. Cultivate and maintain reporter relationships. Track reporter/writer contact by other SOS staff and campaign leaders.

• Assure creation and implementation of national and northwest editorial board plans and activities; cultivate and maintain editorial writer contact.

• Coordinate and build SOS and campaign presence in social media.

• Develop content for and expand communications uses of SOS and campaign web sites.

• Prepare and oversee preparation of talking points, press releases, backgrounders, op-eds, media packets, and other media materials.

• Work with SOS partner organizations, their leaders and communications staff to maximize media penetration.

• Direct and evaluate effectiveness of campaign messaging in conjunction with staff and campaign leaders. Ensure message consistency and discipline in media and materials.

• Support media spokespeople. Assure identification of effective messengers, work with outreach staff to recruit messengers, and assure necessary support.

• Identify proactive and reactive media opportunities: work with outreach staff to coordinate fast, strategic response to news stories, editorials and web postings, including critical ones. Assure rapid factual response to media supporting and opposing our campaign.

• Monitor coverage of our campaign and related issues, and distribute relevant coverage to our campaign leaders and other SOS staff.

• Develop and implement national media events and tours to further campaign goals.

• Manage most communications contracts and consultants, including setting priorities, managing workload, and assuring accountability.

• Manage SOS communications budgets.

Salary range is $40-50,000, depending on experience and location. Portland and Seattle are preferred locations due to presence of other SOS staff; Washington D.C. will be considered for the right applicant. We offer full medical, dental and vision benefits and generous vacation leave. Save Our Wild Salmon is an equal opportunity employer. Resume and cover letter to Kristie Miller, kristie@wildsalmon.org. Applications will be considered as received; the position is open until filled, and early application is encouraged. No calls please. Websites: www.wildsalmon.org; www.workingsnakeriver.org.

http://careers.outdoorindustry.org/jobs#/detail/3777736

3.) Director of Communications, Outdoor Industry, Boulder, Colorado

A recognized leader and primary spokesperson for the Outdoor Industry is seeking a Director of Communications to oversee all corporate communication, marketing, and branding efforts. This executive level position will lead the communications team in developing collateral which reflects the needs of membership and supports the strategic direction. This includes the marketing coordination and logistics of all publications, promotions, website platforms and trade events. He or she will also be responsible for coordinating support for department members to ensure all functional areas have the resources needed to complete their goals. Additional responsibilities include overseeing the marketing budget, developing timelines, and estimating projections for future growth.

Requirements:

– 8+ years experience directing a successful communications and public relations department

– 8+ years experience in marketing, planning and management

– 8+ years strong supervisory experience, with ability to coach, mentor, and train

– Excellent presentation, communication, writing and negotiation skills

– Strong interpersonal and management skills

– Experience in the outdoor industry considered a plus

– BS/BA degree; Masters degree or equivalent preferred

Email resume to resumes@generatorgroup.net.

Enter job requisition code BHJOB3190_1801 in the subject line.

http://careers.outdoorindustry.org/jobs#/detail/3828439

4.) Museum Interpreter A – Bassett Hall, Colonial Williamsburg, Williamsburg, Virginia

Interprets 18th- through 20th-century history and the restoration of Williamsburg at Bassett Hall

Interprets effectively using primary and secondary source information, objects, historic sites, environment and communication

Provides exceptional guest service

Qualifications Basic knowledge of 18th- through 20th-century Williamsburg including the restoration of Williamsburg

Friendly and open disposition with demonstrated ability to initiate conversation with guest and anticipate their needs, questions and problems

Ability to (1) present and maintain a warm and enthusiastic demeanor iwth guest and co-workers, (2) deal with public one-on-one and in large group situations, (3) treat guests and co-workers with tact and diplomacy, (4) balance the needs of the guest and the needs of the organization, (5) read and assimilate information, (6) adapt to a changing work environment, (7) work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays, and (8) perform various functions such as standing, lifting, walking and climbing in varying light conditions

Highly desired: Current or previous interpretive experience at Colonial Williamsburg. Interpreter Bs are encouraged to apply.

http://www.cwemployment.org/cwf/jobboard/JobDetails.aspx?__ID=*A2F171C7335CEEDD

5.) Product Manager – Accessories, Simms Fishing Products, Bozeman, MT

This role will work as part of the Product Development Team and will be responsible for the development, commercialization and product/fiscal management of assigned Simms accessory categories.

Categories assigned will include: Belts; Gloves; Fly boxes; Lodge Line; Wading staffs and neoprene accessories.

The Accessory Product Manager will also identify opportunities and develop Simms business plans for new accessory product categories: Eyewear, Accessory Tools and others as necessary. The Accessory Product Manager will work under the direction of the Global Director, Product Development and work across the Simms organization to maximize sales, delivery and margin.

Successful candidates will have:

A Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent and a minimum of two years experience in the development and commercialization of accessory products.

Simms Fishing Products

101 Evergreen Drive

Bozeman, MT

59715

To apply for this position, please email your resume to cdecker@simmsfishing.com.

http://www.simmsfishing.com/site/employment.html

6.) Executive Director, International Rivers, Berkeley, CA

International Rivers seeks a passionate, proven and creative Executive Director to lead the world's pre-eminent river basin advocacy organization.

Celebrating its 25th year, International Rivers is the leading international advocacy organization working to defend healthy rivers and the rights and livelihoods of the communities that depend on them. We oppose destructive large dams and the development model they advance, and encourage better ways of meeting people's needs for water, energy and protection from damaging floods.

With an international team of 26 staff in the US, Africa, Asia and South America, International Rivers' new Executive Director will be responsible for developing the vision, strategy, tactics and capacity of International Rivers; raising the funds necessary to carry out our mission; developing and maintaining relationships with the organization's many international partner organizations; building effective teams across our culturally and geographically diverse staff; and launching new initiatives that further our mission.

The position is located in Berkeley, CA.

Salary will be commensurate with experience; excellent benefits. International Rivers is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Applications are due by January 15, 2011. A letter of interest, date of availability, salary requirements, resume and a writing sample should be sent via email to: edsearch@internationalrivers.org.

The full job description can be downloaded at http://www.internationalrivers.org/en/job-posting/executive-director.

7.) Executive Director, Yellowstone Association, Gardiner, Montana

The Yellowstone Association, a non-profit membership-based education organization that promotes the preservation and support of Yellowstone National Park, seeks a dynamic Executive Director. The Yellowstone Association (YA) funds and provides educational products and services for Yellowstone National Park and is the National Park Service's primary partner in providing educational programs, exhibits, and publications for park visitors and has furnished over $24 million in support for Yellowstone since its inception in 1933. The Executive Director serves as the chief executive officer of the Yellowstone Association and provides overall leadership and operation of the organization while executing on the Board’s vision and mission for the organization. This is a full-time, exempt position located in Gardiner, Montana.

Specifically, the Executive Director’s responsibilities include:

Leadership, Planning, and Supervision

Providing informed and visionary leadership for the organization, including the creation and execution of a long-range strategic plan to fulfill YA’s educational mission

Representing the organization in the Greater Yellowstone community, including developing and strengthening productive relationships with members, donors, the National Park Service, and others critical to the organization’s success

Preparing and overseeing a goal-oriented annual budget with a focus on financial capacity and long-term security

Prudent management of YA resources within its approved budget according to current laws and regulations

Overseeing operation, design, marketing, delivery, and quality of all YA programs, products, and services, including retail stores throughout the park

Supervising the hiring and firing of staff and selecting, training, and developing employees, including establishing appropriate compensation and benefit levels and ensuring that all staff are meeting objectives in an efficient and team-oriented approach

Setting and maintaining a high-level of professionalism and accountability throughout YA

Board Relations

Maintaining productive working relationship with Board that includes regular reporting on progress toward organizational goals and objectives

Working closely with Board Chair to identify key issues for YA and setting appropriate agenda for board meetings

Ensuring the implementation of all board policies

Fundraising

Overseeing all fundraising activities, including ensuring growth in member support

Leading stewardship efforts with major donors and Yellowstone Society members to ensure continued support of YA

Oversee all other fundraising projects as the Board dictates

Qualifications, Skills, and Characteristics:

Proven track record of excellent organizational and people management

Solid financial management skills and familiarity with accounting procedures

High-level partnership and relationship building skills, including the ability to strengthen and grow relationships with leadership and staff, volunteers, and other key stakeholders

Track record of success with fundraising or relevant experience in strategic relationship building strongly preferred

Previous experience working with a Board of Directors

Collaborative team-builder and motivator

Genuine passion for YA mission

Strong results- and goal-orientation

Ability to deliver under firm deadlines

Creative, innovative approach, including the ability to present new strategies and concepts

Highly strategic, able to anticipate future consequences and trends, and position organization favorably

The ability to solicit input and feedback from a wide range of stakeholders and to make informed decisions and judgments

Calm, confident demeanor and the ability to maintain grace under pressure and manage challenging situations toward a positive outcome

Exceptional oral and written communication skills

Dedication to maintaining high standards for quality and professionalism in all work

The ability to adapt to changing priorities and circumstances with flexibility

BA required, advanced degree preferred

Compensation:

Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience and includes an excellent package of employee and health benefits.

To Apply:

Yellowstone Association has engaged Koya Consulting to help with this hire. Please email a cover letter and resume to Molly Brennan at executivesearch@koyaconsulting.com.

Yellowstone Association is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages applications from people of color, persons with disabilities, women, and LGBT applicants.

About Yellowstone Association: The non-profit Yellowstone Association educates Yellowstone National Park visitors by offering trip planners, books, videos, and guided classes through Yellowstone Park by it’s field institute. The Yellowstone Association is located in Yellowstone National Park and promotes preservation of Yellowstone National Park through its educational Park Store bookstores, publication of books, and funding provided to Yellowstone through membership and sales of educational materials to park visitors. Since 1933, the Yellowstone Association has been the National Park Service’s official partner in education in Yellowstone National Park. For more information, please visit: http://www.yellowstoneassociation.org.

About Koya:

Koya Consulting is a national retained search and consulting firm that works exclusively with non-profits and social enterprises. We deliver measurable results, finding exceptionally talented people who truly fit the unique culture of our client organizations. For more information, please visit: www.koyaconsulting.com.

http://foundationcenter.org/pnd/jobs/job_item.jhtml?id=316000020

*** From Mark Sofman

8.) Senior Manager, Public Relations, Mountain Hardwear, Richmond, CA

http://bit.ly/eYWABU

9.) Public Relations Manager, Brooks Sports, Inc, Bothell, WA

http://bit.ly/h4oB8I

10.) Field Staff, Year-round wilderness program, RedCliff Ascent, Enterprise, UT

RedCliff is an extraordinary program with research based outcome studies to back it up. The effectiveness of the program and the significant changes made by students and families, as born out through the research, has a direct correlation to the quality of staff employed at RedCliff. Therefore, we search out the best.

If you prefer a hike in the backcountry to a walk in the park, or waking to the wind in the trees over the sound of an alarm, then this career might be for you.

If you have any questions concerning employment with redcliff ascent or would like to talk to someone live feel free to contact Tana in our Human Resources department by phone at: (435) 592-4422 or by email at jobs@redcliffascent.com

Contact Us

Interested in becoming a member of our staff? Contact our recruiter at:

Apply online for our Field Staff Position.

RedCliff Ascent Recruiting

Attn: Tana

709 E. Main Street

PO Box 1027

Enterprise, UT 84725

Phone: (435) 592-4422

Phone: 1-888-588-HIKE

Fax: (435) 878-2860

Email: jobs@redcliffascent.com

The above address is for recruiting inquiries only. Please direct any other inquiries to our corporate office.

Apply to Redcliff Ascent

You may also fill out our online application if you decide you are interested in becoming a member of our team.

Welcome to the RedCliff Ascent employment site. For over a decade, the staff at RedCliff has helped thousands of teenagers and their families find a new beginning.

http://www.wildernesswork.com/apply_online.php

11.) Executive Director, Hartley Nature Center, Duluth, Minnesota

http://www.hartleynature.org/downloads/ED-JobAd-Final12-11.pdf

12.) Lifeguard / Cabin Counselor, Gwynn Valley Camp, Brevard, North Carolina

Founded in 1935 – Gwynn Valley is a summer camp for boys and girls with a farm, wilderness, and traditional program that nurtures the child while fostering a connection with the land and the simple joys of childhood. We introduce a variety of programs to children in a noncompetitive and accepting environment. The camp property is located near Brevard NC, in the Appalachian Mountains. The property sits on 320 acres of mostly wooded land held in a conservation easement with a small lake, large creek and access to the French Broad River. With a working farm and 1890's grist mill the children are involved in maintaining, harvesting, and preparing vegetables and field crops grown on our camp farm. www.gwynnvalley.com

Lifeguard:

You will assist the Waterfront and Assistant Waterfront Director with teaching a creative program, as well as create a safe environment for our campers. Direct responsibility for planning program is the Program Leaders responsibility, however as a Lifeguard you will be expected to offer suggestions and assist teaching children in a specific area. You will also Lifeguard at our pool, lake, creek, and on the French Broad River while leading activities as varied as Creek Hikes, Zip Line, Kayaking, Rafting etc.

Cabin Counselor:

Live in a cabin with a co-counselor and 8-10 campers in Main Camp. Responsible for the physical, psychological and emotional safety of the children. Some tasks in the cabin include waking children up and putting them to bed at night, personal hygiene for campers, consistent discipline, homesickness issues, and communication with your co-counselor. Teach for 2 hours daily in one of the ten program areas. Each summer we have openings for male, female, & married couples for a 9 week program. (+ 1 week of staff training)

Job Requirements

Gwynn Valley’s staff is what makes each summer a success. We hire creative, fun, inspiring individuals who demonstrate a desire to work with younger children and who have strong character, leadership skills, and experience to teach in our program areas. Our staff is made up of people from all over the world and these diverse cultures are an important part of Gwynn Valley. Countries such as Scotland, England, Ireland, France, Poland, Ukraine, Russia, Brazil, Japan, Australia, South Africa, Zimbabwe, and New Zealand have been represented at camp. In addition, we have staff from many US States.

Qualifications:

Minimum of 19 years old.

Current Lifeguard Training. Waterfront Certified preferred.

Current First aid and CPR for The Professional Rescuer.

Strong desire to work with children.

Be a positive and supportive member of a community.

Ability to put others needs ahead or your own.

Salary: Lifeguard / Cabin Counselor $240+ per week (d.o.e.) room, board, laundry.

Dates: June 2 – August 14, 2011

Apply online: http://www.gwynnvalley.com/employment/

http://careers.naspa.com/c/job.cfm?vnet=0&t735=&t730=&max=25&site%5Fid=190&jb=4889590

13.) Director of Communications, Employer: National Business Travel Association, Alexandria, Virginia

The National Business Travel Association seeks an individual to lead the development and execution of the Association's member and external communication strategies. This position serves as the primary liaison with NBTA's strategic PR firm and is in charge of leading efforts to draft and promote all communication from NBTA. Coordination with government affairs, the Executive Director and President to draft, refine, and finalize positions on industry issues. Serve as primary contact for media outlets and maintain positive relationships with industry media professionals. Develop proactive outreach strategies in coordination with PR firm that support the positioning of the Association to represent the global business travel community.

Responsibilities include: Preparing position statements, speeches and presentations; writing, editing and formatting electronic newsletters, member communications, press releases; media relations, media tracking, social media strategy and management, web writing and editing; planning and managing media relations for association events, including our major convention in August; drafting letters on behalf of NBTA leaders for placement in industry, business, and consumer publications; maintaining a high level of industry knowledge and familiarity with current trends in corporate travel.

Position reports to SVP of Operations

Job Requirements

Qualifications: 7-10 years experience in Communications/PR environment; bachelor's degree in related field. Masters degree preferred. Experience with basic and advanced public relations techniques. Experience with all of the following: speech writing, press release writing, web writing, creating marketing copy, and copy editing. Knowledge of travel industry/transportation issues preferred. Experience in legislative affairs a plus. Bilingual a plus. Prefer candidates who are familiar with and active in industry organizations and associations. APR certified is a plus.

The National Business Travel Association (NBTA) is a solid growing association located in the heart of Old Town Alexandria. NBTA offers an excellent benefit package, and competitive compensation in a pleasant modern office setting.

Qualified candidates should send a cover letter and resume with salary requirements to info@nbta.org or fax to 703-684-0263. No phone calls, please. http://www.jobtarget.com/link.cfm?c=LY2bRoWwvUAy

14.) Captain, Glacier Park Boat Company, Kalispell, MT

Employment Alert: Now accepting applications for summer 2011!

A bank teller turned boat builder started a family legacy in Glacier National Park. What started in 1938 as a two-boat operation, Glacier Park Boat Company has grown to include five locations throughout the Park. Seasonal boat captains staff historic wooden boats that carry from forty-five to eighty passengers from the first part of June until the end of September. Captains are trained to drive the boats and give professional commentary informing visitors of the historic, cultural and geographic aspects of America's Little Switzerland. Applicants need no prior captain experience, must be 18 years of age, possess current CPR and first aid certificates, and pass physical exam and drug test. A desire to learn how to operate these historic boats and people skills are a must! Pay starts at $9/hour, with increases for experience. Housing is family-style and is included in the compensation package; employees provide their own food. To begin the application process, email your resume to Denise VanArtsdale (denise@glacierparkboats.com).

Glacier Park Boat Co.

P.O. Box 5262

Kalispell, MT 59903

(406) 257-2426

E-mail: info@glacierparkboats.com

*** From Bridget Serchak:

15.) Full-Time Freelance Travel Writer and Editor, American Park Network, New York City

American Park Network, a leading publisher of visitor guides to national parks and public lands, seeks a hard working, self-directed writer and editor to help with the production of our park guides and write articles and compile information for our website and e-newsletter. Responsibilities of this temporary freelance position will include editing and updating guide content, pitching and writing articles for our website and e-newsletter, identifying and posting items to our online calendar of events, and enhancing our Twitter and Facebook content. We’re looking for an energetic self-starter who is proactive, and has great writing and interpersonal communication skills and a strong work ethic. Ideally, applicants will have an interest in travel, parks and the outdoors. The position is based at our Manhattan headquarters and will last from January with mid-April, with the possibility for transition to a full-time position. To learn more about American Park Network, visit OhRanger.com *beta*. For consideration, please send a resume, cover letter, compensation history and writing sample to jobs@americanparknetwork.com.

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Your Very Next Step newsletter for December 2010

Your Very Next Step newsletter for December 2010

By Ned Lundquist

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*** In this issue:

*** Travel news

*** December is festival time:

– Internationales Tübinger, Schokoladenfestival, Tuebingen, Germany

Fête du chocolat | Festival del cioccolato

– Terra Madre Day

– Burning the Clocks in Brighton

Brighton, UK

– 'Noche de Rábanos' (Radishes Night), Oaxaca City, Mexico

– Christmas Markets and Fairs in Edinburgh 2010

*** The snakeheads are still out there:

*** YVNS Sport Ned Has Never Heard Of: Extreme Ironing

*** Rail Trail of the Month – Vermont's Island Line

*** How to Avoid the Six Most Common Boat Winterizing Mistakes

*** How to Recycle Old Outdoor Gear

*** Virginia Conservation Police Notebook

*** Trail and Outdoors Volunteer opportunities:

*** Travel, Outdoor and Adventure Jobs and Volunteer Opportunities

1.) Executive Director, Amazon Conservation Association (ACA), Washington, DC

2.) Center Director, The School for Field Studies – Center for Marine Resource Studies, Turks & Caicos

3.) Field Research Internships, Hurghada Environmental Protection and Conservation Association (HEPCA), Hurghada- Red Sea- Egypt

4.) Marine Mammal Research Internship, IMMS, Gulfport, MS

5.) Internship, University of New England's Marine Animal Rehabilitation Center, Biddeford, Maine

6.) Visitor Information Center Supervisor, Convention & Visitor Bureau, Billings, MT 7.) UWCA Education Outreach Coordinator, Wilderness Inquiry, Minneapolis, MN

…and much more…and it’s all FREE!!!

*** Do you have a travel adventure to share?

Send me your stories and I’ll post in the “Your Very Next Step” and on the YVNS website (http://www.yourverynextstep.com/).

*** Here’s the YVNS Travel News for December:

*** TSA Security Crackdown Triggers Uproar

Backlash against the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, including a revolt by two pilots unions, ensued this month after the Transportation Security Administration implemented more invasive pat-down procedures for travelers who refuse full-body scanners. Although many in the corporate travel realm doubt such security measures will impact the frequency of travel, some are seeking duty-of-care policies to address travelers' concerns.

(Ned notes: I’ve had the “Hold your hands in the air” scan, which apparently is monitored at another place at the airport, apart from the security line. It’s no big deal.)

*** Airport campaign targets sex tourists

CBC News

The posters will soon be up at Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport in Montreal and the Jean Lesage International Airport in Quebec City. Air Canada will begin showing an in-flight video reminding Canadians they can be prosecuted at home for sex abuses they commit abroad.

Read more: http://www.cbc.ca/canada/montreal/story/2010/11/18/airport-campaign-targets-sex-tourists.html#ixzz15mVqlNAU

*** How to Choose the Best Seat on the Airplane

Not all economy seats were created equal. Follow these tips for choosing the best seat before you board the plane.

http://www.frommers.com/articles/7075.html#ixzz15izzd86E

*** I’ll bet the economy is getting better:

Las Vegas Sees Uptick in Visitors

The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority said Wednesday that visitation is up 2.4 percent for the first nine months of the year, compared with January through September 2009. Tourism officials added that the city welcomed 3.1 million visitors in September, 2 percent more than the same month last year. Further, average daily room rates were up 6.7 percent for the month and nearly 3 percent for the first nine months of 2010.

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/40112762/ns/travel-destination_travel/

*** AMC's 135th Annual Meeting!

Plans are in full swing for the 135th Annual Meeting of the Appalachian Mountain Club being held on Saturday, January 29th, 2011, at the Four Points by Sheraton in Norwood, Massachusetts.

This year’s keynote dinner speaker will be Dr. Char Miller, historian, award-winning author, and forest service history expert. Dr. Miller will be speaking on the 100th anniversary of the Weeks Act and how AMC played a leading role in the passing of this pivotal law.

Special Recognition – New Hampshire Senator Judd Gregg will be recognized during a dinner presentation with the AMC Lifetime Achievement Award. U.S. Senator Judd Gregg (R-N.H.) will receive a Lifetime Achievement Award from AMC in recognition of his longtime dedication to land conservation and stewardship of New Hampshire’s natural resources throughout his career as N.H. Executive Councilor, U.S. Congressman, N.H. Governor, and U.S. Senator.

We also invite you to join AMC during the day for club’s 135th Annual Business Meeting, committee meetings, volunteer recognition and educational workshops.

Workshop highlights include:

• A historical film of the early years of August Camp

• Edible wild plants and mushrooms of New England

• David Goodman – author of AMC’s newly released Best Backcountry Skiing in the Northeast – will share his love of backcountry skiing

• Learn about social networking for conservation advocacy

• Where AMC draws the line with commercial wind power development

• Cold weather hiking

• Plus much more!

To register or for more information about this event, Dr. Miller, Senator Gregg or the AMC, log onto our website at www.outdoors.org/annualmeeting.

*** What’s the rub with all of the TSA-pat down brouhaha? Search me!

I’ve been through the big scanners. They can gawk at my layered look all day long. I don’t care. If they want to pat me down, I don’t care. I do recall one flight a few years ago where the very attractive woman ahead of me was asked to take off several layers of her clothing. She looked at me and said, “Usually I get dinner and a movie before I go this far.”

*** 2010 December Festivals:

*** Internationales Tübinger, Schokoladenfestival, Tuebingen, Germany

Fête du chocolat | Festival del cioccolato

30.11 – 05.12.2010

Tuebingens Chocolate Festival offer top manufacturers and exclusive chocolatiers the opportunity to present their exquisite products to an enthusiastic audience – and the audience provides a unique opportunity to get to know the variety of chocolate and the charm of the old town of Tuebingen.

http://www.chocolart.de/en/about/festival/

*** Terra Madre Day

December 10, 2010

Everywhere

In 2009 the first Terra Madre Day organized by Slow Food saw more than 1,000 events take place across 120 countries in one of the largest collective occasions celebrating food diversity and the right to good, clean and fair food ever achieved on a global scale. This year we have the opportunity to demonstrate the diversity of our network, and its connectedness and resolve, by supporting the Thousand Gardens in Africa project. Many actions for Terra Madre Day will incorporate exchanges or twinnings between their community and those participating in this Slow Food project, or raise funds to support one of these food gardens. This year will also be an opportunity to present our communities, local decision makers and media with a new document, to be developed during the international Terra Madre meeting, outlining sustainable policies to support the change we are actively working for.

http://www.slowfood.com/terramadreday/

*** Burning the Clocks in Brighton

Brighton, UK

December 21, 2010

http://www.2camels.com/burning-the-clocks.php

*** 'Noche de Rábanos' (Radishes Night), Oaxaca City, Mexico

December 23-24, 2010

A tradition that dates back to colonial times, a great exhibition of figures made of radishes is put on display. Figures of animals, humans, saints, and other characters are made using this vegetable only, and the artists are rewarded for their ingenuity and skill. The Radish Night festival lasts only a few hours as vegetables have a limited lifespan as folk art.

http://www.planeta.com/ecotravel/mexico/oaxaca/rabanos.html

*** Christmas Markets and Fairs in Edinburgh 2010

‘Tis the season to be generous… so why not impress your loved ones this year with a quirky, unique gift from one of Edinburgh’s many fantastic Christmas fairs and markets? From the famous German Market on the Mound, to the smaller craft fairs going on across town, Edinburgh residents really are spoilt for choice this Christmas. Whether you’re looking for crafty treats, tasty food, or just a festive mug of glühwein, check this out to find an event that will cater to you.

http://www.informededinburgh.co.uk/whats-on/christmas-markets-and-fairs-in-edinburgh-2010/

*** The snakeheads are still out there:

NOTICE: All anglers are reminded to acquaint themselves with a good description of the northern snakehead fish. If you should manage to catch one of these exotic imports, please kill it immediately and report the catch to either the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries or the Maryland Department of Natural Resources.

*** The December sport Ned has never heard of: Extreme Ironing

Welcome to the home of extreme ironing – the latest danger sport that combines the thrills of an extreme outdoor activity with the satisfaction of a well pressed shirt.

http://www.extremeironing.com/

Extreme Ironing (or EI) is an extreme sport and a performance art in which people take an ironing board to a remote location and iron items of clothing.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Extreme_ironing

Ten best “Extreme Ironing” stunts from around the world

Ten best “Extreme Ironing” stunts from around the world

*** How to Avoid the Six Most Common Boat Winterizing Mistakes

With winter approaching, BoatU.S. Marine Insurance has reviewed its claim files and reports the following six most common mistakes made when winterizing a boat:

1. Failure to winterize the engine: Freezing temperatures occur in all 50 states and while they are taken seriously up north, it's the balmy states of California, Florida, Texas, Alabama, and Georgia where boaters are most likely to have freeze-related damage to engine blocks. It routinely occurs to boats stored ashore here. Boats left in a slip are less susceptible to sudden freezing as the surrounding water retains heat longer than air.

2. Failure to drain water from sea strainer: If your winterizing plan calls for draining the engine, the seawater strainer must be winterized or residual water could freeze and rupture the watertight seal. Sometimes you won't know it's damaged until spring launching and water begins to trickle in.

3. Failure to close seacocks: For boats left in the water, leaving seacocks open over the winter is like going on extended vacation without locking the house. If a thru-hull cannot be closed, the vessel must be stored ashore – the sole exception is cockpit drains. Heavy snow loads can also force your boat under, allowing water to enter thru-hulls that are normally well above the water line.

4. Clogged petcocks: Engine cooling system petcocks clogged by rust or other debris can prevent water from fully draining. If one is plugged, try using a coat hanger to clear the blockage or use the engine's intake hose to flush anti-freeze through the system.

5. Leaving open boats in the water over winter: Boats with large open cockpits or low freeboard can easily be pushed underwater by the weight of accumulated ice and snow. Always store them ashore.

6. Using biminis or dodgers as winter storage covers: A cover that protects the crew from the sun does a lousy job protecting the boat from freezing rain and snow. Unlike a bona fide winter cover, biminis, and dodgers tend to rip apart and age prematurely by the effects of winter weather.

To get a free copy of the BoatU.S. Winterizing Guide full of tips to help you prepare your vessel for the winter, go to www.BoatUS.com/seaworthy/winter, or call 800-283-2883.

*** How to Recycle Old Outdoor Gear

by Alicia MacLeay

Depending on who you're talking to, today is either America Recycles Day (sponsored in part by major beverage and waste management companies) or Zero Waste Day (as repurposed by Treehugger).

Zero Waste is an excellent goal. Donate, sell, or pass along your outdoor gear if it's still safe and usable. Buy only what you need and what will last. (Buyer beware: we do not advise buying used climbing gear.)

But eventually, if you've been using it in the backcountry, certain outdoor gear needs to be retired and, if possible, recycled. Then what?

Your backcountry gear is ready for recycling if it's no longer safe for use and you can't repair it, donate it, sell it, repurpose it, or give it away in good conscience.

Below are a few recycling options if your outdoor gear has reached the end of its trail life. Share others below.

•Climbing ropes: Recycle your retired dynamic climbing rope from any brand through Sterling Rope's Recycling Redemption Initiative. It could become a new carpet or toy.

The Jetboil CrunchIt toolFuel canisters: Empty butane fuel canisters often can be recycled (check local ordinances), but first you'll need to puncture the canister several times with a tool like the Jetboil CrunchIt to show it's empty and ready for recycling. (The CrunchIt is launching this month; it will be available alone or you can get it now in a Greenkit with a Green Flash.)

•Metal and plastic: Check to see if your stainless steel or plastic water bottles and camp kitchen products can be recycled locally.

•Trail running shoes: Find a drop-off location near you and turn your old running shoes into sports surfaces through Nike’s Reuse-A-Shoe Program.

•GoLite: The GoLite Product Take-Back Program accepts all GoLite products (except footwear, which they don't manufacture) from any season and any year. GoLite repairs, donates, repurposes, and/or recycles everything, and if the technology doesn't yet exist to recycle it, they'll hang on to it until it does. Bonus: You get a discount of 20 percent off a purchase at www.golite.com.

•Klattermusen: In Europe, Klattermusen retailers will take back used Klattermusen products through the rECOver program. Klattermusen recycles or donates the gear as appropriate. Products from 2009 and beyond are labeled with a return value of 1 to 20 Euros.

•Patagonia: In 2005 Patagonia started taking back used Capilene through its Common Threads Recycling Program. Since then, they've expanded to accept Patagonia fleece, Polartec fleece clothing (from any maker), Patagonia cotton T-shirts, and some additional polyester and nylon 6 products that come with a Common Threads tag.

http://www.trailspace.com/blog/2010/11/15/recycle-gear.html

*** Virginia Conservation Police Notebook

To increase awareness of the activities of our dedicated Conservation Police Officers, previously called game wardens, the “Virginia Conservation Police Notebook” provides an overview of the variety of activities encountered by our officers who protect natural resources and people pursuing outdoor recreation in the fields, woods and waters of Virginia.

http://www.dgif.virginia.gov/outdoor-report/2010/11/23/#virginia-conservation-police-notebook

*** Trail volunteer opportunities:

Parks and Open Space Volunteer Naturalist, Boulder County, Longmont, Colo.

Be a Volunteer Naturalist and inform the public about the natural history of Boulder County. Develop and present outdoor and indoor interpretive programs, and lead nature hikes and other natural history-related field experiences.

Contact the Natural History Program Coordinator at lcolbenson@bouldercounty.org

http://www.bouldercounty.org/openspace/volunteering/programs/naturalists.htm

*** Trail Construction and Maintenance Opportunities, Natural Areas Division, Jefferson Memorial Forest, Louisville, KY

Duties: Trail Team Volunteers will improve the condition of the hiking, equestrian, and multipurpose trails within the Natural Areas of Metro Parks. Sample tasks include participation as a member of a volunteer trail construction and/or maintenance crew, assist in layout and redesign of trails, maintain safe trail conditions, patrol and complete reports on trail condition, usage and needs.

Qualifications: Individuals or groups serving as Trail Team Volunteers will have a desire to build and maintain sustainable hiking, equestrian, and multi-use trails. Background in trail contruction and design a plus. Volunteers should have training in tool safety, FirstAid and CPR, and trail design and construction techniques or be willing to gain such training.

Directions: Contact Sherry Wright, Volunteer Coordinator, at 502-380-1753

Jefferson Memorial Forest

Fairdale, KY 40118

Email: larry.hilton@louisvilleky.gov

Web site: www.memorialforest.com

Minimum age: 16

http://www.volgistics.com/ex/portal.dll/OD?FROM=5415

*** National Rail-Trail of the month:

Trail of the Month: December 2010

Vermont's Island Line

Flanked to the east and west by Lake Champlain; the Green Mountains looming in the distance; a three-mile causeway arcing out across the bay; and you, basking in the open air on a rail-trail that defies expectations. For a trail made for movement, the 14-mile Island Line will literally stop you in your tracks.

Vermont's Island Line consists of the Burlington Bike Path and the Colchester Causeway, running from Burlington through Colchester and the edge of South Hero. The first seven miles are paved and managed by the city of Burlington. Colchester Parks & Recreation oversees the middle 5.5 miles, and the Vermont Department of Fish & Wildlife the final mile and a half.

Together, linking three towns and two counties, these united pathways are the rail-trail jewel in a robust outdoor recreation scene. Whether you're after transportation of the body or the mind, the Island Line serves up powerful scenery, railroading history, passionate grassroots support, community connections and more—and it has just been named to Rails-to-Trails Conservancy's Rail-Trail Hall of Fame. So put a foot onto the path at Mile 0 and experience it for yourself.

The trail starts off quietly south of downtown Burlington, home of the University of Vermont, and heads north along the water, cutting briefly inland at Mile 1 to catch up to the rail corridor. Built in 1899 by the Rutland-Canadian Railroad, the Island Line once leap-frogged its way across lakes and rivers via causeways, trestles and drawbridges, carrying passengers and freight on its route from the New England coast to Lake Ontario. The line saw its last train pass in 1961, and though it was considered for trail use at the time, it wasn't until 20 years later that the concept was embraced in earnest.

Today, the Island Line glides by spacious parks (including those exclusively for dogs and skateboarders), through bogs and woods, along public beaches and harbors, and past businesses like the nonprofit Local Motion near Mile 2. Huge proponents of the Island Line, the advocacy organization has been making Greater Burlington a biking- and walking-friendly region since 1999.

Smiling trail users—many with equally gleeful-looking dogs—pack the sumac- and maple-lined trail throughout the year, even with snow on the ground. Groups like the Silver Spokes, a collection of cycling seniors, ride the trail regularly. Children draw chalk art on the portion of the trail that's paved (Mile 0–8), and trailside neighbors use the Island Line as their front and back yards. And when links in the Island Line's chain are broken or missing, locals rally for reconnection.

In 2004, the weather-dependent ferry service across the Winooski River near Mile 7 was replaced with an infinitely more constant bridge. Additionally, the boggy, flood-prone section of the trail just beyond the bridge underwent serious reconstruction to raise the pathway several drier feet off the ground.

And then, of course, there is the causeway itself: 3.5 miles of unique rail turned incredible trail, buttressed by refrigerator-sized slabs of mottled marble and arcing gently out across the lake. American elms, spared from disease by the relative isolation of the causeway, lean sharply with the typically unrelenting wind that sweeps over the water. This spot is popular for birding warblers and kingfishers, and fishing for lake trout and walleye.

Sunsets from the causeway can be especially arresting. Even lifelong locals will stop on the trail to savor every last drop of color until all that remains is the dusky outline of Mount Mansfield far to the east, and twinkling lighthouses across the waters to the west. Standing on the causeway at the mouth of Malletts Bay, darkness comes at you fast when your eyes are riveted to the pink and purple swaths of light pouring across the waters of Lake Champlain. So be careful not to dally too long in this stunning twilight without leaving time to get home safely.

But depending on the time of year, you don't have to end your trail journey at Malletts Bay. To complete the trip from Burlington to the island of South Hero, you must cross “The Cut”—a stone's throw-gap in the causeway near Mile 12.5. For 2011, Local Motion will once again offer ferry service across “The Cut,” on weekends and holidays, from the July Fourth weekend through Labor Day Monday. The big push now is to make ferry service more regular and closer to year-round, running 70 to 80 days a year. In the meantime, check with Local Motion for schedule particulars.

On the other side of “The Cut,” the trail heads another 1.5 miles before it concludes in a parking lot. But whether you're turning around in Colchester or taking the ferry over to South Hero, the thought of a return adventure shouldn't trouble you at all. Because this trail is what a destination is all about.

http://www.railstotrails.org/news/recurringFeatures/trailMonth/index.html

*** Travel/Adventure/Outdoors/Conservation employment opportunities:

*** From Waynetta Mosley Rogers:

Hello,

I’d like the following internship opportunity included in the weekly Ned’s Job of the Week email blast. Please let me know if you need additional information.

Thanks,

Waynetta Mosley Rogers

Recruiting Specialist

Scripps Networks

SCRIPPS NETWORKS, the Leader in Lifestyle Media

HGTV | DIY Network | Food Network | Cooking Channel | Travel Channel | Great American Country

Intern, Travel Channel, Scripps Networks, Washington, DC

Travel Channel’s DC based Public Relations team is currently looking for a media savvy, detail-oriented and energetic intern. During this internship, the ideal candidate will have the opportunity to learn various aspects of public relations. Candidate should have an interest in entertainment media and be willing to work for a fast-paced, results-oriented cable television network.

Projects and Assignments Planned for Intern:

During this internship, the ideal candidate will:

• Update entertainment and trade media lists containing contacts for print, radio, TV, online and bloggers

• Maintain and file press clipping reports of broadcast, print and online media coverage

• Organize database of talent and show specific publicity images

• Learn how to edit and update external press website for Scripps/Travel Channel

• Assist in writing and compiling programming highlights for media

• Prepare talent travel itineraries for media tours, network events, appearances, and photo and video shoots

• Stock internal supply of screeners and tapes for media distribution

• Draft, edit and update relevant press materials including: talent bios, highlights and episode descriptions, media alerts, one-sheets or press releases, if appropriate

• Participate in team meetings to foster learning and development in network PR strategy and program promotion

• Handle daily press inquiries, as appropriate

• Mail episode screeners to press contacts and populate media screening room with new video assets

• Coordinate local market press interviews with talent, if appropriate

• Other offices duties and larger projects to be assigned

Preferred Field of Study and Skills:

• Public Relations, Communications, Journalism, or English majors in their junior or senior years of study

• Demonstrate strong writing, editing and organizational skills

• Work at least a minimum of 15 hours per week, schedule can be flexible depending on intern’s class schedule

This is an unpaid internship for college credit only. Candidates must be able to receive college credit for completion of this internship.

To apply, visit the Careers section of our website, www.scrippsnetworks.com, and search for requisition 1994.

*** From Jack Duggan:

Over the transom, for those of us old enough to know what that means. 🙂

Walk in Peace – Jack

Happy Thanksgiving

1.) Executive Director, Amazon Conservation Association (ACA), Washington, DC

The Amazon Conservation Association (ACA) and its sister organization in Peru, the Asociación para la Conservación de la Cuenca Amazónica (ACCA), have been growing steadily and are now seeking to make a qualitative leap in the efficiency of their operations. The board of directors are looking for a mission-focused, seasoned, strategic, and process-minded leader with experience in leading an executive management team, in guiding an organization’s scaling-up process, and developing a performance culture among a group of diverse, talented individuals. The Executive Director (ED) must be a leader who is able to help others at ACA and ACCA deliver measurable, cost-effective results that make our vision a reality. The successful ED will have the skills, understanding, and confidence to tap into the potential that each member of the team brings to this mission.

Location

This position will be based in Washington, DC, with frequent travel to Peru and Bolivia.

Responsibilities

Reporting to the board of directors of ACA/ACCA, the Executive Director will lead all internal operations and will have the following responsibilities:

• Legal representative of ACA and ACCA

• Represent Association in an official capacity

• Overall responsibility and authority for the programs, finances, administration, fundraising, and management of organization

• Delegate authority for execution of day-to-day management functions to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and the Chief Operating Officer (COO)

• Provide input to the board of directors on the strategic direction of the organization

• Quarterly, submit a financial and programmatic status update to the Board of Directors; base this report on the quarterly information provided by the CFO, COO, and site managers

• Develop partnerships and relationships with potential funders

• Monitor at a high-level the overall finance, program, and staffing performance (i.e., review of budget-to-actual reports, review of summary reports on program achievements, and solicit feedback from management)

• Annually, discuss employee evaluations with upper management and approve evaluation ratings and if applicable, raises and promotions

Key Qualifications

As a prerequisite, the successful candidate must share the core values of ACA/ACCA and be driven by the shared mission. Beyond that, we are seeking a candidate with proven experience in scaling up a multi-site organization and a demonstrated ability to both lead and build the capabilities of a driven, bright, and diverse team. The successful candidate will have had at least 5 years of high-level management experience with a non-profit organization, and at least 10 years of work experience. Additional requirements are:

• Language skills: candidate must be able to communicate fluently in both English and Spanish.

• Travel: candidate must be willing to travel frequently to Peru, especially to Lima, Cusco and Puerto Maldonado, and periodically to La Paz, Bolivia, up to 60% of the time.

• Results: proven track record of exceeding goals; evidence of the ability to consistently make good decisions through a combination of analysis, wisdom, experience, and judgment; the ability to balance the delivery of programs against the realities of a budget; and problem solving, project management, and creative resourcefulness.

• Adaptive management: the ability to think strategically, anticipate future consequences and trends, and incorporate them into the organizational plan.

• Capacity-building: the ability to effectively build organization and staff capacity, developing a top-notch workforce and the processes that ensure that the organization runs smoothly.

• Leadership and organization: an exceptional capacity for managing and leading people; a team builder who has experience in scaling up organizations; ability to connect with staff both on an individual level and in large groups; capacity to enforce accountability, develop and empower top-notch leaders from the bottom up, lead from the top down, and learn the strengths and weaknesses of the team so as to put people in a position to succeed.

• Action-oriented: enjoys working hard and looks for challenges; able to act and react as necessary, even if limited information is available; not afraid to take charge of a situation; calmly evaluate situations and defuse difficult situations through perspective and creative management; can overcome resistance to leadership and take unpopular stands when necessary.

• General management: a thorough understanding of finance, systems, and human resources; broad experience with the full range of business functions and systems, including strategic development and planning, budgeting, finance, information systems, and human resources.

Compensation

This is an outstanding opportunity for a highly motivated professional to assume a pivotal role in the evolution of a fast-growing, highly respected organization. We are seeking an individual of outstanding quality with a respected track record. ACA is prepared to offer an attractive compensation package, including a competitive base salary as well as health, 401(k), and vacation benefits.

How to Apply

Please submit a resume, cover letter, and list of references to. Please include salary expectations in cover letter. The position will remain open until filled. Also see:applications@amazonconservation.org

http://www.amazonconservation.org/getinvolved/jobs.html

2.) Center Director, The School for Field Studies – Center for Marine Resource Studies, Turks & Caicos

The SFS Center for Marine Resource Studies, located on South Caicos in the Turks & Caicos Islands, seeks an enthusiastic, team-oriented Center Director to lead a resident staff in the delivery of high quality, field-based academic programs to undergraduate students from American colleges and universities.

Position Summary: This position reports to the Vice President of the School and is responsible for administering all aspects of the SFS – Center for Marine Resource Studies, including staff management and team building; and oversight of Center operations, finance and administration; academic program planning, delivery and evaluation; the Center's Five Year Research Plan and securing grant support; and representation of the Center in local, regional and international arenas.

Qualifications:

* Demonstrated upper level organizational management experience in such areas as project management, conducting academic and/or research programs, or heading environmental issue-driven projects, programs or organizations

* Ph.D. or equivalent degree in a marine-related field with demonstrated research and field experience

* Minimum three years' experience in university teaching

* Demonstrated ability to coordinate and be part of an interdisciplinary teaching and research team

* Knowledge of U.S. higher education system

* Knowledge of Caribbean island life, including culture, history, and governmental operations

* Experience living at a field station preferred

* Scuba qualification, driver's license and boat driver's license

Expectations:

* Demonstrated commitment to environmental issues

* Commitment to academic success of SFS students and faculty

* Willingness to work flexible hours and live on site at the Center with a resident, full-time team of faculty and staff, groups of US undergraduate students and visiting researchers

* Ability to travel locally and internationally to support the Center's academic work and administration

* Enthusiastic approach to problem solving, collegial attitude and entrepreneurial spirit

Start Date: January 2011

Compensation and Benefits: salary commensurate with qualifications, on-site housing and meals, and excellent benefits package.

Complete job description and current course syllabi on view at www.fieldstudies.org

TO APPLY: Email a cover letter addressing the qualifications and expectations stated above and a curriculum vitae outlining relevant experience to jobs@fieldstudies.org. Applications accepted until the position is filled. Faxes and hard copy will not be accepted. Equal Opportunity Employer.

3.) Field Research Internships, Hurghada Environmental Protection and Conservation Association (HEPCA), Hurghada- Red Sea- Egypt

The Hurghada Environmental Protection and Conservation Association (HEPCA) is a leading NGO in Egypt working in the field of marine and land conservation (www.hepca.com). In 2010, Hepca started a three-year research

campaign in the Red Sea waters of Egypt south of Marsa Alam. One of the aims of the research project is to understand more about the abundance and spatial distribution of cetaceans in order to identify their critical

habitats. Moreover, international eco-volunteers and eco-tourists have the chance to join the team on board, making the project an important educational tool to promote awareness.

HEPCA is offering four internship positions on the research expeditions that will take place at the beginning of 2011, scheduled from the 15th of January to the 13rd of February 2011. Interns must be available for the entire survey.

Successful candidates will be responsible for their own travel expenses to Hurghada and travel insurance.

Successful candidates are expected to arrive at the base 2-3 days before the start of the expedition and will be responsible for accommodation and food. During the expedition accommodation is provided on board the Red Sea

Defender in double cabins, interns will contribute to living and research expenses with a total amount of 300 Euro.

Research activities may include, but are not limited to:

– Visual observation and use of hydrophone to investigate presence, abundance and distribution of marine mammals in relation to environmental variables;

– Use of photographic identification to estimate population size of cetaceans with a focus on sociality and site fidelity of spinner dolphins (Stenella longirostris) in selected areas;

– Vomit and/or scat collection to study spinner dolphin feeding ecology;

– Coral reef survey to assess coral and fish biodiversity mainly in offshore sites;

– Collection of data about megafauna, such as dugongs, sharks, turtles and manta rays;

– Data entry, management and analysis.

Applicants should be ready to work long hours (from sunrise to sunset, and occasionally also during night-time navigation), 7 days a week and are expected to participate in the following duties:

– Actively and independently contributing to the research activities, being able to run his/her shift of observation, acoustic detection, data entry, photo-ID, coral reef survey;

– Assist in running the research vessel with chores including maintaining common spaces, equipment and laboratory;

– Actively participating in lectures or activities scheduled by the research team;

– Assist in the development and implementation of education and awareness tools: interns are encouraged to propose and develop topics of common interest to promote discussion and debate.

Applicants would ideally have the following qualifications:

– Able to work independently and with limited supervision after the training period;

– Interns must be patient, adaptable and flexible as fieldwork is highly weather-dependent;

– Proficiency in English, good writing and public speaking skills are a must;

– Proficiency in swimming is required;

– SCUBA diving license is preferred but not required;

– Current enrolment in a degree-seeking program, background in science and/or animal behavior and experience on boats and/or with photo-identification are all desired, but not necessarily required;

– Previous wildlife field experience is preferred;

– Basic computer literacy with a working knowledge PC operating system and proficiency with MS Office, especially Word, and Excel is required. Familiarity with software including Microsoft Access, Pamguard, Distance, GIS, Photoshop would be very helpful but not required.

Successful interns are encouraged to bring their personal laptop computer.

To apply for a Red Sea Dolphin Project internship, interested persons should send a brief email to maddalena@hepca.com stating name, contact information, availability and attach an updated and relevant CV.

Deadline for applications is December 3rd, 2010.

Maddalena Fumagalli

Marine Biologist

HEPCA – Hurghada Environmental Protection and Conservation association.

Hurghada New Marina – Building B2

Hurghada- Red Sea- Egypt

Tel:+2 065 344 50 35/ 065 3447728

maddalena@hepca.com

www.hepca.com

4.) Marine Mammal Research Internship, IMMS, Gulfport, MS

The IMMS Research Internship Program is designed as a way for students interested in a career in marine mammal science to gain valuable research experience in a real-world setting. Interns will be trained in all aspects of dolphin photo-id research and will participate in other current research projects at IMMS. Interns will also participate in other operations at IMMS including stranding response, education, and animal care. Our goal is to give Interns a well-rounded experience in a variety of areas while providing expert training and experience in marine mammal research.

Principle Duties and Requirements

Interns must:

• Commit to a minimum of at least 12 weeks.

• Be available to work Mon-Fri from 8:30 AM to 4 PM and must be available for all boat trips.

• Have strong sense of responsibility, work ethic, attention to detail, and ability to admit mistakes.

• Produce high quality research efforts and exhibit strong interpersonal skills.

• Principle Duties include: data entry, searching and cataloging journal articles, learning all research protocols, cropping and sorting photo-id fin images, learning to use photo-id programs such as Darwin (fin matching software), and FinBase (Microsoft Access), and boat based field research.

• Secondary Duties involve: Working with animal care staff, attending marine mammal and sea turtle necropsies, responding to strandings, assisting with educational tours.

• Field days: Interns must be able to spend many hours on the water in sometimes extreme seasonal conditions. Seasonal temperatures range from over 100 ˚F in summer to 30 ˚F in winter. Field days typically exceed eight hours and occur once or twice a week. May include overnight trips.

Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must be 18 or older and must have a genuine interest in marine research. Applicants should be actively pursuing a college degree or be a recent graduate in oceanography, marine science/biology, biology, or a related field. Previous research experience in any capacity is a plus. Applicants must be able and willing to fulfill all duties outlined for this Internship Program. This is an unpaid position and Interns are responsible for their own housing and transportation. Once accepted, IMMS staff will be able to assist Interns in suggesting suitable housing options and locations.

Institute for Marine Mammal Studies

10801 Dolphin Lane

Gulfport, MS 39503

To apply please visit http://imms.org/internship.php

5.) Internship, University of New England's Marine Animal Rehabilitation Center, Biddeford, Maine

The University of New England's Marine Animal Rehabilitation Center is currently accepting applications for the Marine Animal Rehabilitation Internship Program. We are looking for highly motivated, dynamic candidates who will work closely in a team setting with staff and volunteers to assist with all aspects of veterinary care and husbandry of sick and injured seals, cetaceans and/or sea turtles. Other responsibilities include but are not limited to: Daily care of animals, transport of live/dead marine animals, water quality testing, maintenance of daily food and medical records, necropsy, education/docent tours and computer entry of data. Additional duties and projects may be assigned by staff.

These positions are unpaid and interns are required to find their own housing and transportation. Interns should expect to be scheduled to cover weekday shifts, as well as nights, weekends and holidays. The ideal candidate should be mature and motivated, and possess a strong work ethic and excellent observational and communication skills.

The deadline for Applications has been extended to December 1, 2010. Interested applicants can find all information and application materials at http://www.une.edu/research/msc/marc/internship.cfm. Applications and questions can be submitted to MARCinfo@une.edu c/o Anne Watson, Volunteer/Internship Coordinator.

Submit applications/ inquiries to:

Anne Watson

Volunteer/Internship Coordinator

Marine Animal Rehabilitation Center

University of New England

11 Hills Beach Road

Biddeford, Maine 04005

MARCinfo@une.edu

*** From Mark Sofman:

6.) Visitor Information Center Supervisor, Convention & Visitor Bureau, Billings, MT

http://bit.ly/gthfe0

7.) UWCA Education Outreach Coordinator, Wilderness Inquiry, Minneapolis, MN

Our staff is a dedicated group of professionals who share a common goal of service to the diverse groups of people who participate in Wilderness Inquiry programs.

Our shared values include:

1.Passion for WI's mission of integration through adventure.

2.A bias toward action – we share a sense of accomplishment and efficiency.

3.A “whatever it takes” attitude toward every job – we all wash dishes here.

Before you begin, we encourage you to gather your work history, your resume (if you have one), information about your certifications (for trail staff), and the names and contact information of three references.

Part-time and Seasonal Jobs: Our staff come from a variety of backgrounds. In addition to the life experiences they bring, staff receive extensive training in leadership, wilderness skills, and natural history. What really sets WI staff apart is the energy and care they put into making every trip a fantastic experience for every participant.

Full-time Office Staff: Many elements come together to create a Wilderness Inquiry adventure. Our dedicated full-time staff play a critical role in our success.

Wilderness Inquiry

808 14th AVE SE

Minneapolis, MN 55414-1516

http://www.wildernessinquiry.org/get_involved/workforwi.php

http://fmp.wildernessinquiry.org/jobinator/jobform_short1.php

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Your Very Next Step newsletter for November 2010

Your Very Next Step newsletter for November 2010

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This issue is com ing to you from Liberty Lake, Washington.

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*** In this issue:

*** November is festival time:

*** YVNS Sport Ned Has Never Heard Of: Competitive stacking

*** 2010 WSSA STACK UP! Thursday November 18th 2010

*** Don’t be tic-ked off

*** What does Leif Ericson and “the most heavily canoed stretch of water on earth” have in common

*** Rail Trail of the Month – Utah's Historic Union Pacific Rail Trail State Park

*** Trail and Outdoors Volunteer opportunities:

Rocky Top Crew in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy

Keystone Trail Association, Pennsylvania

*** Travel, Outdoor and Adventure Jobs and Volunteer Opportunities

1.) Sporting goods retail, Maine guide, NORTHWOODS OUTFITTERS, Greenville, ME

2.) Outdoor programs Director, University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI

3.) TV8 Commercial Producer/Editor, Vail Mountain, Vail Resorts Management Company, Vail, CO

4.) Waitstaff, Jordan Pond House, Acadia National Park, Acadia Corporation, Bar Harbor, Maine

5.) Snow Shovelers, Togwotee Mountain Lodge, Bridger-Teton National Forest, Moran, Wyoming

6.) Snowboard Supervisor, Smuggler's Notch Resort, Jeffersonville, VT

7.) Social Media Strategist, Sierra Club, San Francisco, California

7.) Osprey Information Assistants, RSPB, Nethybridge, Inverness-shire, Scotland

8.) EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OPPORTUNITY, PEOPLE FOR PUGET SOUND, SEATTLE, WA

9.) Executive Director, Smithsonian-Mason Global Conservation Studies Program, Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute (SCBI), George Mason University, Front Royal, Va.

10.) Assistant or Associate Professor, Department of Communication and the School of Journalism in the College of Communication Arts and Sciences (CAS) at Michigan State University (MSU), Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI

11.) Howard E. Cosgrove Chair in Environment, Delaware Environmental Institute (DENIN, Initiative for the Planet, University of Delaware, Newark, DE

12.) Vice President of Programs, The International Fund for Animal Welfare, Yarmouth, Massachusetts

13.) Associate Vice President – Land, Water & Wildlife, Environmental Defense Fund, San Francisco, CA

14.) Climate Change and Wildlife Science Fellow, Defenders of Wildlife, Washington, D.C.

15.) Marine Biologist, CPE, Boca Raton, FL

16.) FISHERIES SCIENTIST (BIOECONOMIC MODELLER), Director-General, Secretariat of the Pacific Community, Noumea, New Caledonia

17.) Social Scientist, Fisheries Social Science Branch, National Marine Fisheries Service, St. Petersburg, FL

18.) Scientific Program Director, Marine Mammal Commission, BETHESDA, MD

19.) JIMAR PIFSC MT BIOLOGICAL STRANDING ASSOCIATE – ID# 10659, School of Ocean and Earth Science and Technology (SOEST), Joint Institute for Marine and Atmospheric Research (JIMAR), located at the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center (PIFSC), Honolulu, Hawaii

20.) Environmental Social Scientist and Community Decisionmaking Specialist, Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant, U.S. EPA Great Lakes National Program Office, Chicago, IL

21.) Environmental Scientist, NOAA Assessment & Restoration Division, I.M. Systems Group, Inc. (IMSG), Silver Spring, Baton Rouge or St. Petersburg

22.) Regional Resource Coordinator, NOAA Assessment & Restoration Division, I.M. Systems Group, Inc. (IMSG), Silver Spring, Baton Rouge or St. Petersburg

23.) FISHERIES BIOLOGIST, SkeenaWild Conservation Trust, British Columbia

24.) Program Associate, Teaming with Wildlife, Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies, Washington, DC

25.) Field Station Manager, Galley/Housekeeping Manager, Assistant Cook/Housekeeper, Chief of Marine Operations, Mechanic/Boat Captain, Maintenance Technician The Nature Conservancy, Palmyra Atoll

26.) Jobs & Volunteer Opportunities, Sal island, Cape Verde, Africa

27.) Research Assistant, Florida Gulf Coast University, Department of Biological Sciences, Ada Foah, Ghana

28.) Adventure Education Specialist‏, Eagle Valley Center, SAGA, Juneau, AK

29.) Marine Mammal Technician, Makah Tribe, Neah Bay, WA

30.) Education Position, Dolphin Research Center, FL Keys

31.) Sea Turtle Conservation / Hospital Internship, Sea Turtle, Inc., South Padre Island, Texas

32.) Chapter Field Organizer – Resilient Habitats CA COAST Campaign, Sierra Club California, Sacramento, CA

…and much more…and it’s all FREE!!!

*** Do you have a travel adventure to share?

Send me your stories and I’ll post in the “Your Very Next Step” and on the YVNS website (http://www.yourverynextstep.com/).

*** Here’s the YVNS Travel News for November:

*** Spain Says Adios to Smoking in Bars and Cafés

Spain set the stage yesterday for a tough new anti-smoking law that will rid the country of its dubious status as one of Western Europe's easiest places to light up. The bill, passed by parliamentary commission, calls for making all bars and restaurants no-smoking zones, bringing Spain in line with the European Union's strictest anti-smoking nations and many U.S. states that bar smoking in enclosed public places. The measure is expected to pass the Spanish senate and become law on Jan. 2.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap_travel/20101020/ap_tr_ge/eu_travel_brief_spain_smoking_ban;_ylt=AlWFCJSNXEV_UjKH7vuuoi88sM0F

*** JetBlue starts Reagan Airport flights, says it's now top D.C.-Boston carrier

By Ben Mutzabaugh, USA TODAY

JetBlue began service today to Washington's Reagan National Airport. JetBlue now flies seven times daily from National Airport to Boston Logan and once daily to both Orlando and Fort Lauderdale.

The Boston Herald notes “the service begins as American Eagle cancels its six flights per day from Boston to Reagan, according to Massachusetts Port Authority officials.”

As for JetBlue, it now serves all three D.C.-area airports (Dulles and Baltimore/Washington are the others) and claims in a press release that its National Airport schedule makes it “largest carrier for flights between Boston and the Baltimore-Washington region, with 18 conveniently-timed departures each business day.”

The airline also claims in a release that “since JetBlue announced plans to serve the Boston-Ronald Reagan National market lowest fare walk-up have dropped 60%.”

http://travel.usatoday.com/flights/post/2010/11/jetblue-starts-reagan-airport-flights-says-its-now-top-dc-boston-carrier/129531/1

*** More trains for this Thanksgiving season.

Thanksgiving is almost here, which means everyone is going. Because our trains fill up quick, we're adding a few more to our Amtrak Cascades and Northeast Regional routes to accommodate the busy holiday travel schedule.

http://www.amtrak.com/

*** First Class is Full:

U.S. airlines have asked the Transportation Security Administration's Federal Air Marshals Service to put fewer of its agents in the more expensive first class cabin, Air Safety Week report. By law, U.S. airlines must provide seats to marshals at no cost in any cabin requested.

*** Get Better Tweet-ment from Airlines

Link to video on The News Hub:

http://www.marketwatch.com/video/asset/yho/%7BAB4E8CD7%2DB83B%2D4E94%2D9FAD%2DA3CCF54078E8%7D?siteid=yhoo

*** Best trails

National Geographic offers 30 of the finest walks on the continent, all on the trails less traveled. From an afternoon tramp in Portland, Oregon’s urban Forest Park to a five-day trek in the Bitterroots of Idaho, these are the best hikes you’ve never heard of. http://adventure.nationalgeographic.com/adventure/trips/best-trails/

*** 2010 November Festivals:

aarhus filmfestvial, 12.-14. november

Denmark

http://www.aarhusfilmfestival.dk/

16th Annual Alaska Bald Eagle Festival, Haines, Alaska

Celebrating the largest gathering of Bald Eagles in the World!

http://baldeaglefestival.org/

Cambodia Water Festival, Phnom Penh

http://goseasia.about.com/od/eventsfestivals/a/waterfest.htm

The Caribbean Rum & Beer Festival to be held in Barbados on the 19th & 20th November 2010

Homepage

D.B.Cooper Party, Aerial, WA, USA

Let's set the stage. D. B. Cooper is famous for one, single act – he hijacked a jet in 1971 and parachuted into the Washington night with $200,000 of ransom money tied to his waist. He disappeared forever, leaving behind a legacy as the country's only unsolved hijacking. On the edge of Lake Merwin is the tiny (pop.700) town of Ariel that became, for a time, headquarters for the search team.

Since 1974 the town has held a D.B.Cooper Party at the Aerial Store to honor their only claim to fame. Two hundred and fifty fans show up each year, with one once coming from as far away as Australia. In the five-year milestone years, that number doubles. Always the Saturday after Thanksgiving, the party only lasts a day, starting around 1 PM and ending, usually, by midnight. If the guests are feeling creative, they'll start a story-telling contest, giving a prize for the best story of what might have happened to old D.B. They always have a look-alike contest, with D.B. Cooper fans showing up dressed as the hijacker was-in a suit with a backpack, a parachute, goggles, and no shoes. Otherwise they just hang around, listening to music, and keeping the story alive.

The above is an excerpt from Jan Friedman's wonderful, Eccentric America. Read more from Eccentric America at Jan's website at www.eccentricamerica.com or take a look at Jan's latest offering, Eccentric California at www.eccentriccalifornia.net.

http://www.2camels.com/d-b-cooper-party.php

Conga Caliente festival, created and produced by Coda Sound Live will take place on November 7 2010 at Al Lopez park, Tampa, Florida. Celebrates its 7th anniversary. Conga Caliente is a premiere family festival

celebrating Hispanic Arts and Culture. Performing live Danny Losada, Ommy Cardona, Pedro Jesus, Johnny

Rivera and Carolina La O. www.codasoundusa.com

*** A hands-on workshop to learn all about insects will be hosted by the Friends of Dyke Marsh at the Huntley Meadows Park Visitor Center at 3701 Lockheed Boulevard, Alexandria, Virginia, November 17, at 7:30 p.m. Georgetown University Professor Dr. Edd Barrows will give a talk and conduct a hands-on arthropod workshop using preserved specimens from the Dyke Marsh Wildlife Preserve, as well as specimens found in other areas. Dr. Barrows says that there could be 18,000 species in the Dyke Marsh Wildlife Preserve, from bacteria to beavers, and of these total species, 4,000 could be arthropods.

http://www.dgif.virginia.gov/outdoor-report/2010/10/27/#wild-events-you-dont-want-to-miss

*** Be Wild, Virginia!

Make a Difference

Clean air, clean water and a place to live… it doesn't get any simpler! Wildlife and their habitats play an important role in the lives of Virginians. We marvel at the thousands of birds that migrate along the Eastern Shore, and the deer and turkey that have rebounded from near extinction, all the while enjoying our natural “sanctuaries” — a quiet trout stream, magnificent forests, even our own backyards. Check out this award winning video featuring Adrienne Young's song, “Hills and Hollers.”

Think you can't make a difference? You can!

Be Wild:

Be a role model by setting a good environmental example. You may know more about Virginia's Wildlife Action Plan than many in your community, so tell your neighbors.

Live Wild:

Recycle. Turn off lights when not in use and water lawns only when necessary. Limit fertilizers, herbicides and pesticides that are unfriendly to the earth. Use native plants in your yard; they require less water and fewer chemicals.

Grow Wild:

Insist upon smart growth and responsible, planned development in your community that limits loss of wildlife habitat to a minimum. Support open space initiatives.

Think wild:

Get to know Virginia's Wildlife Action Plan, especially for your eco-region. Keep these objectives in mind and evaluate how the things you do affect wildlife.

Vote wild:

Support clean air and water programs. Attend meetings of your Board of Supervisors, planning and zoning boards, etc., and ask to see wildlife conservation plans and agendas. Let your local and state-wide elected officials know that this is an important concern to you.

Lead wild:

As a decision-maker, elected or appointed official, support wildlife-friendly initiatives.

Buy wild:

Buy recycled and environmentally-friendly products. Reduce the use of packaging and plastics.

Go wild:

Beginning in your own eco-region, visit a different state park, forest or wildlife management area each month. Travel the Virginia Wildlife and Birding Trail in the next year.

(http://www.dgif.virginia.gov/wmas/)

(http://www.dgif.virginia.gov/vbwt/)

Travel wild:

Attend Virginia Department of Transportation meetings and ask to see wildlife considerations in their plans. When driving, watch for wildlife or slow down for animals on or near the road.

Teach wild:

Ask for Project Wild or Project Learning Tree in your school. Children who learn to appreciate wildlife are more likely to protect our wildlife heritage as adults.

(http://www.dgif.virginia.gov/education/project-wild/)

Join wild:

Become a member of our team and let your voice be heard. Support increased funding for wildlife conservation.

http://www.bewildvirginia.org/join/

Virginia Wildlife Action Plan

(http://www.bewildvirginia.org/wildlifeplan/)

Species of Greatest Conservation Need

(http://www.bewildvirginia.org/species/)

*** The November sport Ned has never heard of: Competitive Stacking

About The World Sport Stacking Association

WSSA Mission Statement

The World Sport Stacking Association (WSSA) promotes the standardization and advancement of sport stacking worldwide. This association serves as the governing body for sport stacking rules and regulations and provides a uniform framework for sport stacking events; sanctions sport stacking competitions and records.

WSSA History in Brief

The World Sport Stacking Association (WSSA) was formed in 2001 for the purpose of promoting and governing sport stacking around the world. The association was originally titled World Cup Stacking Association (WCSA). In 2005, the name was changed to its current WSSA in response to growing awareness that stacking is considered a sport.

What does the WSSA do?

The WSSA is your official resource for tournaments, rules, standards and guidelines on how to put on a successful stacking event and to provide a consistent framework for stacking tournaments and events.

What does a WSSA event look like?

The pinnacle sport stacking event – the World Sport Stacking Championships held each spring in Denver, Colorado – is hosted by the WSSA. This event draws competitors from across the globe (2008 saw 8 countries and 34 states send teams and individuals) to attempt to set verified World Records in their age groups/divisions and be declared world-class in sport stacking.

http://www.worldsportstackingassociation.org/wssa/

The WSSA STACK UP!

The WSSA's yearly attempt at breaking the Guiness World Record for “Most People Sport Stacking at Multiple Locations in One Day.”

1.COMMIT: to 30 minutes of Sport Stacking for each stacker who participates from your school or organization. (Stacking can take place anytime during the day or night on the date of the STACK UP! no matter where in the world or what time zone.The WSSA will provide suggested Sport Stacking activities, or you can create a unique event all your own!)

2.REGISTER: Easy Online Registration

3.SPORT STACK: on the day of the STACK UP! then VERIFY the exact number of participants by completing the official Guinness World Records Verification Form (hard copy) and returning it to the WSSA.

Now's the time to register to help set a new Guinness World Record™

To help break last year's STACK UP! Guinness World Record:

1.Fill out the STACK UP! Registration Form

2.Have every participant stack for 30 minutes

3.Verify your results

This Year's 2010 WSSA STACK UP!

Thursday November 18th 2010

http://www.worldsportstackingassociation.org/stackup/

*** Preventing Tick Bites

The best way to avoid long-term consequences of Lyme and tick-borne illnesses is to prevent tick bites altogether. Use the following tips to minimize your exposure to disease-carrying ticks:

1.Avoid tick-infested areas when possible. Stay in the center of trails, avoiding contact with overhanging grass and brush, while walking in the woods. Trails are less attractive areas for ticks to live than dense underbrush.

2.Wear light colored clothing, long sleeves and pants, and tuck pants into socks. Wear a hat and tie back long hair to make it harder for ticks to attach to your scalp.

3.When walking or working in the woods for an extended period, use duct tape wrapped inside out around the ankles to trap ticks attempting to crawl up your legs.

4.Wear EPA-approved repellants appropriate for adult skin or children. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for application carefully; some repellants are designed for application to clothes and equipment only.

5.When coming in from outside activities where ticks may exist, put clothes in the dryer set on high heat for at least an hour. Ticks cannot survive the dry heat. They can survive exposure to hot water, so skip the washing machine and expose the clothing to the high heat of the dryer first.

6.After spending time outdoors where you might have been exposed to ticks, make sure you get undressed in a dry bathtub so you can spot ticks that fall off clothing. Immediately shower using a washcloth to knock off any unattached ticks and DO A ROUTINE TICK CHECK on yourself and children. Check dark, moist areas, hair and scalp, behind ears and knees, elbows, underarms, skin folds and the groin area. Though it may take time to institute tick checks into your family routine, over time it can become as simple as daily tooth brushing.

Remember

1.Daily full-body tick checks of all family members are your first and most important prevention against Lyme and tick-borne diseases.

2.If you are diligent about checking for ticks, there is no need to limit or abandon your usual outdoor activities.

3.Other possible tick-borne co-infections found in our area include bartonella, babesiosis, Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, ehrlichiosis, and tularemia. Please see our “Co-infections” section for more information about these diseases, including pictures of relevant rashes.

4.Young children have a higher incidence of Lyme disease than adults due to more outdoor activities.

5.If you have ever had Lyme disease, you are not immune and may contract the disease again upon re-exposure.

For more information about preventing tick bites, please see the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention site at http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dvbid/lyme/Prevention/ld_Prevention_Avoid.htm

© Copyright 2008 National Capital Lyme and Tick-Borne Disease Association. This article may be reproduced or linked with attribution and without modification.

*** Oooops. Missed this one. Did the Vikings land in your neighborhood?

Presidential Proclamation–Leif Erikson Day

Over 1,000 years ago, the lure of discovery led Leif Erikson — a son of Iceland and grandson of Norway — and his crew on an ambitious exploration of present-day Greenland and Canada. Centuries later, after a months-long ocean voyage, a group of Norwegians landed in New York City on October 9, 1825, the first large group of immigrants to arrive in the United States from Norway. To commemorate that event and pay tribute to our rich Nordic-American heritage, we celebrate Leif Erikson Day in honor of the first European known to set foot on North American soil more than a millennium ago.

Countless immigrants who crossed the Atlantic on voyages to the New World looked to Leif Erikson as a symbol of fortitude and a hero who did not turn back in the face of danger and uncertainty. Leif Erikson's bold courage echoes in the daring and intrepid spirit of the pioneers who built and shaped our young country, and in the determination, self-reliance, and innovation of the Nordic settlers who made enduring contributions to the American character. Today, Nordic Americans immeasurably enrich our national life as neighbors and leaders in communities across America.

Guided by the strength and resolve of Leif Erikson and the countless Nordic immigrants who came in his wake, let us steadfastly reach for the promise of tomorrow. It is their spirit of exploration and progress that helped forge our great country, and that will continue to guide us as we strive for a better and brighter future.

To honor Leif Erikson and celebrate our Nordic-American heritage, the Congress, by joint resolution (Public Law 88-566) approved on September 2, 1964, has authorized the President to proclaim October 9 of each year as “Leif Erikson Day.”

NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim October 9, 2010, as Leif Erikson Day. I call upon all Americans to observe this day with appropriate ceremonies, activities, and programs to honor our rich Nordic-American heritage.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this eighth day of October, in the year of our Lord two thousand ten, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-fifth.

Instead of getting one day off for Columbus Day, we should get a week off for all those Vikings that came and settled in the new world.

*** The Viking Tower – Weston, Mass.

A tribute built in 1889 to the Bay State's fearsome Norse forebears.

Address: Norumbega Rd, Weston, MA

http://www.roadsideamerica.com/tip/6129

*** VIKINGS on the CHARLES

http://greisnet.com/needhist.nsf/VikingsontheCharles

*** Norumbega Park (across from the Viking Tower) and the “ most heavily canoed stretch of water on earth.”

http://www.defunctparks.com/parks/MA/norumbega/norumbegapark.htm

*** Did the Vikings come to cape Cod?

*** Vikings at Dennis?

Was it at Dennis that “Vinland” of the Norse sagas was located? Over 50 years ago, under the supervision of the Massachusetts Archeological Society and the Cape Cod chamber of commerce, nearly fifty persons began to make a careful study of the land around Follins Pond, at Dennis, to see what they could find out about this.

http://www.capelinks.com/cape-cod/main/entry/vikings-at-dennis/

*** Viking New England

http://www.skyweb.net/~channy/Viking.html

*** Trail volunteer opportunities:

*** The Maine Appalachian Trail Club volunteer opportunities

Mt. Abraham Register Box Monitor / Register Data Entry

There are MANY opportunities for volunteers to help the MATC preserve and protect the Appalachian Trail in Maine, and have FUN to boot.

Volunteers with a variety of skills are needed ranging from light & heavy trail work to clerical to carpentry to computer database entry (register card data tabulation).

Help is always needed for work trips that could involve relocating trails, constructing lean-to's, building bog bridges, building stone steps, painting blazes, general spring trail clean-up and working with the Maine Trail Crew.

After several years of doing an excellent job for the MATC, Sara Donovan has decided to step down as both the register box monitor and data entry volunteer for the register box located on Mt. Abraham. I want to take this opportunity to say thank you very much to Sara for her hard work over the past several years.

Sara's stepping aside creates an excellent volunteer opportunity for the right person(s). While Sara was gracious enough to do both the monitoring of the register box and enter the data from the register box cards, this can be easily split into two tasks.

First is a register box monitor: this register box is located (according to my database) on the Mount Abram side trail about one quarter mile from the AT and the task involves keeping the box filled with blank register box cards and picking up the cards that have been filled out by hikers and mailing them to the data entry volunteer. And that is the second volunteer needed: the data entry volunteer. This person receives the cards from the monitor and then enters the information from those cards into a computer spreadsheet.

If you are interested or want more information in either of these tasks, please contact Don Stack via e-mail at donstack@sacoriver.net or by phone at 207-749-0370

http://www.matc.org/Volunteering.htm

*** HELP EXPAND, REPAIR OR MAINTAIN COUNTY PARKS TRAILS…

St. Louis County Parks needs your help! If you love the outdoors and want to improve the parks that you enjoy, come join us for one of the outdoor workdays! Meet new friends and enjoy the outdoors, while helping us to improve our trails. Come out for one day or several times a season. Everyone’s help is needed!

No experience needed, as volunteers will learn what is needed from experienced staff and Volunteer Crew Leaders. Share in a morning of improving St. Louis County Park trails by removing limbs and debris, tree trimming and general trail maintenance. We will supply instructions, tools and water.

SATURDAYS – 9AM to 1PM

Saturday, November 6 Greensfelder Park, Eureka

Saturday, November 20 Al Foster Trail, Rock Hollow extension, Glencoe

Print and fill out Volunteer Application and mail, fax or email to:

Sue Bell, Coordinator of Volunteer Services

9801 Mackenzie Road

St. Louis, MO 63123

314.615.8865

Fax: 314.615.8821

sbell@stlouisco.com

http://www.co.st-louis.mo.us/parks/volunteer/trail-crew-1.html

*** Environmental Reclamation Team

Join the High Sierra Volunteer Trail Crew in cleaning up former illegal grow sites in our National Forests. After law enforcement has cleared the sites, we remove drip irrigation line, trash, fertilizer, etc., from those sites and then perform site restoration by filling in planting holes and covering the hillsides with small branches and duff to help prevent erosion. Participation in our Environmental Reclamation Team is subject to approval by the management staff due to the sometimes extreme conditions encountered. If you are interested, please Contact Us and express your interest in our Environmental Reclamation Team.

Trail Crew Contacts

Shane Krogen (shane@trailcrew.org)

Founder / Executive Director

1424 Los Altos Ave #102

Clovis, CA 93611

High Sierra Volunteer Trail Crew

*** National Rail-Trail of the month:

Trail of the Month: November 2010

Utah's Historic Union Pacific Rail Trail State Park

Northern Utah is known for its voluminous snowfall and winter sports culture, but the Historic Union Pacific Rail Trail State Park gives tourists ample reasons to visit the area in all seasons, even when the fresh powder has all but vanished.

The 28-mile rail-trail runs from the charming streets of Park City, Utah, and through the smaller communities of Wanship and Coalville before arriving at Echo Reservoir. From a starting elevation of approximately 6,800 feet in Park City, users can cruise down the gentle two-percent grade of the trail as it follows Silver Creek for 14 miles through a narrow volcanic canyon. As the scenery transitions to wetlands and farms near Wanship and Silver Creek Canyon, a menagerie of wildlife—including fox, bald eagles, herons, moose, deer and beaver—often appears near the trail.

After passing through the outskirts of Coalville, visitors will emerge at the bottom of Echo Reservoir, a Summit County water source and hotspot for recreational boating and fishing. Not only does the Historic Union Pacific Rail Trail State Park showcase the environmental diversity of this area, it helps celebrate the region's rich history.

The rail-trail follows the route of a historical railroad line that transported coal and silver ore during the region's mining heyday in the 1860s. To help commemorate this heritage, Summit County's Restaurant Tax Grant Committee provided the Mountain Trails Foundation with funds to place 16 plaques along the trail. These markers highlight the early Mormon settlers and ill-fated Donner family wagon train, the trail's intersection with the once-influential Lincoln Highway and the excavation site of Ice Age mammoths, among other historical sites and events.

Constructing the rail-trail would not have been possible without the help of local activist and current Summit County Commissioner Sally Elliott. She says the pathway, opened to the public in 1992, has been a catalyst of increased summer tourism and an integral part of the recreational identity of the Park City area.

“The rail-trail was the absolute lynchpin in our trails product,” she says. “It's the spine of our entire trail system, [and] we have seen an enormous increase in non-winter tourism, much of which is due to our rail-trail.”

The pathway may be relatively new, yet recreation has been the name of the game in Park City for decades. As a haven for skiers since the 1980s, the three ski resorts in town draw more than a million visitors per year. The number of summer tourists has risen to a comparable amount in the last few years, as well, largely due to the plentiful recreational activities, very much including the Historic Union Pacific Rail Trail. It serves as a connector to several hundred miles of technical mountain bike trails—single-track paths requiring more skill that zigzag throughout the area.

“I think it is definitely a draw to have [the rail-trail] here along with the more technical trails,” says Rick Fournier, field manager/rail-trail administrator for the Mountain Trails Foundation. “You've got something for everybody here.”

The summer weather doesn't hurt, either. While temperatures can easily reach 100 degrees in Salt Lake City (only 30 miles away), the higher elevation of Park City and its proximity to the Wasatch Mountains keeps the trail around 15 to 20 degrees cooler in the summer. Temperatures rarely leave the 80s, says Fournier, and riding the Historic Union Pacific Rail Trail State Park is often a refreshing experience.

“The sun shines here almost every day in the summer, and we get very little rain because of the high desert environment,” he says.

Fournier has been grooming and maintaining the trail for about five years, as the Mountain Trails Foundation has a contract from Utah State Parks to manage the corridor. He has witnessed the rail-trail become a central part of the Park City community lifestyle.

“[Park City] is a very outdoor-minded recreation town,” he says. “People are always out on their bikes or jogging, and the trail is a huge part of that. It ties the community together.”

John Knudson, trails coordinator for Utah State Parks and a resident of Wanship, agrees. His home overlooks the path, and he has watched trail use surge and diversify firsthand.

“We had a lot of community support in Park City getting this thing established,” Knudson says. “Now it has been operating so long that I have seen hundreds and hundreds of people come down. There are people from 80 to 85 [years old] walking up and down the trail, and you always see people pushing their kids in strollers.”

Elliott managed the original construction efforts of the Mountain Trails Foundation and witnessed the collective efforts of the National Guard, a team of inmates from a local prison, the Park City Rotary Club and other community organizations bring the rail-trail to fruition.

“It was truly a local project,” she says. “[The rail-trail] is a place where the entire population meets and mixes and one of the few places where we all appreciate exercising together.”

Much used and much loved, the Historic Union Pacific Rail Trail State Park has grown into a pipeline of activity in Park City and surrounding communities. Whether you visit during the snows of winter or the sunshine of summer, you'll find out right away why local residents are so proud of this trail, which has just been named to Rails-to-Trails Conservancy's Rail-Trail Hall of Fame.

For more trail information, maps, photos and user reviews, or to post your own comments, please visit TrailLink.com.

http://www.railstotrails.org/news/recurringFeatures/trailMonth/index.html

*** Travel/Adventure/Outdoors/Conservation employment opportunities:

1.) Sporting goods retail, Maine guide, NORTHWOODS OUTFITTERS, Greenville, ME

Northwoods Outfitters is hiring a Full time Retail Associate/ Maine Guide in our retail store in Greenville, Me. This position is a critical link to our customers. The position requires a team oriented, flexible, good natured experienced outdoorsperson capable and willing to take on a variety of responsibilities. This is an exciting opportunity for all outdoor enthusiasts. Please e-mail your resume to Mike@maineoutfitter.com. No calls please.

Contact Mike Boutin

NORTHWOODS OUTFITTERS, INC.

Box 160

Greenville, OT – 04441

Email: info@maineoutfitter.com

Web: http://www.maineoutfitter.com

http://www.jobsinmaine.com/job_profile.asp?id=71001&cat=23&kw=&submit1=Search+Maine+Jobs

2.) Outdoor programs Director, University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI

http://www.outdoored.com/Jobs/oe/DetailsID.aspx?JobID=4118

3.) TV8 Commercial Producer/Editor, Vail Mountain, Vail Resorts Management Company, Vail, CO

https://vailresorts.taleo.net/careersection/external/jobdetail.ftl?lang=en&job=125601&src=JB-10180

4.) Waitstaff, Jordan Pond House, Acadia National Park, Acadia Corporation, Bar Harbor, Maine

Includes waiting on tables, dining room cleaning and set-up, and bussing of tables and kitchen preparation of service items. Waiters take turns at other dining room jobs such as setting and bussing on a rotating basis. Requires good physical conditioning, including lifting and carrying of more than 25 lbs. up to 100 times/day. Previous experience helpful, but not required. $3.75/hr plus tips (typical tip range $14.00 to $20.00/hour).

http://www.coolworks.com/acadia/jobs2.htm

5.) Snow Shovelers, Togwotee Mountain Lodge, Bridger-Teton National Forest, Moran, Wyoming

Contact:

Rebecca Horton, HR Manager

Aramark Parks and Destinations

27655 Highway 26 & 287, Moran, Wyoming 83013

307-543-0415

FAX: 307-543-0443

jobs@togwoteelodge.com

*** From Mark Sofman:

6.) Snowboard Supervisor, Smuggler's Notch Resort, Jeffersonville, VT

http://www.jobsinvt.com/seek/resultdetail.aspx?jobnum=578094

7.) Social Media Strategist, Sierra Club, San Francisco, California

The Sierra Club seeks a full-time Social Media Strategist to bolster the organization's leadership in using new communications technologies to protect the planet. The winning candidate will be someone who drifts to sleep each night reading Mashable on an iPad; someone who awakes in the morning itching to experiment with new web-based tools that just might drive even more traffic to Sierra Club sites. The Social Media Strategist enjoys breaking for a pleasant lunch with intriguing colleagues at which they discuss music, art, or rock climbing — and then goes back to work fired with enthusiasm for motivating people to action. This position will drive the growth of our social media endeavors to assure that grizzlies can roam free, wild rivers remain unimpeded and that the earth doesn't spontaneously combust as a result of humankind's short-sighted refusal to give up filthy fossil fuels for the clean, renewable energy sources that will create good jobs and make the earth a better place for social media strategists and others.

Knowledge and Skills:

— Bachelors degree in Communications, Media Sciences, Environmental Studies, Information Sciences, Computer Science or a closely related field or the equivalent combination of education and experience.

— Proficient with current online marketing industry practices and issues.

— 3 years' experience cultivating and managing online social networks.

— Proficient in the use of computerized spreadsheet programs and word processing programs.

— Proficient in and has an understanding of the capabilities of HTML and Photoshop.

— Excellent written and oral communication skills.

— Ability to work independently and initiate and complete required projects within established deadlines.

— Prior work experience with large list management using a customer relationship management (CRM) system.

— Familiarity with current online marketing industry practices and issues.

— Experience with segmentation and analysis.

For full job description, please visit: http://www.sierraclub.org/careers/communications/Social-Media-Strategist.aspx. To apply, please send cover letter and resume to resumes@sierraclub.org. Please specify job code “Social Media Strategist – MAHQ #1020-10” in the subject line.

The Sierra Club is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce.

We would appreciate your participation in a brief survey about the position you are applying for and about yourself. Your responses will be completely anonymous and will be held completely confidential. Take our short survey here: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/4thqtr2010survey

Please email resumes to: resumes@sierraclub.org

http://www.talentzoo.com/index.php/Social-Media-Strategist/?action=view_job&jobID=102763

7.) Osprey Information Assistants, RSPB, Nethybridge, Inverness-shire, Scotland

To ensure the enjoyment of visitors to the Osprey Centre is maximised. To warmly meet & greet visitors, to show, inform, inspire and enthuse them about ospreys, other birds & wildlife, answer questions ensuring visitors have an enjoyable, informative visit, and in so doing, show-casing the work of RSPB, portraying the Society as a passionate, creditable organisation worthy of support through membership.We require confident people, with good communications/public engagement skills, with “people-stamina” – ability to work in a busy visitor centre, engaging with 35,000 people throughout the season, audiences of all ages, levels of knowledge and appreciation of birds. Ability to work as part of a team. Educated as minimum to A ' level. Previous experience of people engagement desirable.

Salary

£13,500 – £15,000 pa

Hours & contract information

Hours: Full time

Contract: 6 months – Seasonal Contract

Replacement post: No

Closing date: 13 December 2010

Interview date: 17 January 2010

How to apply

For complete details of this post (including an application form) please download an application pack. When you return the application form, ensure that you include reference number 2141101 on any correspondence.

PDF version (265Kb, requires Adobe Reader)

Word version (144Kb, requires Microsoft Word)

Send application forms to Jayne Stevenson (jayne.stevenson@rspb.org.uk)

The RSPB, Abernethy, Forest Lodge, Nethybridge, Inverness-shire, PH25 3EF, Scotland 01479 821891

http://www.rspb.org.uk/vacancies/details/263571-osprey-information-assistants-x-4-rspb-scotland

*** From Jack Duggan:

Over the transom. Good stuff for The Very Next Step. Thanks for keeping me on your list.

Walk in Peace – Jack

8.) EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OPPORTUNITY, PEOPLE FOR PUGET SOUND, SEATTLE, WA

People For Puget Sound seeks a dynamic executive director to drive our organization’s vision of a healthy Puget Sound, advance our role as a leader in protection and restoration and shape the collective future of our region. With our founding director of 20 years moving on, we are looking for a compelling leader to grow our base of support by collaborating with our communities and to take a strong and vibrant organization into its next two decades of saving Puget Sound and the Northwest Straits.

PEOPLE FOR PUGET SOUND, SEATTLE, WA

People For Puget Sound seeks a dynamic executive director to drive our organization’s vision of a healthy Puget Sound, advance our role as a leader in protection and restoration and shape the collective future of our region. With our founding director of 20 years moving on, we are looking for a compelling leader to grow our base of support by collaborating with our communities and to take a strong and vibrant organization into its next two decades of saving Puget Sound and the Northwest Straits.

PEOPLE FOR PUGET SOUND, SEATTLE, WA

People For Puget Sound seeks a dynamic executive director to drive our organization’s vision of a healthy Puget Sound, advance our role as a leader in protection and restoration and shape the collective future of our region. With our founding director of 20 years moving on, we are looking for a compelling leader to grow our base of support by collaborating with our communities and to take a strong and vibrant organization into its next two decades of saving Puget Sound and the Northwest Straits.

People For Puget Sound is the largest membership based organization dedicated exclusively to the conservation of the marine waters and estuaries of the Salish Sea. Our mission is to protect and restore Puget Sound and the Northwest Straits – our living waters, the land and our common

future.

The Executive Director serves as the top executive and directs the organization’s strategic planning and program delivery. Supported by a staff of 40 and reporting to the board of directors, this position is responsible for fundraising, financial and people management, external relations, building cooperative relationships with partners, funders, and policy makers and upholding People For Puget Sound’s leadership role in the community.

Successful candidates will present a track record demonstrating the following qualifications:

• Passion for the environment

• Strategic and results‐driven

• Knowledge of environmental policy, science and education

• Ability to engage and inspire action from others

• Experience achieving results through partners

• Business and financial acumen

• Leadership and management expertise

• Established fundraiser with successful long‐term relationships

• Advanced degree and 10 or more years of experience leading a comparable organization involving

environmental matters, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

For more information or to apply, contact Molli Barnes mbarnes@pugetsound.org (206) 382‐7007, 111

9.) Executive Director, Smithsonian-Mason Global Conservation Studies Program, Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute (SCBI), George Mason University, Front Royal, Va.

The George Mason University, Office of the Provost seeks an outstanding individual to lead development and implementation of internationally recognized programs in conservation, strategically located at the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute (SCBI) in Front Royal, Va.

SCBI–sited at a 3200-acre facility located on the Blue Ridge–is one of the premier conservation research facilities in the world, housing innovative research on some of the rarest species on earth, and on the habitats that support global diversity. The joint program between the Smithsonian Institution and George Mason University offers unique residential educational opportunities that will serve a broad international community at undergraduate, graduate and professional levels.

The Program Executive Director will provide academic and operational leadership for all program activities, and represent the Smithsonian-Mason Global Conservation Studies Program to outside parties.

The Program Executive Director will hold a Ph.D. in conservation biology, ecology, or a related field; and have substantial experience in the conservation field. In addition, a background is expected in academic curriculum development and administration, faculty and staff hiring and management, budget oversight, development and external relations.

Information about the Smithsonian-Mason Global Conservation Studies Program and the Mason Center for Conservation Studies, may be obtained at: or by contacting Dr. Chris Jones at rcjones@gmu.edu. Review of applications will start on December 15, 2010, and continue until the position is filled.

For full consideration, applicants must apply online at for position number FA63Az; complete the faculty application; and upload a CV, names and addresses of five references, and a letter of application summarizing specific aspects of your record that qualify you for this position. EOEhttp://jobs.gmu.eduhttp://mccs.gmu.edu

10.) Assistant or Associate Professor, Department of Communication and the School of Journalism in the College of Communication Arts and Sciences (CAS) at Michigan State University (MSU), Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI

The Department of Communication and the School of Journalism in the College of Communication Arts and Sciences (CAS) at Michigan State University (MSU) seek a tenure track Assistant or Associate Professor of Health and Environmental Risk Communication or Journalism. CAS was the first communication college in the country, and MSU is the only university in the country with two top 10 doctoral programs in the National Research Council’s rankings of the field of Communication.

The successful candidate will conduct research about risk communication processes and/or environmental health journalism. Candidates could have expertise in such areas as: environmental risk communication; social influence; message analysis; health communication; health, science and environmental journalism; international and intercultural communication of risks; public participation and advocacy; risk decision-making; crisis communication; networks; or policy and risks. The successful candidate would work with interdisciplinary teams to seek research funding from federal agencies such as CDC, NIH, EPA, US Department of Energy USDA as well as state and local agencies and private foundations.

This position is jointly appointed between Journalism and Communication and housed in the School of Journalism. The split of duties will depend on the expertise of the person hired, but the person will be expected to teach courses in both units. The candidate would be expected to work with faculty in the Knight Center for Environmental Journalism, the CAS Health & Risk Communication Center and other units at MSU. Examples of risk research may include media coverage of health and environmental risk issues, message strategies, public relations implications of risk or crisis incidents, public perceptions of risks and decision-making around those risks, analysis of information systems, and intercultural communication of risk issues. The candidate should have a Ph.D. in Journalism, Communication, Mass Communication, or related field. A history of funded research is desirable.

Send letters of application or nomination by email to the attention of Professor Jim Detjen, Search Committee Chair, School of Journalism; via Barb Miller (mille384@msu.edu); phone: (517) 353-9479. Candidates should submit a statement highlighting their experience and qualifications pertinent to the position, a curriculum vitae, and names of three references. Applications are due by December 15, 2010. The search committee will begin its evaluation of applicants immediately, and will continue until an exceptional candidate is selected.

MSU is an affirmative-action, equal-opportunity employer. MSU is committed to achieving excellence through cultural diversity. The university actively encourages applications and/or nominations of women, persons of color, veterans and persons with disabilities.

11.) Howard E. Cosgrove Chair in Environment, Delaware Environmental Institute (DENIN, Initiative for the Planet, University of Delaware, Newark, DE

One of the oldest institutions of higher education in this country, the University of Delaware today combines tradition and innovation, offering students a rich heritage along with the latest in instructional and research technology. The University of Delaware is a Land-Grant, Sea-Grant, and Space-Grant institution with its main campus in Newark, DE, located halfway between Washington, DC and New York City.

As part of its Path to Prominence Strategic Plan, the University of Delaware has launched its Initiative for the Planet. The goals of this initiative are to promote sustainable practices and to support multidisciplinary efforts in research and education needed to develop solutions to significant, time-critical issues in energy, the environment, and resource sustainability. Our overarching objective is to make the University of Delaware a national and international resource for environmental research, technology, education, and policy – today and into the future. To attain this goal, we seek 6-8 outstanding faculty at all academic ranks in environmental science, engineering, and policy. Faculty can have appointments in multiple departments and colleges.

To complement these hires we are conducting a search for the Howard E. Cosgrove Chair in Environment. This internationally renowned scholar will further enhance the prominence of the University's environmental interdepartmental teaching and research programs, and assist in building the Delaware Environmental Institute (DENIN) to a position of national and international prominence.

The University of Delaware provides an outstanding environmental research base through existing strengths in a number of areas including biogeochemistry, soil and environmental chemistry, environmental engineering, environmental microbiology, environmental genomics and bioinformatics, geomicrobiology, land/coastal dynamics, land use, nutrient management, environmental modeling, hydrology, environmental forecasting and restoration, ecosystem health and sustainability, and environmental policy, economics and education. These activities are carried out across the University's seven colleges and in a number of well-regarded institutes and research centers.

1.

The desire to better utilize the strengths in the colleges, institutes, and centers, and to foster collaboration and enhance competitiveness in attracting outstanding faculty and students, led to the creation of the Delaware Environmental Institute in 2009. DENIN's goals are to initiate interdisciplinary research projects, support interdisciplinary academic programs, and forge partnerships among government agencies, nonprofits, industry, policymakers, and the public to address environmental challenges and coordinate and sponsor University-based interdisciplinary initiatives.

http://www.environmentalportal.udel.edu/http://www.udel.edu

Other recent actions which reflect the University's commitment to the environment and sustainability include an aggressive Climate Action Plan and the creation of new undergraduate majors in Environmental Studies and Energy and Environmental Policy. Successful candidates will have the opportunity to help shape and grow these new majors.

Candidates for the faculty positions are expected to hold a Ph.D. or equivalent degree in their area of expertise and have a demonstrated record of excellence in environmental scholarship commensurate with appointment to a faculty position in one or more departments of the University. Nominations and applications should be submitted electronically to Environmental Cluster Search Committee Chair at environmental-hire@udel.edu. Application materials should include a statement of interest, curriculum vitae, description of research and teaching interests and accomplishments, and the names and contact information of at least four references. Review of applications will begin on December 15, 2010 and will continue until the positions are filled.

The UNIVERSITY OF DELAWARE is an Equal Opportunity Employer which encourages applications from Minority Group Members and Women.

http://www.udel.edu/udjobs/current/index.html

12.) Vice President of Programs, The International Fund for Animal Welfare, Yarmouth, Massachusetts

Purpose

Provide strategic leadership and guidance to ensure the creation, implementation and integration of IFAW’s priority campaigns and programs. Reporting to the COO, work collaboratively with members of the Leadership Team to advance IFAW’s priorities. Serve as a compelling advocate for program initiatives and the overall mission of IFAW.

Accountabilities/Responsibilities

In conjunction with the COO, direct the program work of IFAW, ensuring alignment with the organizations’ mission and strategy. Ensure ongoing programmatic excellence and documented successes.

Ensure that key project outcomes and/or policy, advocacy and legislation are evaluated and leveraged for maximum community and organizational impact.

Develop, budget and implement cohesive and integrated program and strategic action plans for the success of the programs. Identify critical priorities and key strategies. Assure the communication of the plan and priorities to IFAW staff and consultants worldwide.

Work closely with the EVP on implementation strategies through the country and regional offices.

Coordinate and lead integrated worldwide campaign and program teams; provide guidance and direction to team leaders and staff and assure that teams and groups are appropriately staffed and developed with required levels of skill and expertise to achieve results by aligning individual goals and objectives with campaigns and projects.

Work collaboratively with the Executive Staff, Program Directors and Country Directors to measure and manage program goals and objectives.

Provide leadership and guidance to the effective use of scientific expertise and research in activities designed to achieve program goals. Assure the development of valid and powerful scientific arguments in support of IFAW legislative, regulatory and international trade strategies and in the development of a body of knowledge that promotes the understanding of the relationship between consumptive use and species-survival.

Provide management direction to incorporate legal expertise and counsel into program and campaign activity, working to ensure that international treaties, trade agreements and international and national regulations ensure maximum protection of wild animals and habitat and that illegal trade practices are identified and curtailed, where possible.

Lead the achievements of IFAW’s program goals through the identification of opportunities for funding external bodies and individuals to leverage scarce resources to address the current threats of increasing commercial exploitation, international trade and habitat protection. Fundraising is an important task for senior management at IFAW.

Work closely with the VPs of Communications and Philanthropy to integrate communications and fundraising activities in support of campaign initiatives worldwide, assuring that messaging is timely, proactive and is best positioned to achieve IFAW’s program objectives.

Manage relationships with partner NGO organizations.

Serve as a member of the IFAW’s Leadership Team; participate in the strategic and operational planning for the organization.

Job Requirements

Advanced level degree preferable with focus in wildlife policy, science, economics or the environment.

Proven track record in political advocacy with experience in conservation or animal welfare issues

Experience in and knowledge of international and national politics and political processes.

Good working knowledge of other NGOs in conservation or animal welfare community.

Proven senior-level managerial and leadership skills with minimum 10 years high-level management experience in an international organization; a management style that promotes delegation of authority.

Superior organizational capabilities; ability to effectively set priorities and manage a demanding and complex workload.

Ability to supervise and co-ordinate on-going projects and to collaborate with other researchers and organizations.

Experience with budget processes and setting budget priorities.

Superior written and verbal communication skills; ability to communicate and work effectively and appropriately with political leaders and staff from various cultures.

Fluency in English and a second language preferred.

How to Apply

Applicants are encouraged to submit qualifications prior to November 19, 2010. Please submit resume and cover letter to: Jill Solomon at Global Recruitment Specialists

Reports to: Chief Operating Officer

Supervises/Manages: Programmatic Directors and staff

Location: ()www.IFAW.org

Email: jsolomon@globalrecruitment.net

Fax: 973-379-7325

13.) Associate Vice President – Land, Water & Wildlife, Environmental Defense Fund, San Francisco, CA

About the Organization

With world attention focused on both the environment and the economy, Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) is where policymakers and business leaders turn for win-win solutions. This leading green group, founded in 1967, has tripled in size over the past decade by focusing on strong science, uncommon partnerships, and market-based approaches. You can be part of a vibrant workplace that welcomes diverse perspectives, talents, and contributions, where innovation and a focus on results are a way of life. With programs from Boston to Beijing, Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) is the only environmental group to receive an “A” rating from Wired magazine.

EDF aspires to transform society's stewardship of whole ecosystems – not just patches of them. Our approach has been two fold. First, advocate for public policy initiatives that restore habitats and river ecosystems. Second, work in partnership with stakeholders to demonstrate practices and policies that reward landowners and water right holders for: (a) producing environmental benefits (wildlife, water flows in rivers, habitat, pollutant reduction, carbon sequestration) along with food, timber, energy and other vital commercial outputs and (b) maximizing efficient use of inputs (water, chemicals, nutrients), thereby reducing their impact on the environment.

Associate Vice President – Land, Water & Wildlife

The Associate Vice President (AVP) will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the Land, Water & Wildlife (LWW) program, managing a 40-person team and a $10 million budget. The AVP will also work closely with the Vice President to develop and implement the program's vision and strategy. This role requires expert leadership, communication, and management skills, and the ability to develop meaningful relationships with EDF's staff, board, funders, and external partners. This is an outstanding opportunity for a politically savvy leader with fundraising experience and knowledge of water and land stewardship. The AVP will report directly to the Vice President.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

The AVP will perform the following duties as assigned:

Leadership and Staff Development

* Facilitate consistent and effective communications between the VP and staff at all levels.

* Promote an organizational culture and structure that fosters cooperation, communication, collaboration, teamwork, and trust.

* Provide leadership, direction, and support for all staff and directly supervise senior program staff, including conducting performance evaluations and providing guidance on career development opportunities.

* Create a forward-looking feedback system to ensure EDF is always anticipating new challenges.

* Actively engage peers to create stronger collaboration across programs.

* Provide for professional development activities that upgrade staff skills, support learning, motivate performance, and promote staff retention.

Program Operations

* Encourage a consistent reporting structure within the LWW team

* Oversee implementation and execution of projects that support programmatic objectives.

* Oversee the development and execution of the LWW budget, working closely with the Business Manager and senior program staff.

* Hire, train, and supervise staff and independent contractors.

* Assist in the development of work plans to support programmatic goals.

Program Vision and Strategy

Partner with the Vice President, LWW to:

* Create a focused, entrepreneurial, and sustainable approach to the LWW program; define program vision and goals, and create strategies for achieving these goals.

* Formulate objectives and priorities, and implement plans consistent with the organization's long-term interests; capitalize on opportunities and manage risks.

* Collaborate with senior program staff to manage delivery of outcomes as defined by the program vision.

Program Growth/Revenue

* Achieve overall revenue targets for the LWW Program by aligning fundraising strategy with program vision to create excitement and buy-in from funder community.

* Work with senior development staff to craft and target outreach opportunities to maximize support.

* Work with senior development staff to create new and exciting ways for the funder/donor community to contribute.

* Revitalize existing revenue streams to encourage additional support.

External Relationships

* Build relationships with the media, elected officials, and government representatives.

* Continually stay abreast of other organizations' work and emerging issues in water and land stewardship.

* Identify and implement partnerships with other members of the environmental community to achieve key programmatic goals.

* Build and cultivate relationships with board members; communicate program achievements to stakeholders at board meetings, donor events, etc.

* Leverage public speaking and other external opportunities to enhance EDF's image.

* Create and nurture relationships with new advocates for the program, and persuade new advocates to become more fully invested in LWW programs.

* Demonstrate strong political skills with a track record of building nonpartisan alliances and a strong understanding of public policy.

Qualifications

The successful applicant will have the following minimum qualifications:

* 5+ years in a senior management role at a major national or international organization, ideally one with multiple regional offices

* Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail and the ability to effectively plan and problem-solve

* Strategic ability and big-picture problem solving capacity; experience with strategies that involve economic and market-based solutions to environmental challenges

* Knowledge of issues related to water and land stewardship issues, current policy, and proposed solutions

* A collaborative leadership style, with proven ability to empower and inspire staff and encourage staff development

* Demonstrated experience developing and implementing a strategic vision

* Demonstrated experience building and maintaining effective relationships with relevant external stakeholders, including media, elected officials, and academic institutions

* A strong understanding of public policy with a proven track record of building alliances and working with policymakers

* Proven ability in fundraising and nurturing donor relationships

Compensation and Benefits

The position will be located in San Francisco, CA. Environmental Defense Fund offers an excellent benefits package and a competitive salary that is commensurate with experience. The position will remain open until filled.

To Apply

To be considered for this position, interested candidates must follow the link below to submit a resume, cover letter, and salary requirements:

http://www.edf.org/page.cfm?tagID=48276http://www.ceaconsulting.com/what/position_details.aspx?client=CEA&jobId=114

14.) Climate Change and Wildlife Science Fellow, Defenders of Wildlife, Washington, D.C.

Supervisor: Vice President, Climate Change and Natural Resources Adaptation

Position Description

Defenders of Wildlife is committed to understanding how climate change threatens native species and their habitats, then acting to reduce these vulnerabilities through adaptive, practical responses. The Climate Change and Wildlife Science Fellowship offers a post-doctoral opportunity for professional development and publication opportunities

in the emerging field of climate change adaptation policy and natural resources management.

The Climate Change and Wildlife Science Fellow will assist the organization in understanding the impacts of climate change on wildlife and its habitat, developing adaptation strategies, guidance or tools to mitigate the impacts over the next century, and communicating these impacts and strategies to policymakers, media, government agencies and the public. The Fellow is encouraged to engage in entrepreneurial synthetic research and creative outreach in support of adaptive policy and management solutions to climate change. The Fellow will shape an innovative vision for addressing climate change impacts and responses in the context of other major threats to biodiversity (e.g., habitat destruction, invasive species, and human development patterns). He/she will link technical scientific findings to conservation action and will offer technical assistance and play a leading role in “mainstreaming” climate adaptation into Defenders? conservation programs and into government agency programs.

Located in Washington, D.C., the Climate Change and Wildlife Science Fellow will have the opportunity to learn the intricacies of federal policymaking and interact with decision makers in Congress, federal and state agencies, and non-governmental organizations. The two-year fellowship provides an annual stipend of $50,000, competitive benefits, and a travel and operational budget.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

? Conduct and/or apply synthetic research that is relevant to adaptation of natural systems to climate change.

? Conduct and/or apply research into sociological and institutional barriers to adopting adaptation approaches for biodiversity conservation.

? Assist in the development of legislative and administrative policy.

? Communicate awareness of climate change impacts and adaptation, and disseminate new, emerging findings to Defenders? staff as well as to key decision makers, the media, Defenders? membership, and the general public

? Represent Defenders in public meetings, hearings, press events, conferences, and elsewhere

? Perform all other related duties as assigned.

*Qualifications*

? *Education:* Ph.D. in conservation biology, ecology, climate change, conservation planning, social ecology, or a related discipline in the natural resources disciplines.

? *Experience:* Diverse experience with climate change science, preferably involving connections to important themes in climate change, conservation biology and conservation policy.

? An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted as a satisfactory substitute for the specific education and experience listed above.

? *Other:*

o Demonstrated ability to work independently to initiate, implement, apply, and/or publish scientific research and to communicate such research to both professional and lay audiences.

o Familiarity with some of the major climate research organizations, such as the U.S. Global Change Research Program and/or the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change.

o Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain scientifically productive interdisciplinary collaborations.

o Strong research, writing, organizational, and verbal communications skills.

o Strong desire to publish policy-relevant reports and peer-reviewed papers and able to balance writing workload with other coalition, collaboration and communication work described herein.

? *Comments:* This position requires occasional domestic travel.

*How To Apply*

Interested applicants please reference *Climate Change and Wildlife Science Fellow* in your subject line and submit a letter of interest, along with your resume and salary history (must be included to be considered) to us via e-mail at: HR@defenders.org

It is the policy of Defenders of Wildlife to provide equal employment opportunity to all qualified individuals without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law, in all personnel actions.

15.) Marine Biologist, CPE, Boca Raton, FL

Applicants are being considered for the full-time position of Marine Biologist in CPE's main Boca Raton office. The ideal candidate has experience conducting marine benthic surveys and is familiar with the reef organisms of south Florida. Strong written communication skills are also desired.

The following minimum qualifications are required:

a. Bachelor of Science degree in the marine sciences (Master of Science preferred)

b. Demonstrated SCUBA diving experience (dive log), with Nitrox and Rescue Diver certifications; preference will be given to AAUS Scientific Divers or those currently in an AAUS program (Diver-In-Training)

c. Familiarity with the nearshore hardbottom and coral reef environments of south Florida

d. Willingness to travel for up to two weeks at a time for field work

e. Willingness to work in sometimes harsh environmental conditions, including cold water temperatures, rough seas and poor underwater visibility

f. The ability to work on multiple assignments efficiently with limited supervision

This position requires willingness to spend extensive time in the field and ability to travel. Work will also include data entry and analysis, as well as report preparation. Familiarity with the permitting process (JCP and ERP) and NEPA documentation considered a plus. Salary will be commensurate with experience. Coastal Planning & Engineering, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.

If interested, please submit the following to the contact below (email preferred):

1. Resume and cover letter

2. Writing sample

3. Three references

Contact:

Jessica Craft

Director, Marine Science & Biological Research

Coastal Planning & Engineering, Inc.

2481 NW Boca Raton Blvd., Boca Raton, FL 33431

jcraft@coastalplanning.net

16.) FISHERIES SCIENTIST (BIOECONOMIC MODELLER), Director-General, Secretariat of the Pacific Community, Noumea, New Caledonia

The Secretariat of the Pacific Community (SPC) is an international organisation that provides technical and policy advice and assistance, training and research services to its Pacific Island members. SPC works in a wide range of sectors with the aim of achieving three development outcomes – sustainable economic development, sustainable natural resource management and development, and sustainable human and social development.

SPC’s headquarters are in Noumea, New Caledonia. It has regional offices in Suva, Fiji Islands, and Pohnpei, Federated States of Micronesia (FSM), and a country office in Honiara, Solomon Islands. Additional information on SPC can be found on its website:www.spc.int.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Fisheries Scientist (Bioeconomic Modeller) will develop and apply bioeconomic models of regional tuna fisheries to estimate the economic impacts of changing economic, environmental and management conditions in the fishery on Pacific members of the African, Caribbean and Pacific Group of States (ACP), as part of the Scientific Support for the Management of Coastal and Oceanic Fisheries in the Pacific Islands Region (SciCOFish, oceanic component).

The position encompasses the following major functions or key result areas:

1. Model development

• In collaboration with the Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA), develop regional bioeconomic models for use in estimating the economic impact of changing economic, environmental and management conditions in the fishery on Pacific ACP countries. It is envisaged that at least two approaches – both of which are based on existing population dynamics models – will be evaluated:

– the stock assessment modeling framework MULTIFAN-CL, incorporating a relatively coarse spatial structure; and

– the high-spatial-resolution SEAPODYM model.

Any other appropriate models will also be evaluated.

• Develop a model component that predicts changes in the spatial and seasonal distribution of fishing effort in response to tuna stock conditions, economic and industry conditions, and management controls.

2. Provision of policy advice

• In collaboration with FFA, use the model to explore the effects of a range of management, economic and environmental scenarios on economic performance of the regional tuna fishery.

• Estimate the distribution of economic benefits/losses among Pacific ACP countries resulting under such scenarios.

• Report the results of the work to provide policy advice to Pacific ACP countries via written reports and oral presentations at appropriate regional or subregional meetings.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Essential

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Your Very Next Step newsletter for October 2010

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*** In this issue:

*** Special Groupon Offer: Join the Appalachian Mountain Club

*** Acela vs. Northeast Regional

*** Amtrak of the future

*** Find forests and parks near you!

*** Bedbug Threat Continues to Bother Travelers

*** Travel News

*** Southwest-AirTran deal

*** Wi-Fi Taking Off for Some Airlines

*** New Social Media Application to Raise Awareness of European Rail Travel

Link to article on m-Travel.com:

*** American announces it is reducing service to San Juan:

*** AirTran beefs up P.R. flights, adds Key West service

*** 2010 October Beer Festivals around the world

*** October is festival time:

Relentless Freeze Festival

Richmond Folk Festival

Wellfleet OysterFest

Festival of Cartoon Art

*** YVNS Sport Ned Has Never Heard Of: CYCLE MESSENGER WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS

*** NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE WEEK

*** Rail Trail of the Month – Idaho's Trail of the Coeur d'Alenes and Route of the Hiawatha

*** Trail and Outdoors Volunteer opportunities:

Rocky Top Crew in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy

Keystone Trail Association, Pennsylvania

*** Travel, Outdoor and Adventure Jobs and Volunteer Opportunities

1.) 2011 TRAIL CREW (2 positions), Thumb’s Cove State Marine Park, Caines Head State Recreation Area, and Decision Point Marine Park, RESURRECTION BAY AND WESTERN PRINCE WILLIAM SOUND, Alaska

2.) 2011 TRAIL CREW (6 positions), KACHEMAK BAY STATE PARK, park is only accessible by boat or airplane from Homer, Alaska

3.) Field Team Leadership Program, Northwest Service Academy, Mt. Adams Center, Trout Lake, WA

4.) Lift Operator, Sunday River Ski Resort, Newry, ME

5.) Relief Captain / Cook / Apprentice – 2011, Schooner Isaac H. Evans, Rockland, ME

6.) Environmental Educators, Field Team Leaders, and Field Team Members (Summer, Winter, Fall, and Spring), Maine Conservation Corps (MCC), Work is work is throughout the state of Maine

…and more

…and much more…and it’s all FREE!!!

*** Do you have a travel adventure to share?

Send me your stories and I’ll post in the “Your Very Next Step” and on the YVNS website (http://www.yourverynextstep.com/).

*** Special Groupon Offer: Join the Appalachian Mountain Club

When civilization came into being and people took to building high walls, outdoorsmen interpreted these boundaries as Mother Nature sending humanity to its room. Escape from the millennia-long punishment with today's deal: a one-year membership to the Appalachian Mountain Club. Choose one of two membership levels:

• $25 for an individual membership (up to a $50 value)

• $37 for a family membership (up to a $75 value)

Both memberships come with an additional perk: $20 off your first stay at an AMC destination, including dinner and breakfast.

The Appalachian Mountain Club, founded in 1876, promotes the preservation and enjoyment of the Appalachian region's mountains, forests, waters, and trails through numerous programs and recreational activities. Funds collected from membership enrollments go toward the Appalachian Mountain Club's ongoing efforts for environmental education, trail caretaking, conservation, and preserving Al Gore's hair. With a one-year membership, outdoor enthusiasts will get to take part in club-sponsored and volunteer-led activities and excursions, including hiking, biking, and camping adventures. Using the AMC online Member Center, you can also explore the e-world for news and a personalized view of what AMC has to e-offer.

Members also enjoy access to more than 8,000 trips and activities every year; a subscription to AMC Outdoors, the AMC members' magazine; and the magazine's web supplement, AMC Outdoors, online edition. Even if you don't affiliate with one of the Appalachian Mountain Club's regional chapters, you'll get additional discounts on Appalachian Mountain Club lodging, books, maps, puppy kisses, and classified ads. Join the Appalachian Mountain Club and befriend likeminded nature lovers, all while doing your part to help planet Earth reach its next birthday.

After purchasing your Groupon, please wait 24 hours before registering your membership online (individual memberships here and family memberships here). Though the Appalachian Mountain Club sometimes offers special prices of $40 and $60 for the individual and family memberships, respectively, today's deal still offers a better value.

If you want to sign up for Groupon, just follow this link:

http://www.groupon.com/r/uu662904

*** Acela vs. Northeast Regional:

Is it worth paying three times as much for the Acela Express to get to Philadelphia ten minutes faster. I usually say no to that idea. The NE Regional makes pretty much the same stops (except the New Carrolton Metro stop at the Beltway, which the Acela skips). But my recent NE Regional experience on train 172 from Washington’s Union Station to Philadelphia’s 30th St. station was delayed an hour while they scrounged up some working motive power and rolling stock to make the journey. As later trains left they allowed passengers going as far as Baltimore to jump on the later trains, such as the 8:00 train, without changing tickets, but no such good deal was extended to the rest of the passengers holding tickets for the 7:20 departure. We arrived more than an hour late.

I was originally planning on returning on the 3:27 Northeast Regional but ended up taking an Acela that left a few minutes earlier because my colleague was travelling on that train. The Acela is nice, and faster. In my view, ten minutes is not a $100 faster.

This raises the question again about why the U.S. doesn’t have high speed trains. See the item below about the plan to improve the Northeast Corridor to reduce the travel time significantly between Boston, NYC and DC.

*** Amtrak of the future:

http://www.jaunted.com/story/2010/9/28/22518/6674/travel/Amtrak+Envisions+84-Minute+Trains+Between+NYC+and+Boston%2C+in+30+Years

Read the AMTRAK press release below.

*** This is cool:

Find forests and parks near you!

There are forests and parks all over the country. So no matter where you live, you won’t have to go very far to get outside. Let the adventures begin!

http://www.discovertheforest.org/where-to-go

*** Here’s the YVNS Travel News for October:

Bedbug Threat Continues to Bother Travelers

In recent months, increasing reports of bedbugs — those little critters that feed on blood and like to hide in mattresses — have unnerved hoteliers and spooked many travelers. Horror stories posted on sites such as Flyertalk.com and TripAdvisor.com, combined with a government statement this summer warning of an “alarming resurgence in the population of bedbugs” in the United States, aren't exactly reassuring for hotel managers, whose business depends on providing a hassle-free experience to business and leisure travelers alike.

http://www.cnn.com/2010/TRAVEL/09/16/bedbugs.hotels.impact/index.html

*** Here’s a merger I didn’t see coming:

Southwest will acquire AirTran for $1.4 billion

http://atwonline.com/international-aviation-regulation/news/southwest-acquire-airtran-14-billion?cid=nl_atw_dn

Southwest-AirTran deal means more options for some

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/09/27/AR2010092701181.html?wpisrc=nl_buzz

*** From Bernie Wagenblast’s TCN Newsletter:

Wi-Fi Taking Off for Some Airlines

Link to article in The Denver Post:

http://www.denverpost.com/business/ci_16169974

New Social Media Application to Raise Awareness of European Rail Travel

Link to article on m-Travel.com:

http://www.m-travel.com/news/2010/09/new-social-media-application-to-raise-awareness-of-european-rail-travel.html

*** American announces it is reducing service to San Juan:

AA, American Eagle to cut flights from Puerto Rico to U.S., Caribbean

By The Associated Press (AP)

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — American Airlines is cutting more than a dozen flights from Puerto Rico to U.S. and Caribbean destinations next year due to the economic crisis.

Spokeswoman Andrea Huguely says American will discontinue flights between San Juan and seven cities including Boston, Philadelphia, Baltimore and Tampa, Fla., by early April.

Meanwhile American Eagle will cut service to six international destinations including Haiti, Trinidad and several cities in the Dominican Republic.

However, the airline is adding one flight each from New York and Miami.

In all, American and American Eagle will operate an average of 41 daily flights through San Juan.

*** AirTran beefs up P.R. flights, adds Key West service

AirTran will add two daily flights between Baltimore-Washington and San Juan on April 5.

The carrier currently offers weekend-only service with one flight on Saturday and one on Sunday.

AirTran also will launch a daily nonstop from Tampa to Key West on March 10.

http://www.travelweekly.com/article3_ektid222022.aspx

*** 2010 October Beer Festivals around the world:

From Helen, GA to Munich and Stuttgart…

From Emunclaw, WA to Diksmuide, Belgium

There’s dozens to choose from…

http://www.beerfestivals.org/calendar/october.html

*** Relentless Freeze Festival:

Relentless Freeze Festival (UK) is where London, snow sports and music collide.

http://www.thefreezefestival.com/

*** From Robert Holland:

Just one week away! If you've never been to the Richmond Folk Festival, go! What it's not: hippie music, Peter Paul & Mary (not that there's anything wrong with that). What it is: the most incredible and diverse collection of world music, dance, food and crafts that you'll ever see — from Cajun to Celtic and Salsa to Rockabilly. I guarantee you'll be surprised at what a good time you have.

Richmond Folk Festival

www.richmondfolkfestival.org

*** Wellfleet OysterFest

The tenth annual Wellfleet OysterFest takes place the weekend after Columbus Day, Saturday and Sunday, October 16 and 17, 2010, in Wellfleet, Cape Cod, Mass. This two-day street party celebrates the town's famous oysters, clams and shellfishing traditions and brings together locals and visitors alike for a weekend full of hometown flavor and big time fun.

http://www.wellfleetoysterfest.org/

*** Festival of Cartoon Art

The tenth triennial Festival of Cartoon Art will take place at The Ohio State University in Columbus, OH October 14-17, 2010. The Festival is a unique celebration of cartoons and comics featuring exhibitions, presentations by top creators, panel discussions, an academic pre-conference, and other special programs.

http://cartoons.osu.edu/fca2010/

*** The October YVNS sport Ned has never heard of (damn, we just missed it):

CYCLE MESSENGER WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS

“It’s more than an adventure, it’s a job!”

PANAJACHEL, GUATEMALA – SEPTEMBER 3 TO 13, 2010

http://www.cmwcguatemala.com/

*** By unanimous consent of the United States Senate, the week of October 10th is NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE WEEK:

Whereas, in 1903, President Theodore Roosevelt established the first national wildlife refuge on Florida's Pelican Island;

Whereas, in 2010, the National Wildlife Refuge System is the premier system of lands and waters to conserve wildlife in the world, and has grown to more than 150 million acres, 552 national wildlife refuges, and 38 wetland management districts in every State and territory of the United States;

Whereas national wildlife refuges are important recreational and tourism destinations in communities across the Nation, and these protected lands offer a variety of recreational opportunities, including 6 wildlife-dependent uses that the National Wildlife Refuge System manages: hunting, fishing, wildlife observation, photography, environmental education, and interpretation;

Whereas hunting is permitted on more than 320 national wildlife refuges and fishing is permitted on 272 national wildlife refuges, welcoming more than 2,500,000 hunters and more than 7,000,000 anglers;

Whereas national wildlife refuges are important to local businesses and gateway communities;

Whereas, for every $1 appropriated, national wildlife refuges generate $4 in economic activity;

Whereas approximately 41,000,000 people visit national wildlife refuges every year, generating nearly $1,700,000,000 and 27,000 jobs in local economies;

Whereas the National Wildlife Refuge System encompasses every kind of ecosystem in the United States, including temperate, tropical, and boreal forests, wetlands, deserts, grasslands, arctic tundras, and remote islands, and spans 12 time zones from the Virgin Islands to Guam;

Whereas national wildlife refuges are home to more than 700 species of birds, 220 species of mammals, 250 species of reptiles and amphibians, and more than 1,000 species of fish;

Whereas 59 refuges were established specifically to protect imperiled species and of the more than 1,200 federally listed threatened and endangered species in the United States, 280 species are found on units of the National Wildlife Refuge System;

Whereas national wildlife refuges are cores of conservation for larger landscapes and resources for other agencies of the Federal Government and State governments, private landowners, and organizations in their efforts to secure the wildlife heritage of the United States;

Whereas 39,000 volunteers and more than 220 national wildlife refuge “Friends'' organizations contribute nearly 1,400,000 hours annually, the equivalent of 665 full-time employees, and provide an important link with local communities;

Whereas national wildlife refuges provide an important opportunity for children to connect with nature and discover the natural world;

Whereas, because there are national wildlife refuges located in several urban and suburban areas and 1 refuge located within an hour's drive of every metropolitan area in the United States, national wildlife refuges employ, educate, and engage young people from all backgrounds in exploring, connecting with, and preserving the natural heritage of the Nation;

Whereas, since 1995, refuges across the Nation have held festivals, educational programs, guided tours, and other events to celebrate National Wildlife Refuge Week during the second full week of October;

Whereas the week beginning on October 10, 2010, has been designated as “National Wildlife Refuge Week'' by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service;

Whereas, in 2010, the designation of National Wildlife Refuge Week would recognize more than a century of conservation in the United States and would serve to raise awareness about the importance of wildlife and the National Wildlife Refuge System and to celebrate the myriad recreational opportunities available to enjoy this network of protected lands: Now, therefore, be it

Resolved, That the Senate–

(1) designates the week beginning on October 10, 2010, as “National Wildlife Refuge Week'';

(2) supports the goals and ideals of National Wildlife Refuge Week;

(3) acknowledges the importance of national wildlife refuges for their recreational opportunities and contribution to local economies across the United States;

(4) pronounces that national wildlife refuges play a vital role in securing the hunting and fishing heritage of the United States for future generations;

(5) recognizes the importance of national wildlife refuges to wildlife conservation and the protection of imperiled species and ecosystems;

(6) applauds the work of refuge “Friends'' groups, national and community organizations, and public partners that promote awareness, compatible use, protection, and restoration of national wildlife refuges;

(7) reaffirms the support of the Senate for wildlife conservation and the National Wildlife Refuge System; and

(8) expresses the intent of the Senate–

(A) to continue working to conserve wildlife; and

(B) to manage the National Wildlife Refuge System for current and future generations.

http://thomas.loc.gov/cgi-bin/query/R?r111:FLD001:S57453

*** National Rail-Trail of the month:

Trail of the Month: October 2010

Idaho's Trail of the Coeur d'Alenes and Route of the Hiawatha

For trail lovers around the country, these two Idaho rail-trails hardly need an introduction: the 73-mile Trail of the Coeur d'Alenes and the 15-mile Route of the Hiawatha. They've been featured multiple times in Rails to Trails magazine, and in countless “Tell Us” responses, letters and summer remembrances. We receive gorgeous trail photos from family trips—some capturing the high-wire trestles of the Hiawatha, deep in the Bitterroot Mountains; others catching moose and expansive lake views along the Trail of the Coeur d'Alenes.

No matter how we promote or hear about this pair of trails, the verdict is the same: they offer two of the most distinct and memorable rail-trail experiences in the country. It's no wonder that both have just been named to Rails-to-Trails Conservancy's Rail-Trail Hall of Fame.

Sweetening the pot is that recent trail developments are making it possible to ride between and beyond these two pathways, setting up the potential for an unprecedented trail loop across northern Idaho and parts of Montana.

The paved Trail of the Coeur d'Alenes begins in Plummer, a few miles shy of the Washington border, and heads northeast along Coeur d'Alene Lake and the Coeur d'Alene River until Mullan, scratching at the Montana state line. The first 15 miles are managed by the Coeur d'Alene Tribe; the rest by the Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation.

Mullan used to be the end of the road, so to speak. But the nonprofit Friends of the Coeur d'Alene Trails has helped extend the pathway from Mullan roughly 11 miles to Lookout Pass on the Idaho-Montana border, says Leo Hennessy, non-motorized trails coordinator for the Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation. This extension, known as the NorPac Trail, uses a Northern Pacific right-of-way that has become an open Forest Service road. It is marked and signed as a trail, with a packed-gravel surface. Yet people can still drive on it, often to access other nearby hiking trails in the Bitterroots, and you may pass an ATV or vehicle every couple hours.

To reach the NorPac Trail from the eastern end of the Coeur d'Alenes, users can follow signs to take a paved, low-traffic road for about three miles to detour around the Lucky Friday mine, which still operates in Mullan along the rail corridor. At the three-mile mark, you'll reacquire the railroad grade and begin climbing nearly 1,500 feet up to Lookout Pass, elevation 4,680, at the Montana state line. “It's a major grade,” says Hennessy. “You'll be crankin' in low gear at times.”

The trail doesn't end at the Montana line, but the signage does. You can continue on the Forest Service road—still on the railroad right-of-way—another ten miles down to Taft, Mont., and the turn-off to reach the 1.6-mile St. Paul Pass tunnel at the eastern end of the Route of the Hiawatha. Again, this last 2.5-mile stretch south of Interstate 90 to the Hiawatha shares a corridor with motorized traffic on Rainy Creek Road; it also involves a fairly steep climb. So the connection isn't without challenges in surface and shared use, but riders can now move continuously from one Hall of Fame trail to the other.

At that same trailhead at St. Paul Pass, you'll soon have a couple options. A proposed rail-trail is in the works to extend 30 miles into Montana to the town of Regis, all still along the Milwaukee Road corridor. Known as the Route of the Olympian for a train that once serviced the route, this pathway would cut through Lolo National Forest and feature its own dizzying trestles to rival those on the Hiawatha.

Until that offshoot trail opens, you can begin making the return trip on the loop by taking the well-traveled Route of the Hiawatha, managed by the U.S. Forest Service. First, you'll duck through 1.6 miles of cool, impossibly dark tunnel. Proper lighting is absolutely required to make this plunge! Once you emerge into the light, you'll be treated to a series of high trestles and shorter tunnels as you weave through the Bitterroots.

At the western end of the Hiawatha, you can now continue west on the loop with the 53-mile Pearson-to-St. Maries grade. With a less-finished surface of crushed stone, gravel and grass, this unofficial rail-trail now cuts more than halfway back across Idaho. From St Maries, it would only be another 18 miles on an active line to Plummer, Idaho, which is the starting point of the Trail of the Coeur d'Alenes, and thus the potential completion point of the loop.

The railroad bed for that final stretch is still mostly intact, though not acquired yet for trail development, says Hennessy. But the vision of creating a 190-mile rail-trail loop through northern Idaho and Montana is becoming a whole lot clearer. Some of the remaining obstacles include negotiating routes with motorized use and piecing together the missing links in the overall chain. But the basic roadmap is in place.

“The corridors are generally there and haven't been lost yet,” he says. “There are groups of people working toward it. I have [the idea] in my head, and it's in a lot of other heads right now, and we gotta keep it that way.”

In the meantime, visitors to these iconic rail-trails no longer have to consider them completely separate entities. It may take a little extra effort to pump your legs over Lookout Pass, and there isn't a single official, non-motorized trail connecting the two corridors. Yet the potential to head from Plummer all the way through and past the end of the Hiawatha is now on the table. How far these Hall of Fame rail-trails grow from there is a feeding frenzy for any trail lover's imagination.

http://www.railstotrails.org/news/recurringFeatures/trailMonth/index.html

*** Trail and Outdoors Volunteer opportunities:

Rocky Top Crew (September 5 – October 30, 2010) The Rocky Top crew works exclusively on 70 miles of the A.T. through the Great Smoky Mountains National Park following the ridge crest from Davenport Gap to Fontana Dam. The crew is sponsored jointly by the Smoky Mountains Hiking Club, the National Park Service, and ATC.

http://www.appalachiantrail.org/site/c.mqLTIYOwGlF/b.4805837/k.8F79/Rocky_Top_Crew.htm

*** Volunteer with the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy

Looking for opportunities to get out doors? Like to grow native plants? Would you like to become a leader of our popular monthly Nature Walks? Want to help with special events? Have other skills or interests you'd like to share?

http://www.pvplc.org/volunteering.shtml

*** Trail Care and Trail Crew, Keystone Trail Association, Pennsylvania

One of the most important and rewarding aspects of involvement with KTA is maintaining Pennsylvania's trails. Each year on nine or ten weekends between March and November, trail care volunteers spend the weekend armed with shovels, paintbrushes and hatchets. Come to camp on Friday evening and stay until Sunday afternoon. Saturday's the day we really get down to business!

A weekend's work not enough? Then a Trail Crew week is for you! On three separate weeks each Summer, the crews tackle the big projects.

Trail care is for all ages and you don't have to be a lumberjack or know how to use chainsaws and pickaxes to participate. If you can handle a pair of garden pruners or loppers, pick up a bag of trash or paint blazes on a tree, you're qualified. And if you can't make it for an entire week or weekend, two or three hours of work is needed and appreciated.

Some trips have cabin facilities available or you can make your own arrangements to stay at a local motel. (Ask the trip leader for information.)

If you are a hiker and want to give back to the trails of Pennsylvania for your hiking enjoyment, there is no better way than by volunteering to work on KTA's Trail Care. No experience is necessary and everyone is welcome.

http://www.kta-hike.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=blogcategory&id=19&Itemid=37

*** AMTRAK ENVISIONS WORLD CLASS HIGH-SPEED RAIL

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

September 28, 2010

ATK-10-130

Contact: Media Relations

202 906.3860

AMTRAK ENVISIONS WORLD CLASS HIGH-SPEED RAIL

Washington to Boston in about three hours at up to 220 mph (354 kph)

PHILADELPHIA – A Next-Generation High-Speed Rail service could be successfully developed in the Northeast with trains operating up to 220 mph (354 kph) on a new two-track corridor resulting in a trip time of about three hours between Washington and Boston cutting in half or better the current schedules, according to a concept plan released today by Amtrak.

At an average speed of 137 mph (220 kph), a trip between Washington and New York would take just 96 minutes, about one hour faster than today. For the trip between New York and Boston, the average speed would be 148 mph (238 kph) and take just 84 minutes, or a time savings of more than two hours.

“Amtrak is putting forward a bold vision of a realistic and attainable future that can revolutionize transportation, travel patterns and economic development in the Northeast for generations,” said President and CEO Joseph Boardman.

The Amtrak concept plan, A Vision for High-Speed Rail in the Northeast Corridor (NEC), shows a financially viable route could be developed. Upon its full build-out in 2040, high-speed train ridership would approach 18 million passengers with room to accommodate up to 80 million annually as demand increases in the years and decades that follow. Departures of high-speed trains would expand from an average of one to four per hour in each direction, with additional service in the peak periods, and total daily high-speed rail departures would increase from 42 today to as many as 148 in 2040.

The service would generate an annual operating surplus of approximately $900 million and its construction would create more than 40,000 full-time jobs annually over a 25-year construction period to build the new track, tunnels, bridges, stations, and other infrastructure.

More than 120,000 permanent jobs in improved economic productivity along the corridor and in rail operations are predicted by 2040.

In addition to significant travel time savings between major cities, tremendous mobility improvements would come with environmental, energy and congestion mitigation benefits. The new transportation capacity obtained with this investment will allow a larger share of the intercity travel market to be via high-speed rail, strengthening sustainable, energy-efficient development in the corridor’s metropolitan areas.

“Amtrak’s plan to modernize the Northeast Corridor and make it a truly high speed rail line is the type of innovative thinking we need to get cars off the road, decrease pollution and put people to work improving America’s infrastructure,” stated Senator Frank Lautenberg (D-N.J.). “I applaud the plan and pledge to work with Amtrak to improve the Northeast Corridor and make a America a leader in high speed rail.”

“Amtrak’s High Speed Rail plan will create jobs, cut pollution and help us move towards a modern and reliable transportation system network in the Northeast,” said Senator John Kerry (D-Mass.). “As countries around the world continue to build out their transportation systems, we cannot afford to fall further behind. This is an important down payment on the massive commitment necessary to bridge our infrastructure gap.”

With an investment of $4.7 billion annually over 25 years, a major national transportation asset would be built to support the growth and competitive position of the Northeast region. Its population, economic densities and growing intercity travel demand make it one of the premier “mega-regions” of the world, and an ideal market for world-class high-speed passenger rail service.

“The results show the concept of a world-class high-speed rail service would help relieve congestion across all modes of transportation, spur jobs creation and economic productivity, reduce carbon emissions and improve the quality of the environment,” said Al Engel, incoming Amtrak Vice President for High-Speed Rail.

The specific high-speed alignment, stations, maintenance yards and other facilities that were analyzed in the report represent only one of a wide range of possible network and service configurations that could be developed. The analyzed concepts reflect the study’s underlying goals (i.e., aggressive travel time savings, station locations in downtown areas) and detailed preliminary planning and engineering assessments. These concepts would undergo numerous revisions, refinements and changes under more detailed study, and other concepts with different alignments would likely be further reviewed at that time.

As America’s intercity passenger rail service provider and its only high-speed rail operator, Amtrak has a vital, leading and necessary role to play in expanding and operating high-speed rail service. Just as leading countries throughout Europe and Asia are expanding existing high-speed rail networks and developing new systems, Next-Generation High-Speed Rail must be part of a balanced transportation future in major travel corridors across the U.S.

An NEC Infrastructure Master Plan issued earlier this year predicted that the capacity gains achieved within the current NEC “footprint” would be maxed out by 2030. The Next-Generation High-Speed Rail system will provide the necessary new capacity to meet growing demand well beyond 2030. By operating the highest-speed trains on the new infrastructure, capacity on the existing NEC would become available for additional commuter and conventional intercity passenger trains as well as for freight operations.

A copy of the report is available on Amtrak.com.

About Amtrak

As the nation’s intercity passenger rail operator, Amtrak connects America in safer, greener healthier ways. Last fiscal year (FY 2009), the railroad carried 27.2 million passengers, making it the second-best year in the company’s history. With 21,000 route miles in 46 states, the District of Columbia and three Canadian provinces, Amtrak operates more than 300 trains each day—at speeds up to 150 mph (241 kph)—to more than 500 destinations. Amtrak also is the partner of choice for state-supported corridor services in 15 states and for several commuter rail agencies. Visit Amtrak.com or call 800-USA-RAIL for schedules, fares and more information.

*** Travel/Adventure/Outdoors/Conservation employment opportunities:

1.) 2011 TRAIL CREW (2 positions), Thumb’s Cove State Marine Park, Caines Head State Recreation Area, and Decision Point Marine Park, RESURRECTION BAY AND WESTERN PRINCE WILLIAM SOUND, Alaska

Work will be located in Thumb’s Cove State Marine Park, Caines Head State Recreation Area, and Decision Point Marine Park. Park facilities include coastal campsites and five public use cabins. Resurrection Bay is located on the Kenai Peninsula the southern end of a coastal rain forest with glaciers, lakes, and fjords. Access to the park facilities is by boat or by foot.

Main Tasks: Provide maintenance on public use cabins, trails, and latrines. Assist park staff in acquiring visitor counts and serve as a field contact for the public. Will be trained and instructed in the use of trail construction tools, boating skills/safety, and construction skills.

Required Skills: Possess a valid driver’s license; must possess good work ethics and maintain a strong sense of crew morale; be in good physical condition; able to live and work in a remote location cooperatively with others; able to work in adverse weather and rugged terrain; able to lift and carry heavy items; possess working knowledge of basic hand tools; possess good public relation skills.

Desired Skills:Working towards, or possession, of a degree in a natural resource related field; experience or training with power tools, brush cutters, etc.; carpentry skills; knowledge of marine environment; backcountry travel/survival skills; emergency first aid skills.

Allowance/Housing: Monthly food subsistence payment of $500/month. Live in remote ranger station cabin (7 miles from Seward) with no running water and Lowell Point volunteer housing which has a limited water resource. Should bring sleeping bags and pads, plus own towels, etc.

Uniforms: No uniform required. Provide own leather work-boots. Raingear, rubber boots, work gloves, and other safety equipment provided.

Time Commitment: Minimum of 8 weeks from June – August.

Send Application to: Ranger Tom Kain

Alaska State Park

Kenai/Prince William Sound District

P.O. Box 1247

Soldotna, AK 99669

phone: (907) 262-5581

Cell: (907) 398-2581

fax: (907) 262-3717

email: thomas.kain@alaska.gov

2.) 2011 TRAIL CREW (6 positions), KACHEMAK BAY STATE PARK, park is only accessible by boat or airplane from Homer, Alaska

The first State Park adjoining the only Wilderness Park in Alaska, both combined include nearly 400,000 acres of rugged coastal mountains, high peaks, glaciers, river valleys, rain forest, large salt water lagoons, long stretches of remote beaches, deep bays and fjords and clear mountain lakes. They also have nearly 150 miles of coastline along two separate water bodies. Kachemak Bay and the Gulf of Alaska (Pacific Ocean). The park’s abundant wildlife includes moose, black bear, mountain goat, wolves, coyote, salmon, Bald Eagles, porpoises, whales and many species of sea and shorebirds. The nearly 90 miles of trail provide access to alpine areas, river valleys, lakes and glaciers throughout the park. Alpine areas provide nearly unlimited hiking without the need for trails. The park is only accessible by boat or airplane from Homer, Alaska. Crew is transported via Park’s 26ft. patrol boat or 28’ landing craft.

Main Tasks: Maintain park trails, campsites, and trailheads. Trail maintenance includes chainsaw and brush cutter operation, erosion control, tread work, campsite inspection and maintenance, and trailhead maintenance. Crews will be working and camping in remote settings up to 5 days at a time. Other duties may include public contact and assistance, assist with foot and boat patrols, assistance with construction and/or repair to any old or new facilities. Training will be provided in all special skill areas.

Special Projects: May be involved with visitor use surveys, inspecting and surveying high use public use areas for visitor impacts, trail reconstruction, and bridge construction.

Required Skills: Must possess a valid (current) driver's license; must possess a strong work ethic; able to live and work together with others in a remote setting; be in good physical condition and able to lift and carry tools and packs up to 45 lbs. in weight; working knowledge of basic hand and power tools.

Desired Skills: Experience and/or training in powerboat operation, prior trail-crew experience and/or training. Training experience in backcountry travel, camping and survival. First-aid/CPR or higher level certification (current). Experience with basic carpentry, public relations, photography, statistics, and chainsaws.

Internship: Preference given to applicants seeking internship through college, working towards degree in park management, resource management, or program designed for careers in outdoor recreation such as Park Ranger or Technician.

Allowance/Housing: Subsistence payment. Majority of the time will be spent out in the field living in tents and occasionally at the Halibut Cove Lagoon Ranger Station. Field equipment will be available for use during the work week. Shared bunk/living space will be provided in Homer on days off. Bring own sheets, sleeping bag, towels and personal items, etc.

Transportation: Must provide transportation to Alaska. Arrangements will be made to pick you up in Anchorage around May 15-16. Otherwise applicants must provide transportation to Homer. Volunteers will have group use of state vehicle while in Homer on restricted and limited basis for shopping and state business.

Time Commitment: Preference to applicants who can start approximately Monday, May 16th (arrive Anchorage by noon May 15th) and work until August 15th. Some VIP’s may work until September 1 or later depending on weather.

Note: Must receive application by March 15. No applications accepted after March 15th. Selected applicants will be notified by April 15th. Application should include the following: 1) completed state parks volunteer application form, 2) letter of application, 3) resume, and 4) letters of reference.

Preference given to internships.

Fun: Those hired are expected to work hard and play, have fun and be safe. Kayaks, fishing poles, smaller skiff, and bicycles are available for recreation.

Send Application to: Ranger Roger MacCampbell

Alaska State Parks

Kachemak Bay District

P.O. Box 1247

Soldotna, AK 99669

phone: (907) 262-5581

or 235-7024

fax: (907) 262-3717

email: dnr.pkskenai@alaska.gov

3.) Field Team Leadership Program, Northwest Service Academy, Mt. Adams Center, Trout Lake, WA

The hardest job you will ever love!

It takes a special person to be a Field Team Leader. While there is no single leader archetype, there are some qualities and skills that all MAC leaders share prior to entering the program:

• A demonstrated ability and/or history of leading people

• Practical experience living and working in the outdoors

• Proven communication and organizational skills for a professional environment

• A willingness and aptitude for learning from people and experiences

• An enthusiasm for community service

Field Team Leaders participate in an intense sixteen week training program that prepares them to co-lead a team of six. They learn both technical restoration skills (Wilderness Advanced First Aid, Trail building, Chainsaw and more) and team management concepts. Most of the training occurs in the field, including a seven week stint on the Pacific Crest Trail in Southern California.

Upon successful completion of the training program, Field Team Leaders train their crew members for two weeks before embarking on a season of service throughout the mountains of Washington and Oregon. During these five months, Field Team Leaders are busy handling project logistics, coordinating residential responsibilities, maintaining communication with staff and sponsors and shaping a life changing experience for their crew.

Field Team Leaders leave the program poised and prepared to take the next step in their lives. Some return to school. Others find professional employment. All leave as better people ready to positively impact their communities.

Term of Service: February 7, 2011 – December 16, 2011

Recruitment Begins: October 2010

Minimum Age: 21

Housing: Team dependent and variable – possibilities include Forest Service bunkhouse, Forest Service house, front-country campsite, and backcountry primitive campsite

Living Allowance: $11,800.00, divided into 10 monthly

payments of $1,180 (before taxes and program fee). Each month a program fee of $476.00 is deducted from this amount to cover program expenses such as food, training, certifications, and the Natural History Service Training.

Education Award: $5,350.00. Payment on qualified student loans may also be deferred during the term of service, and accrued interest will be reimbursed upon completion of the term of service.

Health Insurance: Basic coverage at 80% after $100 deductible. Reimbursement of prescriptions at 80% after $100 deductible.

http://www.mtadamscenter.org/field-team-leader.cfm

4.) Lift Operator, Sunday River Ski Resort, Newry, ME

Are you an energetic, outgoing, self motivated individual? Do you enjoy talking and interacting with people? Do you like to works outside in all kinds of weather conditions? Then you may be a perfect fit for Sunday River's Lift Operations Department.

Full time seasonal, part time seasonal positions available winter season of 2010-2011. Responsibilities include but are not limited to; safe preparation, start up and operation of aerial and surface lifts, inside and outside duties including lift operation, crowd control, ticket checking, mechanical and procedural checks of lift.

Must have desire to work outside, good customer service skills and train for lift operations repsonsibilities. Maine Law states that all Lift Operators must be 18 years of age.

This position includes seasonal benefits.

Contact Us

Sunday River Ski Resort

Human Resources

PO Box 4500

Newry, ME 04261

(207)-824-5160

jobs@sundayriver.com

Toll Free Job Hotline: 1-877-4-SNOW-JOB

http://www.sundayriver.com/Corporate/Employment.html

5.) Relief Captain / Cook / Apprentice – 2011, Schooner Isaac H. Evans, Rockland, ME

Working aboard a windjammer is rewarding and fun. Ideal applicants are available for the entire season, April through October, unless otherwise indicated. All positions on the Evans require hard work. Applicants should be organized, efficient, hard working, friendly, and versatile with the ability to work with little supervision. Strength, agility, ability to work aloft, leadership skills and an outgoing personality are more important than years of sailing experience. The ability to play a musical instrument, sing, or other special talent, is always an added plus. All on board crew members are drug tested prior to employment and are subject to random testing through out the sailing season. The reservationist and bunkie are not subject to drug testing.

When you contact us to inquire about any position, we want to hear about your work experience but we are also interested in who you are. Please include information about your interests, hobbies, talents, and travels.

Also:

Do you swim? Row? Smoke? Drink coffee? Take any medications? Play an instrument? Sing? Own a car?

Have you ever lived in a dorm situation? Do you have siblings?

Are you afraid of heights?

Do you have CPR/First Aid certification?

Do you like kids? babies?

Are you a vegetarian?

Relief Captain

The Relief Captain is expected to run trips aboard the Evans during the 2011 season. This relief captain will also learn to run our second excursion boat, M/V Rendezvous. A 100-ton Merchant Mariner's License with sail endorsement, TWIC, 1st Aid, CPR, and AED certification, and FCC Radio Operator's Permit are necessary. Windjammer or charter boat experience is a definite plus. Familiarity with or ability to learn systems (plumbing, electrical, mechanical) is necessary.

Full time work begins in April 2011, when spring outfitting starts. Outfitting tasks include sanding, painting, varnishing, rigging, and general preparation of the schooner and the excursion boat for the season. Full time work is available through mid-to-late October.

Cook

The cook is responsible for management of all galley operations from menu planning to purchasing, stowing, preparation and presentation. As such, organizational skills are crucial. The cook is also involved in on deck responsibilities including raising sails, raising anchor and running the yawl boat. Experience in a restaurant setting is helpful. All meals are prepared on a woodstove with no electrical food processing devices.

Apprentice

An apprentice is usually a young teen that is interested in exploring the possibility of being a crew member for the entire season when they get older. Apprentices help in every aspect of running the schooner from washing dishes and other galley tasks to raising sails, cleaning, and polishing. This is an unpaid position and apprentices are usually on board for a couple weeks. Preference is given to teens that have sailed with us before as a guest.

Schooner Isaac H. Evans

Captain Brenda and Brian Thomas

PO Box 791

Rockland, ME 04841

toll free 1-877-238-1325

evans@midcoast.com

http://www.midcoast.com/evans/jobs.html

6.) Environmental Educators, Field Team Leaders, and Field Team Members (Summer, Winter, Fall, and Spring), Maine Conservation Corps (MCC), Work is work is throughout the state of Maine

Field Team Program

Come build great trails with great people! The Maine Conservation Corps' Field Team Program is composed of trail crews (3-6 people) serving to construct and improve recreational trails in the mountains, along the beautiful coastline and in communities all over the state of Maine. Projects include remote backcountry hiking trails, local nature and walking paths, multi-use trails, as well as accessible pathways for wheelchair use. Some of the trail structures the MCC builds are stone staircases, timber bridges, boardwalks, bog bridging, and rock water bars, with a focus on the traditional trail skills that the MCC is famous for.

Field Team Positions

•Trail Training Academy- late February to mid-August or mid-Novembe

•Field Team Leader – early May to mid-August or mid-November

•Field Team Member – late May to mid-August and mid-August to mid-November

Application deadlines are generally two month prior to the start date.

Environmental Educator Program

Environmental Educators serve either 900 hours (approximately 6 months) or 1,700 hours (approximately 10 months) as AmeriCorps members with a nonprofit organization or state agency in the state of Maine. While community education and outreach are the primary goals, each position has unique responsibilities and activities such as biological monitoring, leading classroom activities in local schools, managing volunteers, trail maintenance & planning, logistics for an educational summer camp, or leading local watershed surveys, just to name a few.

Environmental Educator Positions

Positions begin in January and April/May with varied opportunities available each year. Application deadlines are generally two months prior to the start date. For further information please view the Environmental Educator section of our website .

Sleep and Eat

Field Team Program

MCC provides a living allowance sufficient to cover food and basic living expenses while you are serving with the Corps. Housing (which is usually a tent) is provided to all corps members while they are serving at their project sites. Some locations include tent sites during days off. Many corps members need to find their own accommodations when on days off. Most local corps members simply go home on their time off. All members enjoy the privilege of camping at Maine State Parks for free.

Environmental Educator ProgramEnvironmental Educators are responsible for securing their own housing. Some Environmental Educator Host Sites provide housing as an added benefit. Specific housing information is emailed to individuals upon application.

Other Perks

•Have fun and make new friends!

•Explore the mountains and coast of Maine and everywhere in between!

• Living allowance/stipend ranging from $240 to $425 per week

•Immediate health insurance, with Cobra option when service is completed

•CPR/First Aid certification

•Maine State Parks Pass

•AmeriCorps education award ranging from $1,000 to $4,725 (if eligible)

•Child care reimbursement (if eligible)

•Student loan forbearance (if eligible)

•Pro-deals and gear discounts

•Unlimited networking, training and experiential learning opportunities

•A great sense of satisfaction from taking on responsibilities that directly affect the environment and the people of Maine

Getting Here and Getting Around

Travel to Maine is the responsibility of each corps member. Air and bus routes connect to Augusta, Maine through Portland and Boston.

MCC Field Teams are provided with transportation to and from all service sites from central locations – Most often, Hallowell, Maine. Corps members must be able to join their teams by their own means.

Keep in mind that Maine is a rural area, with very little public transportation. It is difficult to participate in MCC if you do not have a car.

For Fun

Maine is regarded as one of the premier vacation regions in the Northeastern United States. With over 3000 lakes and 5000 streams, opportunities for fishing, canoeing, and white water boating are everywhere. The Coast of Maine approaches 3000 miles in length and offers exceptional scenery and salt-water boating and fishing. Hiking trails lace through the state and include pleasant day hikes and multi-day trips on the Appalachian Trail. Your project will be located on one of these sites -and others will not be far away. Maine has several small cities and resort centers where theaters, restaurants and other recreations opportunities can be found.

Please Learn more at our website and apply online. If you have any questions, please contact:

Brenda Webber, Recruitment Associate

Email: corps.conservation@maine.gov

Qualifications

•At minimum applicants must be a U.S. citizen, at least 18 years old and pass a criminal and sex offender background check.

•Trail Training Academy and Field Team Leader applicants must be at least 20 years of age.

•A bachelor's degree is required for the Environmental Educator Program.

•Various positions may require additional qualifications.

http://www.coolworks.com/profile/maine-conservation-corps/

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“Life always gets harder toward the summit – the cold increases, the responsibility increases”

– Friedrich Nietzsche

“The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step.”

– Lao Tzu

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*** In this issue:

*** Travel News

*** September is National Wilderness Month

*** National Public lands day

*** YVNS Sport Ned Has Never Heard Of: World Sauna Championships

*** Cold facts about hypothermia

*** NH Heritage Trail Program

*** Rail trail of the month – New Hampshire's Sugar River Trail

*** No-bake Brownies

*** Travel, Outdoor and Adventure Jobs and Volunteer Opportunities

1.) Communications Department Internship, Visit Bucks County, Bensalem, PA

2.) Marketing Assistant, Vancouver USA Regional Tourism Office, Vancouver, Washington

3.) Regional Development Manager, Outward Bound, Minneapolis, Minnesota

4.) Deconstruction Supervisor, Center for Ecological Technology, Northampton, MA

5.) Executive Director, Wolf Haven International, Tenino, WA

6.) Director of Education, Plains Conservation Center, Aurora, Colorado

7.) Executive Director, Pacific Marine Mammal Center, Laguna Beach, California

8.) French Editor, Mountain Equipment Co-op, Montreal, Quebec, Canada

9.) Director of Education, Plains Conservation Center, Aurora, Colorado

10.) Executive Director, US Hang Gliding & Paragliding Association, Colorado Springs, Colorado

11.) Senior Foundation Relations Manager, Wilderness Society, San Francisco, California

…and more

…and much more…and it’s all FREE!!!

*** Do you have a travel adventure to share?

Send me your stories and I’ll post in the “Your Very Next Step” and on the YVNS website (http://www.yourverynextstep.com/).

*** 5 Ways Travelers Have Lost Their Manners

Here are five cases where obnoxious travelers give everyone a bad name. On your next trip, do us all a favor and make sure that you're not being equally scandalous.

Read more: http://www.frommers.com/articles/6959.html#ixzz0zsb5sdFb

*** Here’s the YVNS Travel News for September:

September is National Wilderness Month

September is National Wilderness Month, by Presidential Proclamation

September 1, 2010

The White House's Office of the Press Secretary released the following Presidential Proclamation from Barack Obama on August 31, 2010:

Presidential Proclamation–National Wilderness Month

A PROCLAMATION

For centuries, the American spirit of exploration and discovery has led us to experience the majesty of our Nation's wilderness. From raging rivers to serene prairies, from mountain peaks slicing the skyline to forests teeming with life, our Nation's landscapes have provided wonder, inspiration, and strength to all Americans. Many sites continue to hold historical, cultural, and religious significance for Indian tribes, the original stewards of this continent. We must continue to preserve and protect these scenic places and the life that inhabits them so they may be rediscovered and appreciated by generations to come.

As we celebrate America's abundance of diverse lands, remarkable wildlife, and untamed beauty during National Wilderness Month, we also look back on our rich history of conservation. It was over 100 years ago that President Theodore Roosevelt marveled at the stark grandeur of the Grand Canyon and declared, “the ages have been at work on it, and man can only mar it.” Since that time, administrations have worked across party lines to defend America's breathtaking natural sites. President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Wilderness Act in 1964, and many Presidents have since added new places to this great network of protected lands so that millions of acres of forests, monuments, and parks will be preserved for our children and grandchildren.

Following in the footsteps of my predecessors, I signed the Omnibus Public Land Management Act last year to restore and protect more of our cherished wild spaces. In April of this year, I established the America's Great Outdoors Initiative to develop a community-based 21st century conservation agenda that can also spur job creation in the tourism and recreation industries. My Administration will continue to work closely with our State, local, and tribal partners to connect Americans with the great outdoors.

This month, we renew our pledge to build upon the legacy of our forebears. Together, we must ensure that future generations can experience the tranquility and grandeur of America's natural places. As we resolve to meet this responsibility, let us also reflect on the ways in which our lives have been enriched by the gift of the American wilderness.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim September 2010 as National Wilderness Month. I invite all Americans to visit and enjoy our wilderness areas, to learn about their vast history, and to aid in the protection of our precious national treasures.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this thirty-first day of August, in the year of our Lord two thousand ten, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-fifth.

BARACK OBAMA

*** National Public Lands Day September 25

National Public Lands Day 2010 will take place on Saturday, September 25, at more than 1,500 locations (and counting) across the United States.

http://www.trailspace.com/articles/2010/09/07/national-public-lands-day-2010.html

*** 10 Annoying Hotel Room Designs (From Hotel Chatter:

http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2010/8/30/21038/5089/hotels/10_Annoying_Hotel_Room_Designs

*** The September YVNS sport Ned has never heard of:

World Sauna Championships

The World Sauna Championships were an annual endurance contest held in Heinola, Finland from 1999 to 2010.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/World_Sauna_Championships

Russian man dies during world sauna championship

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/world/europe/russian-man-dies-during-world-sauna-championship/article1665909/

http://www.saunaheinola.com/

*** The Chilling Truth About Cold Water

Here is a great article about hypothermial and cold water survival.

This article first appeared in Pacific Yachting Magazine, February 2006.

http://www.shipwrite.bc.ca/Chilling_truth.htm

*** Mason District Park Festival, Sat., Sept. 25, Annandale, VA

Live entertainment, crafts, hayrides, pony rides and a moonbounce are just a portion of the fun to be had at this year's Mason District Park Festival on Saturday, September 25, 2010, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Fun seekers can also enjoy numerous children's rides and police and fire department demonstrations at the festival.

Admission to the festival is free and tickets can be purchased for individual rides. Mason District Park is located at 6621 Columbia Pike in Annandale, VA

http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/press/html/pr082-10.htm

*** Climate Invaders!

Fire ants, poison ivy, deer ticks: Global warming’s big winners

http://www.grist.org/article/fire-ants-poison-ivy-deer-ticks-global-warmings-big-winners/

*** October 22-24: Basic Wilderness Survival and Outdoor Living Skills Weekend. Do you want to know the basics of wildland survival, or increase your knowledge and advance your outdoor skills? Are you just looking for a fun get away to challenge yourself and put your skills to the test? The Holiday Lake 4-H Education Center near Appomattox is hosting a Basic Wilderness Survival and Outdoor Living Skills Weekend October 22-24. The program includes professional and expert instruction with participation limited for a better instructor: participant ratio. Optional classes include: Land Navigation, Building Temporary Shelters, Locating and Collecting Water, Improving “Situational Awareness” Skills, Primitive Tools and Cordage, and Sleep Overnight in Temporary Shelters. Learn knowledge and skills to last a lifetime! Cost of workshop is $175 and covers all programming and instructor fees, meals, and lodging. Register by October 8th.

Early registration is encouraged as courses fill quickly. For details contact Nate Mahanes, Program Director, by email: nmahanes@vt.edu, or call (434) 248-5444, or visit the Holiday Lake 4-H website.

*** Kayak Fishing Workshop at Bear Creek Lake State Park, Cumberland County, Virginia

Learn the basics of kayak fishing at Bear Creek Lake State Park in Cumberland County on Saturday, October 2. Kayak paddling and fishing instruction will be provided followed by fishing on Bear Creek Lake. Event is from 9-4 pm, bring your own lunch, for those age 12 and up, kayaks and fishing tackle provided. To register: send names of participants, address, day & evening phone numbers, email address, date of birth and a check made out to “Treasurer of VA”, $15 per person to VDGIF Angling Education – P.O. Box 11104, Richmond, VA 23230. Informational mailing will be sent prior to the event. For additional questions contact Chris Dunnavant at (804) 367-6778 (804) 367-6778 or chris.dunnavant@dgif.virginia.gov.

*** Sounds like this just might work:

No Bake Trail Brownies in a bag

Trail Brownies In A Bag

In a sandwich bag:

1 sleeve graham crackers, reduced to crumbs.

1/4 cup toasted diced pecans

2 Tbsp powdered sugar

In a quart freezer bag:

3 ounces (about 3/4 cup) chocolate chips

3 Tbsp dry milk

In camp:

Add 1/4 cup water to the chocolate bag. Bring a small pot of water to a gentle simmer (warm). Turn off the heat. Dip the tightly sealed chocolate bag to melt the chocolate. When melted, add the graham cracker crumb bag to the chocolate bag and knead to mix thoroughly. Eat warm with long handled spoons or let it cool and break into chunks.

Serves 1-4. Depends on what you consider dessert! If you love dessert then assume it will serve more like 1-2.

From TrailSpace (http://www.trailspace.com/forums/recipes/topics/77533.html).

*** I had no idea New Hampshire had a Bureau of Trails:

The New Hampshire Bureau of Trails administers multiple-use trails on state, federal, and private lands. The Bureau of Trails assists organizations, municipalities, and trail clubs with the development of trails on both public and private lands. Included in the bureau's management are 250 miles of wheeled off-highway recreational vehicle trails, over 300 miles of state owned rail-trails, and 7422 miles of snowmobile trails.

http://www.nhstateparks.org/explore/bureau-of-trails/default.aspx

*** I didn't know about this trail in New Hampshire, from Massachusetts to Quebec.

NH Heritage Trail Program

Trail Beginnings…Since 1988 the New Hampshire Heritage Trail has been supported by the Governor and endorsed by the State Legislature. The trail is becoming a reality in some communities and a long-term goal in others. The New Hampshire Conservation Corps constructed 10 miles of trail in Franconia Notch State Park. In 1990 the cities and towns of Bethlehem, Manchester, and Nashua dedicated Heritage Trail segments. Many other cities and towns along the route have active Heritage Trail committees now planning future segments for their communities.

Where Is The Heritage Trail? What Uses Will It Support?A preliminary corridor has been chosen running north from Massachusetts along the Merrimack River to Franklin where it joins the Pemigewasset River and goes through Franconia Notch to Lancaster, then follows the Connecticut River to Canada. Trail use will be as diverse as the landscapes and communities involved. Hiking will take place throughout the trail, but some communities may choose to expand the idea by including activities such as natural and historical interpretation, bicycling, cross-country skiing, and snowmobiling.

Trail Development…The communities along the trail corridor play the most important role in developing the Heritage Trail. Communities design, build and maintain local Heritage Trail segments. The success of the Heritage Trail depends on the interest and support of these communities and the involvement of local citizens. Overall trail development is guided by the statewide Heritage Trail Advisory Committee in cooperation with the New Hampshire Department of Resources and Economic Development.

Assistance to communities has also been provided and coordinated by public/private partnerships consisting of the New Hampshire Division of Parks and Recreation, the Society for the Protection of New Hampshire Forests, the Appalachian Mountain Club, and the National Park Service's Rivers, Trails, and Conservation Assistance Program. Support for Heritage Trail projects also comes from the Student Conservation Association, which administers the New Hampshire Conservation Corps.

http://www.nhstateparks.org/explore/bureau-of-trails/nh-heritage-trail-program.aspx

*** Rail trail of the month:

Trail of the Month: September 2010

New Hampshire's Sugar River Trail – Newport to Claremont

The first hints of chimney smoke, morning frosts and blushing leaves are soon to hit New England. And with these seasonal cues, legions of leaf hunters will canvass the Northeast in their quest for the perfect autumn hotspot. If you plan to be among them—yet prefer to be ankle-deep in foliage rather than awash in tourists—you can outmaneuver and elude some of the cars and crowds by searching out a rail-trail. One such escape is the 9.8-mile Sugar River Trail in western New Hampshire, just shy of the Vermont border.

Connecting Newport to the eastern fringe of Claremont, the Sugar River Trail offers a vintage autumn experience in New England. By late September and early October, the trail's maple and birch trees will be afire with color. Streams abound, you'll pass fly-fishermen scouting for rainbow trout along the river (which you cross at multiple places), and you might catch a glimpse of critters from raccoons and wild turkeys to an occasional moose or fox.

Also, of the seven covered railway bridges remaining in the United States, two of them are right along this one rail-trail.

These aren't your standard covered bridges, either. Unlike the more familiar covered bridges over roadways, covered railway bridges have much higher vertical clearance (about 21 feet) and are much narrower. Both of these bridges, as well, were built more than a century ago on the original Claremont-Concord Railroad line.

If you're heading west from Newport, the first one you'll reach, at Mile 6, is the 123-foot Wright's Bridge, built in 1906. A mile later, you'll re-cross the Sugar River on the 216-foot Pier Bridge, built in 1907.

The bridges are “gems” you find along the way, says Jennifer Codispoti, program specialist with the New Hampshire Bureau of Trails, which manages the Sugar River Trail. To preserve the railroad relics, she says the state is working this fall to fire-proof and structurally repair both bridges (closed from August 30 to September 3, the bridges will then be open to trail users during construction).

In addition to the trail's signature New England attractions, visitors should note in planning a trip that the Sugar River Trail is somewhat unconventional in its user profile. New Hampshire permits certain motorized uses on its rail-trails, and the Sugar River Trail, in particular, is open year-round to ATVs. As a result, the trail's natural surface can be sandy and rough and not ideal for casual cycling; it can feel a bit like pedaling on a beach in places. Mountain bikes are therefore better suited for this ride.

What you should not fear, though, is much discourtesy among various user groups.

When Rails to Trails magazine first featured the Sugar River Trail in the Fall 2005 issue, the tagline with the story was “Everyone's Trail.” ATV and snowmobile clubs help groom and maintain the trail, and there are rules of etiquette for passing and yielding to various users. You're likely to see equestrians and hikers hoofing up and down the path during the summer, spring and fall. When snow hits the ground, you'll come across snowshoers, cross-country skiers, snowmobilers and even dog-sledders. Yet despite this hodgepodge of users, visitors often note how easily folks tend to get along.

Of course, sharing the corridor with motorized vehicles does not appeal to every rail-trail visitor, particularly those seeking total seclusion and quiet. Yet even when this corridor is busiest, you'll be treated to a fall landscape bursting with activity and riverside views. From crisp air and covered bridges to fantastic foliage, the Sugar River Trail truly offers a feast for fall eyes.

In fact, about the only autumn detail missing along this trail is a hot cider stand. Luckily, you can always warm up afterwards at a local café or coffee shop, like The Java Cup or Hullabaloo Coffee Co. in Claremont. And after you've soaked up the scenery, you can either brag about your rail-trail getaway or keep the secret for yourself—and for next year's trip!

http://www.railstotrails.org/news/recurringFeatures/trailMonth/index.html

www.newportrec.com/locations-sugar-river-trail.htm

*** Trail and Outdoors Volunteer opportunities:

*** Volunteer River Watchers Needed!

Montana River Action is looking for volunteers to become Montana River Watchers. As a River Watcher, you would oversee a river, stream, or lake for signs of pollution, degradation, misuse, or other injury or harm to the clean waters of Montana. MRA is building a network of River Watchers to report on the health of our water bodies and to follow-up on suspected violations of Montana water laws.

If you live near a body of water or feel a special kinship to a certain stream or stretch of river, consider being a Montana River Watcher. The future of Montana's water health depends on it.

www.montanariveraction.org/volunteer.river.watchers.html

Volunteer Specialists needed, Tualatin River National Wildlife Refuge, Sherwood, OR

Ongoing Volunteer Needs

Volunteer Naturalist

Spend time outdide while accompanying field trips. Welcome students, serve as a resource on the trail, help facilitate teachable moments, and conduct a select number of indoor classroom lessons.

Wildlife Center Information Desk

Be the smiling face that visitors see when arriving at the Refuge. Welcome Refuge visitors and answer questions. Operate cash register at Natures Overlook store. Orient visitors to trails, exhibits, and activities.

Volunteer Trail Rover

Be outside, walk Refuge trails and meet/welcome visitors. Answer questions and share nature observations. Use education to reinforce Refuge rules.

Tualatin River National Wildlife Refuge

19255 SW Pacific Hwy

Sherwood, OR 97140

For more information regarding these opportunities contact Wildlife Center Coordinator, Sarah Dunham at 503-625-5944

http://www.friendsoftualatinrefuge.org/Volunteer/Specialists_needed.cfm

*** Travel/Adventure/Outdoors employment opportunities:

From Bill Seiberlich:

1.) Communications Department Internship, Visit Bucks County, Bensalem, PA

Bucks County, PA! Are you social media savvy, enjoy writing, love Bucks County & lookin for an internship in a fun environment? Good News! Visit Bucks County is looking for an intern in our Communications Department! Email me your resume at MGreco@visitbuckscounty.com if you are interested.

VISIT BUCKS COUNTY. Official tourism promotion agency for Bucks County, PA, 3207 Street Road, Bensalem, PA 19020

*** From Prichard Communications' Mac's List:

2.) Marketing Assistant, Vancouver USA Regional Tourism Office, Vancouver, Washington

We are looking for a creative and energetic professional to join the Vancouver USA Regional Tourism Office. The Marketing Assistant provides principal support to the Marketing & Communications Manager. Depending on experience and qualifications this position will either be a full-time or part-time position.

To apply, please email your resume and cover letter to etownsend@VisitVancouverUSA.com. Include “Marketing Assistant” in the subject line. No phone calls please.

Vancouver USA Regional Tourism Office

101 East 8th Street, Suite 240

Vancouver, Washington 98660-3294

http://www.visitvancouverusa.com/documents/MarketingAssistJobPosting_001.pdf

3.) Regional Development Manager, Outward Bound, Minneapolis, Minnesota

http://foundationcenter.org/pnd/jobs/job_item.jhtml?id=307000017

*** From Mark Sofman:

4.) Deconstruction Supervisor, Center for Ecological Technology, Northampton, MA

http://www.greatgreencareers.com/career/26117/Deconstruction-Supervisor-Northampton

5.) Executive Director, Wolf Haven International, Tenino, WA

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR FUNCTION:

The core responsibility of the Executive Director (ED) is to provide leadership to Wolf Haven International in liaison with the Board of Directors. The ED is responsible for program operations, overall revenue generation, financial management, organizational development, staff management, and coordinating strategic planning with the Board of Directors. Key programs encompass the sanctuary for captive-bred wolves, education, and conservation. The role often involves working alone and with others to create and develop events, strategies, and organization enhancements designed to raise public awareness of WHI’s mission and vision, and to help secure the future of the organization. Guidance and oversight is provided by the Board of Directors. Current priorities are in the areas of development and management of fiscal resources to ensure maintenance and further development of programs supporting the mission of WHI.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Understands Wolf Haven’s mission and how each of our programs supports that mission.

• Cultivates a strong partnership with the Board of Directors in setting policies consistent with the mission and vision of WHI.

• Manages all fund development activities, including grant writing, cultivation and stewardship of donors, event planning, and identifying new resources. Actively seeks and maintains a diverse donor base of individual, business, foundation and government segments, including overseeing the development of major giving and capital improvement campaigns.

• Oversees and prepares the annual budget and other necessary financial documents. Provides information to the Board in its budgetary review and approval process.

• Ensures that financial policies, procedures, and systems are in place to manage funds and make regular reports to the Finance Committee and the full Board of Directors.

• Manages resources to ensure the organization’s financial stability over the short and long term.

• Leads, motivates and supervises staff so that they promote programs to attain WHI’s goals and objectives, as identified by the Board and staff.

• Ensures that the organization’s staff has the skills appropriate to their respective positions by focusing on hiring, ongoing staff development, performance management, compensation and benefits.

• Assures that employment policies are adhered to in all employment practices and partners with WHI Board to implement any changes.

• Maintains high standards of professionalism.

• Promotes WHI’s visibility and welfare through membership and participation in community organizations, and by participating in activities that are aligned with WHI’s mission and vision.

• Advocates at the local, state, and national level for WHI’s goals.

• In coordination with the Board, develops a strategic marketing plan that provides a clear and concise message. Oversees the execution of marketing and media relations.

DESIRED QUALITIES:

• Experience serving as a senior administrator for a nonprofit organization.

• Decisive leader who can set goals, develop short and long range plans, and prioritize tasks.

• Demonstrated knowledge of conservation and commitment to improve the environment.

• Demonstrated record of successful fiscal management of an entity.

• Substantial, successful record in fundraising from foundations, corporations and individual donors including major donor fundraising.

• Strategic thinker who researches, solicits input and considers all facets of a problem or situation.

• Reputation for integrity and leadership.

• Ability to set priorities and effectively manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

• Experience working in deadline-driven environment.

• Ability to inspire and empower team members without micromanaging.

• Strong diplomatic skills and ability to facilitate supportive relationships among all constituencies, including staff, volunteers and board members.

• Dedicated hard worker who accepts responsibility for her/his decisions and actions and recognizes the efforts and accomplishments of colleagues.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Minimum Qualifications

• Four-year college degree. Degree in conservation or financial area preferred.

• Minimum of four (4) years of not for profit management experience.

• Willingness to work long hours, often outside a normal 8-5 setting.

COMPENSATION:

• The compensation and benefits package is competitive with comparable community-based nonprofits in the region.

• The current annual salary range is $60,000 – $70,000 commensurate with experience.

• Benefits package (TBD).

TO APPLY:

Electronic applications are preferred. Please send Application Letter, Resume, and answers to the Questions Relating to Qualifications (below) to:

wolfhavenEDsearch@gmail.com

Those unable to submit applications electronically may contact Steve Siera, President, Board of Directors, (360) 412-9236 for alternative submission directions.

Wolf Haven Executive Director Questions Relating to Qualifications:

The following questions provide you with the opportunity to further acquaint the Wolf Haven Board of Directors with your qualifications, allowing the Board insight into the potential fit of your skills with the responsibilities of the Executive Director.

1. You will be accountable for the development and maintenance of a balanced operating budget while moving the organization forward to achieve the growth and change required within the rapidly changing non-profit environment. What skill sets do you bring to achieve organization expansion and responsible stewardship of assets?

2. You will often be the voice and face of Wolf Haven International within the community, forming and maintaining critical partnerships with businesses, organizations and agencies. What specific professional experiences do you bring to the job that relate to coalition building?

3. You will direct outreach efforts to expand and retain the Wolf Haven International membership base. What specific outreach and marketing/fundraising experiences do you bring to the position?

4. You must provide leadership to the staff and volunteers, articulate the Wolf Haven vision to them, and promote motivation, creativity and trust. What specific life skills do you bring to the job that will assist in achieving success in these areas?

5. What additional specific skills will you provide to meet organizational needs?

http://www.aza.org/Jobs/detail.aspx?id=15054

6.) Director of Education, Plains Conservation Center, Aurora, Colorado

http://foundationcenter.org/pnd/jobs/job_item.jhtml?id=308100020

7.) Executive Director, Pacific Marine Mammal Center, Laguna Beach, California

http://www.execsearches.com/non-profit-jobs/jobDetail.asp?job_id=20918

8.) French Editor, Mountain Equipment Co-op, Montreal, Quebec, Canada

What you’ll be doing:

§ Developing and maintaining the tone and voice of MEC’s French language content

§ Leading the editorial process of all member-facing French content including the catalogue, Website (French blog included), in-store signage and member communications

§ Developing internal processes and systems for the on-going development and maintenance of MEC’s French

language communications materials, including product copy and editorial content

§ Editing the work of the French writers and translators

§ Acting in accordance with MEC’s sustainability strategies

§ Completing special projects as assigned

What you need to do it well:

§ Post-secondary degree or certificate in related discipline ( i.e. Translation, Journalism, Communications, Writing)

§ 3-5 years related experience

§ Excellent bilingual communication skills, both oral and written

§ Excellent copy editing skills

§ Excellent organization and time management skills

§ Detail oriented

§ Proven ability to manage multiple stakeholder requirements and input

Please submit resume with covering letter stating job posting number addressed to the position Manager:

Email to: jobs@mec.ca

Fax To: 604-731-3826

Human Resources

MEC Head Office

149 West 4th Avenue

Vancouver, BC V5Y 4A6

http://jobs.iabc.com/c/job.cfm?vnet=0&site%5Fid=65&jb=7159822

9.) Director of Education, Plains Conservation Center, Aurora, Colorado

http://www.execsearches.com/non-profit-jobs/jobDetail.asp?job_id=20937

10.) Executive Director, US Hang Gliding & Paragliding Association, Colorado Springs, Colorado

http://www.execsearches.com/non-profit-jobs/jobDetail.asp?job_id=20955

11.) Senior Foundation Relations Manager, Wilderness Society, San Francisco, California

http://foundationcenter.org/pnd/jobs/job_item.jhtml?id=308000012

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Your Very Next Step newsletter for August 2010

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“Tears are the summer showers to the soul.”

-Alfred Austin

“In the depth of winter, I finally learned that within me there lay an invincible summer.”

– Albert Camus

“The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step.”

– Lao Tzu

“Your Very Next Step” newsletter, published by Ned Lundquist, is a cooperative community, and everyone is invited, no…encouraged, no…urged to participate.

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*** In this issue:

*** Travel News

*** YVNS Sport Ned Has Never Heard Of: Crossword Puzzle Tournament

*** Travel, Outdoor and Adventure Jobs and Volunteer Opportunities

1.) Public Relations Manager, Longboat Key Club & Resort, Longboat Key, FL

2.) Trail Staff, Wilderness Inquiry, various locations

3.) Boat captain, 24' skiff, Virginia Tech, various, Texas to Georgia, including Cocodrie, Gra

4.) Director, Strategic Programs and Enterprise Trustees of Reservations Ipswich, Massachusetts

5.) Associate Travel Editor, Southern Living magazine, Time Inc., Birmingham, AL

6.) Travel Agency Marketing Director, La Macchia Enterprises (The enterprise includes The Mark Travel Corporation, Trisept Solutions, Vax VacationAccess and Funjet Vacations), Milwaukee, WI

7.) Volunteer Opportunity – Communications Intern, Wildlife Alliance, Washington, DC 8.) Volunteer, Archaeology Program, Gunston Hall, Mason Neck, VA

9.) Volunteer Opportunities, Whale Interpretive Centre, Johnstone Strait Killer Whale Interpretive Centre Society (JSKWICS), Telegraph Cove, British Columbia

10.) Herring Count Volunteer, Harwich Conservation Trust, Harwich, Mass.

11.) Vice President of Philanthropy, Mass Audubon, Lincoln, MA

12.) Internal Communications Manager, REI, Kent, Washington, USA

13.) Public Relations Internships, Virginia Tourism Corporation, Richmond, VA

14.) Director of Marketing and Communications, Irvine Nature Center, Owings Mills, Maryland

15.) Volunteer in Nepal, The Mountain Volunteer, Kathmandu, Nepal

…and much more…and it’s all FREE!!!

*** Do you have a travel adventure to share?

Send me your stories and I’ll post in the “Your Very Next Step” and on the YVNS website (http://www.yourverynextstep.com/).

*** Ned’s most recent adventures:

My quick trip to Fort Huachuca, Arizona, was enjoyable and interesting, albeit short. I flew from Ronald Reagan National Airport via Houston. Because of the big Empire Challenge events at Ft. Huachuca the lodging was pretty much snapped up. I did manage to get a room at the Quality Inn that met my needs. I rented from Dollar and got pretty good service and a pretty good car for a pretty good price.

Cochise County is the frontier. It’s not near the border. It is the border. Sierra Vista, where Ft. Huachuca is, has a long tradition, and is known as the home of the Buffalo Soldiers.

It is now the HQ for the Army’s Intelligence Command and Network Command, and you can guess those two commands must benefit from their proximity. It’s also the DoD Center of Excellence for Unmanned Aerial Systems. Put all that together with Empire Challenge and the border, and there isn’t a square inch of that remote high desert country where you are not being watched.

I expected southern Arizona in mid-August to be parched and brown. It was, in fact, lush and green. The monsoons will do that, I’m told. I experienced a little rain, and watched some beautiful thunderstorms up in the mountains from afar. But I’m told I missed some torrential…no, biblical downpours.

I wanted to watch the Perseids meteor showers that evening, expecting a very dark sky, but the clouds got in the way.

My trip to San Diego was also educational, attending the Maritime Interdiction Summit and visiting Scripps Institution of Oceanography. I attended the Surface Navy Association West Coast Symposium on Thursday, Aug. 26th, having lunch aboard USS Bonhomme Richard, then jetting to Boston in time to get underway on USS Constitution Friday morning for the capstone event of Chief petty Officer Heritage Week. There was an opportunity to get down to Cape Cod for the weekend, too!

*** Women on the Way Awards, sponsored by Wyndham Worlwide:

I’m voting for my friend, Lauren Lawson:

Women on Their Way is the hospitality industry’s longest-running branded program entirely dedicated to female travelers. Since the program’s launch in 1995, Wyndham has supported women travelers as they’ve emerged from a niche market to a formidable force, listening and responding to women’s feedback, which has resulted in a better hotel experience for all; including the addition of amenities to hotel rooms such as coffee makers, full-length mirrors and healthier room service menus.

While once a single hotel chain program, Wyndham Worldwide expanded the program across all brands offering more than 70,000 hotels, vacation rentals and resorts in 100 countries.

http://www.wetv.com/wedogood/vote.php

*** Here’s the YVNS Travel News for August:

*** From Bernie Wagenblast’s Transportation Communications Newsletter:

British Airways Flight Scares Passengers After Emergency Crash Message Plays By Mistake

Link to story and video on ABC News' World News Tonight:

http://abcnews.go.com/WN/british-airways-flight-bound-hong-kong-scares-passengers/story?id=11496766

Southwest Airlines Takes Proactive Approach When Things Go Wrong In-Flight

Link to article in The Dallas Morning News:

http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/bus/industries/airlines/stories/DN-swapology_15bus.ART0.State.Edition1.26cd7a0.html

(To subscribe for free, please contact Bernie at bernie@bwcommunications.net.)

*** Paris Hilton Looking to Open Her Own Hotels

The Hilton family may have dominated the hotel and real estate industry for decades, but it seems they could soon be facing some stiff competition from one of their own. Reality star, designer and celebrity-sponsor extraordinaire Paris Hilton tells a Fox News reporter that since she has conquered the rest of the entertainment industry, she is now ready to try her hand at being a hotelier. “I've pretty much done all you can do, but my next project that I'd like to do is get more involved in real estate – just from being in the business and growing up in it my whole life, it's always something I've been interested in,” Hilton said. “And right now that I've done everything I’ve wanted to do, that would definitely be the next step, to open my own hotels.”

http://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/2010/08/17/paris-hilton-looking-open-hotels/

*** Best family hikes in Hawaii:

http://www.frommers.com/slideshow/?group=334

*** From Bridget Serchak:

Hi all — I'm posting a potential freelance opportunity on behalf of a friend at Fodor's, publisher of the travel guide series. Please contact the address in the below listing if there's any interest. Thanks!

Fodor's Travel is looking to refresh its pool of writers for the Moscow and St. Petersburg guidebook. We are looking for writers to update city and regional chapters (a mix of fact-checking and new writing). Topics include sights, restaurants, hotels, nightlife, the arts, sports and shopping. Pay ranges from around $250 to $1,000+, depending on assignment scope.

Fodor's is a leading guidebook brand for American travelers with more than 300 titles covering most corners of the globe (www.fodors.com).

Please note that we hire journalists who have local expertise, i.e. most writers work in the specific country/region or live there at least part of the year. Fluent English speakers and strong writers preferred. Feel free to pass this request on to friends, colleagues and journalism listservs. Interested parties should send Salwa Jabado (sjabado@fodors.com) a brief email outlining their experience, attach a resume or a link to their website, and include at least one writing sample.

Many thanks!

Salwa Jabado

sjabado@fodors.com

How to Plan a Volunteer Vacation in 6 Steps

Whether you're looking to volunteer for an afternoon or for several weeks while on the road, organizations around the world are eager for your help. Don't know where to start? You can plan a successful volunteer vacation by following these six steps.

http://www.frommers.com/articles/6910.html#ixzz0v1eGGnyz

*** The August YVNS sport Ned has never heard of:

Crossword Puzzle Tournament

The second annual Boston Crossword Puzzle Tournament was Sunday, April 11, 2010 at Harvard University. Two hundred crossword fans from Harvard and the community at large turned out to solve four unpublished upcoming puzzles from the New York Times, and see special guest Will Shortz. Of those attending, 150 registered to compete in three divisions.

Attendees and staff also consumed over 500 OREO cookies.

http://www.bostoncrosswordtournament.org/

*** Trail Volunteer opportunities:

*** Cuyahoga Valley National Park Adopt-A-Trail

Do you want to help out in your national park? The Adopt-a-Trail Program is an opportunity for people of all ages to assist the staff of Cuyahoga Valley National Park in maintaining safe and well-groomed trails by joining a group that takes responsibility for one trail. Help “sweep” the trail by picking up litter, trimming branches, clearing culverts, and reporting trail conditions.

Though a short distance from the urban environments of Cleveland and Akron, Cuyahoga Valley National Park seems worlds away. The winding Cuyahoga—the “crooked river” as named by American Indians—gives way to deep forests, rolling hills, and open farmlands. The park is a refuge for flora and fauna and provides recreation and solitude for visitors.

Cuyahoga Valley National Park Volunteer Program is co-managed by the National Park Service and the Cuyahoga Valley National Park Association (CVNPA). To learn about volunteer opportunities please visit www.cvnpa.org.

Cuyahoga Valley National Park

15610 Vaughn Road

Brecksville, Ohio 44141

http://www.nps.gov/cuva/supportyourpark/adoptatrail.htm

*** Ozark Trail Association:

There is a great deal of satisfaction and pride in knowing that you and your friends are responsible for a segment of trail. All that's required is that you go on three outings a year to trim back limbs and brush, remove small branches and deadfall, and report major problems to Robert Smith, the OT Adopt-A-Trail Coordinator. Additionally, you can work with our volunteer coordinator to hold an outing or event if your trail segment needs treadwork, waterbars, foot bridges or rerouting.

What is the Adopt-A-Trail Program?

The Ozark Trail Association’s Adopt-A-Trail Program is a volunteer program providing opportunities for hikers, bicyclists, equestrians and lovers of the outdoors to maintain a portion of the Ozark Trail.

Who can adopt a trail?

School and youth groups, scout troops, church, community and service organizations, businesses, families, individuals or groups of individuals can adopt a trail. Anyone with an interest in trails and the outdoors is welcome to help maintain this beautiful Missouri resource.

What can volunteers do?

Adopt-A-Trail volunteers assist the Ozark Trail Association in maintaining the Ozark Trail. Activities include keeping the surface free of sticks, rocks and other debris, pruning small limbs from the trail corridor, cleaning waterbars and drainage ditches, and in cutting back encroaching vegetation to maintain a trail corridor.

Other responsibilities include litter clean-up, maintaining the trailhead area, replacing missing trail signage and reporting vandalism and ATV damage.

Will I be trained?

Yes. However, the form of your training will depend upon your experience and the needs of the section you chose to adopt. It is suggested that you sign up for one of our weekly maintenance or trail-building outings to learn more about how to maintain your trail. At that outing, an experienced trail-builder will work with you and insure that you acquire the skills you need.

What is not included in the duties of an Adopt-A-Trail volunteer?

The most notable task not associated with an AAT volunteer is the use of a chainsaw. Chainsaws may only be operated by a Forest Service certified sawyer. The AAT volunteer should only note locations where fallen trees (or damaged trees hanging over the trail) are located. Report this information to the AAT coordinator, and the site will be listed for a future visit by qualified sawyers.

You also may not reroute trail. Any changes of this kind must be approved in advance by the landowner.

What should I do next?

Much of the Ozark Trail has already been adopted. However, a list of the remaining adoptions can be viewed by clicking on the 'Trail Adoptions' link on the left side of this screen. You can identify segments of trail which are available, either by working with the present volunteer/volunteers or working individually. Once you have decided upon a section of trail, fill out an Adopt-A-Trail Interest Form, and the OT Adopt-A-Trail Coordinator will contact you to formalize the Volunteer Agreement.

What tools are needed?

Generally, the only tools you will need are loppers (long-handled garden pruners will be sufficient), a bow saw, and a pair of good gloves. If specialized tools are needed, they can be obtained from the land steward, which will generally be the U.S. Forest Service. The Adopt-A-Trail Coordinator will work with you to insure that you have adequate tools.

How often should I conduct maintenance outings?

It is expected that you will conduct maintenance three times each year. It is very important that one of these outings be done in the late spring to clear the trail of encroaching vegetation. You will probably want to visit again in early fall to do light maintenance and then again in mid-winter for your more strenuous work.

I'm having trouble with the online Work Report Form

First contact Robert and he can give you some additional instruction or put you in contact with the webmaster. As a last resort you can download a Work Report Form and email or send them to Robert Smith.

Need More Information?

If you would like more information, please contact our Adopt-A-Trail coordinator, Robert Smith.

http://www.ozarktrail.com/adoptatrail.php

*** Travel/Adventure/Outdoors employment opportunities:

*** From Susan Burnell, APR:

Hi Ned, saw this job post come through LinkedIn, the Florida Public Relations Association group:

With cheer,

Susan

Susan H. Burnell, APR

Imagination Ink – Business Writing & Public Relations

Houston, TX

www.inkspark.net

1.) Public Relations Manager, Longboat Key Club & Resort, Longboat Key, FL

Seeking a Public Relations Manager with hospitality experience…

to oversee and execute the representation of a positive organization image to the general public, clients, members, and owners of Longboat Key Club.

Must have min 3 years of relevant Public Relations experience; hospitality industry preferred. 4 -year degree in Business or Journalism. Excellent writing and communications skills required. If you feel you meet these requirements please email your resume, cover letter and inquiries to:

hr@longboatkeyclub . com (Subject line: “PR Manager, First Name Last Name”) [From LinkedIn discussion started by Mey Vidal, Longboat Key Club & Resort – Human Resources]

http://www.longboatkeyclub.com/Careers/ViewPosting/?ID=102

2.) Trail Staff, Wilderness Inquiry, various locations

Whether by canoe, sea kayak, skis, dog sled, horse pack or backpack, Wilderness Inquiry connects people of all ages, backgrounds and abilities with the natural world while inspiring personal growth. Trail staff are responsible for organizing and leading rigorous single-day events and extended wilderness adventures primarily in North America. Typically, 2-3 staff conduct each trip for 10-14 participants. Over the course of a single trip, leaders may fill the roles of pack horse, teacher, rehabilitation specialist, folksinger, chef, personal-relationship counselor, storyteller, disciplinarian, dishwasher, and bush doctor. Seasonal positions are offered from June through September and December through April. A 10-day staff training conducted in early June provides skills in canoeing, camp craft, leadership and risk management. Benefits include a per diem stipend from $45 to $110, along with meals while working and staff housing between trips. In addition to having current certification in advanced first aid, water safety and CPR, individuals with previous experience working outdoors and with people with disabilities are desired. Summer coordinator positions and year-round internships are also available—details and application materials are available at www.wildernessinquiry.org/get_involved.

TIME/WAGE: Trail Staff are classified according to skill and experience—from assistant to senior trainer—and compensated on a per trip basis. For example, depending upon classification, a Trail Staff may earn from $175 to $500 for leading a 5-day trip. Typically, two to three staff conduct each trip for group sizes of 10-14 (although this can vary). Opportunities for advancement available upon demonstrated performance with Wilderness Inquiry. Staff housing and other stipends available.

SUPERVISOR: Program Director

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: The primary responsibility of Trail Staff is to serve WI trip participants and insure the safety, quality and cost-effectiveness of WI experiences. Trail Staff are responsible for the lives and well being of WI participants throughout a WI adventure. The ability to plan, implement and follow through with responsibilities is essential. This job requires wilderness leadership aptitude, excellent people skills, the ability to oversee projects independently, & strong communication skills. Must be interested in leading trips for people of all abilities, including people with disabilities. Must be willing to keep flexible hours. Life as a WI Trail Staff can be fun, exciting, and incredibly rewarding, but it is also a tremendous amount of responsibility and it can involve a lot of hard and challenging work. Qualifications and experience are typically consistent with completion of at least 1 year of college.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Responsible for providing leadership on WI trips. The ability to organize, plan and lead extended trips, single day events, and maintain gear. Skills necessary to lead successful wilderness trips for WI groups include:

• Embrace a “servant leadership” ethic that places the participant first. This includes a willingness to do whatever it takes to get the job done, including the physical stamina and personal fortitude to lead groups through all conditions.

• Visually and verbally assessing group needs, capacities and desires in order to safely and effectively meet their needs. Trail Staff must be willing to provide a high level of customer service for all participants.

• Effectively communicate WI policies and procedures to participants in person, via phone or through written means.

• Proficiently perform activities conducted on WI single day events and extended trips including canoeing, sea kayaking, x-country skiing, dog sledding, etc.

• Navigate safely and accurately over land and water.

• Provide emergency first aid and conduct an evacuation under all conditions likely to be encountered.

• Work with logistics staff to pack-in/out for wilderness trips including gear & food. Trail Staff must take adequate measures to insure that WI equipment is properly cared for while in use on the trail.

• Safely drive a 15-passenger van pulling a loaded trailer in all weather and road conditions.

CERTIFICATIONS: To be considered for a trail staff position, applicants must possess or be actively seeking the following certifications. For information on how to obtain certifications visit www.wildernessinquiry.org/certs.

• First Aid: Wilderness First Responder preferred; alternatively a 16-hour course sponsored by WMI, WMA, SOLO, EMSRB, or Red Cross

• Water Safety: Lifeguard/Professional Rescuer, Wilderness Water Safety, or Swift Water Rescue

• CPR

• A current driver' s license and a safe driving record

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Lift and carry heavy loads over rough terrain for distances of 10 feet to 2 miles. This could range from 30 lb. packs to adult individuals in need of transfer (transfers include, but are not limited to, transferring individuals from wheelchairs to boats). Transfers may need to be done with the assistance of others. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Wilderness Inquiry

808 14th AVE SE

Minneapolis, MN 55414-1516

Please apply online at:

www.wildernessinquiry.org/jobs

http://fmp.wildernessinquiry.org/jobinator/jobdesc_detail.php?JobID=1

3.) Boat captain, 24' skiff, Virginia Tech, various, Texas to Georgia, including Cocodrie, Gra

Job Description: Pilot 24' skiff in support of piping plover research effort on the Gulf of Mexico. Responsible for safely transporting research teams to and from barrier islands and other study islands. Maintain boat in good, safe condition.

Qualifications: Substantial experience piloting similar (24' skiffs) or larger vessels in coastal waters. Demonstrated experiencein, and understanding of coastal piloting, chart navigation, use of basic navigation electronics, aids to navigation, weather evaluation. USCG license or DOI certification helpful.

Salary: $720/week plus housing

Last Date to apply: September 15, 2010

Website: http://www.fishwild.vt.edu/faculty/fraser.htm

Contact: Jim Fraser

E-mail: fraser@vt.edu(Preferred)

http://www.wfsc.tamu.edu/jobboard/display.cfm?Jobno=23322

4.) Director, Strategic Programs and Enterprise Trustees of Reservations Ipswich, Massachusetts

http://www.execsearches.com/non-profit-jobs/jobDetail.asp?job_id=20792

5.) Associate Travel Editor, Southern Living magazine, Time Inc., Birmingham, AL

Come South and be part of the 5th largest monthly magazine in the country—and THE lifestyle magazine of the American South. Travel across the region in search of big city nightlife and quaint small towns; upscale restaurants and ramshackle beach dives; blues joints and food festivals; great drives, outdoor adventure, family getaways, and romantic escapes.

You should bring to the table a talent for discovering, pitching, reporting, and writing dynamic stories for contemporary Southerners; strong editing skills; a keen eye for innovative packaging; and the ability to collaborate with photographers and graphic designers. The job also requires an enthusiasm for travel and an appreciation for the rich culture of the South. You really must “get” Southern people in order to serve readers well.

Here’s what you won’t need: a snow shovel, a subway map, or a gold mine to pay the rent. We’re headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama, and yes, we know our own press, but it’s dead wrong. Birmingham is a beautiful, livable, affordable city with friendly locals and easy access to some amazing places to spend your free time—gorgeous mountains and beaches are just a few hours away.

We’re assuming you already have the appropriate educational background, several years of related experience, and a great clip book. You can assume that we have an outstanding magazine, a staff that believes in team work, and one incredible slice of the country for you to explore.

https://careers.timewarner.com/1033/ASP/TG/cim_jobdetail.asp?jobId=535276

6.) Travel Agency Marketing Director, La Macchia Enterprises (The enterprise includes The Mark Travel Corporation, Trisept Solutions, Vax VacationAccess and Funjet Vacations), Milwaukee, WI

Job Description:

La Macchia Enterprises is growing and looking for a talented Travel Agency Marketing Director. The enterprise includes The Mark Travel Corporation, Trisept Solutions, and Vax VacationAccess. Funjet Vacations is one of our brands.

Join a team of 1100 employees, headquartered in Milwaukee, with office locations in London, Las Vegas and Orlando. With revenue over $1 billion annually we are looking to hire only the most talented Marketing Director. For more information visit http://www.marktravel.com and http://www.triseptsolutions.com.

The Travel Agency Marketing Director will develop and lead strategic marketing plans to drive significant market share growth through Funjet Vacations' Travel Agent distribution network as the Travel Agent's First Choice and premier vacation company supporting the travel agency channel to meet the established business objectives and goals. Direct and manage the travel agency marketing team through strategic design, merchandising and messaging, efficient and effective execution, on-going program management and strategy integration through the sales force, consumer marketing, product management, pricing and buying teams.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Lead strategy development and innovation to deliver highly effective B2B and B2B2C marketing campaigns and programs for travel agencies.

• Create opportunities for increased profitability through the travel agency channel that support the success of Funjet Vacations and the stability and profitability of travel agencies.

• Accountable for the development and management of the Funjet Vacations travel agent marketing and compensation budget and the negotiation and management of trade media relationships to provide an optimal ROI on marketing investments.

• Successfully lead and manage the travel agency marketing team though effective and efficient execution and tracking of all travel agency marketing strategies and tactics and provide strategic direction to the sales force on travel agency marketing initiatives.

• Coach and develop team members. Meet regularly with staff assigning projects and assisting them in prioritizing. Conduct regular performance evaluations.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree (BA) from four-year college or university and 4+ years of experience and/or equivalent. (Master’s degree preferred)

• Travel industry knowledge or experience

• 9 years related experience or equivalent combination of education & experience including product management, marketing, pricing, travel industry & employee management.

• Marketing – Knowledge of principles and methods for showing or promoting products and services. This includes marketing strategy and tactics.

• Management of Financial Resources – Determining how money will be spent to get work done and accounting for these expenditures.

• Management of Team Resources – Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best people for the job.

• Originality – The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situation, or to develop creative ways to solve a problem.

BENEFITS AT A GLANCE:

• Medical Insurance – Effective the first of the month after start date.

• Dental Insurance

• Vision Insurance

• Short Term Disability

• Life Insurance

• Flexible Spending Account

• 401(k) Employer match!

• Vacation and Holiday Time Off – Three weeks your first year, four weeks your second year.

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Travel Opportunities

• Team Member Referral Program

• Wellness Program –

The Mark Travel Corporation received the Gold Well Workplace Award for 2009.

We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free and smoke-free workplace and perform pre-employment background checks.

http://www2.recruitingcenter.net/clients/marktravel/publicjobs/controller.cfm?jbaction=JobProfile&Job_Id=11475&esid=az

7.) Volunteer Opportunity – Communications Intern, Wildlife Alliance, Washington, DC

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wl/jobs/JS_JobSearchDetail?jobid=29165117

8.) Volunteer, Archaeology Program, Gunston Hall, Mason Neck, VA

The archaeology program depends heavily on volunteers who work with the staff archaeologist. Most volunteers arrive with no previous practical experience in archaeology. They learn on the job. Would you like to join us? If so, please send a message to archaeology@gunstonhall.org.

We work Tuesdays through Saturdays. Volunteers may choose to work any one (or more) of those days. They may stay any number of hours they wish between 9:30 am and about 4:00 pm. All equipment is provided. The field season runs from the first part of April until mid December. The remainder of the year is spent processing artifacts in the archaeology lab. A parent or responsible adult must accompany volunteers less than 16 years of age.

http://www.gunstonhall.org/grounds/internships.html

9.) Volunteer Opportunities, Whale Interpretive Centre, Johnstone Strait Killer Whale Interpretive Centre Society (JSKWICS), Telegraph Cove, British Columbia

The Johnstone Strait Killer Whale Interpretive Centre Society (JSKWICS) is a non-profit organization that manages the Whale Interpretive Centre.

The JSKWICS is currently seeking volunteers for this summer to be actively involved in The Whale Interpretive Centre.

It is our desire that the selected volunteers have a strong conservation ethic, are committed to environmental education, and are able to volunteer for a minimum of two weeks. Some of the duties volunteers can expect to do include:

• Cleaning and articulating marine mammal bones

• Delivering interpretive information to visitors

• Developing further educational displays

The Whale Interpretive Centre is located in Telegraph Cove, British Columbia. Telegraph Cove is on the northeastern end of Vancouver Island, a 4 hours' drive north from the city of Nanaimo. The nearest community, Port McNeill with a population of just under 3,000 people, is a 20-minute drive away.

Telegraph Cove is a historic boardwalk community that draws great interest from tourists. It is now famed for its aesthetics and the recreational fishing, diving and marine wildlife viewing opportunities of the Broughton and Blackfish Archipelagos. Over 10,000 whale watchers alone come through Telegraph Cove annually, some 50% travelling from overseas. This allows for great educational potential. Volunteers must also be prepared to fund all travel and accomodation expenses.

This is a great opportunity for individuals to gain experience delivering environmental education to a diverse audience and to learn about marine mammals in the Northeastern Pacific.

Contact: society@killerwhalecentre.org

http://www.killerwhalecentre.org/jskwics-volunteer.html

10.) Herring Count Volunteer, Harwich Conservation Trust, Harwich, Mass.

Monitor a local herring run by counting the fish as they climb to their freshwater spawning grounds. The commitment is small (as little as one-half hour each week). You will help provide much needed data on this once historically abundant, but now declining fish. The program runs from April to June. Help us launch this new data-collecting program in Harwich!

http://harwichconservationtrust.org/volunteer.htm

11.) Vice President of Philanthropy, Mass Audubon, Lincoln, MA

http://www.execsearches.com/non-profit-jobs/jobDetail.asp?job_id=20713

12.) Internal Communications Manager, REI, Kent, Washington, USA

At REI, we have a workplace where you can be yourself, be heard and be respected while having a job that challenges you—it's a great environment that balances hard work with time off to play. We've been recognized as one of Fortune Magazine's “100 Best Places to Work” since the award's inception and continue to grow and thrive in a challenging marketplace. REI offers an excellent compensation package, flexible benefits, outstanding retirement plan, annual incentive program, and a generous merchandise discount to help you enjoy your free time.

Internal Communications Manager

This job contributes to REI's success by designing, managing, and overseeing execution of internal communications strategies and programs, with an emphasis on change management communications, to enlist employee support in successfully achieving the company's goals through a variety of communications channels including written, digital, events and social media. In addition, this role guides executive communication. The communication strategies will connect employees to the company's business goals, build employee pride in the organization, and support REI's position as a 100 best employer. Models and acts in accordance with REI's guiding values and mission.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Develops working relationships will all levels in the organization, including divisional managers, retail managers, human resources, and REI's Leadership Team.

• Leads the Internal Communications team and regularly supervises freelance, agency and contract writers, designers, photographers, printers and event vendors.

• Serves as counsel to executive leaders

• Creates strategic communication plans and programs that positively align internal communications with business plans and company culture.

• Uses innovative techniques and new media to reach and influence employees.

• Serves as a collaborative peer and leaders on a variety of cross-functional teams.

• Understands the needs of internal audiences and in delivering appropriate messages using a variety of vehicles.

• Collaborates, aligns, and influences communications at the executive level with written and verbal skills.

• Communicates to a wide audience in an appropriate voice using a variety of vehicles.

• Fosters and drives strategic communications that advance company initiatives, goals and business.

• Effectively manages complex projects, with a focus on time expectations and budget limitations.

• Understands and supports the effective use of large employee events and gatherings.

Qualifications:

• 7+ years experience in communications and events with an emphasis on strategic internal communications.

• Bachelor's degree in Public Relations/ Public Affairs, Communications/ Journalism or English, preferred.

• Proven ability to design and implement effective change management communications.

• Demonstrated skill in digital and video production

• Accomplished in writing, editing, design and production processes.

• Previous experience with a retail organization preferred.

• Demonstrated ability to support and drive organizational change

• Ability to bring appropriate influence, counsel and feedback to leaders.

• Builds capacity of individuals and teams through effective employee development, involvement, communication, and supervision efforts.

• Creates a strong, mutually supportive work spirit and culture where people can do their best.

• Establishes trust and inspires others.

• Makes effective organization and people decisions in a manner consistent with REI's values and ethics.

• Delivers on commitments and holds others to same.

• Champions the organization and advocates solutions in the overall Company's best interest.

• Uses business knowledge, innovative thinking, and sound judgment in the solution of problems or the pursuit of business opportunities.

• Consolidates information from various sources including feedback from others to reach sound decisions.

• Considers the ultimate impact of decisions and actions on internal and external customers.

• Fosters change in company direction.

• Effectively plans and executes changes.

https://www.rei.apply2jobs.com/ProfExt/index.cfm?fuseaction=mExternal.showJob&RID=1531

13.) Public Relations Internships, Virginia Tourism Corporation, Richmond, VA

VTC's Public Relations department has a limited number of intern openings in the Richmond office for public relations/journalism students throughout the year. While the positions are unpaid, the internship can be structured for course credit if desired; and flexible hours are available. Interns can expect a variety of public relations and basic office experiences, including the opportunity to work on public relations projects. For more details, contact VTC's Julia Scott at 804-545-5575 or jscott@virginia.org.

Please contact Julia Scott regarding unpaid public relation internships only. Questions on employment with Virginia Tourism Corporation should be directed to the Human Resources office at jnicholas@yesvirginia.org or 804-545-5630.

http://www.vatc.org/administration/employment.htm

14.) Director of Marketing and Communications, Irvine Nature Center, Owings Mills, Maryland

http://foundationcenter.org/pnd/jobs/job_item.jhtml?id=304100016

15.) Volunteer in Nepal, The Mountain Volunteer, Kathmandu, Nepal

Teaching English

We have many different opportunities for teaching English, with the possibility of combining teaching at several places or with volunteering in an orphanage or at a day-care center. Our teaching placements include adult teaching to mainly Tibetan refugees, teaching young Buddhist monks, children from economically disadvantaged families and with HIV.

You may think that teaching is difficult and not for you, but it is one of the most rewarding placements we at Mountain Volunteer can offer and gives daily satisfaction and sense of accomplishment when you see the light of understanding in a student’s eyes. English skills are in great need in Nepal and essential for any decently paid job, so the motivation to learn is very high at all ages. No previous experience or TEFL-certificate is required, all you need is some creativity and to be able to speak English fluently. Most places have a syllabus to follow. Additional tips on teaching, suggestions and games are also available.

Administrational and Organizational Placements

Many Nepali organizations face difficulty attracting professionals with experience in organization, marketing, fundraising and writing grant applications, etc. These placements differ widely depending on your skills and professional background.

Costs are $300 placement fee ($100 of which is used to help the organizations and activities supported by The Mountain Fund in Nepal) plus $15 per day for the length of your stay and includes room and board, airport pickup, free Internet and WiFi and 24/7 staff support. No required length of stay.

Many volunteers find that they wish to take up an extra part-time placement when they arrive in Nepal. This is particularly true for volunteers at children’s homes, who find their mornings and early afternoons empty when the children are in school, or people wishing to take up a morning English class before their normal workplace opens. Therefore, we now offer placements at different organizations simultaneously. A very popular combination is placement at a children’s home and teaching adult morning classes, but we can arrange any combination of the above mentioned placements, both with equal emphasis or with the main focus on one of the placements.

Note that within reason your placement can be changed both prior to and after arrival in Nepal, with the exception of teaching adult English classes, since they are set up for each individual teacher.

Please send us an email for further inquiries about this highly selective program to volunteer@mountainfund.org .

http://www.mountainvolunteer.org/opportunities#5

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