NRG Energy is seeking candidates with a career interest in ecology and need field experience for career development. NRG is the new name for the electric generating company formerly known as Houston Lighting & Power Company. NRG has a facility in Baytown, the EcoCenter, which is used as a wetland plant nursery, and community outreach facility. We also support power plant environmental activities. The work at the EcoCenter is typically physical, outside, and dirty. Activities range from mowing to public speaking, boat maintenance, and night-time alligator surveys. The position is temporary and will require some work on weekends. It pays $13/hour for a 40 hour week for 14 weeks. Candidates must have a valid driver’s license, be able to pass a background check and pass a drug screen. If your interest remains high please call 713 553 6433 or email at breck.sacra@nrgenergy.com.

Selection will be on a random basis from the list of qualified applicants. Young adults interested in wildlife careers, summer employment, or job experience are encouraged to apply. For applications or more information please contact the Trinity River National Wildlife Refuge, P.O. Box 10015, Liberty, TX, 77575 or call 936-336-9786. Applications are due by April 9, 2101, and can be mailed, faxed, or brought to the office. The fax number is 936-336-9847.

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is the principal federal agency responsible for conserving, protecting and enhancing fish and wildlife, plants and their habitats for the continuing benefit of the American people.

Contact: Bonnie Campisi or Stuart Marcus, 936-336-9786

The event will be from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Harris Department of Education Building, 6300 Irvington Boulevard, Houston, Texas 77022.

For more information about this event, please call (713) 773-6000 or email: info@serhouston.org.

Start Time: 09:00 am
Date: 2010-03-06
End Time: 12:00 pm

1. The Texas Water Resources Institute has a Project Manager position available located in College Station, TX. For more information or to apply for the position, visit the Website, http://greatjobs.tamu.edu, click on ‘search postings’ and look under the hiring unit, Texas Water Resources Institute.
2. The Student Conservation Association is currently recruiting part-time Crew Leaders of the Conservation Leadership Corps (CLC) program. Commitment is 1 weekend/month December-April. If you are over 21 years old, please contact JuliaBitterly at jbitterly@thesca.org or 713-520-1835.To browse the list of all SCA internships go to http://www.thesca.org/serve/internships/browse.
3. Coastal Conservation Association seeks President and COO. The President and Chief Operating Officer will report to the CEO and Board of Directors and have charge and general control of the affairs, properties and operations of the Corporation in the ordinary course of its business. Send comprehensive resume and salary history to:  Search@joincca.org OR Search, 6919 Portwest Drive, Suite 100, Houston, TX 77024. More information at http://online.wsj.com/public/page/news-career-jobs.html and search “coastal conservation” in keywords.

1. The Galveston Bay Foundation seeks TMDL Water Quality Outreach Specialist. Closing Date September 18, 2009. Facilitate the development of the Implementation Plan for Six Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs) for Bacteria in Waters of the Upper Gulf Coast.  The selected individual will lead the efforts to (1) facilitate stakeholder input to the TMDL Implementation Plan, (2) disburse information to the stakeholders, and (3) assist the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality with the drafting of the Implementation Plan based on stakeholder input.  The individual will make presentations, convene meetings, develop the draft implementation plan and other written materials, place articles in print and electronic media, and otherwise work to secure the participation of stakeholders in the TMDL process.  The Galveston Bay TMDL Outreach Specialist will collaborate with the volunteer GBF Water Quality Committee in this effort.  The candidate will also develop and implement additional water quality related initiatives. More at http://galvbay.org/aboutus_jobs.html.
   as needed.
2. The Gulf Restoration Network is looking for volunteer interns for the 2009 fall semester. There are positions as a GRN Outreach Intern, Media and Communications Intern, Graphic Design Intern, New Media and Internet Organizing Intern, Oil and Gas Accountability Campaign Intern, Save Our Cypress Grassroots Organizing Intern, Healthy Waters Intern, Healthy Fisheries Intern, Natural Storm Defenses Intern, and Global Warming Intern. To apply, send your resume and cover letter to collin@healthygulf.org. The deadline to apply is September 1, 2009. For descriptions on each of these positions, visit http://healthygulf.org/staff/jobs-internships.html.
3. The Texas Water Resources Institute is looking for a Project Manager. The primary duties would consist of assisting the Texas Water Resources Institute administration with management, planning, development, and implementation of new research as well as managing educational projects. The Project Manager should have excellent communication and interpersonal skills. For more information or to apply, visit http://greatjobs.tamu.edu/. Click on ’search postings’ and look under the hiring unit, Texas Water Resources Institute.
4. The Texas Water Resources Institute is looking for a Project Specialist. The primary duties include providing assistance to the Texas Water Resources Institute (TWRI), Institute for Renewable Natural Resources (IRNR), and AgriLife Research Corporate Relations with proposal preparation and related project management. For more information or to apply, visit http://greatjobs.tamu.edu/. Click on ’search postings’ and look under the hiring unit, Texas Water Resources Institute.
5. The Woods Project, Inc., a 501 (c ) (3) headquartered in Houston,  is seeking to employ on a contract basis one or two individuals with a passion for working with high school kids,  a teaching background, and an interest in environmental/ecology/wilderness programming to work up to five hours per week as the leader of after school Outdoor/Ecology Clubs at up to  three of our Partner Schools in Houston. The position will include co-developing and administering a hands-on active curriculum to up to 30 high school youth meeting after school at school sanctioned clubs on a weekly basis throughout the school year.  There will be significant latitude on the type of programming offered. Pay is competitive and reflects our desire to have the right person for the job. To learn more, visit http://www.thewoodsproject.org.  Interested parties should contact Steve Rosencranz at Srosencranz@sbcglobal.net
6. City of Houston seeks Administrative Specialist to Adminsiter REEP Weatherization Program. Administers the Residential Energy Efficiency Program (REEP) weatherization program daily operations and works with REEP team to ensure program is meeting its weatherization goals. Assists with applicant eligibility verification. Conducts community outreach to promote REEP program and sign-up REEP applicants. Manages day to day contractor weatherization activities and ensure weatherization contractors are fulfilling contract obligations. Administers REEP’s database by designing and modifying database tables, creating report templates and running weekly and ad hoc reports. Conducts REEP program data analysis, consumption analysis and REEP metrics. More at http://www.houstontx.gov. Search for PN 06790.
7. Artist Boat is seeking four motivated, creative, and self-starting art and science educators with environmental backgrounds to deliver Eco-Art Workshops, and Residencies to the communities of the Houston/Galveston Region, Louisiana (2-3 weeks a year), and Central/Lower Texas Coast (2-3 weeks a year). For a full job description, go to http://www.artistboat.org/employment-opportunities.html.
8. Artist Boat has two positions available for Eco-Arts Educators in Residence. The position involves delivering an Eco-Art Residency to an elementary school in Galveston and Houston and developing and delivering hands-on arts curriculum to K-5th grade students. For more information, visit http://www.artistboat.org/employment-opportunities.html.
9. The Student Conservation Association is currently recruiting for paid interns. To get a list of the most current Houston-area openings email Chelli Hill at chill@thesca.org. To browse the list of all SCA internships go to http://www.thesca.org/serve/internships/browse.
10. Texas Campaign for the Environment is currently hiring community organizers to build grassroots support for key environmental legislation to promote recycling and protect the health, economy and environment of Texas communities. Ideal candidates possess strong communication skills and a genuine commitment to the environment, social justice and progressive politics. Visit http://www.texasenvironment.org/jobs.cfm or call 713-337-4192 for more.

1. NEW! The Galveston Bay Foundation seeks TMDL Water Quality Outreach Specialist. Closing Date September 18, 2009. Facilitate the development of the Implementation Plan for Six Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs) for Bacteria in Waters of the Upper Gulf Coast.  The selected individual will lead the efforts to (1) facilitate stakeholder input to the TMDL Implementation Plan, (2) disburse information to the stakeholders, and (3) assist the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality with the drafting of the Implementation Plan based on stakeholder input.  The individual will make presentations, convene meetings, develop the draft implementation plan and other written materials, place articles in print and electronic media, and otherwise work to secure the participation of stakeholders in the TMDL process.  The Galveston Bay TMDL Outreach Specialist will collaborate with the volunteer GBF Water Quality Committee in this effort.  The candidate will also develop and implement additional water quality related initiatives. More at http://galvbay.org/aboutus_jobs.html.
   as needed.
2. The Gulf Restoration Network is looking for volunteer interns for the 2009 fall semester. There are positions as a GRN Outreach Intern, Media and Communications Intern, Graphic Design Intern, New Media and Internet Organizing Intern, Oil and Gas Accountability Campaign Intern, Save Our Cypress Grassroots Organizing Intern, Healthy Waters Intern, Healthy Fisheries Intern, Natural Storm Defenses Intern, and Global Warming Intern. To apply, send your resume and cover letter to collin@healthygulf.org. The deadline to apply is September 1, 2009. For descriptions on each of these positions, visit http://healthygulf.org/staff/jobs-internships.html.
3. The Texas Water Resources Institute is looking for a Project Manager. The primary duties would consist of assisting the Texas Water Resources Institute administration with management, planning, development, and implementation of new research as well as managing educational projects. The Project Manager should have excellent communication and interpersonal skills. For more information or to apply, visit http://greatjobs.tamu.edu/. Click on ’search postings’ and look under the hiring unit, Texas Water Resources Institute.
4. The Texas Water Resources Institute is looking for a Project Specialist. The primary duties include providing assistance to the Texas Water Resources Institute (TWRI), Institute for Renewable Natural Resources (IRNR), and AgriLife Research Corporate Relations with proposal preparation and related project management. For more information or to apply, visit http://greatjobs.tamu.edu/. Click on ’search postings’ and look under the hiring unit, Texas Water Resources Institute.
5. The Woods Project, Inc., a 501 (c ) (3) headquartered in Houston,  is seeking to employ on a contract basis one or two individuals with a passion for working with high school kids,  a teaching background, and an interest in environmental/ecology/wilderness programming to work up to five hours per week as the leader of after school Outdoor/Ecology Clubs at up to  three of our Partner Schools in Houston. The position will include co-developing and administering a hands-on active curriculum to up to 30 high school youth meeting after school at school sanctioned clubs on a weekly basis throughout the school year.  There will be significant latitude on the type of programming offered. Pay is competitive and reflects our desire to have the right person for the job. To learn more, visit http://www.thewoodsproject.org.  Interested parties should contact Steve Rosencranz at Srosencranz@sbcglobal.net
6. City of Houston seeks Administrative Specialist to Adminsiter REEP Weatherization Program. Administers the Residential Energy Efficiency Program (REEP) weatherization program daily operations and works with REEP team to ensure program is meeting its weatherization goals. Assists with applicant eligibility verification. Conducts community outreach to promote REEP program and sign-up REEP applicants. Manages day to day contractor weatherization activities and ensure weatherization contractors are fulfilling contract obligations. Administers REEP’s database by designing and modifying database tables, creating report templates and running weekly and ad hoc reports. Conducts REEP program data analysis, consumption analysis and REEP metrics. More at http://www.houstontx.gov. Search for PN 06790.
7. Artist Boat is seeking four motivated, creative, and self-starting art and science educators with environmental backgrounds to deliver Eco-Art Workshops, and Residencies to the communities of the Houston/Galveston Region, Louisiana (2-3 weeks a year), and Central/Lower Texas Coast (2-3 weeks a year). For a full job description, go to http://www.artistboat.org/employment-opportunities.html.
8. Artist Boat has two positions available for Eco-Arts Educators in Residence. The position involves delivering an Eco-Art Residency to an elementary school in Galveston and Houston and developing and delivering hands-on arts curriculum to K-5th grade students. For more information, visit http://www.artistboat.org/employment-opportunities.html.
9. The Student Conservation Association is currently recruiting for paid interns. To get a list of the most current Houston-area openings email Chelli Hill at chill@thesca.org. To browse the list of all SCA internships go to http://www.thesca.org/serve/internships/browse.
10. Texas Campaign for the Environment is currently hiring community organizers to build grassroots support for key environmental legislation to promote recycling and protect the health, economy and environment of Texas communities. Ideal candidates possess strong communication skills and a genuine commitment to the environment, social justice and progressive politics. Visit http://www.texasenvironment.org/jobs.cfm or call 713-337-4192 for more.

1. NEW! The Gulf Restoration Network is looking for volunteer interns for the 2009 fall semester. There are positions as a GRN Outreach Intern, Media and Communications Intern, Graphic Design Intern, New Media and Internet Organizing Intern, Oil and Gas Accountability Campaign Intern, Save Our Cypress Grassroots Organizing Intern, Healthy Waters Intern, Healthy Fisheries Intern, Natural Storm Defenses Intern, and Global Warming Intern. To apply, send your resume and cover letter to collin@healthygulf.org. The deadline to apply is September 1, 2009. For descriptions on each of these positions, visit http://healthygulf.org/staff/jobs-internships.html.
2. NEW! The Texas Water Resources Institute is looking for a Project Manager. The primary duties would consist of assisting the Texas Water Resources Institute administration with management, planning, development, and implementation of new research as well as managing educational projects. The Project Manager should have excellent communication and interpersonal skills. For more information or to apply, visit http://greatjobs.tamu.edu/. Click on ’search postings’ and look under the hiring unit, Texas Water Resources Institute.
3. NEW! The Texas Water Resources Institute is looking for a Project Specialist. The primary duties include providing assistance to the Texas Water Resources Institute (TWRI), Institute for Renewable Natural Resources (IRNR), and AgriLife Research Corporate Relations with proposal preparation and related project management. For more information or to apply, visit http://greatjobs.tamu.edu/. Click on ’search postings’ and look under the hiring unit, Texas Water Resources Institute.
4. The Woods Project, Inc., a 501 (c ) (3) headquartered in Houston,  is seeking to employ on a contract basis one or two individuals with a passion for working with high school kids,  a teaching background, and an interest in environmental/ecology/wilderness programming to work up to five hours per week as the leader of after school Outdoor/Ecology Clubs at up to  three of our Partner Schools in Houston. The position will include co-developing and administering a hands-on active curriculum to up to 30 high school youth meeting after school at school sanctioned clubs on a weekly basis throughout the school year.  There will be significant latitude on the type of programming offered. Pay is competitive and reflects our desire to have the right person for the job. To learn more, visit http://www.thewoodsproject.org.  Interested parties should contact Steve Rosencranz at Srosencranz@sbcglobal.net
5. City of Houston seeks Administrative Specialist to Adminsiter REEP Weatherization Program. Administers the Residential Energy Efficiency Program (REEP) weatherization program daily operations and works with REEP team to ensure program is meeting its weatherization goals. Assists with applicant eligibility verification. Conducts community outreach to promote REEP program and sign-up REEP applicants. Manages day to day contractor weatherization activities and ensure weatherization contractors are fulfilling contract obligations. Administers REEP’s database by designing and modifying database tables, creating report templates and running weekly and ad hoc reports. Conducts REEP program data analysis, consumption analysis and REEP metrics. More at http://www.houstontx.gov. Search for PN 06790.
6. Ozone Theater seeks 2-4 Teaching Artists. GHASP/Mothers for Clean Air are looking to hire 2-4 Teaching Artists who will be independent contractors in the public education classroom.
   The ideal artist for this job is Bilingual, (Spanish/English) Energetic, Educated, Articulate, Passionate, Creative, Imaginative, Responsible and Resourceful.  http://houston.kijiji.com/c-Jobs-Part-time-students-PART-TIME-ART-SCIENCE-Instructor-W0QQAdIdZ141188209.
7. Ozone Theater seeks Freelance Graphic Designer. GHASP/Mothers for Clean Air hopes to hire a graphic designer, who will develop graphics for the new middle school curriculum – Air Pollution Solutions. The design targets not only this age group but must also appeal to educators. To apply, email cover letter and resume to hiring@ghasp.org.
8. Artist Boat is seeking four motivated, creative, and self-starting art and science educators with environmental backgrounds to deliver Eco-Art Workshops, and Residencies to the communities of the Houston/Galveston Region, Louisiana (2-3 weeks a year), and Central/Lower Texas Coast (2-3 weeks a year). For a full job description, go to http://www.artistboat.org/employment-opportunities.html.
9. Artist Boat has two positions available for Eco-Arts Educators in Residence. The position involves delivering an Eco-Art Residency to an elementary school in Galveston and Houston and developing and delivering hands-on arts curriculum to K-5th grade students. For more information, visit http://www.artistboat.org/employment-opportunities.html.
10. The Student Conservation Association is currently recruiting for paid interns. To get a list of the most current Houston-area openings email Chelli Hill at chill@thesca.org. To browse the list of all SCA internships go to http://www.thesca.org/serve/internships/browse.
11. Texas Campaign for the Environment is currently hiring community organizers to build grassroots support for key environmental legislation to promote recycling and protect the health, economy and environment of Texas communities. Ideal candidates possess strong communication skills and a genuine commitment to the environment, social justice and progressive politics. Visit http://www.texasenvironment.org/jobs.cfm or call 713-337-4192 for more.

1. City of Houston seeks Administrative Specialist to Adminsiter REEP Weatherization Program. Administers the Residential Energy Efficiency Program (REEP) weatherization program daily operations and works with REEP team to ensure program is meeting its weatherization goals. Assists with applicant eligibility verification. Conducts community outreach to promote REEP program and sign-up REEP applicants. Manages day to day contractor weatherization activities and ensure weatherization contractors are fulfilling contract obligations. Administers REEP’s database by designing and modifying database tables, creating report templates and running weekly and ad hoc reports. Conducts REEP program data analysis, consumption analysis and REEP metrics. More at http://www.houstontx.gov. Search for PN 06790.
2. Ozone Theater seeks 2-4 Teaching Artists. GHASP/Mothers for Clean Air are looking to hire 2-4 Teaching Artists who will be independent contractors in the public education classroom.
   The ideal artist for this job is Bilingual, (Spanish/English) Energetic, Educated, Articulate, Passionate, Creative, Imaginative, Responsible and Resourceful.  http://houston.kijiji.com/c-Jobs-Part-time-students-PART-TIME-ART-SCIENCE-Instructor-W0QQAdIdZ141188209.
3. Ozone Theater seeks Freelance Graphic Designer. GHASP/Mothers for Clean Air hopes to hire a graphic designer, who will develop graphics for the new middle school curriculum – Air Pollution Solutions. The design targets not only this age group but must also appeal to educators. To apply, email cover letter and resume to hiring@ghasp.org.
4. Artist Boat is seeking four motivated, creative, and self-starting art and science educators with environmental backgrounds to deliver Eco-Art Workshops, and Residencies to the communities of the Houston/Galveston Region, Louisiana (2-3 weeks a year), and Central/Lower Texas Coast (2-3 weeks a year). For a full job description, go to http://www.artistboat.org/employment-opportunities.html.
5. Artist Boat has two positions available for Eco-Arts Educators in Residence. The position involves delivering an Eco-Art Residency to an elementary school in Galveston and Houston and developing and delivering hands-on arts curriculum to K-5th grade students. For more information, visit http://www.artistboat.org/employment-opportunities.html.
6. The Student Conservation Association is currently recruiting for paid interns. To get a list of the most current Houston-area openings email Chelli Hill at chill@thesca.org. To browse the list of all SCA internships go to http://www.thesca.org/serve/internships/browse.
7. Texas Campaign for the Environment is currently hiring community organizers to build grassroots support for key environmental legislation to promote recycling and protect the health, economy and environment of Texas communities. Ideal candidates possess strong communication skills and a genuine commitment to the environment, social justice and progressive politics. Visit http://www.texasenvironment.org/jobs.cfm or call 713-337-4192 for more.

1. City of Houston seeks Administrative Specialist to Adminsiter REEP Weatherization Program. Administers the Residential Energy Efficiency Program (REEP) weatherization program daily operations and works with REEP team to ensure program is meeting its weatherization goals. Assists with applicant eligibility verification. Conducts community outreach to promote REEP program and sign-up REEP applicants. Manages day to day contractor weatherization activities and ensure weatherization contractors are fulfilling contract obligations. Administers REEP’s database by designing and modifying database tables, creating report templates and running weekly and ad hoc reports. Conducts REEP program data analysis, consumption analysis and REEP metrics. More at http://www.houstontx.gov. Search for PN 06790.
2. Ozone Theater seeks 2-4 Teaching Artists. GHASP/Mothers for Clean Air are looking to hire 2-4 Teaching Artists who will be independent contractors in the public education classroom.
   The ideal artist for this job is Bilingual, (Spanish/English) Energetic, Educated, Articulate, Passionate, Creative, Imaginative, Responsible and Resourceful.  http://houston.kijiji.com/c-Jobs-Part-time-students-PART-TIME-ART-SCIENCE-Instructor-W0QQAdIdZ141188209.
3. Ozone Theater seeks Freelance Graphic Designer. GHASP/Mothers for Clean Air hopes to hire a graphic designer, who will develop graphics for the new middle school curriculum – Air Pollution Solutions. The design targets not only this age group but must also appeal to educators. To apply, email cover letter and resume to hiring@ghasp.org.
4. The Trinity River National Wildlife Refuge, located in Liberty County, TX, is looking for two paid interns that will be hired through the Student Conservation Association (SCA).  The two positions, entitled “HCC Biological Technician Intern,” are listed on the SCA website at http://www.thesca.org and will be filled in August.  The positions will last approximately 30 weeks with free housing available on the refuge.  Interns
   will be doing a host of duties including, but not limited to: staffing the waterfowl check station, repairing fence lines, picking up litter, exotic invasive control, tending the butterfly garden, and visitor information activities at the public use area.
5. Artist Boat is seeking four motivated, creative, and self-starting art and science educators with environmental backgrounds to deliver Eco-Art Workshops, and Residencies to the communities of the Houston/Galveston Region, Louisiana (2-3 weeks a year), and Central/Lower Texas Coast (2-3 weeks a year). For a full job description, go to http://www.artistboat.org/employment-opportunities.html.
6. Artist Boat has two positions available for Eco-Arts Educators in Residence. The position involves delivering an Eco-Art Residency to an elementary school in Galveston and Houston and developing and delivering hands-on arts curriculum to K-5th grade students. For more information, visit http://www.artistboat.org/employment-opportunities.html.
7. The Student Conservation Association is currently recruiting for paid interns. To get a list of the most current Houston-area openings email Chelli Hill at chill@thesca.org. To browse the list of all SCA internships go to http://www.thesca.org/serve/internships/browse.
8. Texas Campaign for the Environment is currently hiring community organizers to build grassroots support for key environmental legislation to promote recycling and protect the health, economy and environment of Texas communities. Ideal candidates possess strong communication skills and a genuine commitment to the environment, social justice and progressive politics. Visit http://www.texasenvironment.org/jobs.cfm or call 713-337-4192 for more.