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Issue: #2July 15, 2015
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Franco Sanchez
Franco is a UROC Research Assistant and spends his time researching mussel bed disturbance.
Click HERE to read more about Franco's adventures.
UPCOMING EVENTS
On Campus Events:
Check out the CSUMB Calendar!
& enjoy your summer!

Tuition is due on July 31st for those who do not qualify for financial aid! 
INTERNSHIPS & JOBS
AVID Tutor at Watsonville High School
Starts August 2015

Works under general supervision of the classroom teacher.  Follows well-defined guidelines, policies and written procedures.  Exercises patience, tolerance and objectivity when working with individual or groups of students.  Uses judgment to determine students' needs and when to seek assistance from instructor or other staff.  Work is in a classroom setting or outside supervising recreational activities.  Work is performed in a classroom or small group environment where there is moderate exposure to communicable disease and hygiene needs of students.

Click HERE for more information.

 

After School Educational Intern 
Elkhorn Slough Estuary Explorers Club
Start: August 19, 2015

The After School Education Intern will provide support for the Estuary Explorers Club after school program at the Elkhorn Slough Reserve working with children in an environmental education setting. This is a part-time (5 hours per week), seasonal, non-exemptposition. The After School Education Intern is an employee of the Elkhorn Slough Foundation and under the supervision of the Reserve Manager.

Click HERE for more information.

 

Deck Hand at Monterey Bay Whale Watch
Part Time

Position of deck hand is highly comprehensive. Basic duties include overseeing passengers and their safety. Assist seasick passengers. Ready the vessel in morning and clean it at end of day. Deck hands help find animals, and answer questions to best of their ability.

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Naturalist for the Sea Goddess 
Taking Resumes NOW
Located in Moss Landing

Sea Goddess Whale Watching, a new Monterey Bay whale watching company located in Moss Landing is looking for a friendly and sociable individual with a strong knowledge of local sea life/wildlife.They conduct daily excursions departing at 9:30 am | 12:30 pm | 3:30 pm on Monterey Bay and want a naturalist who can confidently answer questions as well as promote a positive, enthusiastic, and fun experience.

Requirements:
Must be able to pass random drug screenings
Not prone to sea sickness
Energetic, outgoing & sociable demeanor
Clean & presentable appearance
Strong speaking skills 

 

Interested? Send resume and time availability to David at seagoddesswhalewatch@gmail.com.

 

Sea Goddess phone: (831) 920-1499 

 

Click HERE to visit their website!

Seasonal Open Space Technician
Opened until filled
San Jose, CA

You are able to perform a variety of semi-skilled construction, carpentry, building and field maintenance duties including using hand and power tools such as chain saws, mowers, sprayers and similar equipment as well as perform routine maintenance and repair of assigned tools. You take responsibility for routine clean-up and maintenance on Authority lands including trails, roads, building and other facilities. You enjoy engaging members of the public by communicating the mission, vision and goals of the Authority, answering basic questions and interacting with the visitors and neighbors in a friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful manner.

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Transportation Planning Interns
Two Internship Positions

 The Transportation Agency is seeking two part-time interns to assist staff with a range of potential duties.Two specific assignments would likely be of interest to individuals with different skill sets:
(1.)The first is to support our robust public outreach efforts. TAMC uses social media and in-person presentations to educate the public about transportation issues and engage them about planning for our future transportation system.
(2.) The second would create computer applications to streamline contract management processes and coordinate Agency data sets. The Agency is interested in developing apps to simplify often complicated and confusing processes. 

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Click HERE for more information.

 

Other Internships
Want a different internship? 

If you are interested in other internships please visit the SIP Featured Internship page or Internship Opportunities page.

 

SCHOLARSHIPS
Groundwater Research Scholarship
Groundwater Resource Association of California Scholarship
The Central Coast branch of the Groundwater Resources Association of California (GRAC) has scholarship funds up to $2500 available for distribution to college and graduate students performing research on groundwater resources in the Central Coast branch region (generally, Monterey, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, and Ventura counties). GRAC wishes to support student research related to groundwater issues, water resources management, water recycling and other proposals related to groundwater research. We also have funds available for students who would like to attend the 30th Biennial Groundwater Conference & 24th Groundwater Resources Association of Calif 

ornia Annual Meeting in Sacramento on October 6 & 7, 2015.

 

Click HERE for more information.

 

COAST Student Travel Awards
COAST Scholarship
The Council of Ocean Affairs, Science & Technology (COAST) provides travel support for CSU undergraduate and graduate students to present the results of original research at marine, estuarine and coastal-themed scientific meetings and conferences, or special thematic sessions of more general scientific meetings. Please note COAST has new guidelines and policies regarding travel reimbursements as of August 1, 2014. See award announcement for full details.

 

Click HERE for more information.

 

EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
Graduate School Test Prep Books Available
Available in the library

In an effort to support graduate school efforts for our students, a partnership with UROC, support programs (CSS and SSS), and the library have come together to make some test books available for our students. Check out the selection of available test prep books here.