INTERNSHIP & JOB OPPORTUNITIES

Pathways Indefinite Intern / Wildlife Biologist Trainee: Rocky Mountain Region Yampa, Colorado – Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest
The Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest is seeking a Wildlife Biologist Student Trainee in support of the Forest Wildlife Management Program. The position is located at the Yampa Ranger District, located in Yampa, Colorado. To express interest in this position, please contact Angelina.Ramos@colorado.edu for the Outreach Response Form and send to mdressen@fs.fed.us by close of business Friday October 10th, 2014. For additional information on this position or the duty location, please contact Melissa Dressen at (970)638-4177.

Position Title: Wildlife (Biological Sciences) Student Trainee / GS-0499-04
Tour of Duty: This position will be advertised through Pathways as a Student Intern (Biological Sciences- Wildlife) Indefinite position (without a Not-To-Exceed date), which allows for non-competitive conversion to a permanent employee after successful completion of education degree requirements and on the job training. While the student intern completes the degree, the work schedule will occur around their school schedule. Once the degree and job training are completed, this position will convert to a permanent fulltime GS-0486-9 Wildlife Biologist appointment with the work schedule year round. Duty Station: Yampa, Colorado
Housing: There is housing available.
To Apply: This position will be advertised on the USAJOBs website as a Pathways Indefinite Student Intern from October 20 through October 24, 2014.
Position Duties: The purpose of this position is to perform work individually or as a crew member in support of the unit, timber, silviculture, recreation, fire, wildlife and/or range programs. Duties and responsibilities include assisting the District wildlife biologist in conducting a variety of wildlife surveys, administrative studies, and habitat assessments, managing seasonal crews, completing Biological Evaluations and Assessments, participating on National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) interdisciplinary teams, implementing restoration and habitat improvement projects, and vegetation data collection including plant identification and measurements following scientific protocols. The various NEPA projects include: wildlife habitat improvement projects, grazing management, timber sales, prescribed burning, special use permits, recreation projects, and a large variety of vegetation management projects. The majority of the work load will be working on bark beetle related projects that are complex in nature due to the hazard tree mitigation work, salvage harvest, and fuels reduction projects. We desire a candidate that has the ability to work across natural resource disciplines in an integrated manner to accomplish the purpose, need, and multiple use management objectives of projects. The position also requires working with a variety of existing external partners and establishing new partnerships including but not limited to Colorado Parks and Wildlife, Bureau of Land Management, National Park Service, Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, Mule Deer Foundation, Wild Turkey Federation, and the Habitat Partnership Program. Position will also gain experience and become familiar with working in other departments such as Timber, Recreation, Wildlife, Range, and Fire programs.

Education Intern Position Announcement
Part time, Seasonal Intern (for credit/unpaid).
One or more 6-hour days per week, January 2015 through May 31, 2015. Option to extend internship through August.
Reports To: School Programs Coordinator
The Audubon Society of Greater Denver is currently seeking creative, highly motivated and energetic individuals to work collaboratively on our education programs as part of a team of talented and experienced staff and volunteers. This is an opportunity to learn and gain experience in teaching informal science education programs.
Principal Responsibilities
Learn ASGD curricula (Migration Madness, Migration Mapping, Bird Banding, Beaver Habitat Investigation, Pond Exploration, Whoo’s for Dinner).
Instruct hands-on, creative, science classes for groups at the Audubon Center at Chatfield.
Assist with hands-on, creative, science classes for schools in the Denver metro area.
Assist with set-up and clean-up of classrooms/center and other areas for programs.
Maintain weekly social media for both Community and School education programs (Facebook, Twitter etc.).
Assist with ASGD public and fundraising events (Spring Event, BIG Day, and Mother’s Day Bird Banding Breakfast).
Assist with public programs one weekend day each week during Bird Banding season (end of April-May 31).
Teach one 5.5-hour day per week during the spring season of ASGD Audubon Center field trips, which run March – May 31, 2014.
Skillfully and enthusiastically instruct one of the three Bird Banding stations each day you are scheduled to teach.
Participate in introduction and conclusion of program.
Collaborate with education team to develop, enhance, and implement curricula or programs.
Encourage stewardship in students through enthusiasm, knowledge, and passion for birds, other wildlife and their habitats.
Act as a role model for all students, illustrating appropriate behavior and environmental ethics and encourage a joyful, safe, meaningful outdoor experience for students.
Minimum Qualifications
Must be 18 or older
Pursuing or holding a degree in education, environmental sciences, biology, geology, or related fields
Experience in teaching children at schools and/or for other educational organizations.
Strong communication skills with children and adults.
Computer proficiency - word processing, spreadsheets and databases.
Personal vehicle to travel to schools, office and nature center.
Ability to intern weekday/weekend mornings and/or early afternoons.
Desired Behavioral Traits and Attitudes
Team player, fun, outgoing, passionate, organized, creative, resourceful, critical thinker, results-oriented, and self motivated.
Some experience with or strong interest in teaching environmental education in informal settings (zoos, museums, nature centers, camps etc.)
Passionate about ASGD’s mission.
Special Requirements:
Must commit to interning at least 1 day/week for all seven weeks of field trip season (Mon-Fri from April 26—May 31).
Must be available from 8:30am - 2:30pm for programs, set-up, and cleanup on the day(s) you are scheduled to intern.
Must be available for bird banding training one day during the week of March 17, 2014 from 9:30am - 2:30pm.
Benefits
Can attend our Audubon Naturalist training which includes natural history classes on the ecology of the Chatfield Basin. The classes are held 1x per month on a Saturday. A schedule of the courses/dates/times will be given to you if you are selected for the internship.
Interested applicants should send/email cover letter and resume to:
Audubon Society of Greater Denver
Attn: Emily Hertz, School Programs Coordinator
9308 S. Wadsworth Blvd
Littleton, CO 80128
Email: schoolprograms@denveraudubon.org
Deadline: November 26, 2014
Anticipated Start Date: January 5, 2015

INTERNSHIPS

Spring 2015 LGBTQ Congressional Internship
The Victory Congressional Internship is accepting applications for Spring 2015.

The Victory Institute will bring outstanding LGBTQ college students to Washington, D.C., for an intensive leadership program, including a Congressional internship with an LGBT-friendly member of Congress.The program includes a generous stipend, housing in D.C., placement in a congressional internship and travel to/from Washington, D.C., as well as travel and registration to the LGBT Leaders 2015 Conference. Applications for Spring 2015 are due Monday, October 27 – find out more and apply now at https://victoryinstitute.wufoo.com/forms/spring-2015-victory-congressional-internship/
The Victory Congressional Internship is open to current undergraduate students of all genders, orientations, abilities, races, and political affiliations, including people with majors other than political science.

Checkout these webpages that frequently update information about Environmental Internships (ENVS)
Unpaid environmental internships (may be used for academic credit): http://www.colorado.edu/envs/current-students/undergraduate-students/internships/postings
PAID environmental internships (may not be used for academic credit): http://www.colorado.edu/envs/current-students/undergraduate-students/internships/not-credit

UNPAID CAREER/INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Reminder: The Opportunities page of our IPHY department website, where Leif and Carrie work together to post both volunteer and paid positions when community members contact us wanting to recruit our wonderful IPHY students is updated in real-time very frequently… you can always checkout new opportunities here

• Physical Therapy Volunteer Opportunity
• Looking for a student who would be interested in gaining experience by assisting my relative with physical therapy appointments. Six months ago he suffered a TBI. He will be getting his PT and OT therapies through Mapleton Outpatient rehabilitation. He suffered damage to his right eye and is unable to drive. He has dyskinesia in the right leg but is mobile and able to walk on his own. At this time, therapists have recommended that he be attended at all times.
• We are looking for someone to drive him to his appointments two times a week and possibly shadowing the PT/OT. In addition, if possible we would be interested in having someone then oversee some PT time at home or the gym MWF for an hour or two.
• If interested, please contact us at bestetina@me.com.

• Support Undergraduate Research
• Exposure to undergraduate research may help you realize if you want to participate in research yourself:
• Please join us for the annual UROP-HHMI Poster symposium sponsored by the Biological Sciences Initiative (BSI)
• Monday, April 28th from 4:30 to 6:30 in the UMC room 235.
• Refreshments will be served!
• This year we will have 29 undergraduates presenting their work from MCDB, Biochem, Psych, EBIO, and Chemical and Biological Engineering.
• Representing IPHY we have:
Hannah Beck (Seals Lab)
Donald Borchet (Fleshner Lab)
Ashley Miller (Sherwood Lab)
Courtney Bouchet and Erika Sisneros (Greenwood Lab)
Chris Brazell and Andrew Lamb (Lowry Lab)
Karlie Johansen, Shane Nau, and Ian McClain (LeBourgeois Lab)
Joanna Shea (Welsh lab)
Thomas Moehlman (Wright Lab)

UNPAID INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

• Assist patient with physical therapy appointments & Shadow his Physical therapist
• Six months ago he suffered a Traumatic Brain Injury and has just returned home after rehabbing at Craig Hospital in Denver and then in QLI in Omaha, Nebraska. He will be getting his PT and OT therapies through Mapleton Outpatient rehabilitation. He suffered damage to his right eye and is unable to drive. He has dyskinesia in the right leg but is mobile and able to walk on his own. At this time, therapists have recommended that he be attended at all times.
• Responsibilities: Drive patient to appointment 2x/week and shadow PT/OT
And oversee his rehabilitation therapy routine in his home MWF for 1 hour
• Contact: bestetina@me.com (Barbara Stetina, the sister in-law of the patient)


• Checkout Lab Tech Positions: http://www.cobioscience.com/jobs-and-resumes/jobs

UNPAID CAREER/INTERNSHIPS

• SAPP
The alternative medical chapter of SAPP will be hosting Genifer Murray, the CEO and founder of CannLabs. Mrs. Murray will be discussing the use of medical marijuana for patient treatment, current scientific research into the area, opportunities in the medical marijuana industry, and more. Genifer Murray is also opening internship positions for CU students. Free food will be provided in Hellems 267 on Tuesday, February 18, 5:30-7:30pm to find out more about position!


• CENTER FOR GAIT AND MOVEMENT ANALYSIS SUMMER INTERNSHIP
• DESCRIPTION: Each year, the Center for Gait and Movement Analysis (CGMA) and the Musculoskeletal Research Center (MRC) of Children's Hospital Colorado (CHCO) offer summer internship positions to undergraduates or recent college graduates. Chosen applicants will participate in a 10 week internship, consisting of research activity and shadowing opportunities within the orthopaedics department, which may take place in the operating room or in a clinic setting. If interested, it may be possible to make arrangements to shadow clinicians in other disciplines, though this cannot be guaranteed. The internship will begin in early summer and a modest stipend will be provided. Summer interns will be assigned to active protocols based on background experience and faculty need.
• The state of the art facilities at CGMA provide accurate measurements of human movement and muscle activity that are essential to the study of complex musculoskeletal disorders and motion abnormalities. Primary areas of research center on cerebral palsy and other neuromuscular pathologies that negatively affect ambulation in children and adults. The MRC was founded in 2006 to provide the infrastructure necessary to facilitate the research of medical and orthopaedic surgical interventions for children with musculoskeletal and neuromuscular disorders. Areas of research interests include role of genetics in musculoskeletal disorders, sports medicine, spinal deformities, and hip pathologies. Collaborative efforts between CGMA, MRC, the Orthopaedic Department and the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Department allow expanded access to a diverse array of research interests and patient conditions.
• RESEARCH ACTIVITIES: Interns can expect to help and assist clinicians, physical therapists, kinesiologists, engineers, and researchers with current research projects. Research activities include gathering information for pediatric orthopaedic and gait research, performing literature reviews, chart reviews, data collection, reviewing of patient records for research information, data entry, and help with submissions of research protocols to review boards.
• QUALIFICATIONS: Proficiency in writing and use of Microsoft Office as well as a general understanding of musculoskeletal anatomy and physiology. Any research experience is preferred but not required.
• APPLICATION: Applicants will need to submit three documents: Cover letter, resume, and One paragraph describing your interest in orthopaedics, specifically this internship, and how this opportunity fits into long-term goals and plans (250 word limit)
• Please include in that essay your top TWO programs of interest from the following: CGMA, spinal deformities, hip pathologies, and sports medicine as well as a brief timeline of future plans, including applying to professional/graduate school, and the year of matriculation for the earliest time you might be prepared to accept an offer for a seat in professional school.
• HOW TO APPLY: Please email all application materials to Cameron Niswander at cameron.niswander@childrenscolorado.org. You will receive conformation of your application submission. Applicants selected for an interview will be notified by the end of March.
• DEADLINE: Applications are due no later than Monday, March 3rd 2014.


• ASSOCIATION FOR COMMUNITY LIVING
• OUR MISSION: The Association for Community Living promotes attitudes, practices, programs and policies that enable people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to be included as a natural and integral part of community life.
• LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES: Medical appointments, Learn about Disability Law, Medicare/Medicaid, Social Media, Research, Humanitarian Advocacy, Work with Adults/Elderly, Work with Kids
• BENEFITS: Mileage Reimbursement; Flexible Hours; Job duties to fit your learning objectives
• WEBSITE: http://aclboulder.org/volunteer/students.html


• SUMMER MEDICAL DENTAL EDUCATION PROGRAM NOW ACCEPTING SUMMER APPLICATIONS!
• SMDEP is a FREE six week academic enrichment program for freshman and sophomore college students who want to become physicians or dentists.
• SMDEP is implemented at 12 program sites (80 students per site) across the nation. Each program site provides scholars with academic enrichment in the basic sciences and math, clinical experiences, career development activities, learning and study skills seminars, and a financial planning workshop.
• APPLICATION: Please visit SMDEP website for the application at www.smdep.org
• CONTACT: National Program Office at 1-866-587-6337
• WEBSITE: smdep@aamc.org.