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Vanessa, here! I will be sending an update of customized opportunities based off your field of study. Please contact me with any questions. You may not have viewing access for some of these opportunities, if that happens, then please let me know.

Vanessa Jimenez

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Introduction

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BEFORE APPLYING, schedule an appointment here on

HANDSHAKE.⁠

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WHY?

I am here to help you plan, prepare, and review your documents at the Career and Professional Development Center, 1st Floor of the University Center. In addition, our services include coaching, goal setting, and tailoring a list to meet your interests/ needs.

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Here is a spreadsheet with opportunities and resources for ALL STEM students.⁠

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My contact information:

Email: vjimenez@stmarytx.edu

Phone/ Text: (210)965-7548

HOT JOB! Looking for a college student

SAMSAT STEM Facilitator

Part time, 20 hours

Deliver educational experience, help build curriculum, help in the museum, and other duties related to delivering our educational programs.

apply@samsat.org, or look up “San Antonio Museum of Science and Technology STEM Facilitator” on Indeed.

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Full description here⁠

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Indeed Job Posting⁠

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NOVEMBER 19th OPPORTUNITIES

1. National Diversity Council Emerging Leaders Program

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NOVEMBER 12th OPPORTUNITIES

1. Forest Service

Make a lasting impact on the world around you and unlock opportunities for professional growth and career advancement. Join the Forest Service, an agency of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and be a part of an organization that is committed to caring for the land and serving people.

The Forest Service is recruiting for summer intern positions, with positions available for high school, college undergraduates, and college graduates. Career focuses include natural resources, business, technology, engineering, physical sciences, and more.

The following jobs will be open on

www.usajobs.gov⁠

Nov. 23-Dec. 7:

Pathways Intern Not-to-Exceed (NTE)

GS-01/02 for high school and new college students

GS-03/04 for current college undergraduates or GS-05 for graduate students

GS-0099-01/02 Foundational Interns

GS-0199/0499-03/04/05 Natural Resources Interns

GS-0399/0599/1199-03/04/05 Business/Technology Interns

GS-0899/1399-03/04/05 Engineering/Physical Sciences Interns

Review the job announcement carefully for required information to include in your application. Employment start dates vary.

The Forest Service is hosting webinars to help you through the application process. Join us and get answers to your questions.

Note: You may be prompted to download the free Microsoft Teams application. (YOU HAVE AN ACCOUNT AT ST. MARY’S. I can show you how to access it.)

“Tips for Job Seekers” – Tuesday, Nov. 16, 3-4 p.m. MST –

Microsoft Teams⁠

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“Navigating USAJOBS” – Thursday, Nov. 18, 3-4 p.m. MST –

Microsoft Teams⁠

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“Federal Resume Workshop” – Tuesday, Nov. 30, 3-4 p.m. MST –

Microsoft Teams⁠

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“Hiring Eligibilities & Qualifications” – Thursday, Dec. 2, 3-4 p.m. MST –

Microsoft Teams⁠

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Visit the Forest Service Jobs webpage,

fs.usda.gov/fsjobs⁠

, to learn more about career opportunities, benefits, hiring events, and resources to help with the application process.

We look forward to working with you.

USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer, and lender.

2. Environment for the Americas

Environment for the Americas and its partners are committed to connecting diverse students with careers in conservation, natural resources, history, geology, with skill-building internships with national parks, national forests, wildlife refuges, and other sites.

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CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE.⁠

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3. Environment Defense Fund

Environmental Defense Fund’s mission is to preserve the natural systems on which all life depends.

Guided by science and economics, we find practical and lasting solutions to the most serious environmental problems.

What distinguishes Environmental Defense Fund is the combination of what we protect and how we protect it.

We work to solve the most critical environmental problems facing the planet. This has drawn us to areas that span the biosphere: climate, oceans, ecosystems and health. Since these topics are intertwined, our solutions take a multidisciplinary approach. We work in concert with other organizations — as well as with business, government and communities — and avoid duplicating work already being done effectively by others.

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CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE.⁠

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Climate Corps Fellow 2022

Climate Corps is the go-to graduate fellowship program for a career in sustainability. Fellows join a network of over a thousand Climate Corps alumni and other energy and sustainability professionals, working to advance climate solutions in leading organizations around the world.

Our program selects candidates from a variety of disciplines to work for a summer with companies and public institutions to identify opportunities to reduce emissions in their operations and supply chains and meet climate commitments. Fellows will gain access to an interactive training as well continuing education, including professional development opportunities, online resources and opportunities to connect with and learn from the network.

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CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE. Must be logged into Handshake to view.⁠

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4. EPA

The mission of EPA is to protect human health and the environment.

EPA's purpose is to ensure that:

all Americans are protected from significant risks to human health and the environment where they live, learn and work;

national efforts to reduce environmental risk are based on the best available scientific information; federal laws protecting human health and the environment are enforced fairly and effectively;

environmental protection is an integral consideration in U.S. policies concerning natural resources, human health, economic growth, energy, transportation, agriculture, industry, and international trade, and these factors are similarly considered in establishing environmental policy;

all parts of society -- communities, individuals, businesses, and state, local and tribal governments -- have access to accurate information sufficient to effectively participate in managing human health and environmental risks;

environmental protection contributes to making our communities and ecosystems diverse, sustainable and economically productive;

and the United States plays a leadership role in working with other nations to protect the global environment

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CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE.⁠

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5. Environmental Compliance Intern

SCA Interns assigned to this position with the Army Corps of Engineers are tasked with field inspections of construction sites being returned to recreation and wildlife areas. Updating spill plans and spill kits for navigation lock. Updating SDS for natural resource and navigation activities. Environmental and Safety field inspections of out granted areas during summer out grant inspections.

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CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE.⁠

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6. Student Conservation Association

SCA internships are posted as they become available, so keep checking back to find the SCA position that is the best fit for you. Summer internships will typically start to be posted around December-January. Positions listed here have not yet filled and positions are taken down from the database once they are filled.

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CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE.⁠

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7. Raba Kistner

Hires Environmental Scientists and Engineers.

Raba Kistner is committed to customer compliance and empowering employees to continually improve and deliver our services right: the first time, on time, every time.

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CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE.⁠

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8. Alamo Area Council of Government

Member Governments

Defined as a political subdivision of the State of Texas, the Alamo Area Council of Governments (AACOG) was established in 1967 under Chapter 391 of the Local Government Code as a voluntary association of local governments and organizations that serves its members through planning, information, and coordination activities. AACOG serves the Alamo Area/State Planning Region 18, which covers 13 counties and 12,582 square miles. Comprising the area planning region are Atascosa, Bandera, Bexar, Comal, Frio, Gillespie, Guadalupe, Karnes, Kendall, Kerr, Medina, McMullen, and Wilson counties.

AACOG's Mission

The mission of the Alamo Area Council of Governments is to enhance the quality of life of all residents of the Alamo Region in partnership with elected and appointed officials, funders, community partners and beneficiaries.

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CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE.⁠

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Geographic Information System (GIS) Specialist⁠

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9. Society for Conservation Biology Database

The Society for Conservation Biology (SCB) is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to facilitating, promoting, and advancing the scientific study and conservation of biological diversity. While our

historical roots⁠

were founded in the field of biology, we recognize that conservation in today’s complex world requires a globalized approach that maximizes collaboration amongst professionals from all fields. With more than 4,000 members worldwide, professionals, students, organizations, and supporters collaborate together in a way that transcends borders to advance the SCB vision and mission.

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CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE.⁠

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10. Call to action! Volunteer, Events, and Networking Opportunities

CLIMATE LOBBY

Citizens’ Climate Lobby (CCL) is a nonprofit, nonpartisan, grassroots advocacy climate change organization focused on national policies to address climate change.

Our consistently respectful, nonpartisan approach to climate education is designed to create a broad, sustainable foundation for climate action across all geographic regions and political inclinations. By building upon shared values rather than partisan divides, and empowering our supporters to work in keeping with the concerns of their local communities, we work towards the adoption of fair, effective, and sustainable climate change solutions.

In order to generate the political will necessary for passage of the

Energy Innovation and Carbon Dividend Act⁠

we train and support volunteers to build relationships with elected officials, the media and their local community.

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CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE.⁠

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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY!⁠

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Texas Girls Collaborative Project - Girls in STEM Summit

December 10, 2021 (virtual)

Call for Session Proposals: We are seeking workshops, presentations, panel discussions, and lightning talks with topics such as male advocacy/allies, general inclusion and diversity, volunteering and mentoring, pre-K / elementary school engagement, middle school engagement, high school engagement, college engagement, workforce engagement / corporate women in STEM/tech affinity groups.

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CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE.⁠

Introduction

NOVEMBER 19th OPPORTUNITIES

1. National Diversity Council Emerging Leaders Program

NOVEMBER 12th OPPORTUNITIES

1. Forest Service

2. Environment for the Americas

3. Environment Defense Fund

Climate Corps Fellow 2022

4. EPA

5. Environmental Compliance Intern