“I get dozens of calls weekly from young adults looking to get experience in this rapidly evolving industry.” – Rosalie Grazzini, Volunteer Coordinator, Bethesda Green
“We will follow the steps of these young adults starting to make a difference. We will learn with them. ” – Laura Seltzer, Documentary Filmmaker
Looking for a summer internship for yourself or a young adult age 17-24? Want to pursue a Green career or gain experience in the 
environmental world? Bethesda Green is holding a unique Fields of Green Internship Fair for young adults age 17-24 on Saturday, March 27 from 11am – 3:30pm at the Bethesda-Chevy Chase Regional Service Center. Local companies, colleges and Montgomery Country departments will be there, offering the chance to apply for over 500 internships in Green fields and industries, and learn about Green curriculum at area schools. Honest Tea, Clean Currents, and Bethesda Green are just some of the companies and groups offering opportunities.
And that’s not all. Award-winning PBS producer Laura Seltzer will be at the Fair, working on a documentary series on young adults pursuing experience in the growing field of Green. Laura’s most 
recent documentary, The Last Boat Out about Virginia’s Watermen and the Chesapeake Bay will premiere on April 21 on PBS in the DC area, and she’s already starting her next project. Laura will be at the Fair to meet hopeful interns and Green employers, and will follow selected interns as they enter the Green workplace. So come, find a summer internship, learn how to pursue a Green career, and maybe even be part of a documentary. There’s nothing to lose and everything to gain.
“The attention this fair has gotten far exceeds our expectations”, says Rosalie Grazzini, Volunteer Coordinator at Bethesda Green. Rosalie organized the Fair when she saw that Green companies needed interns, and young adults were looking for work experience in Green fields. “I get dozens of calls weekly from young adults looking to get experience in this rapidly evolving industry. Many of these young adults are willing to volunteer or work for a stipend as they realize experience is a valuable commodity. Companies often do not have the resources to hire a full time staff, but they are interested in project assistance,” says Rosalie. The Fields of Green Internship Fair was born.
As part of creating footage for the documentary, Laura plans to ask interns to film their own experience, and would like to provide interns with cameras and some training. “We will follow the steps of these young adults starting to make a difference. We will learn with them. I think they can inspire other children – future children. It will be nice to see their point of view,” Laura says.
This Saturday’s going to be a busy day, so at the Fair be ready to talk about internships with companies and then about wanting to make a difference with Laura. To talk with Laura, all you’ll need is your passion and commitment, but for the internships you’ll need a little more. Rosalie advises, “Pre-registration is mandatory, so please go to the registration link on our site and sign up. You’ll also need a resume. Bring copies for your prospective employers. Also, bring labels with your name and e-mail address so you can easily add those to mailing lists. If you want to get the DC Green Jobs book, which is very helpful and relevant, bring $20 for the book. You’ll get a chance to meet the book’s author, Anca Novacovici, who will also be at the Fair.”
Not able to come this weekend? Looking for an internship for the fall, not the summer? No problem. All available internships are posted in the internship section of Bethesda Green’s website. New internship opportunities will be posted as they are submitted to Bethesda Green on an ongoing basis.
So, register for the Fair, write your resume, and be ready for Saturday, March 27. Take the first step toward a Green career and making a difference, and learn filmmaking skills from an award-winning filmmaker. We’ll see you there, and we wish you all the best as you make a difference!
Bethesda Green is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization located on the second floor of the Chevy Chase Bank Branch at 4825 Cordell Avenue, Suite 200, Bethesda, Maryland 20814. Bethesda Green will host a Premiere Party on Wednesday, April 21 from 7-9:30pm at the Hard Times Café for Laura Seltzer’s PBS documentary “The Last Boat Out”, about Virginia’s Watermen and the Chesapeake Bay, narrated by Sam Waterston. Suggested donation for the Premiere Party is $10 to go toward education programs for Bethesda Green and communities throughout the Chesapeake Bay watershed. Please RSVP by April 14th to attend the Premiere Party to Melissa@SeltzerFilmVideo.com or 202-210-4689.
