[Sust-mar] 10 Intntl Enviro Internships, Falls Brook Centre & Overseas NGOs, 8 months f/t, Mar 12 deadline
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Tue Feb 21 13:43:17 EST 2006
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10 INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES (8 months)
International Internships in Environment Related Fields
DFAIT Young Professional International Placements 2006/07
with Falls Brook Centre and various Overseas NGOs
http://www.fallsbrookcentre.ca
Date posted to GoodWorkCanada.ca: Feb 20, 2006
Application deadline: Mar 12, 2006
Earliest Start Date: April 23rd, variable according to posting.
Locations: Germany, Mexico, England, Uganda,
Tanzania, Denmark, Canada
Falls Brook Centre is pleased to announce the following
DFAIT Young Professionals International postings for the
coming year. Full placement posting also available online
at http://www.fallsbrookcentre.ca/internships.htm
POSITION -- HOST ORGANIZATION -- COUNTRY
(1) Program Support Officer -- International Federation
of Organic Agriculture Movements (IFOAM) -- Bonn,
Germany
(2) Communications& Outreach Officer -- International
Federation of Organic Agriculture Movements (IFOAM)
-- Bonn, Germany
(3) Organic Agriculture Educator -- Research Center on
Economic, Social, and Technological Problems of World
Agriculture (CIESTAAM) -- Chapingo, Mexico
(4) Marketing Research Associate in Organic Agriculture
-- Soil Association -- Bristol, England
(5) Organic Marketing & Support Officer -- Grolink
-- Kampala, Uganda
(6) Research Associate: Social & Environmental
Certification in International Trade -- International Social
& Environmental Accreditation and Labelling Alliance
(ISEAL) -- Oxford, England
(7) Organic Marketing & Support Officer -- Grolink --
Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania
(8) Renewable Energy Program Support Officer --
Folkecenter -- Hurup Thy, Denmark
(9) Appropriate Technology & Biofuels Marketing Research
Associate -- Folkecenter -- Hurup Thy, Denmark
(10) Policy & Standards Officer: Sustainable Forest
Management -- Forest Stewardship Council International
Centre (FSC) -- Bonn, Germany
Detailed job descriptions and qualifications:
http://www.fallsbrookcentre.ca/internships.htm (click "DFAIT Postings")
DURATION: 8 months (8 weeks at Falls Brook Centre,
26 weeks overseas).
GENERAL PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:
These placements have been made available by the
International Trade Canada branch of Foreign Afairs
Canada through the Young Professionals International
(YPI) Program which is part of the Government of
Canada's Youth Employment Strategy Program (YES).
The goal of this project is to give young Canadians
international work experience and to develop skills in the
fields of international trade and sustainable development.
Successful applicants will start and finish their work
experience in rural New Brunswick at Falls Brook Centre.
These positions require determined, self-starting
individuals who are willing to work as team members
under at times challenging & fast-paced circumstances.
The successful applicant will be given a moderate financial
stipend to cover living expenses and a unique opportunity
to gain experience in an international & rural Canadian
environment.
PREREQUISITES FOR ALL INTERNSHIPS:
* Be aged 30 or under;
* Be Canadian citizens or landed immigrants able to
work in Canada;
* Be currently under or unemployed;
* Have not previously worked outside Canada in a paid,
career-related position;
* Be a graduate of a college or university; and,
* Have not previously participated in another Internship
Program funded by the Government of Canada's Youth
Employment Strategy (YES).
GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS FOR ALL INTERNSHIPS:
* Proven ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team
environment as well as unsupervised with minimal
resources to achieve results;
* Ability to learn quickly and on own initiative, a highly
motivated self-starter; Creative problem solving and
lateral thinking skills.
* Understanding and experience in working on
sustainability and environmental issues;
* Proven computer skills including Word, e-mail, and
internet.
* Initiative to create own projects during gaps between
assigned projects;
* Must be available to travel and work on occasional
evenings and week-ends;
* An ability to be flexible in new situations and to deal
well with change;
* Excellent health and fitness;
* Some previous travel or overseas study experience
would be an asset;
* Ability to live and work in rustic conditions while
in Canada
* Having a sense of humour is an asset, as is the ability
to 'go with the moment.'
GENERAL ACTIVITIES AND INFORMATION FOR
ALL INTERNSHIPS:
To ensure the cohesiveness of Falls Brook Centre staff and
interns, general activities for all interns at Falls Brook
Centre include:
* Assisting in the maintenance of the Acadian Forest
restoration nursery;
* Delivering tours of Falls Brook Centre to members of
the public;
* General office duties, developing organizational skills;
* Maintaining various signed nature trails; and
* Assisting in the production of certified-organic food.
* Specific duties in preparation of overseas work placement
Work Schedule and Stipend:
Falls Brook Centre: 6 weeks
Work time overseas: 26 weeks
Falls Brook Centre: 2 weeks
Please note: this schedule is fluid and is subject to change,
(i.e. the participant could spend only 2 weeks at Falls
Brook Centre before travelling overseas, and then spend the
remaining 6 weeks at Falls Brook Centre upon their return).
Stipend: $200 per week. EI and CPP contributions will be
deducted from the stipend.
Living Expenses: Please note participants will be required
to pay a weekly housing rental fee to Falls Brook Centre, if
they choose to live on-site. Accommodation Costs at Falls
Brook Centre (includes a basic, furnished room, shared
kitchen and bath facilities, heat, electricity, and water):
May 1 - September 15: $65/week, September 16 - April 30:
$80/week.
Food Expenses: All interns are part of the following food
structure. We live in a remote rural environment and try to
supply as much food as possible from our own organic
gardens, further supplemented by local organic products.
This is part of our ongoing effort to support a local,
sustainable food system.
* All-You-Can-Eat organic gardens (vegetables, berries,
herbs, flowers) supplies access to on-site, in-season fresh
organic produce. After the main harvest, this also includes
access to winter storage foods. Prices are adjusted to
seasonal availability: June 18 -- July 29 = $12/wk, July 30 -
- Sept 30 = $15/wk, Oct 1 -- Dec 30 = $12/wk. All interns
on site during this timeframe are automatically a part of this
system.
* $7/week for Whole Foods Co-op (WFC) (year-round).
All interns are automatically a part of this system while on-
site at FBC. This supplies weekly access to grains, pastas,
flours, oils, nuts, peanut butter, laundry detergent and dish
soap, among other essential goods. Selection is subject to
availability.
* $8/meal for FBC optional lunches. These are offered
about 1 day/week, but you will be told in advance when
they are available and have the option to sign up for lunch
on that day. Otherwise you are responsible for bringing a
prepared lunch to eat.
* Any food items not included in the organic gardens or
WFC will be bought by the intern.
Participants are also responsible for paying for all living
expenses while overseas. Costs will vary according to
country and job location. Due to the high costs of living in
the UK and Germany, the host organizations will help
subsidize accommodation.
These placements are to provide invaluable career
opportunities and cannot be seen as a money-making
venture or salaried position -- the stipend you receive is
to help offset your costs of living only. It is recommended
that you have additional funds to provide yourself with
any entertainment, communication and extracurricular
activities. In return, you will be placed with a leading
and highly respected organization to gain valuable work
experience and skills for your future employment
endeavours. If you have a student loan, it may be possible
to defer payment during the course of your internship but
you should check that out in advance before applying.
Supervision at Falls Brook Centre: Jean Arnold (Executive
Director) and Daniel Ruiz Sandoval (International Intern
Co-ordinator). Interns will also work closely with a Staff
mentor who is the program coordinator for their area of
internship.
Work Hours: Monday - Friday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm,
although there may be occasional evening and weekend
work required.
What Participants Should Expect: This is neither a summer
camp nor an exotic foreign placement. Falls Brook Centre
placements will suit some and not others. The positions will
involve long hours with minimal financial compensation.
Participants have found that the value of the experience is
directly related to the energy and spirit they put into it.
The rewards often lie in the opportunity to work with a
leading and highly respected organization to gain valuable
work experience and skills for their future employment
endeavours. If a participant has a student loan, it may be
possible to defer payment during the course of the
internship.
Job descriptions may vary throughout the placement, and
participants will be expected to "work to task" based on the
needs of FBC and the overseas host. Participants can expect
to perform many "menial" but fundamental tasks which
provide crucial support in the running of non-profit
organizations.
Participants can also expect a lot of job satisfaction, strong
friendships and the opportunity to work closely with a team
in an international setting. They will have the added benefit
of working/living in an exciting and innovative setting with
like minded individuals, working with highly skilled,
motivated non-governmental organizations faced with
challenging situations. Participants will receive training in
many aspects of effective environmental advocacy and
policy making. They should expect to spend a very full
eight months requiring time, energy, productivity and a
willingness to be challenged and engaged.
It is important that candidates be aware of these conditions
before applying. On completing the placements,
participants will have solid employment skills and the
opportunity to network in the international job market.
Placements at Falls Brook Centre are designed to improve
the knowledge, skills, and experience of young
professionals and to increase their options for career
choices after the experience. During the placement,
participants are exposed to a wide variety of people and
training opportunities, both in Canada and overseas.
Work is conducted in Canada and overseas to improve the
participant's awareness of the linkages between national
issues and international issues, and to give them
opportunities to share and apply learned skills with
overseas partner organizations. There are many
opportunities to learn from their partner organizations
experience and best practices.
Understanding and working within the Canadian context is
very important for working in the international context.
Candidates who are only interested in the overseas
component of the internship are advised to search out other
organizations whose programs have this focus.
Falls Brook is a remote, rural environment, where staff and
participants try to "live simply, so that others may simply
live". Participants must have the ability to feel comfortable
with wood heat, spring water, lots of physical outdoor
labour (including cleaning outhouses on occasion!) and a
rural living experience.
PLACEMENT DETAILS / JOB DESCRIPTIONS
See: http://www.fallsbrookcentre.ca/internships.htm
Placement details are on the lower half of this page:
http://www.fallsbrookcentre.ca/Internships_dfait_postings.htm
APPLICATION DETAILS:
To apply, please send all applications by email to:
Daniel Ruiz Sandoval, International Intern Coordinator
Email: daniel at fallsbrookcentre.ca
Applications will only be accepted by e-mail. Applicants
should electronically provide a covering letter, indicating
the position(s) for which they are applying and highlighting
their qualifications for that position. Please include contact
information for two references, along with your resume,
and indicate your earliest possible start date.
While Falls Brook Centre appreciates all applications,
only those candidates selected for an interview will be
contacted. If you have not been contacted within one
month of application deadline please assume that we have
chosen other candidates for this round of internships.
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[GoodWork Editor adds... topical links & resources:
Falls Brook Centre, New Brunswick, Canada
http://www.fallsbrookcentre.ca
Jobs, Internships, Wwoofing & Volunteering at FBC
http://www.fallsbrookcentre.ca/job_openings.htm
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