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Thursday, February 08, 2007

Paid Air Quality Internships!Environmental Summer Internship ProgramInstitute for Tribal Environmental ProfessionalsThe Institute for Tribal Environmental Professionals of NorthernArizona University in conjunction with the U.S. EnvironmentalProtection Agency is sponsoring the 2007 Environmental Summer StudentInternship Program. Students will have the opportunity to gainprofessional skills by, assisting government agencies and NativeAmerican tribes with special environmental projects related to airquality and environmental protection. Projects may consist of:conducting research or conducting field operations, developing publicpolicy or developing environmental education materials, working inenvironmental engineering or working with GIS, spending your time inan office or spending time in the woods. Past internship sitesinclude: Washington, D.C., San Francisco, CA, Anchorage, AK, Lapwai,ID, Las Vegas, NV, Pablo, MT, Research Triangle Park, NC, Durango CO,San Diego, CA, and Seattle, WA. With new site all over the nation.As a summer intern, you can:* Assist EPA/Tribal agencies with environmental issues* Acquire ready-to-use skills and gain meaningful experienceCompensation:* The 10-week internships will last from approximately Junethrough August. Student interns will be provided with a $4000 stipend,with housing and travel allowances available as needed.Requirements:* Full-time Undergraduate or Graduate student with satisfactoryacademic standing* Major in an environmental (science, engineering, planning,policy, law, management) or related (political science, anthropology,health) field.* Good communication (verbal and written) and word processing skills* An strong interest in working with Native American tribesTo apply, submit:* An online application:http://www4. nau.edu/eeop/ eeop_ssi_ internship. html* A resume and three reference letters* One page letter describing your interests* A 750 word essay on a local environmental issue in yourcommunity or region* Unofficial transcriptsCOMPLETE application packet should be received by March 1, 2007. Submit required documents to:Matthew A. Zierenberg, Program Coordinator Institute for Tribal Environmental ProfessionalsP.O. Box 5768, Flagstaff, AZ 86011Telephone: (928) 523-8864/1496Fax: (928) 523-1280Email: Matthew.Zierenberg@ NAU.EDU ============ ========= ========= ========= ========= ========= =========Looking for a good Intern?