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Jobs
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National Parks Conservation Association
Summer Internship Opportunity
Project: Investigating Native American Expectations of the National Park System
The National Parks Conservation Association is America's only private, non-profit advocacy
organization dedicated solely to protecting and enhancing America's National Park System
for present and future generations. An association with nearly 400,000 members, NPCA
focuses on protecting park resources through long range policy initiatives, legislative
and legal actions, working with local park managers and constituents, and grassroots
organizing.
Based in Washington, DC, NPCA also has eight regional offices across the nation. DC staff
includes the organization's counsel, legislative affairs office, grassroots and cultural
diversity outreach centers, long-range policy department, as well as its administrative
offices. NPCA's regional offices serve as centers for field intelligence, as the primary
point of contact between professional land managers and NPCA staff, and as key players in
developing and executing national park policy.
NPCA has recently begun working on a
variety of new, long-range policy initiatives. Each of these projects deals with an issue
that is of great significance to the organization and that is essential for the success of
the National Park System. These initiatives include: protecting biodiversity, ensuring a
quality visitor experience, working with cultural
communities who have historically been underrepresented in park visitation and
interpretation and among visitors and staff, enhancing protection for marine resources,
and ensuring that the parks receive the funding necessary for them to fulfill their
mission to preserve our cultural, historic, and natural heritage while providing
appropriate and meaningful access to the same.
Internship Location: Washington, DC with potential for limited travel.
Proposed Project: This project will investigate aspects of the expectations and
interaction of Native Americans and the National Park System as part of NPCA's Enhancing
Diversity program.
The Enhancing Diversity is designed to ensure that the National Park System represents,
welcomes, and is protected by a culturally and racially diverse constituency. America's
National Parks are in more danger today than any other time in our history. To adequately
protect the parks in the future we need strong support representing the full spectrum of
the American public. However, because many of America's diverse peoples do not view the
parks as relevant or accessible to them, they do not see themselves as stakeholders
responsible for the long-term protection of these places. As the demographics of America
continue to shift, this disconnect can become a critical threat to the long-term survival
of our national treasures. By building a strong multicultural network of National Park
supporters, NPCA's mission of protecting and enhancing parks for future generations can
become a mission embraced by all.
Native Americans have had strong ties to lands now designated within the National Park
System-in most cases ties deeply rooted in tradition and pre-dating the NPS and the rest
of the nation. Uses of park system units for traditional purposes, such as Hopi petitions
to gather eaglets at Wupatki, and outright land claims, including those of the Timbisha at
Death Valley and the Miccosukee at Big Cypress express some of these ties. NPCA has
adopted a policy acknowledging Indian interests in the context of preserving the parks
"unimpaired for the enjoyment of future generations." NPCA has addressed many
Native American interests, but had not attempted to fully understand their scope or depth.
This project will help NPCA staff better understand the extent of Native American
interests in the
National Park System and develop the foundations for better communications and
understanding between Indian people and NPCA staff and board.
This summer, the NPCA intern will:
Document expectations of, and current issues between, American Indians and the National
Park System.
Compile a descriptive list of these expectations and issues.
Compile a bibliography of books, articles, references and legal decisions addressing the
topic.
Identify Indian leaders and spokespersons with whom NPCA staff can further discuss and
investigate the topic.
Provide recommendations regarding NPCA's policy toward Indian expectations of and
relationships with the National Park System.
Draft a paper describing findings and conclusions.
Perform other tasks as needed.
Qualifications: Prospective interns must be college seniors or graduate students with
substantive experience and/or education Native American sovereignty, land use, life ways,
and relations with U.S government agencies and must possess good research, writing and
speaking skills. Familiarity with database construction a plus but not necessary.
Internship Details: Interns are paid $400 per week. Internships last between 10 and 14
weeks depending on the intern's availability (12-14 weeks is preferable). The internship
period begins in late June and runs through late August. Interns are responsible for their
own transportation and living accommodations. Interns work 35 hours per week (9-5 Monday
through Friday with a one-hour lunch) and are not eligible for benefits.
Contact Information: Interested students should send an application to Scott
Edwards, Program Manager, NPCA, 1300 19th street, N.W., Suite 300, Washington, DC 20036.
Please include a cover letter, resume, short writing
sample, and the names, addresses and telephone numbers of at least two references. Most
interviews will be conducted by telephone. Applications may also be faxed: (202) 659-8183
or sent via e-mail: sedwards@npca.org.
The application deadline is May 14th. Direct additional questions to Scott Edwards at:
(202) 454-3349.
The Walt Disney World College Recruiters
will be on campus April 19 at 6:00pm in CMU 227 looking for enthusiastic students to
participate in the Walt Disney World College Program.
The College Program is a unique paid internship opportunity for all undergraduate students
of any major that provides the following opportunities:
Working role in possibly one of over 20 resorts and one of four theme parks, while
learning culture, communication, and leadership within the Disney Organization.
Participate in an entirely new Educational Program open to all majors.
Training by a Fortune 50 company.
Living in Walt Disney World Company Housing.
For more information please contact:
Career Services: (218) 236-2131
careers@mnstate.edu
Disney Campus Representatives:
Melanie Newman: (701) 282-3753
Melissa Martz: (701) 239-4255
www.wdwcollegeprogram.com
Tri-Valley Opportunity Council, Inc.,
Migrant Head Start Program is now accepting applications for Mentor Teachers,
Teachers, Assistant Teachers, Para-Professionals, Health Specialists (RNs/LPNs), Health
Assistants, Program Support Assistants, and Family Service Workers.
Positions available in centers located in the following North Dakota communities:
Cavalier, Grafton, Manvel, & Hillsboro. In Minnesota, there are centers located in:
Argyle, East Grand Forks, Crookston, Hendrum, Moorhead, Breckenridge, Campbell, Willmar,
Sleepy Eye, Montevideo, Renville, Glencoe, Bird Island, Fairbault / Montgomery, Rochester,
Plainview and Owatonna.
All centers are open Monday through Friday. Most provide services for approximately 8.5
hours each day; some have longer hours. All centers open in June with most centers closing
at the end of July, and some that continue into August or September.
Each classroom must have a bilingual staff person, and Family Service Workers are required
to be bilingual in Spanish and English.
For all applicants, the following qualifications are preferred, but generally not
required: Have the practical ability to speak and understand English and Spanish.
Have a good understanding of Mexican - American culture and migrant farm work
Applications may be obtained from the Tri-Valley Opportunity Council,
1-800-584-7020.
Applications may also be obtained by contacting one of the following
Regional Offices:
Northern Regional Office Central Regional Office
1513 2nd Ave. NE 810 4th Ave. S. #140
E. Grand Forks, ND 56721 Moorhead, MN 56560
1-800-890-4853 1-800-820-7263
Southern MN Office
12751 County Rd 5-186
Burnsville, MN 55337
1-800-569-1379
Tri-Valley Opportunity Council, Inc., is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
To Request Application Materials:
Extension Personnel
612.624.3717
260 Coffey Hall
University of Minnesota
St. Paul, MN 55108
www.extension.umn.edu
CONNECTING COMMUNITY NEEDS AND UNIVERSITY RESOURCES
1. HUBBARD COUNTY
2. NORTHWEST DISTRICT
Title: Extension Educator
Capacity Area: Community Vitality
Application Deadline: May 11, 2001
Preliminary Interviews: June 4 and June 8
Interview Location: Hubbard County, Park Rapids, MN
Announcement Number: EXT 235
ABOUT EXTENSION
The University of Minnesota Extension Service is the major outreach arm of the University
of Minnesota - which is a land grant institution with a mission to serve the public
through applied research and education. There are Extension offices on every campus of the
U and in each of Minnesota's 87 counties.
While 4-H Youth Development, Master Gardeners and Nutrition Education are probably
Extension's best-known programs, Extension also offers programs on a wide variety of
topics that concern Minnesotans - from agriculture, water quality and civic participation
to small business management, effective parenting, and more.
ABOUT THIS POSITION
This educator will be part of an office team with one existing extension educator, one 4-H
Program Assistant, one full-time and one part-time support staff, and two nutrition
education assistants. The position will continue the
overall development and implementation of educational programs. These educational program
areas promote an understanding of: community building around issues; community vitality
(including collaborations with tourism organizations, chambers of commerce, local
businesses); leadership and citizenship skills.
ABOUT HUBBARD COUNTY
Hubbard County is located in north central Minnesota, approximately 185 miles northwest of
the Twin Cities and 135 miles west of Duluth. It is an ideal area for those who appreciate
year round outdoor activities and the tranquility of residing near a lake or forested
area.
County population, over 17,000 in 1999, increased by over 2,000 residents since the 1990
census. The Hubbard County Extension Office is located in a brand new facility in Park
Rapids, the county seat.
The county's diverse economy is based on agriculture, forestry, and tourism interests.
This thriving tourist area, including Lake Itasca and Itasca State Park features some of
the finest scenery to be found in Minnesota. Tourism also includes over 125 lakes and 6
major rivers; the Heartland Trail, a system used for hiking, biking, horseback riding, and
snowmobile; five golf courses; all water sports, including: fishing, swimming, water
skiing, boating and canoeing; skiing on cross country ski trails; ice fishing; a retail
industry featuring a variety of artists and north woods crafts; and Farm & Ranch
Adventure Tours. Other employers are: Potlatch, Lamb Weston RDO Frozen, North Star
Orthodontics, Straight River Engineering & Manufacturing, government, and schools.
Park Rapids also offers: a new elementary school; a community hospital; a medical clinic;
public transportation; a public library; and senior housing. Minnesota State University -
Bemidji, and several technical colleges are all
within an hour's drive.
RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Enhance community decision-making/engaging skills, knowledge and abilities of local
citizens; facilitate public issues; build capacity of organizations and groups.
2. Collaborate with the Headwaters Regional Development Commission, Soil and Water
Conservation Districts, Central Region Sustainable Development Partnership, Regional
Housing Associations, Lakes Associations, and Reservations to develop a plan to address
managed growth in the county.
3. Bring together and collaborate with community agencies, including the Chambers of
Commerce, and other organizations in order to create a shared vision, identify unmet
needs, share research-based information an resources, and determine methods to address
critical issues.
4. Deliver existing Extension programs including Business Retention and Expansion,
E-commerce, technology education, community development, Minnesota At Your Service, and
the Minnesota Political Leadership Program.
5. Serve as the Extension representative for Hubbard County Extension Home Study Groups
and coordinate leader trainings with Extension Educators in the Northwest District.
6. Provide support to the 4-H community club program based on identified program needs.
7. Network and be a part of collaborative efforts with groups in the county including
tourism organization, local businesses and professional associations.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education: A bachelor's degree is required; a master's degree preferred. A degree in a
field of study which, when combined with relevant work experience, projects a well-rounded
knowledge of community development is preferred. Acceptance into a graduate program or
academic achievement at a level qualifying the applicant for admission to graduate school
is required.
Experience: Experience with community networking, land use planning or economic
development is preferred.
Skills/Abilities: Effective communication, teamwork, and collaborative skills, the
ability to express enthusiasm and use innovation in relating to diverse county and
community groups are required. The following skills/abilities are preferred: teaching
methods; educational program needs assessment, organization program design and delivery,
evaluation of educational programs; networking, facilitating community groups; working
with media, supervisory skills, and basic grant writing.
BENEFITS
1. Extension educator positions have annual University academic professional appointments
and Extension academic rank.
2. Promotion in Extension academic rank is available and is contingent on accomplishments
as an extension educator.
3. Federal appointment and benefits, including federal retirement, health and life
insurance. (Previous participation in federal retirement will require reappointment
approval from USDA). Eligibility for holidays, vacation, and sick leave varies based on
percent time of appointment.
4. Professional development opportunities are available, including University of Minnesota
tuition reimbursement, if the position is at least 75%-time.
5. Reimbursement for travel and subsistence is available in accordance with University
policy. (Must provide own means for traveling throughout the county, cluster, and state).
6. Salary commensurate with education and experience and pro-rated for percent time of
appointment.
EEO POLICY
The University of Minnesota Extension Service is committed to the policy that all persons
shall have equal access to its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to
race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, disability,
public assistance status, veteran status or sexual orientation.
Direct compliance inquiries to:
Extension EEO Coordinator
260 Coffey Hall
1420 Eckles Avenue
University of Minnesota
St. Paul, Minnesota
55108
612.624.4205
Director, Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action, Morrill Hall Minneapolis, MN
55455
612.624.9547
The Moorhead School District
The Moorhead School District in Moorhead,
Minnesota, seeks four Spanish Immersion teachers to work in our two-year-old full
immersion program at Probstfield Elementary School for the 2001-02 school year. A
kindergarten Spanish Immersion teacher, a first-grade Spanish Immersion teacher, a
second-grade Spanish Immersion teacher, and a third-grade Spanish Immersion teacher are
needed.
Candidates must have an elementary education license and native or near-native Spanish
fluency. Experience as an elementary-level classroom teacher is preferred. Preference will
be given to teachers who demonstrate creative child-centered teaching and an ability to
incorporate cultural learning into the curriculum.
Responsibilities include teaching the kindergarten, first grade, second grade or third
grade standards-based curriculum using the target language of Spanish, collaborating with
grade level teachers as well as other immersion teachers, and contributing positively to
the school environment. Teachers are offered the opportunity to impact the development of
our new immersion program.
Moorhead, Minnesota, offers the advantages of a smaller community with the benefits of the
Fargo-Moorhead metro area. The Moorhead Area Public Schools have a reputation for
excellence. The high expectations of parents, the dedication of the teachers and staff,
the visionary leadership, and the influence of a college community that supports and
values education have made the Moorhead Area Public Schools among the best in Minnesota.
Our district is best known for the superior academic achievement of its students, its
far-reaching extracurricular activities, and its efficiency in operating costs.
Contact the Human Resources Office to apply.
Ron Nielsen, Director
810 4th Ave. S.
Moorhead, MN 56560
(218) 284-3350
Fax: (218) 294-3333
rnielsen@moorhead.k12.mn.us
Learn more about the excellence that exists in the Moorhead School District by visiting
the district’s award-winning Web site at
www.moorhead.k12.mn.us.
US Department of Agriculture Farm
Service Agency North Dakota
Job opening area of consideration: Open to all applicants Statewide, including: current
FSA permanent or temporary employees.
Position: Program Technician, Co-7-3 through CO depending on the qualifications of the
applicant.
Location: Kidder County FSA Office Steele, ND
To Apply: Interested applicants should submit an FSA-675 (Application for FSA County
Employment) and KSA statement to:
Kidder County FSA Office
Attn: Larry Kamrath
110 W. Broadway
PO Box 349
Steele , ND 58482
Or call (701) 475-2371 Fax: (701)475-2778
Another job location is Pembina County FSA Office Cavalier, ND. Contact
their office at (701) 265-4333
Job oppening for Go Radio Broadcasting
in Fargo.
Position: Webmaster
Description: Director of Creative Services for Go Radio's Internet initiative
Education Requirements: Excellent computer skills Good communication skills.
Hours: Varies
Pay: Salaried
Benefits: Paid Vacation, Heath Plan, Dental Plan, Life Insurance, 401 K, Cafeteria Plan
Interested individuals please send a resume to:
Go Radio Broadcasting
Attn: Andrea
P.O.Box 9919
Fargo, ND 58106
For more information, call (701) 237-4500
The MSUM Student Senate is
announcing 3 position openings for
appointment this spring.
We have positions availiable for:
Education / Human Services Senator
Natural / Social Sciences Senator
Treasurer
If you are interested in joining Student Senate, please visit our website for more
information. The application for appointment can be filled out online at
http://www.mnstate.edu/stusen.
Thanks,
Jeremy Nelson
President
MSUM Student Senate
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office phone: 236-2150
email: stusen@mnstate.edu
web: http://www.mnstate.edu/stusen
McDonald's (the hamburger restaurants) offers
internships in three
areas of interest: Human Resources, Marketing, and Administration
and Profitablity.
Locations: Minneapolis metro area, possibly in smaller and rural areas. It's a paid
internship and the wage depends on the location.
How to apply: All application information, including letters of reference, must be
received by McDonald's Corporation Human Resource Department by:
Deadline: Applications for the Summer program are due April 1.
Applications for the Fall program are due June 1 and for the Winter program, November 1.
To be eligible, complete an application and submit along with two letters of
recommendation from a university professor or a current/past employer.
Send your completed application and letters of recommendation to:
Deb Kendall or Deb Wendorf
McDonald's Corporation
1650 West 82nd. St. Suite 900
Bloomington, MN 55431
Applications are available in the Multicultural Affairs Office. See
Abner Arauza, CMU 222. Also, a free CD-ROM about careers in management with
McDonald's
is available if interested.
Summer internship with the Minnesota
Department of Natural Resources
MinnAqua Program. Must enjoy working with kids.
Qualifications are the following
class-work / background
in Environmental Education, Teaching Biology, and Natural Resources.
Salary: $9.00 per hour plus mileage reimbursement.
Starting dates April 21-June 4 Ending dates: August
17 - September 3.
To apply send cover letter, resume with 3 references, and college
transcripts to the appropriate addresses below.
Applications must be received by March 9, 2001.
Metro Area Plymouth- St.Paul - Minneapolis Northern Minnesota
Brainerd- Detroit Lakes- Duluth
Roland Sigurdson Linda Bylander
DNR Fisheries-MinnAqua DNR Fisheries-MinnAqua
500 Lafayette Road, Box 12 1601 Minnesota Drive
St.Paul, MN 55155 Brainerd, MN 56401
(612) 625-1291 (218) 828-6044
Fax (612) 625-1263 Fax (218) 855-5072
Southern Minnesota Rochester- New Ulm
Kathy Beaulieu
DNR Fisheries-MinnAqua
261 Hwy 15 S
New Ulm, MN 56073
(507) 359-6049
Fax (507) 359-6018
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