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interrupcion* fair trade
interrupcion.net

2 internships available:


Duration: 4 month minimum

Time Commitment: 14 hours per week

Compensation: All internships are time investments and unpaid except
compensation for Responsible Consumption Campaign Sessions.
Opportunities for college credit and future employment.

Deadline: April 15, 2008


Qualifications

· Highly self motivated with strong interpersonal skills

· Interested in social entrepreneurship, socially responsible supply
chains, and/or sustainable development.

· Computer and internet savvy

Please send a resume and 1 page cover letter explaining why you want to
participate with interrupcion* fair trade
michela.calabrese@...
<mailto:michela.calabrese@...>.

Duties

1) Web Communicator – Focuses on leveraging the power of the world wide
web to connect and inform consumers in the US about interrupcion* fair
trade. Specific duties include researching socially responsible websites
and creating a strategic plan to build interrupcion*s web presence. This
interrupter will invest time in understanding the breath of sustainable,
green, fair trade, and community networks online. This job also includes
updating the ‘Where to Buy’ section on the new website:
interrupcionfairtrade.com.

2) Responsible Consumption Campaign (RCC*) Liaison - Focuses on
increasing the reach of the Responsible Consumption Campaign in the US
with interrupcion* fair trade produce and grocery items. This
interrupter* will invest their time in 4 key local retailers, conduct
in-store RCC* sessions weekly, and work directly with retailers through
the communication of responsible consumption in their stores. This
involves calling stores and speaking with store managers, offering tools
and communication materials, and conducting in-store follow ups to tally
results and measure success. The end goal is completion of a ‘Bring Fair
Trade to your Store’ document that will be used to encourage more
retailers to work through Fair Trade and benefit from a growing group of
conscious consumers.

--
Michela Calabrese
East Coast Director, interrupcion* US
www.interrupcionfairtrade.com
718.417.4076 office
716.818.1572 cell
258 Richardson St., #1R
Brooklyn, NY 11222

As you may know, I plan to transition from my full-time role as ESW's
Executive Director in order to pursue further graduate study in
engineering. Although I plan to stay involved on the Board, we are
currently involved in a national search for my full-time replacement.
The target deadline for resumes is *tomorrow, Tuesday, April 1*.

If you have a moment, I would appreciate your help sharing information
about this exciting opportunity to lead ESW in the future .  Please take
a look and forward this job on to anyone you think would be a promising
candidate, or send recommendations to us at apply@...
<mailto:apply@...>.
  --
Company: Engineers for a Sustainable World
Job Title: Executive Director
Description:

*ABOUT ESW
*Engineers for a Sustainable World (ESW) is a national, non-profit
network committed to building a world where all people enjoy the basic
resources to pursue healthy, productive lives, in harmony with each
other, and with our earth. Established in 2002, ESW's rapidly-growing
member network now includes thousands of individuals who are committed
to building a more sustainable world. ESW Collegiate Chapters across the
United States mobilize their student and faculty members through new
educational initiatives, sustainability-oriented design projects, and
volunteer activities to foster practical and innovative solutions to
address the world's most critical challenges.

*POSITION OVERVIEW
*The Executive Director is responsible for providing strategic
direction, vision, and leadership for the successful execution of ESW's
programs. She/he is responsible for representing the organization,
providing leadership for external relations with donors, partners, and
the public. With the paid and volunteer staff, the Executive Director
provides vision and support to ESW's members and chapters, facilitates
the sharing of best practices, and develops centrally-coordinated
programs that maximize the effectiveness of our programmatic efforts.

*SPECIFIC DUTIES
*
*Management & Organizational Development:
*- Provide vision and leadership to ESW staff and volunteers.
- Develop and maintain long-range plan.
- Work closely with Board of Directors, to facilitate board development,
organizational oversight, and decision making.
- Develop new staff positions and hiring policies.

*Fundraising & Partnerships: *
- Cultivate strategic partnerships.
- Cultivate new funding relationships, in coordination with the
Advancement Committee. - Manage and leverage existing funding
relationships.

*Public Relations & Communications: *
- Manage ESW's participation in external conference and events.
- Speak at conferences and events to increase awareness about ESW, in
order to cultivate membership, funding, and partnerships.
- Represent ESW to various institutions, including donors, educational
institutions, and international development agencies.

*Program Development:*
- Provide overall leadership and management for existing ESW programs,
including the SEED Program, education and outreach initiatives, and
chapter projects.
- Manage national office interaction with ESW National Conference team
(rotating location) to provide vision and support for annual event.
- Develop and expand ESW programs to serve constituent needs
(engineering students and professionals, community development partners
around the globe, donors).

*QUALIFICATIONS
*- Master's degree in management or equivalent.
- Highly motivated and entrepreneurial, with demonstrated leadership,
management, and team-building skills.
- Demonstrated knowledge of effective management policies and
procedures, including a working knowledge of planning, budgeting,
proposal writing, and personnel management.
- Proven track record in fundraising, resource generation and allocation.
- Excellent written and oral communication/ presentation skills.
- Demonstrated knowledge and interests in sustainability and
international development.
- Previous international work or volunteer experience (1-2 years) highly
desirable.
- Background in engineering (e.g. previous BS in engineering) highly
desirable.

*TO APPLY
*Submit a cover letter, resume, three references, and salary history to
apply@... <mailto:apply@...>. The projected start date for
this position is June 15, 2008. Applications by at least April 1, 2008
are highly encouraged; resumes will be reviewed on a rolling basis until
this position is filled.

--
Daniel Roth
Sustainability Coordinator
Office of Environmental Compliance and Sustainability
Cornell University
www.sustainablecampus.cornell.edu

Youth Action Team Co-Chair
US Partnership for Education for Sustainable Development
www.uspartnership.org

607-254-8077 (office)
518-727-6723 (cell)
607-255-8461 (fax)

395 Pine Tree Road, Suite 230
Ithaca, NY 14850

Hello,

The Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE) is inviting proposals for its 2^nd biennial conference - AASHE 2008:  Working  Together for Sustainability – On Campus and Beyond (Nov 9-11, 2008, Raleigh, NC).  AASHE 2008 offers an exciting and unique opportunity for every sector of higher education in the U.S. and Canada to demonstrate how colleges and universities and their partners can lead the way to a sustainable future.  The Call for Proposals is posted at http://www.aashe.org/conf2008/call.php .  All proposal abstracts except posters are due by May 1 and may be submitted in three categories:  Education & Research, Operations, and Administration & Finance.  Poster submissions are due by September 1.  

AASHE has an exciting line-up of engaging keynote speakers for the Conference - Lester Brown, Peter Senge, Van Jones and Vandana Shiva. Other special events include AASHE's awards banquet (included with registration), field trips to local campuses, a Career Fair, pre-conference workshops, a sustainability trade show, and a pre-conference Student Summit.  We expect more than 1,000 attendees from all sectors of higher education, making this conference the largest gathering of its kind in the US. Registration is now open and those who register on or before June 16 will receive a discount!

Dear all,

We would like to request your kind assistance to disseminate the
following information to your network. Your cooperation is highly
appreciated.

Thank you and regards,

Aretha Aprilia
APFED Showcase Facility Secretariat
United Nations Environment Programme
Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific (UNEP/ROAP)
e-mail: unep-apfed@...
fax: +66 22 80 38 29
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Send your innovative environmental project proposals!
APFED Showcase Programme 2008

Asia Pacific Forum for Environment and Development (APFED) is a
regional group of eminent experts that aims to address critical
issues facing Asia and the Pacific region and to propose new models
for sustainable development. To promote sustainable development in
the region, APFED launched the APFED Showcase Programme as one of
the main activities.

The APFED Showcase Programme, grants up to US$ 30,000 to Asia
Pacific projects that demonstrate innovative approaches. This year
we are pleased to announce another round of proposals selection to
be endorsed by the Programme.

Further information such as eligibility, how to apply, and proposal
format can be obtained from the following websites:

http://www.roap.unep.org/highlight/APFED.html#1
and
http://www.apfed.net/showcase/

The completed proposals should be e-mailed to:
unep-apfed@...

Deadline: 31 May 2008