errantember: (Little Cowboy Scott)
errantember ([personal profile] errantember) wrote2009-03-12 01:56 pm

Paid Green Activist Training Straight Out of College

While job-hunting, I discovered Green Corps, an environmental activism organization that will pay college graduates to receive training in political activism and community organizing. It allows students to have maximum impact straight out of school working for causes they believe in. They have benefits and job placement assistance in the movement upon completion. This looks like an excellent opportunity for Green-focused world-changers! The main reason I'm turning it down is because it requires me to re-locate, which I'm not willing to do.

[identity profile] lorelein.livejournal.com 2009-03-13 02:59 am (UTC)(link)
I know several people that will appreciate this link; thanks! What keeps you in the Austin area?

[identity profile] errantember.livejournal.com 2009-03-13 04:43 am (UTC)(link)
Wow, lots of things. Great people, workable-but-not-perfect weather, a house I've lived in for 4 years, and a general desire to put down roots and determine my own destiny.

Also, the fish tacos.

[identity profile] dj-warhammer.livejournal.com 2009-03-13 04:16 pm (UTC)(link)
Because I am permanently 12, I cannot ever read the term "fish tacos" without snickering.

[identity profile] errantember.livejournal.com 2009-03-13 09:20 pm (UTC)(link)
That was the goal.

The Onion once had a Factoid on Top Ten Reasons I Moved to Austin, and The Fish Tacos was one of the items.

[identity profile] errantember.livejournal.com 2009-03-13 09:21 pm (UTC)(link)
And let's not forget the Burn scene here, and Elysium!