January Digest

• Thursdays 11:00 am -12:00 pm
• Join Zoom Meeting
• Meeting ID: 343 074 906
  Password: 645756
• Ask questions about your graduation timeline, classes, navigating online teaching/learning, research challenges, etc.

• Add the EVSS Calendar here!
• Add the MESSA Calendar here!

• Students can join at a discounted rate using student ID. All members receive:
  • Access to our online watershed library (OWL)
    ·     Free monthly lunch & learns
    ·     Discounted event rates
    ·     Networking opportunities for students only! 
    ·     Access our career center with discounted rates to find job opportunities

Civic Engagement Graduate Assistant

• Serve in an administrative support role to the Center for Civic Engagement
• Facilitates assessment training, recruits external evaluators, and conducts basic data review and analysis. Produces and maintains records, reports, and documentation of office-wide of developmental outcomes and assessment analysis
• Preference will be given to applicants who submit a resume and cover letter to vissers@cofc.edu by December  17th at 12pm. Priority deadline applicants will be notified of selection for an interview by December 21st. The  deadline to apply is January 5th.  

• South Carolina Sea Grant Consortium
• Part-time (20 hours a week) paid.
• The Clean Marina Intern will work directly with the Coastal Communities Specialist and Extension Program Specialists on tasks and deliverables set by the Clean Marina Program (CMP) steering committee. There is an opportunity to develop a thesis or internship project as part of the work, depending on the student’s interest.
• Find the job posting and application process here

• Location: Melcroft, PA
• Both in-person and remote work required
• Mountain Watershed Association is hiring a Conservation and Recreation Manager to oversee our ongoing conservation, restoration, and recreation efforts in the Indian Creek and greater Youghiogheny River watersheds
• Our efforts have restored more than 70 percent of the Indian Creek Watershed, and we are seeking a motivated individual to help us continue those efforts and expand our conservation work to the greater Youghiogheny River Watershed. We are seeking a qualified individual who enjoys working in the field, engaging volunteers, and thinking strategically about how to implement engaging conservation efforts throughout our watershed.
• Pay range: $40 - 50K
• Click here for more information and to apply!

• Expected start February 2022
• Develop, schedule and lead a variety of educational programs for multigenerational audiences including vacationing families, off-island adult groups, scouts, and K-12 grade school field trips
• Organize and present off-island outreach to various community groups
• Manage and schedule routine animal care and maintenance of all education and outreach animals
• Anticipated salary $31-35K depending on qualifications
• to apply, Send a cover letter, C.V., or resume, and a list of references to Senior Educator, Dr. Jennifer
  Wiggen, at jennifer@bhic.org by December 31, 2021.

• Pay range $57,000-$64,000
• Support the assessment of the landscape of energy policy at the state level and
  evaluate opportunities to engage
• Maintain records of meetings and coordinating member access of meeting notes and
  recordings, resources, and opportunities for education for members;
• Work collaboratively with SSDN staff and policy consultants to support the SSDN-led
  capacity building schedule and programming for all members to enhance their
  knowledge about state policy and/or other elements related to policy that will
  increase their awareness and engagement.
• Send a cover letter and resume to Meg Jamison: meg@southeastsdn.org no later than January 15, 2022. Review of applications will begin immediately.
• Click here for more information

• Salary range: $65,225.00-$107,621.00
• Application closes January 5th
• In this role, you will assess and prioritize the greatest threats to Chatham County’s resilience (including rising sea levels and climate change) and develop a cohesive resilience strategy to address these threats effectively.
• You will collaborate with community-wide stakeholders and diverse leaders to ensure active and inclusive input, enable synergy between various efforts, and capitalize on opportunities that help Chatham County achieve its resilience goals.
• You will oversee the preparation and implementation of effective high-priority resilience initiatives to address urban, regional, sustainability, transportation, and economic resilience challenges. 
• Click here to learn more and apply

• S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) Office of Ocean and Coastal Resource Management (OCRM)
• Hourly Position in critical area permitting
• The employee will independently perform technical reviews of critical area line and maintenance and
  repair requests in the eight coastal counties to ensure compliance with Critical Area Permitting regulations and the Coastal Tidelands and Wetlands Act.
• The employee will be expected to maintain comprehensive documentation of all projects in DHEC's ePermitting database. The employee will also provide professional guidance and assistance to local governments, land developers, consultants, public officials and citizens. 
• If you have any questions or for information on how to apply for this position, please contact Marian Page at 843-953-0231 or pagemm@dhec.sc.gov.

• Location: North Charleston, SC
• Vaccine required
• Regular/Remote work is allowed
• Some travel required
• Salary starting around $40,000
• This position is an entry-level Environmental Scientist/Ecologist to provide environmental field surveys, reporting, and permitting support for our clients in the transportation, renewable energy, electric transmission, and other business sectors
• The ideal candidate will have at minimum, a bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline (biology, chemistry, ecology, natural resources, soil science or related natural resources field) with demonstrated experience with biological surveys in the region. Experience of at minimum 0-3 years is desired, and some field experience in natural resource inventories and surveys is preferred.
• Must be comfortable with computers and Trimble hand held GPS units or other similar GPS based survey equipment. Technical writing skills are necessary for this position.
• Click here to learn more and apply 

• Location: Berlin, MD
• Salary: $60,000 - $70,000 based on experience. Financial support for moving if required. 
• ACT is offering the opportunity for a visionary and strategic leader with the skills and desire to build meaningful partnerships in the community, work with donors and funders to build a fiscal future for ACT, and help staff to sharpen their skills and better protect the Coastal Bays watershed.
• Possess knowledge of coastal watershed ecology, including a basic understanding of how water quality, severe weather events, and coastal resiliency planning can impact community health and well being
• Experience in financial management, CRM platforms, and donor cultivation. Demonstrated success achieving fundraising goals, including developing, sustaining, and identifying new sources of financial support
• Click here to learn more and apply

•  Manage our social media and newsletter/e-alerts. 
• This opportunity is perfect for someone who loves to communicate and engage the community on diverse digital platforms with creative content and graphics.  We are looking for a self-starter who can think strategically, have fun and understands the information delivered will build awareness about EP's brand.  
• $15-$20/hr based on skills with a 10-15 hr work week
• Interested candidates should contact Thetyka Robinson at thetyka@enoughpie.org or call 843-343-3399.  

• January 1-9, 2022

• The Conservation Careers Bootcamp is a comprehensive program of training, support community and jobs designed to get participants hired quicker as professional wildlife conservationists.

• Register as an Affiliate here if you'd like to participate!

• Please register by 21 December 2021 to ensure participation.

• Virtual Event | February 24-25, 2022

• USDA’s Agricultural Outlook Forum began in 1923 to distribute and interpret information developed through economic forecasting to farmers so they had the tools to read market signals and avoid producing beyond demand. Since then, the event has evolved into a unique platform where key stakeholders from the agricultural sector in the United States and around the world come together every year to discuss current and emerging topics and trends in the sector.

• Click here for registration and more information

• There is still an opportunity for students to submit poster abstracts for the SC Beach Advocates Annual Meeting in early February 2022. This year it will be held on Kiawah Island at the new West Beach Conference Center. Last day to submit abstracts is January 7, 2022.
• They are also accepting student volunteers, which comes with free conference registration (usually $50). Both are great opportunities for students to network locally and show off their excellent work! They can contact Nicole Elko at exdir@scbeaches.org if they are interested.
• Click here for more information

• Surfrider Foundation
• Crab Bank Restoration- Audubon SC
• Keep Charleston Beautiful
• Keep North Charleston Beautiful
  • KNCB has some great summer volunteer opportunities. To volunteer, fill out this form.
• Charleston Waterkeeper
• Reading Partners South Carolina
• GrowFood Carolina
  • Over the course of the next 16 weeks, we will be looking for willing volunteers to come to our warehouse for a short time to help pack fresh produce boxes for children. We see this as a great opportunity to further connect this program to our community and thriving local food system.
  • sign up here