Internship & Job Resources
The following resources and databases provide information the following:
Informational Interviewing & Writing Professional E-mail
Resume, CV and Cover Letter Writing
Careers in Public Service
Careers in Planning
Internship and Job Databases
Other Resources
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Informational Interviewing & Writing Professional E-mail
UO Career Center: Informational Interviewing
An overview of informational interviewing, including questions to ask professionals.
E-mail Etiquette
Guidance on how to write professional e-mail.
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Resume, CV and Cover Letter Writing
Undergraduate Student Resume Template and Cover Letter Format and Guidelines
Graduate Student Resume Template and Cover Letter Format and Guidelines
Capstone and CPW Experience
Sample of how to describe on resume.
NYU Wagner Office of Career Services and Experiential Learning--How-to Guides
See pages 9 and 10 of Resume Guide for list of action verbs. Recommend Cover Letter Format and Guidelines (above) for specific formatting guidance and tips for writing a professional cover letter.
Harvard Kennedy School
Guidance on writing cover letters and resumes (scroll to bottom of page). Includes list of action verbs and samples.
Europass CV Templates
Established in 2004 as a consistent framework for qualifications and competencies.
CV Writing Tips and Templates
Answers to many questions about CVs.
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Careers in Public Service
Public Service Careers (NASPAA, APPAM and ASPA)
New job and career Web site created by three professional associations dedicated to professional public service careers and education.
National Association of Schools of Public Affairs and Administration
Career information and internship opportunities.
USAJOBS
Official site of career information and jobs in federal government.
Careers in Planning
American Planning Association
Nonprofit public interest and research organization involved with urban and rural planning issues. Search the "jobs" database for internship opportunities.
Planetizen--The Planning and Development Network
Public interest information exchange for the urban planning, design, and development community. Search the "jobs" database for internship opportunities.
Cyburbia--the planning community
Features forums and job board. Click on Resource Development/Career Development for jobs.
Planners Network: The Organization of Progressive Planning
See "Highlights" section for "Job Postings and Planners Network" link
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Internship and Job Databases
American Fisheries Society
Database of jobs; for internships see the Student Conservation Association.
AmeriCorps
Searchable databases of year-round internships with local and national organizations that address critical community needs.
Bay Area Jobs
Searchable database of jobs in San Francisco Bay Area.
The Cadmus Group
Listing of current openings with leading environmental consulting firm. Multiple locations throughout the U.S.
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
Searchable database of jobs.
CNRG
Networking organization for nonprofit and government professionals in Portland area.
Congress for the New Urbanism
Database for planning jobs.
Cyburbia--the planning community
Features forums and job board. Click on Resource Development/Career Development for jobs.
Cyber-Sierra Center for Natural Resources, Forestry and Conservation
Comprehensive job database for summer and year-round positions.
devex
Searchable database of international development, global health, and humanitarian aid jobs and internships.
dmoz open directory project
Listing of urban and regional planning consultants
EcoEmploy.com
Information on environmental careers, jobs, and links to internship databases.
eco.org
Internship and jobs database.
Environmental Career Opportunities
Internship and job databases--domestic and international.
EnvironmentalJobs.com
Listing of environmental jobs.
GeographyJobs.com
Planning-related jobs.
GIS Lounge
Listing of GIS jobs.
Glassdoor.com
Insider's perspective on employers and jobs database.
GovCentral
Select "Internships" from left navigation bar. Note: This site is owned by Monster.com, but most resources may be accessed without registering.
Greenbiz.com
Searchable jobs database.
High Country News
Job listings and internships in the U.S. West.
ICLEI--Local Governments for Sustainability U.S.A.
Listing of sustainability positions, domestic and international.
ICMA--International City/County Management Association
Searchable internship and job database.
Idealist
Searchable databases of nonprofit internships and jobs.
InternWeb.com
Searchable database of internships.
International Association of Emergency Managers
Listing of jobs and internships.
kaiserEDU.com
Health policy internship and fellowship database.
Land Trust Alliance
Listing of internships and jobs related to land trusts and conservation.
LinkedIn
Searchable jobs database.
Mac's List/Pritchard Communications
List of jobs and internships in Portland metro area.
National Center for Bicycling and Walking
Top 10 Bike/Ped Resources. Excellent list of resources for internships, jobs, and conferences.
Nonprofit Association of Oregon, The
Jobs database. Formerly TACS.
Northwest Service Academy
List of Americorps positions in Pacific Northwest.
NRMjobs
Jobs and other opportunities in New Zealand and Australia. Searchable database.
Opportunity Knocks
Searchable database of nonprofit jobs.
Orion Grassroots Network
Searchable databases of jobs and internships with grassroots organizations engaged in ecological, social, and cultural change.
Planetizen--The Planning and Development Network
Public interest information exchange for the urban planning, design, and development community. Search the "jobs" database for internship opportunities.
Philanthropy News Digest
Searchable database of full-time, U.S.-based jobs with foundations and nonprofits.
Policy Jobs
List of poicy-related internships (and some jobs) available without password.
PSU EcoWiki
List of internships related to sustainability.
Relief Web
Searchable database for humanitarian relief internships and jobs. To search for internships, click on "Advanced Search" under the "Vacancies" section.
RTI International
Primarily job database (some internships) for research and development positions in the U.S. and abroad.
Seattle Jobs
Links to job databases in Seattle area.
Service Internships
All internships have a public service focus. Includes international opportunities.
State of Oregon
Current internship and job listings.
State of Washington
Current internship and job listings.
SustainableBusiness.com
Click on "Green Dream Jobs" for searchable database of jobs and internships.
Sustainable Business Oregon
List of green jobs.
Sustainable Industries
List of U.S. sustainable jobs and internships.
SustainLane
Listing of sustainability-related jobs.
Training Resources for the Environmental Community
Job listing of environment jobs throughout U.S.
USAJOBS
Searchable database of jobs in federal government.
U.S. Health Policy Gateway
List of internships and fellowships related to health policy.
Undergraduate and graduate students
Deadline: varies by program
VolunteerMatch
Searchable database of volunteer opportunities that connect people to causes.
Yale School of Forestry
List of environmental internship and job sites.
Young Nonprofit Professionals Network
Searchable database of nonprofit jobs.
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Other Resources
2010 List of 100 Best Nonprofits to Work for in Oregon
Oregon Department of Justice searchable database of charitable organizations
Oregon Blue Book
The official state directory and fact book about all levels of government in Oregon.
Lobbying--Oregon Government Ethics Commission
Resources for Careers in Lobbying
State of Oregon
The official state of Oregon Web site.
State and Local Government Web Sites
One-stop site for links to state and local governments.
O*Net Online
Descriptions of occupations, including skills, education, and experience required.