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INTERNATIONAL YOUTH INTERN POSITION AVAILABLE
Social Forestry INTERNSHIP
Canada and Mexico
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: October 15th, 2002
EXPECTED START DATE: October 25th, 2002
These youth internships have been made available through the Canadian
International Development Agency (CIDA) 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 sustainability and
international 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 in a team and under difficult conditions and unpredictable
circumstances. The successful applicant will be given a moderate financial
stipend and a unique opportunity to gain experience in an international
environment.
Prerequisites - Applicants must:
* 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).
Please see attachment for specific details on the internship and
qualifications. Please assume if you have not been contacted by Oct. 25th
that we have selected another applicant for the position.
Applications will only be accepted by e-mail. Applicants should
electronically provide a covering letter, highlighting their qualifications
for this position, along with a resume and references to contact. Please
send resumes preferably as an attachment for MS Word.
Send all applications to:
Sonya Waite, International Intern Co-ordinator
e-mail: sonya@fallsbrookcentre.ca
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SPECIFIC INTERNSHIP INFORMATION
General Qualifications Required for all Internships:
* Proven ability to work as a team with minimal resources;
* Ability to learn quickly and on your own initiative, a highly motivated
self-starter;
* Understanding and experience in working on sustainability and
environmental issues;
* Proven computer skills including Word, e-mail, internet;
* Initiative to create own projects during gaps between assigned projects;
* Must be available to travel and work on a few evenings and week-ends;
* An ability to be flexible in new situations and to deal well with change;
* Excellent health and fitness;
* The ability to communicate in French or Spanish would be a strong asset;
* An ability to design and maintain websites would be an asset;
* Some previous travel or overseas study experience, especially in Latin
America would be a strong asset;
* Interns having their own laptop computer would be an asset.
SOCIAL FORESTRY INTERNSHIP - CANADA AND MEXICO
Country Region: Oaxaca, Oaxaca
Name of Overseas Host Organization: Forest Stewardship Council (FSC)
Founded in 1993, Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) is an international,
independent, non-governmental organization promoting environmentally
appropriate, socially beneficial and economically viable management of the
world's forest. FSC accredits certifying organizations, which in turn,
certify forestry organizations that meet FSC developed Principles and
Criteria and other specific standards identified at the national and/or
regional levels.
Job description:
Canadian component:
Activities will include:
§ Assisting with the development and implementation of a program to FSC
certify a group of woodlot owners in the Maritimes.
§ Developing and improving FSC Principle #4 Maritimes Standards - Social
Standards for Forest Management
§ Researching established group certification internal control systems and
policy structures to determine most compatible model to suit woodlot owners
§ Assisting professional forester in developing a certification guide for
woodlot owners in the Maritimes interested in FSC certification.
Overseas component:
The intern will assist FSC International with the development of the social
chamber and community forestry related initiatives.
Activities will include:
§ Documenting progress of the Social chamber.
§ Assisting with correspondence and communication concerning social issues
in forestry.
§ Developing a process document of the social issues and assist the Social
Issues Centre of Excellence.
§ Workshop preparation and development of follow up activities and meetings.
§ Assessing FSC certified communities in Oaxaca state or other Mexican
states.
Qualifications Required:
§ University degree in forestry or environmental science.
§ Interest in woodlot stewardship, certification systems and social
forestry.
GENERAL INTERNSHIP INFORMATION
FALLS BROOK CENTRE (FBC) is an environmental community development
demonstration and training centre in rural New Brunswick. Located on 400
acres of farm and forest land, FBC demonstrates the practical application
and implementation of sustainable development. Appropriate technology
applications of solar energy, wind energy, composting and recycling models,
as well as 7 km of fully marked forest trails, an arboretum, herbarium and a
forest museum bring visitors on a regular basis. With a solar and wind
powered conference centre, FBC is able to host small meetings and provide
accommodation and certified-organic catering for up to 25 people on-site.
Falls Brook Centre has four main program areas: forest stewardship,
sustainable agriculture, appropriate technology, and community development.
Projects focussing on forest restoration and certification, non-timber
forest products, climate change, solar and wind energy systems, organic
agriculture, landmine awareness and survivor assistance and analog forestry
are ongoing.
Throughout the year workshops and projects for school and other groups on
environmental themes are organized. On site and within the local community -
FBC works at putting its theory into practice. Demonstrations on site
include soil conservation methods, several tree nurseries and seed beds of
indigenous species to the temperate Acadian forest, certified-organic
farming techniques, heritage seed gardens, and solar and wind energy
applications. International programming is based on the same practical
applications to create strong linkages worldwide in such appropriate and
sustainable development practices.
Internships 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 internship. During the internship, interns are
exposed to a wide variety of people, workshops, and training sessions, both
in Canada and overseas. Work is conducted in Canada and overseas to improve
the intern’s awareness of the linkages between national issues and
international issues, and to give interns the opportunity to share and apply
learned skills with overseas partner organizations, and to equally learn
from their partner organizations own experience. Understanding the Canadian
context is very important for understanding and working within the
international context. Interns will be trained and given an orientation
program through FBC, using FBC’s International Program objectives.
Activities of Interns:
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.
Work Schedule and Stipend:
The approximate work schedule and locations are as follows:
Falls Brook Centre: 12 weeks
Language training overseas: 2 weeks
Work time overseas: 18 weeks
Falls Brook Centre: 4 weeks
Please note: this schedule is very fluid and is subject to change (i.e., the
intern may spend only 4 weeks at Falls Brook Centre before travelling
overseas, but the intern would spend the remaining 12 weeks at Falls Brook
Centre upon their return).
Stipend: $200 per week.
Other Benefits:
* International travel to overseas posting;
* Two weeks of language training overseas;
* Cultural awareness training;
* Job search skills;
* Other potential training courses as opportunities become available.
Please note you will be required to pay a weekly room and board rental fee
to Falls Brook Centre, if you choose to live on-site.
Accommodation Costs at Falls Brook Centre (includes a basic, furnished room,
heat, electricity, and water)
May 1 - September 15: $65/week
September 16 - April 30: $80/week
Interns are also responsible for paying for their living expenses while
overseas. Costs will vary according to country and job location.
If you have a student loan, it may be possible to defer payment during the
course of your internship.
Work Hours: Monday - Friday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
What You Should Expect
This is not a summer camp nor an exotic foreign placement. You will be
working with highly skilled, motivated non-governmental organizations faced
with challenging situations. You will be trained in many aspects of being an
effective environmental advocate and you should expect to spend a very full
nine months requiring time, energy, productivity and a perspective willing
to be challenged and engaged. The internship will not be easy; you can
expect long hours with minimal financial compensation. You can also expect
lots of job satisfaction, strong friendships and the opportunity to work
closely with a team in an international setting. It is important that you
are aware of these conditions before you apply. On completing the
internship, you will have solid, employable skills training and have been
engaged in planning your future job exposure.
Falls Brook is a very remote, rural environment. We try to "live simply, so
that others may simply live". You must have the ability to feel comfortable
with wood heat, spring water, lots of physical outdoor labour, and a rural
living experience.
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