Organization: New England Interstate Water Pollution Control Commission
Position Title: Various internships (see below)
Location: Albany, New York
Application Deadline: Positions open until filled
Descriptions:
Lake Champlain Boat Launch Stewards
Lake Champlain – Vermont and New York
New England Interstate Water Pollution Control Commission and the Lake Champlain Basin Program are seeking several part-time boat launch stewards to deliver invasive species spread prevention messages to boaters on Lake Champlain during the summer of 2015.
Boat Launch Stewards will greet visitors to Lake Champlain and familiarize the public with invasive species information, while also gathering lake-user information. Stewards will be requested to work eight-hour days for approximately thirty-two hours per week at select boat launches around Lake Champlain from Memorial Day to Labor Day. Stewards will be required to work most weekends. Time off by prior arrangement can be accommodated during this period. Mandatory training will be held May 18-20, 2015 in Grand Isle, Vermont and Paul Smiths, New York.
Successful candidates will be well organized and have excellent communication skills, experience speaking with the public, demonstrated data collection and recording skills, and field work experience. Basic familiarity with boating, angling, and common recreational equipment will be useful. Highly motivated individuals with familiarity with invasive species and/or water recreation experience are encouraged to apply.
Send resume, a letter of interest including a description of relevant experience, and the names and contact information of two or more references by Tuesday, March 31, 2015 as indicated above. Please reference position number 15-LCBP-003 in the e-mail subject line.
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Lake Champlain GIS Intern
Grand Isle, Vermont
New England Interstate Water Pollution Control Commission (NEIWPCC) and the Lake Champlain Basin Program (LCBP) are seeking an intern to assist the LCBP Education and Outreach team during the spring and summer of 2015.
The GIS Intern will assist with the redevelopment of the LCBP online atlas and may also work on additional GIS and cartography projects. This work will entail the collection, preparation, and evaluation of geospatial data sets. Tasks will also include the assembly of metadata and design of spatial data presentation. The intern will work roughly 20 hours a week April through September. Time off by prior arrangement can be accommodated.
The successful candidate will have experience working in ArcGIS and/or Q GIS, and will be familiar with one or more web mapping platform, such as Leaflet, Mapbox, or ArcGIS Online. Experience with web design, such as basic HTML programming, Dreamweaver, and/or WordPress is also highly desirable. The intern should also be comfortable working independently and with LCBP stakeholders with an interest in geospatial data. An active interest in the geography and water quality of the lake is also encouraged.
Send cover letter and résumé by March 20, 2015 as indicated at the top of this page. Please reference position number 15-LCBP-002 in the subject line.
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Lake Champlain Education and Outreach Intern
Grand Isle, Vermont
New England Interstate Water Pollution Control Commission (NEIWPCC) and the Lake Champlain Basin Program (LCBP) are seeking an intern to assist the LCBP Education and Outreach team during the summer of 2015.
The Education and Outreach Intern will perform a variety of tasks, including representing LCBP at various public events, assisting staff at the Resource Room, located within ECHO at the Leahy Center for Lake Champlain on the Burlington waterfront, and drafting text and visuals for Resource Room displays, the LCBP website, and other outreach materials. The intern may work up to forty (40) hour a week, with occasional evening and weekend hours,from May through September. Time off by prior arrangement can be accommodated.
The successful candidate will be well organized and have excellent written and oral communication skills, will have completed at least two years of higher education (or equivalent experience), will have experience interacting with the public, proficiency using Microsoft Office, and enthusiasm for teaching and learning about Lake Champlain. Skills in photography and use of Adobe Creative Suite are also highly desirable.
Send cover letter and résumé by March 20, 2015 as indicated at the top of this page. Please reference position number 15-LCBP-001 in the subject line.
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NEIWPCC – IEC District Intern, Summer 2015
Staten Island, Manhattan, and Port Washington, NY
The New England Interstate Water Pollution Control Commission (NEIWPCC) and the IEC District seek a Summer Intern to assist with water quality monitoring surveys in western Long Island Sound and the upper East River, as well as with other work at the IEC District Staten Island laboratory and Manhattan office. The intern will participate in boat-based surveys and use portable monitoring equipment to collect field measurements and ambient water samples. Duties will include laboratory analyses of water samples, and preparation of bottles, coolers, equipment, and quality control activities. The intern will also assist with the development of water quality monitoring database. The position will require 30-37.5 hours per week. The anticipated start date is June 15, 2015; and the position will extend for 12 to 14 weeks. Interviews will take place in February or early March, 2015.
The successful candidate will have a minimum 3 years of satisfactory progress towards a Bachelor’s Degree in the environmental sciences, biology, or a related field. Demonstrated field and laboratory experience is a plus, as well as experience with Microsoft Access and Excel, GIS software, and website maintenance.
To apply, send a cover letter and resume by January 16, 2015 as indicated at the top of the page. Please reference position number 15-IEC-003 in the e-mail subject line.
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How to Apply: Send submissions to: NEIWPCC, Attn: Human Resources, 650 Suffolk Street, Suite 410, Lowell, MA 01854 or via email to [email protected]
Organization: New England Interstate Water Pollution Control Commission
Position Title: Information Officer – Hudson River GIS Coordinator
Location: Albany, New York
Application Deadline: April 13, 2015
Description: New England Interstate Water Pollution Control Commission (NEIWPCC) and the Hudson River Estuary Program are seeking a GIS Coordinator. This position would be located within the Division of Water at the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYS DEC) in the Albany office. The expected duration of this position is 12 months.
Responsibitlies: The GIS Coordinator will create, organize, manage, and ensure the quality of database products including metadata files. S/he will refine the system used to prioritize wastewater treatment infrastructure needs, incorporate new data sets, and develop processes to automate data updates. S/he will create and maintain GIS maps of sewer service areas and conduct spatial analysis to identify high priority projects. Position will also involve modeling the impact of Green Infrastructure practices on combined sewer and stormwater collection systems during wet weather events.
Position requires knowledge and use of MS Access, Excel, and ArcGIS. The successful candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, geographic information systems, environmental engineering, or a related field. Some training or coursework on relational database design, SQL, GIS, and/or engineering preferred. Applicants should have at least six months of professional experience in developing relational databases and applications. Experience with the EPA Stormwater Management Model (SWMM) is a plus.
How to Apply: To apply, send a cover letter and resume by April 3, 2015 at this link. Please reference position number 15-HREP-001 in the e-mail subject line.
Organization: Center for Biological Diversity
Position Title: Conservation Biology Intern
Location: Portland, Oregon
Application Deadline: Rolling
Description: The Center for Biological Diversity’s Endangered Species Program seeks motivated and organized interns dedicated to protecting biodiversity and thwarting the extinction crisis. Interns will work with Center scientists to
gain protections for imperiled species. The internship provides a very small stipend and will provide valuable experience with one of the nation’s most respected and cutting-edge environmental organizations.
Responsibilities:
Interns will research and compile information from the scientific literature and government publications concerning endangered species. Duties will include writing formal comments and frequent use of databases.
Qualifications:
Strong writing skills.
Excellent internet and library research skills using scholarly databases and online tools.
Excellent organization and computer skills, including proficiency using Excel. Proficiency in Access desirable.
A passion for and knowledge of protecting biodiversity.
A bachelor’s degree in biology, environmental science, or related fields. Student applications will not be accepted.
How to Apply: Please email a cover letter explaining your interest in working at the Center, a résumé, a writing sample, and references to: [email protected]. Paper copies and incomplete applications will not be considered. Interviews are conducted on a rolling basis. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. No telephone calls, please.
Organization: Solar One
Position Title: Bronx Regional Outreach Contractor (ROC) for NYSERDA’s Economic Development Growth Extension (EDGE) Program
Location: New York City, New York
Application Deadline: Position open until filled
Description: Solar One seeks to hire a creative, self-motivated, and knowledgeable person to act as the Bronx Regional Outreach Contractor (ROC) for the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority’s (NYSERDA) Economic Development Growth Extension (EDGE) Program.
Successful candidates for this position will be actively engaged in spurring economic development by promoting energy efficiency, cleantech, and renewable energy throughout the Bronx and Greater New York City region. ROCs will provide on-the-ground outreach and support to promote the value of energy efficiency, sustainable growth practices, clean energy technologies, and innovations using carefully constructed public-private partnerships. He/she will utilize relationships with key economic development and other stakeholder organizations and their constituency base to provide direct customer support to move participants into NYSERDA Programs. He/she will focus their outreach on energy projects of regional significance and/or projects identified by the Regional Economic Development Council (REDC) and as directed by NYSERDA. ROCs are expected to represent and market all NYSERDA programs with a focus on those that are available through the Consolidated Funding Application (CFA) process or as directed by the NYSERDA project manager.
ROC efforts will result in increased awareness of and participation (applications, proposals, etc.) in NYSERDA programs.
Responsibilities:
- Proactively provide information about NYSERDA program opportunities across market sectors. This will require familiarity with CFA process as well as NYSERDA programs including, but not limited to FlexTech, Existing Facilities, New Construction, Industrial and Process Efficiency, Cleaner Greener Communities, Workforce Development, Innovation and Business Development, Multifamily, Residential, and R&D. Additionally, ROCs shall provide assistance to customers by responding to calls and inquiries, utilizing NYSERDA program materials, and other means relevant to assisting the customer with NYSERDA program participation.
- Assist in supporting the advancement of the REDCs and Regionally Significant Projects.
- Coordinate outreach efforts and leads as necessary with other NYSERDA Contractors such as Commercial & Industrial Outreach Contractors, Cleaner Greener Communities, Outreach Project Consultants, Climate Smart Communities, and Green Jobs Green NY Constituency Based Organizations.
- Develop and utilize strategic partnerships with state, regional and local economic development organizations, businesses, residents, and other community based organizations to leverage further marketing opportunities for NYSERDA programs. ROCs shall meet with key stakeholder groups and organizations to discuss customers who may be potential participants and explore opportunities for systematic outreach to members/customers.
- Develop creative new ways to promote energy efficiency and renewable energy to serve communities’ energy efficiency and climate protection goals.
- Provide assistance to energy-related businesses and entrepreneurs in the region by implementation of initiatives that increase the awareness of local and NYSERDA business assistance services that are available to early-stage clean energy businesses.
- Maintain information on partnerships, meetings, referrals, and other activities through regular reporting and the use of a Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system.
Qualifications:
Topic Knowledge
- Knowledge and ability to quickly learn NYSERDA and its programs.
- Knowledge of the New York City energy industry.
- Familiarity with New York State and New York City government, legislative, and regulatory organizations and processes. Familiarity and experience in working in the Bronx a plus.
- Previous experience working with small businesses and residents preferred.
- Possess a familiarity with the local and regional economic development business assistance programs.
- Familiarity with the Regional Economic Development Council’s process and strategic plan.
- An interest in energy management practices and a commitment to reducing energy use.
- Background in building science, residential/commercial energy efficiency and/or renewable energy preferred.
Leadership/Management
- Entrepreneurial self-starter, creative, collegial, hard-working, and demonstrates a positive attitude and a strong commitment to ethical behavior.
- Ability to work well independently and collaboratively in a team setting.
- Excellent project management skills – detail-oriented, extremely organized and able to prioritize and manage multiple projects at once.
- A track record of achieving measureable results.
- Demonstrated ability to meet strict deadlines under time constraints.
- Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving ability.
Communication
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills – able to communicate with multiple audiences including public officials, business owners, property owners and residents.
- Strong public speaking skills – ability to speak effectively and persuasively to large and small audiences.
- Provide reporting of metrics on time and complete on a regular basis.
Marketing/Outreach
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively with customers.
- Experience in event planning and community outreach.
- Experience drafting marketing materials (brochures, press releases, e-blasts) a plus.
- This position will require travel throughout the region. As such, the successful candidate must have a driver’s license and a car and a willingness and ability to travel locally and regionally.
- This position will occasionally require participation in evening and weekend events. As such, the successful candidate must be flexible in terms of work schedule.
- Strong Aptitude with computers and present-day relationship and marketing mangagementm applications. Proficiency with MS Power Point and Google Apps required.
- Adobe Creative Suite, WordPress, Mailchimp and CRM experience a plus.
- Video experience a plus.
- Comfort with HTML a plus.
- Comfortable working in diverse settings.
- High proficiency or fluency in Spanish required. Must be comfortable with giving presentations and running meetings in Spanish.
How to Apply: Solar One is an EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. We are committed to diversity and consider all applicants for all positions without regard to color, ethnic background, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, and disability status. EOE/AA/Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.
Please email resume and cover letter to: [email protected]. No phone calls, please. Position will remain open until filled.
Organization: City of Cambridge
Position Title: Energy & Sustainability Intern
Location: Cambridge, Massachusetts
Dates and compensation: 10-12/hours per week; temporary 4-6 month position; $16.63 per hour
Application Deadline: March 9, 2015
Description: The City of Cambridge Department of Public Works is seeking a motivated, well-rounded individual with a commitment to excellence and an eye for detail to assist with energy efficiency and sustainability projects for municipal buildings and programs. Tasks will include data collection and analysis, and assistance with developing and implementing energy efficiency, greenhouse gas reduction and sustainability programs.
Responsibilities:
Maintain, collect and ensure accuracy of the City’s energy and facility databases and tracking systems
Perform monthly uploads of data into MassEnergyInsight tracking system
Assist in benchmarking energy performance of municipal facilities by performing site visits, interviewing staff and analyzing building drawings
Organize and maintain information into centralized online library
Prepare analyses and reports on municipal energy and sustainability performance, including updates for employees and department website
Perform research and provide assistance for new energy efficiency and sustainability programs
Perform other related work as assigned
Requirements:
- College or higher-level coursework in building sciences, environmental sciences, public policy, or equivalent work experience.
- Interest in and understanding of environmental sustainability and energy management principles and practices.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word, and proficient at learning various software applications for data entry, manipulation and report preparation.
- Detail-oriented
- Ability to work independently and prioritize work assignments to meet schedules and timelines
- Experience gathering and organizing data for preparing comprehensive, accurate reports and presentations
- Experience working effectively with staff and building occupants desired
- Understanding of structural and/or mechanical building science, and ability to read and understand engineering drawings preferred
How to Apply: Applicants must submit their resume and letter of interest no later than 8pm on 3/9/15 via email to:[email protected] to Personnel Dept, Room 309, City Hall, 795 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge MA 02139. Fax 617-349-4312.
Organization: Beyond Pesticides
Position Title: Intern
Location: Washington, DC
Dates and compensation: Internships are based on a small ($600 monthly) stipend and vary in length from 3 months to 1 year.
Application Deadline: Rolling
Description: Beyond Pesticides is a national non-profit membership organization, founded in 1981, dedicated to educating the public about the toxic hazards of pesticides and safer alternatives. The organization advocates for strong policy to protect public health and the environment.
Responsibilities:
Researching health and environmental impacts of pesticides and/or materials for use in organic agriculture.
Producing materials, including factsheets, articles, report contributions, and online materials.
Assisting in fielding phone calls and emails from the public, researching and answering information requests.
Assist the executive director and program staff with outreach, research and administrative tasks on an as-needed basis.
Interns are given tasks that match their interests, skills and background with Beyond Pesticides’ goals. In addition to working on specific projects, interns will gain insight into the importance of grassroots action, the complexities of environmental issues, and how non-profits function.
How to Apply: Please send a resume and cover letter outlining what type of internship interests you, what you hope to gain from the experience and what time frame you are available to: Job Search/Internship, Beyond Pesticides, 701 E Street, SE, Washington, DC 20003 or via email to [email protected].
Organization: ARCHIVE Global
Position Title: Research Fellow
Location: New York City, New York
Dates and compensation: 28 hours/week for a minimum 6 months; paid
Application Deadline: Position open until filled
Description: The organization seeks a part time Research Fellow (intern) to support its work in the area of population health and economic analysis. ARCHIVE Global projects aim to have a large level of community involvement so it is imperative that the Research Fellow creates an arena where community voices can be heard by health authorities.
Responsibilities:
- Managing relationships between ARCHIVE Global and community, private and government and international agencies
- Authoring articles for inclusion in academic and/or trade publications
- Developing research proposals as well as formulating reports
- Providing administrative and research support, including: literature reviews; assisting with data collection; designing charts, graphs, and tables
- Writing project grants for new international and local initiatives
- Setting and managing research agenda for stakeholder meetings
- Attending ARCHIVE Global events
Qualifications:
- Degree in Public Health, Environmental Health, Global Health, Health Economics, Public Policy, Economics, Political Science, Statistics, International Development, urban planning or related fields
- Proven track record or interest in development
- For this role, candidates with a Masters degree in relevant area; experience/interest in research, economics and/or global health are strongly preferred
- Impeccable oral and written communication skills
- Ability to work well independently and on small teams while managing multiple priorities
- Must be able to manage multiple deadlines
- Good time-management skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Strong organizational skills; good interpersonal skills; interest in public policy, public health, or experience with statistics, economics, or social sciences through coursework.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Word and Excel required.
- Candidates will need to demonstrate interest or experience in the non-profit/development sector.
How to Apply: For the respective roles, please send a cover letter and your resume to: [email protected] with respective subject titles “Project Officer, External Relations Officer or Research Fellow”.
Organization: ARCHIVE Global
Position Title: Project Officer Intern
Location: New York City, New York
Dates and compensation: 28 hours/week; paid
Application Deadline: Position open until filled
Description: Forbes Magazine recently described ARCHIVE Global as one of the 8 best sustainability ideas in the world. We’re feeling proud! If you’re a smart creative, ambitious and willing to take risks, then we’d like to hear from you – asap!
Are you seeking to use your skills to help improve health/living standards among the world’s poor? We have exciting new projects being developed on 5 continents and we need your help!
The organization seeks a Project Officer (intern) based in New York to assist in designing the framework for new international projects.
If you love developing projects, programs and new initiatives as much as you love helping those most in need – then get in touch now!
Qualifications:
- Degree in Public Health, Environmental Health, Global Health, Health Economics, Public Policy, Economics, Political Science, Statistics, International or Sustainable Development, Urban Planning, Civil Engineering, Architecture or related fields
- Proven track record or interest in international development
- Masters degree in relevant area; experience/interest in urban planning, public health, international development or related fields
- Impeccable oral and written communication skills
- Ability to work well independently and on small teams while managing multiple priorities
- Must be able to manage multiple deadlines
- Good time-management skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Strong organizational skills; good interpersonal skills; interest in international development, urban planning, public health or related fields
How to Apply: For the respective roles, please send a cover letter and your resume to: [email protected] with respective subject titles “Project Officer, External Relations Officer or Research Fellow”.
Organization: Sowing Empowerment & Economic Development, Inc.
Position Title: Nonprofit management internship
Location: Riverdale, Maryland
Application Deadline: March 16, 2015
Description: Sowing Empowerment & Economic Development, Inc. (SEED) provides food, clothing, education and training while promoting self-sufficiency and empowerment directly to low- to moderate-income families and communities. Through education, housing & community services, SEED will create environments where all individuals are empowered, all children are nurtured, families are strengthened, and communities are transformed.
SEED, located in Riverdale Maryland, operates a K-8 charter school, after school tutoring & technology program, food distribution center & clothes closet; provides workforce development training and is a HUD approved housing counseling agency. SEED offers internship opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students interested in pursuing careers in education, non-profit management and communications.
Nonprofit management: This intern position will assist in several aspects of nonprofit management including development, board governance, program evaluation and measurement and marketing. Interns will also conduct environmental assessments, comparative analysis and research related to major donors and corporate and community foundations. Intern will also assist with data-entry and performance measurement programming. Administrative duties as assigned. Excellent organizational and computer skills and a strong interest in learning about the nonprofit management field are essential to this internship.
How to Apply: Contact Sarah Burton at [email protected] for internship application. No phone calls
Organization: Local Economies Project of the New World Foundation
Position Title: Writer/Social Media Coordinator
Location: Kingston, New York
Dates: 25 hours/week
Application Deadline: Position open until filled
Description: The Writer/Social Media Coordinator will work closely with the Manager of Community Relations to support outreach efforts for the Local Economies Project (LEP) and its newly created Hudson Valley Farm Hub. He/she is responsible for developing and writing dynamic content on a regular basis for websites, e-communications, and social media platforms under the direction of the Manager of Community Relations. In addition, he/she will assist with proofreading and editing, special events promotion, and other outreach activities as assigned.
Responsibilities: Specific duties:
- Help draft and implement a social media plan for LEP and manage day-to-day execution on social media platforms.
- Research and write articles and news posts for e-newsletters and websites, including interviewing subject experts, partners, and team members.
- Participate in regularly scheduled meetings with Community Relations team to develop story ideas and plan content development and production schedule.
- Follow influencers and relevant news in the field of resilient agriculture and food systems.
- Work with Program Assistant to align visuals and design elements with written content.
- Assist with proofreading and editing of LEP/FH written materials.
- Assist with events promotion and special projects as assigned.
Qualifications: The position requires the ability to conceptualize, research, write, and maintain high quality material in such a way that effectively communicates the vision and mission of the organization to both general and agricultural audiences. Experience with social media platforms and web publishing, superior organizational and communication skills are required. Knowledge of agriculture and local food systems strongly preferred.
- Excellent writing, editing and proofreading skills. The ability to develop story ideas, and write with both creativity and efficiency.
- Proficiency with a range of social media platforms and strategies.
- Experience with web publishing, HTML, SEO and basic content management systems. Familiarity with WordPress a plus.
- Demonstrated interest in and familiarity with local food systems, agriculture, together with enthusiasm for the organization’s mission.
- Experience with on-line writing techniques as well as traditional promotional content.
- Must be organized, detail oriented, and deadline-driven.
- A positive and enthusiastic attitude and the ability to work independently.
- A bachelor’s degree and minimum 3 years experience in journalism, communications or related field.
How to Apply: Submit resume, cover letter, and three writing samples by March 12th to:
Brooke Pickering-Cole, Manger of Community Relations, Local Economies Project
[email protected]
Organization: Public Policy Institute of California
Position Title: Center Communications Manager
Location: San Francisco, California
Application Deadline: Rolling
Description: The Public Policy Institute of California is building capacity for a new water policy center and seeks an experienced communications professional to join the team. The communications manager will work with center and PPIC communications staff to develop and implement effective programs and products that expand the audience for PPIC’s water work. This position is based in San Francisco and reports jointly to the director of the PPIC Water Policy Center and PPIC’s vice president of communications.
Responsibilities:
- Work collaboratively with PPIC communications staff to ensure consistency with PPIC’s overall approach, including quality, messaging, and timing.
- Serve as primary liaison with the media on water issues. Cultivate and maintain strong media contacts. Respond to inquiries and proactively promote products and experts to traditional, new, and ethnic media.
- Work with water center research staff to develop publications that are high quality, timely, and accessible for our policy audience. Manage editorial and production processes—including outside vendors and consultants—for research products.
- Manage digital marketing efforts, including email campaigns and social media efforts. Develop and update content for water center web pages.
- Write, edit, proofread, or contribute to web features and summaries, commentaries or blog posts, grant proposals, corporate publications, invitations, talking points, and other items.
- Develop and revise briefings and presentations for water center researchers.
- Plan and manage briefings and other events. Create opportunities for PPIC experts to participate in events hosted by other organizations.
- Support institutional communications programs and participate in outreach and planning meetings with PPIC communications, research, and president’s office colleagues.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree plus a minimum of five years of experience in a communications and media-related function, ideally in a nonpartisan policy research setting
- Strong organizational and people skills to effectively manage key internal and external relationships
- Ability to synthesize complex research ideas and communicate them effectively to diverse policy audiences
- Proficiency in all levels of editing, from developmental to proofreading
- Superior written and verbal communications skills
- Project management experience. Ability to manage multiple tasks under strict deadlines and handle crisis situations
- Strong computer skills in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Adobe Acrobat, HTML, Dreamweaver, and Illustrator
- Experience in event planning (press conferences, forums) and media training
- Fluency in Spanish desirable
PPIC values the wide variety of backgrounds and experiences of our research staff, and key elements in the consideration of qualified candidates include excellence; diversity of talents, backgrounds, and viewpoints; and a strong fit with the institute’s mission, values, and goals.
How to Apply: Visit http://www.ppic.org/main/opportunities.asp
Applications will be considered as they are received, and the position will remain open until filled. Please tailor your cover letter to highlight how your credentials meet the qualifications listed above.
Organization: Greenpeace
Position Title: Global Climate and Energy Campaign Strategist
Location: Any Greenpeace office globally. Individuals with experience across Africa, China, Brazil, Indonesia or Philippines are particularly encouraged to apply.
Application Deadline: Position open until filled
Description: Greenpeace is looking to hire a team of superstars to help lead us out of this climate mess. We need amazing storytellers and communicators who can inspire a billion acts of courage to change our broken economic system to help save the climate. We need strategists and experts who can find the chinks in the armor for mass movements to exploit. We need people who can convert big ideas into transformative experiences.
The role as Strategist for Climate & Energy campaigns
You identify new opportunities for intervention, prepare the groundwork for campaigns in new areas, and intensively mentor and collaborate with national offices. You strengthen Climate & Energy campaigners’ and movement-builders’ ability to build a green and peaceful future. You help to marry excellent analysis of global trends with opportunities for transformative change.
Responsibilities:
- Shape Greenpeace’s overall Climate & Energy strategy and roll up your sleeves to make it happen.
• Help national offices develop ambitious, targeted campaigns and work in a team to shape and sharpen the overall basket of global projects.
• Deploy your special talent – whether that’s communication, movement-building, legal experience, killer campaigning, expertise in the energy sector, economics, transport, agriculture, global impacts of climate change or whatever relevant brain-power you have – and grow that ability across Greenpeace through mentoring and skills-sharing.
• Foster innovation, incubate special projects and keep looking for opportunities to catalyze transformative change.
• Cultivate and build alliances to keep a steady flow of new ideas into Greenpeace, and to deploy Greenpeace’s leadership and insights to fuel external movements.
• Demonstrate excellent project management and foster collaboration between national offices. Support offices through all phases of project lifecycle – project pitching, development, implementation, and monitoring & evaluation. Encourage and promote a risk-taking approach in order to test new ideas and innovate.
• Help develop fast feedback loops to improve ongoing projects and fearlessly seize moments for action.
Qualifications:
Greenpeace is looking for excellent strategists with a mix of skills and expertise, including but not limited to communications, movement-building, energy sector, campaigning, investigations, economy, and legal. You may even have a non-traditional background but brilliant insights in how to achieve big wins on climate or radically change peoples’ consumption habits. If interested, please submit your application to start the conversation about how your skills might help this team achieve our ambitious goals.
Is this you?
• Do you know how to change the world’s energy and economic systems to make them more sustainable and people-powered?
• Do you thrive on delivering highly ambitious campaigns or projects?
• Can you inspire people from diverse backgrounds to change our broken economic system and move toward more just, inclusive and sustainable societies?
• Are you a people-person and team-builder who can resolve conflicts, negotiate, facilitate and communicate your ideas excellently?
• Do you enjoy mentoring others, being a sounding board for strategies and enabling knowledge-sharing?
• Can you make organizations nimbler and more streamlined?
• Can you model cultural values to create a sense of unity in a common purpose, camaraderie and excellence?
There has never been a more exciting and challenging time to work with Greenpeace, as we catalyse transformative change through people-powered campaigning, joining hands with other movements and stakeholders. In a time of multiple, intersecting threats to our environment and democracies, it’s up to all of us to find creative ways to exploit the cracks and injustices to create durable change.
How to Apply: If you are interested in this rare opportunity to apply all your energy, experience and intellect to a truly worthwhile challenge, please submit your application to start the conversation about how your skills might help this team achieve our ambitious goals.
Compensation will depend on the work location, and the specific grading will be determined after the recruitment process has been completed.
Upload your English CV along with a letter of motivation via the link below.
https://greenpeace.redirect.your-jobresponse.com/G/39315/V147/solliciteren
Organization: Highstead
Position Title: Invasive Plant Management Internship
Location: Redding, Connecticut
Dates and compensation: Position Dates: Monday, May 25 – Friday, August 7, 2015; Stipend: $5000.00 and free furnished housing.
Application Deadline: March 15, 2015
Description: Highstead, a regional land conservation and ecological research center, is accepting applications for one field intern to participate in Highstead’s long-term research and monitoring of invasive plant species for the summer of 2015. The primary project will be to map the current extent of Japanese Stiltgrass (Microstegium vimineum) on our 150+ acre property. The intern will gain experience identifying the plant and using a Trimble GeoExplorer and ArcGIS to record and map populations. Other potential projects may include designing a restoration planting, herbarium work, or other invasive mapping. The position will be predominantly field-based but will also include data entry, background research, mapping of historical data, and preparing a 15-minute final presentation for Highstead staff.
Qualifications: Upper level undergraduate or recent graduate in botany, plant ecology, or related field. Applicants should have previous experience with field work. Successful applicants must (1) have an interest in invasive plant management (2) be energetic and enthusiastic about conducting intensive fieldwork in hot, humid and sometimes rainy weather; in a landscape with deer ticks; and in forest understories with downed trees and thick, often spiny (i.e. Japanese barberry, multiflora rose) shrub layers. Applicants must also be comfortable working alone.
How to Apply: To apply, please send a cover letter and resume (with relevant experience and contact information for three references) to [email protected]; reference Invasive Plant Management Intern Application as the email subject. Accepting applications immediately through March 15th.
Organization: International Center on Small Hydro Power
Position Title: Program Officer (temporary job or internship)
Location: Hangzhou, China
Dates and compensation: Salary and Visa Information The role here is classified as ‘voluntary’. Applications will therefore have to apply for the F Business Visa generally. While we cannot influence the outcome of any visa decision, we do provide administrative to support for your application.
The successful candidate will be provided, in return for full time hours (8.30-16.30 Monday to Friday) the following: – Free and secure accommodation at the Secretariat with cooking facilities – Lunch on Monday to Friday – Monetary reimbursement to meet additional needs
Given the voluntary nature of the position, it is important to note that any applicants have the financial means to purchase the flight tickets and obtain the “F” visa. ICSHP does not reimburse these costs.
Length of contract is for 6 months initially (with the option to extend for capable candidates).
Preferred starting date: as soon as possible.
Application Deadline: April 30, 2015
Description: About International Center on Small Hydro Power International Center on Small Hydro Power (ICSHP) is a public and non-profit institution directly under the auspices of United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), China’s Ministry of Water Resources and Ministry of Commerce. ICSHP serves as the headquarters of the International Network on Small Hydro Power (INSHP), an international organization with more than 400 members from 78 countries.
World SHP Development Report Project The first World Small Hydropower Development Report (WSHPDR) was published in the last quarter of 2013. The report includes country reports for countries across all regions in the world that use or have small hydropower potential. Related to this, ICSHP has collected case studies that need to be published separately.
There is an opportunity for one self-motivated team player to join the Secretariat to support editing and publishing the WSHPDR Report for 2016.The role would suit a native English speaker, recent or experienced graduate in one of the following fields: § Journalism § Mass communication § Desktop publishing
Responsibilities:
– Editing/copy-editing and proofreading existing articles – Concept development and follow-up research for new publication – Division support (e.g. project proposals, translations, newsletter, website contributions) – Maintaining contact with network members
Qualifications:
A Bachelor’s Degree (Master’s preferred) with a minimum of two years work experience in one of the following areas: journalism, publishing, environmental policy, renewable energy, engineering, international relations or economics.
Essential skills – Native English or very good English level – Editing and proof-reading experience – Ability to plan, prioritize and deliver tasks on time – Ability to work autonomously and research given topics – Excellent communication skills to maintain relations with network members or other international institutions – Excellent computer skills. Skills in desktop publishing software and knowledge and/or experience in the publishing industry is a plus – Desktop publishing/writing/editing
Desired skills – Other languages
-Website development – Project management – Ability to work in a team
How to Apply: Please apply with CV and letter of motivation to the International Center on Small Hydro Power [email protected]
Organization: United Nations University Institute for Environment and Human Security
Position Title: UNU-EHS Intern
Location: Bonn, Germany
Dates and compensation: Start date June 2015; full-time basis for a contractual period ranging from 3-6 months. The internship is not remunerated.
Application Deadline: Rolling
Description: WASCAL (West African Science Service Center on Climate Change and Adapted Land Use) is a large-scale research-focused program initiated to develop effective adaptation and mitigation measures to climate change. Its overall objective is to enhance the resilience of social-ecological systems to the impacts of climate change and increased climate variability. The geographical focus of WASCAL is on selected case study watersheds in West Africa.
WASCAL is based on three principle components: a Competence Center, a core Research Program and a Graduate Research Program. The Core Research Program relates to the scientific activities of the Competence Center, and is implemented by a network of German and West African research institutes. Within the core research program, UNU-EHS will analyze rural households’ vulnerabilities and risks to rapid onset and creeping hazards in the context of climate change and explore potential coping and adaptation strategies. Specifically, UNU-EHS deals with the identification, characterization and quantification of major climate change-related hazards to rural households/communities at different spatial and temporal scales, the assessment of the social-ecological system’s social, environmental and economic vulnerabilities as well as their resilience to multiple climate change-related hazards and consequent cascading effects.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct background literature searches in the context of vulnerability and risk assessment,
- Search for secondary data from various sources,
- Compile and edit data,
- Support the work of the team in spatial (GIS) data processing and analysis,
- Support the work of the team in data analysis,
- Any other duties as may be assigned or required.
Qualifications:
Field of Study: Geography, Social Science, Environmental sciences with social sciences minors, or a related field.
Essential Skills and attributes:
- Very good command of oral and written English,
- Proven record of computer proficiency (particularly strong skills in excel),
- Experience with data collection and management,
- Experience with data entry, validation and processing,
- Knowledge of GIS and SPSS is required,
- A willingness to learn new technology skills and methods is a must,
- Ability to be flexible and multitask.
Desired Skills:
- French would be desirable,
- Knowledge of quantitative and qualitative data analysis tools would be desirable,
- Research experience in West Africa would be an asset,
- Background in vulnerability assessments and indicator development will be looked on favourably.
How to Apply: Interested applicants should submit their application, preferably by e-mail, and must include the following:
- Quote reference number UNU-EHS/EVES/WASCAL/2015(1) in the email subject line;
- Curriculum Vitae in English;
- Cover letter in English: outlining your motivations, possible contributions to the programme and future career goals;
- Completed UNU-EHS application form (downloadable at: ehs.unu.edu/article/read/about-the-internship-programme-at-unu-ehs under Links & Documents);
- Two letters of recommendation.
Applications: By email to: [email protected]
By post to:
UNU-EHS / UNU-ViE
Internship Coordinator
UN Campus
Platz der Vereinten Nationen 1
D-53113 Bonn, GERMANY
Organization: The Association for Water and Rural Development
Position Title: Intern to support an integrated systemic resilience approach to natural resource management in the Olifants River Basin
Location: Hoedspruit, Limpopo Province, close to the Kruger National Park, South Africa
Dates and compensation: The incumbent(s) will be provided with accommodation together with other interns at AWARD and will be provided with transport to and from work. The expected duration is one year or 12 months. March 2015 – February 2016
Application Deadline: March 6, 2015
Description: The internship opportunity: Supporting an integrated systemic resilience approach natural resource management.
In the second year of the research phase, AWARD will continue building an integrated systemic picture of natural resources in the Olifants River Basin to inform natural resource management practices that build resilience. AWARD has commissioned research on drivers of change of the natural resources in the Olifants, ranging from climate change and political economy to mining, agriculture and waste water treatment works, to understand how these drivers affect natural resources, ecosystem services, and human well-being.
The intern will analyze and synthesize some of this commissioned research to be incorporated into an assessment about which natural resources and related livelihoods are vulnerable. AWARD calls this a resilience assessment. The intern will further support the resilience assessment tasks by developing and narrating diagrams showing the casual links between characteristics of the natural resources, ecosystem services and outcomes in the basin and determining the likely impact of various future scenarios.
This support includes desk-top research, scribing for meetings and organizing materials for field visits. The final two aspects of the internship are: reporting regularly on current practices of natural resource management and providing support for organizations governing water resources. This support includes coordinating meetings and workshops, assisting in writing reports, and presenting about the USAID RESILIM-O project at meetings with strategic partners. The successful applicant will work as part of a broader team.
Responsibilities: Tasks for this position may include the following:
- Providing support to the USAID RESILIM-Olifants project team, specifically in Theme 1
• Assisting with the development of research and resilience assessment
• Contributing towards the objectives of enhancing resilience in the Olifants River basin
• Conducting desk-top research
• Collecting field data, through interviews and the VSTEEP process
• Coordinating meetings and workshops
• Organizing materials for field visits
• Scribing or note taking for planning, meetings, workshop activities and various other activities
• Minor support on facilitation activities
• Providing support for the data analysis
• Supporting the report writing process (deliverables) and presentation of reports
• Plus any duties as assigned by the project manager or senior researchers
Qualifications:
Microsoft Office proficiency: Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; ability to work in teams; show initiative in terms of understanding and responding to research needs; written skills and report writing; interest in the inter-relationships between multiple factors (e.g. social, economic an biophysical).
A master’s degree in natural resource management or a related field or an honours degree with an exceptional academic record is a minimum requirement. Specializing in water resource management, studying towards a PhD degree and/or work experience will be an added advantage, along with an exceptional academic record.
How to Apply: Candidates who meet the above requirements, should forward their motivation letter, detailed CV’s and educational transcripts, including at least three references to: [email protected]
Please clearly indicate in your application the following reference: “Internship: NRM”
Applicants that have not been contacted by the 19th March, 2015 must be considered unsuccessful. Only short listed candidate with be consider
Organization: Wilderness Society
Position Title: Government Relations Intern
Location: Washington, DC
Dates and compensation: Summer term is June-August; Fall term is September-December; unpaid
Application Deadline: Rolling
Description: The Government Relations team at The Wilderness Society (TWS) is seeking highly motivated individuals to join us for our spring internship session. Our team is dedicated and passionate about protecting wild places across the US. We are responsible for the public advocacy of TWS’s agenda. Our priority campaigns include work on wilderness designation, conservation funding, and responsible energy development on public lands. The GR team manages legislative and regulatory strategy, issue positioning, Executive Branch and Congressional outreach and education, appropriations matters, strategic communications, and builds grassroots support for the protection and management of public lands. This spring promises to be an exciting and busy time for TWS as the 114th Congress is sworn in and new legislation is introduced.
The Government Relations team offers unpaid internships to students enrolled in an accredited education institution, who wish to gain firsthand experience working closely with dedicated staff on public lands issues
Responsibilities:
- Review reports and pending legislation, attend Congressional hearings and mark-ups and participate in other meetings and events relevant to TWS mission and work
- Conduct research and prepare blogs, letters, fact sheets, and other written materials on legislation and administrative policies, and deliver materials to Congressional and administration staff
- Track legislation from introduction to passage, including summarizing content and maintain target database and policy information and occasionally attending lobby meetings
- Engage in coalition activities with partners, including attending coalition meetings, helping with lobby days and trainings, calling activists and like-minded organizations
- Perform general administrative duties in support of assigned project work.
Requirements
- Must be enrolled in an educational institution with courses leading to the attainment of a degree, certification, or diploma.
- Demonstrated desire to learn about and work on public land issues.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs; Access database and GIS experience a plus.
- Must be a team player and willing to work in a collaborative environment.
- Willingness to adapt and remain flexible as projects and priorities change.
- Self-motivated, passionate, and professional.
- Most of all – willingness to have fun while producing great work!
How to Apply: To apply, please send a cover letter, resume, and recent writing sample to: [email protected]. Please use subject line: ‘Government Relations Internship’ and indicate what semester (spring, summer or fall) you are applying for in the email body or cover letter.
Organization: Defenders of Wildlife
Position Title: Conservation GIS Analyst
Location: Washington, DC
Application Deadline: Position open until filled
Description: The Conservation GIS Analyst is a key member of Defenders of Wildlife’s Landscape Conservation Department and provides mapping and spatial analysis services throughout the organization.He/she contributes to a variety of projects, from policy analysis, to field conservation projects, to fundraising requests and membership outreach. The incumbent is the lead GIS point person for the organization and provides leadership, coordination and support for other GIS license holders. Through spatial analysis, the Conservation GIS Analyst supports the organization’s strategy planning and priority setting. The position is also part of our emerging interdepartmental team of conservation data specialists and spends a portion of his/her time developing new tools and ideas for strategically using data for advocating for improved biodiversity conservation policies and practices.
Responsibilities:
- Develop a system to manage and prioritize project requests from all departments, including policy programs, field conservation, government relations, litigation, development, communications, membership, and public outreach. Ensure projects are completed in a timely manner.
- Support annual and long-term internal strategic and program planning through spatial analysis. Participate in interdisciplinary program teams to provide guidance and support on the strategic use of spatial information in achieving program goals.
- Work with IT staff and other staff with GIS duties to develop systems for obtaining and creating new data, updating existing data, ensuring data compatibility where possible, storing, organizing, sharing, and displaying data.
- Work with online communications and publications staff to develop static and interactive communications materials based on core GIS products (e.g. interactive web-maps, etc).
- Work with other conservation data staff to develop new tools to analyze and/or interact with and display conservation data and provide technical support and training in support of conservation staff.
- Perform all other related duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Education: Advanced degree in Geographic Information Systems, landscape ecology, conservation biology, conservation planning, natural resources management, or related discipline. Advanced training and/or expertise in GIS is required.
- Experience: 3+ years of progressively responsible experience is required in at least one of the following areas: developing and implementing programs to conserve biodiversity, conservation or land management planning, working with land or resource management agencies, or developing planning or policy programs for non-profit organizations. Experience with managing GIS in natural resource agencies and /or environmental non-profits is essential for this position.
How to Apply: Interested applicants please reference Conservation GIS Analyst position in your subject line and submit a letter of interest along with your resume and salary history to us via e-mail at: [email protected]
Organization: EduCARE Inida
Position Title: Water Sanitation and Conservation Intern
Location: Rajasthan, India
Dates and compensation:
- We offer total Pre-Departure Support prior to arrival in India (visa invitation letter, health, safety, and cultural training, travel trips to India), orientation upon arrival
- Interns get free accomodation.
- A 24/7 Support team will be accessible for the duration of time spent in India.
- We require a minimum of 2 month stay but you are welcome to stay for longer dependent upon your schedule and budget.
Application Deadline: Position open until filled
Description: EduCARE India has an internship position available in a project working with Water Literacy and Conservation in Rajasthan, India. Water scarcity is an issue in arid and desert zones. Overall rural India has a big water sanitation issue. Technical and educational intervention is needed on Water Literacy but local communities need to know how to use and maintain equipment, implement basic water conservation techniques and change the way water is used.
Responsibilities:
- Interns would be working to create awareness of water issues and implement conservation technology into homes, villages, offices, and more.
- The team will also promote efficient irrigation and rural rainwater harvesting, bore-well recharging, and recycling of used water for underprivileged communities and villages in Rajasthan.
- Interns will be learning how to use engineering, technology, education, and community partnerships to save precious water for rural population.
- Learn how to work with data to help create water policies and community suggestions.
This is an internship in which you are not just in the office all day but out in the field visiting facilities and people bringing water literacy to the masses, and getting a hands on education experience at the technical projects. You will learn about many innovative technologies that are being developed and get a chance to see many of them in various sites.
Email us at [email protected] to apply!
How to Apply: To apply please submit your CV and cover letter to [email protected]
Organization: Orange County Municipal Planning Federation
Position Title: Intern
Location: Goshen, New York
Dates and compensation:
Generally, the OCMPF internship is configured as a full-time position (35 hours per week) lasting approximately six weeks, although this duration may vary given the type and nature of the work and the availability of the candidate.
Application Deadline: April 24, 2015
Description: Each year the Orange County Municipal Planning Federation sponsors one paid summer internship position, to work in conjunction with the staff of the Orange County Department of Planning.
Generally, the intern will work on a selected project or study chosen by the OCMPF, under supervision of Department of Planning staff; the internship concludes with a presentation of findings at the OCMPF Annual Meeting.
The Intern is also strongly encouraged to attend their local municipal land use board meetings throughout the internship.
Qualifications: Candidates Must:
be a resident of Orange County, New York
be enrolled in or pursuing a full-time Degree in one of the following subjects / disciplines:
Geography; Urban, Regional, or Community Planning; Urban Design and/or
Landscape Architecture; Cartography / Geographic Information Systems (GIS);
Civil Engineering and/or Surveying; Environmental Studies/Sciences;
Public Administration; or a related field.
How to Apply: Resumes are accepted by mail or email (preferred) until April 24th 2015
Email: [email protected]
Mail address: Martha Boulanger
Orange County Department of Planning
124 Main Street, Goshen NY 10924
