SOU Environmental Science and Policy

06/25/2024

Just removed the cap from our bee hives at the Farm at SOU! Spring honey is delicate and floral. This is first year wax from this hive. 😋

02/01/2024

Can't wait for the Farm at The Farm at Southern Oregon University to start selling their CSA's this year. The Farm Staff (all Student Farmers) did a great job last year. Can't wait to see what they grow and put in our CSA boxes.

06/28/2023

JOB OPPORTUNITY - Travel Advisor position open at the Welcome Center located at the ODOT Siskiyou Safety Rest Area. If interested in part-time work in a low-stress, clean environment, please reach out directly to Tammi at [email protected]

Travel Southern Oregon: Rogue Valley, Klamath Basin, Umpqua Valley, Southern Oregon Outback, Applegate Valley

06/05/2023

Southern Oregon University is one of only a handful of universities nationwide that grows the food it serves its students. The Farm at SOU provides high-quality produce to our SOU Dining facilities at heavily reduced costs in order to keep the cost of eating healthy affordable. We need your help to make this possible! Take a moment to breathe some fresh air before finals begin!
-Vincent Smith
The Farm at SOU: A Center for Sustainability

Please if you can come all the help is appreciated!

05/25/2023

Our SOU Alum Nick Alexander is looking to hire YOU, one of our SOU students to be a Marketing Associate. Don’t wait! This is a great opportunity.

05/24/2023

JOB Opportunity with the City of Talent, Oregon - Community Development Planner

Are you passionate about making a positive impact on communities? Do you have a knack for planning and a talent for providing excellent customer service? We have the perfect opportunity for you!

We are seeking a dedicated Community Development Planner to join our dynamic team. As a Community Development Planner, you'll work closely with the Community Development Director and engage in a wide range of exciting professional activities.

To apply, visit our website at their website at www.cityoftalent.org.

05/16/2023

Great Job Business Students!
Hard work pays off. Such a great opportunity to learn all over the world!

05/11/2023

You don’t want to miss this job opportunity!
KOBI-TV/NBC have 2 amazing opportunities! Check them out!!

05/05/2023

Hot off the press! 🔥🗞️

Medford Water has some internship opportunities!! Great for capstones, resume building, and work experience!

Don’t wait these internships aren’t going to last especially if you love Water Efficiency and Watershed Knowledge as much as we do!!

04/21/2023

2 Paid Sustainability Internships to Support Building of East Main Park in Ashland, Oregon. (ALL MAJORS WELCOME!)

The SOU Institute for Applied Sustainability seeks 2 undergraduate interns to work with Ashland Parks and Recreation (APRC) and Terrain Landscape Architecture on the development and construction administration of a new multi-use public park in Ashland, Oregon. Interns will work closely with Terrain and APRC, as well as SOU staff and faculty to support the development of a new, environmentally sustainable multi-use public park.

TO APPLY: Email Leslie Eldridge at [email protected] BEFORE May 15th

Responsibilities:

Research various third-party environmental certifications (i.e. Living Building Challenge or Sites Initiative) and select one (or one aspect) that is appropriate for the project.

Work with Terrain and APRC to analyze the various components of the project and ensure they are in-line with sustainability goals for the community.

Research, development and implementation may include a focus on any of the following aspects of the project:

Playground Design and Educational Components

Hydrology and Water-Use

Working with the Mountain bike community on a pump track and skills park

Community Outreach, including but not limited to stakeholder groups such as Rogue Valley Mountain Bike Association, Bee City, Ashland Community Gardeners, Indigenous Gardens Network

Native, Drought-tolerant and/or Firewise plantings

Meadow establishment and maintenance

Transportation

Materials selection & sourcing

Solar & other alternative Energy options

ADA compliance and accessibility for all

Skills and Qualifications:

Must be a current student at SOU

Must be able to commit to ~10-15 hours/week for a 3 month period

Pay ~$16.00 per hour

All Academic majors encouraged to apply

TO APPLY: Email Leslie Eldridge at [email protected] BEFORE May 15th

04/20/2023

FREE INTERVIEW CLOTHES

You can browse and find interview clothes to take at the first floor of Britt Hall! You are also free to come and donate some of your own.

Just in time for tomorrow's Career and Internship Fair down at Stevenson Union (9 AM - 2 PM).