Organization: The Innovation Center for Energy and Transportation
Job Title: Automotive Fuel Efficiency Intern
Location: Beijing, China
Hours and Compensation: 25 hours/wk; unpaid
Application Deadline: January 15, 2013
Position Dates: Jan 15 – July 1, 2013
Posted On: January 3, 2013
Organization Overview
The Innovation Center for Energy and Transportation (iCET), a leading policy think-tank in the areas of low-carbon development and climate change, is an independent non-profit, professional organization registered in Beijing, China and California, USA. The core mission of iCET is to mitigate climate change through the promotion of low-carbon transportation, clean energy, energy efficiency and carbon registration practices and policies in China.
Description
The intern will collect and help to analyse data about fuel efficiency in the Chinese auto industry. This work will involve making use of iCET’s existing data sets and databases, as well as finding newly available data. read more…
It is a cozy place to sequester yourself and write a thesis just outside of Pine Plains. My tenant just moved out and I will be listing it on Craig’s list soon but I would love to rent to a BCEP friend.
FOR RENT in Germantown NY: Three One bedroom apartments in a large house in quiet, country setting.
Single occupancy, no dogs. $575/month, plus utilities. Great for a graduate student!
If interested, please call (518) 537-6125 or email: [email protected].
Organization: American Farmland Trust
Job Title: Marketing and Communications Intern
Location: Washington DC
Hours and Compensation: Typically, internships involve 20-35 hours of work per week for at least 12 weeks; paid and unpaid positions
Application Deadline: Accept intern applications on a rolling basis as interns often extend their initial 12 week commitment for multiple semesters.
Position Dates:
Posted On: Dec. 29, 2012
Organization Overview
Description
American Farmland Trust (AFT), a national nonprofit conservation organization, is seeking energetic, self-motivated interns to work with the marketing and communications department in Washington, D.C. AFT’s marketing and communications department supports all programs throughout the organization including farmland protection, federal policy, state and local policy, agriculture and the environment, planning for agriculture and research. Interns will learn about policies and programs at all levels of government and the issues facing farmland protection and agriculture nationwide. read more…
Organization: U.S. PIRG
Job Title: Campaign Intern
Location: Washington DC
Hours and Compensation: 10 hours/wk; unpaid
Application Deadline: January 31, 2013
Position Dates:
Posted On: Dec. 29, 2012
Organization Overview
Started in 1984, U.S. PIRG is the federation of State PIRGs. With approximately 400 staff nationwide, 300,000 members, and 100 chapters based on college campuses across the country, the State PIRGs have been advocating and organizing for public interest issues for more 30 years. We take on the special interests on issues such as product safety, political corruption, prescription drugs, and voting rights where these interests stand in the way of reform and progress. We research problems, write reports, work with the media, build coalitions, lobby decision-makers, and stand up for the public interest through grassroots organizing and litigation.
Description
U.S. PIRG interns play an integral role in all aspects of our work by actively participating in policy implementation, organizational strategy, and grassroots advocacy. This is not a position where you sit on the sidelines fetching coffee for senior staff—our program emphasizes hands-on training and leadership development, giving students the opportunity to make a tangible impact on critical issues while gaining real-world experience that will prepare them for future success. read more…
Organization: Verified Carbon Standard
Job Title: Intern
Location: Washington DC
Hours and Compensation:
Application Deadline: VCS is always seeking qualified interns
Position Dates:
Posted On: Dec. 29, 2012
Organization Overview
http://v-c-s.org/
Description
http://v-c-s.org/who-we-are/jobs-internships
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit a CV and letter of introduction to [email protected].
Organization: Verified Carbon Standard
Job Title: Program Officer
Location: Washington DC
Hours and Compensation: Full time; competitive salary
Application Deadline: January 11, 2013
Position Dates: Starts immediately
Posted On: Dec. 29, 2012
Organization Overview
The Verified Carbon Standard (VCS) and the associated VCS Program were launched in November 2007 and are now well established among the leading global greenhouse gas (GHG) standards and programs in the voluntary carbon market. Our primary objective is to bring standardization, transparency and credibility to the voluntary carbon market. Increasingly, we are generating lessons and providing inputs for compliance regimes emerging worldwide.
Description
The VCS Association is seeking a Program Officer to support a variety of operational and technical aspects of the VCS Program.
Responsibilities
• Provide guidance and support to project developers, methodology developers, validation/verification bodies, registries and other stakeholders in using the VCS.
• Manage methodologies being developed under the VCS methodology approval process.
• Assist with support and oversight of VCS registries and validation/verification bodies.
• Research contemporary issues and relevant policies affecting the voluntary carbon market and emerging government programs.
• Participate in conferences and other industry events.
• Assist other parts of the organization, as needed.
Qualifications
• University education, in relevant field.
• Understanding of GHG concepts, including voluntary and compliance carbon markets, the development of projects and methodologies, and the role of validation/verification bodies.
• Fluency in English is essential; another language would be considered an asset.
• Good writing and communication skills.
• Sharp analytical mind.
• Ability to multi-task on issues of substance.
• Ability to work independently and on own initiative.
• Professional approach and demeanor.
• Good organizational, communication, interpersonal and team skills.
How to Apply
A competitive salary is available and other terms and conditions will be discussed during the application
process. In order to streamline the application process, applicants are requested to submit the following
documents:
• Cover letter (not to exceed one page).
• Resume/CV (not to exceed two pages).
• A short writing sample (maximum 500 words) outlining how the VCS Program is relevant to the
development of international carbon markets.
All documents must be submitted to [email protected] by close of business 11 January 2013.
Organization: Artic Centre of the University of Lapland
Job Title: Project manager/Researcher
Location: Lapland, Finland/Artic Russia
Hours and Compensation:
- Project manager: 2,445.68 – 2,825.68 €/month
- Researcher: 2,139.50 – 2,820.64 €/month
- Researcher (Info Service on Russia): 2,139.50 – 2,820.64 €/month
Application Deadline: Jan. 30, 2013
Position Dates:
- Project manager, 1 March 2013 – 30 January 2014
- Researcher, 1 March 2013 – 31 December 2014
- Researcher (Info Service on Russia), 1 November 2013 – 31 October 2014
Posted On: Dec. 29, 2012
Organization Overview
The Artic Center of the University of Lapland is looking for three expers for the project: “TESTING IMPROVEMENT PROCESSES OF FINNISH ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENTS AND THE MODES OF APPLICATION IN THE ARCTIC REGIONS OF FINLAND AND RUSSIA.” The Barents EIA project aims at designing a Roadmap together with decision makers, companies, and other stakeholders to improved EIA processes for sustainable development in the Arctic. The project will provide Finnish companies with good practices and free access to an online information service that contains information about environmental legislation, rules, and contact persons/institutions in Finland and in Russia. Thereby the project promotes high environmental standards and business opportunities in Arctic Russia and Finland. read more…
Organization: ICLEI – Local Governments for Sustainability
Job Title: Internship: Sustainable Procurement Project Assistant
Location: ICLEI European Secretariat, Freiburg, Germany
Hours and Compensation: 40 h/week, six weeks of paid leave per annum; ICLEI offers a modest internship salary of € 835, i.e. about € 650 after tax and social insurance fees (room rents in Freiburg start around € 250 per month)
Application Deadline: January 14, 2013
Position Dates: March 1, 2013; 6 month duration
Posted On: Dec. 28, 2012
Organization Overview
ICLEI – Local Governments for Sustainability is an association of 1,200 local governments in 68 countries that are dedicated to sustainable development. It has 15 offices servicing its members while developing innovative projects and events and is an international not-for-profit association and network perceived as the international representative of cities for sustainability. The European Secretariat is based in Freiburg, Germany.
Description
The European Secretariat of ICLEI – Local Governments for Sustainability seeks to fill an internship position within its Sustainable Procurement team. read more…
Organization: firstclimate
Job Title: Intern – Water & Climate Neutral
Location: Bad Vilbel – Frankfurt/Main, Germany
Hours and Compensation: full time
Application Deadline: February 28, 2013
Position Dates: 3-6 month duration
Posted On: Dec. 28, 2012
Organization Overview
First Climate is an integrated carbon asset management company offering products and services related to the trading of emission reduction credits and investing in greenhouse gas abatement projects.
- Flat hierarchies
- Fun colleagues
- Exciting challenges
- Support in finding a room in Frankfurt
- International clients (most of our work is done in English)
Description
As part of the Climate Neutral Department, First Climate is offering a 3-6 months full time internship in a team which provides water-related consulting services to companies willing to measure their water footprint and/or replenish their water footprint. You will assist a team of experts in delivering consulting services, such as water footprinting, to a range of clients in Germany and around the globe. read more…
Organization: Environment America
Job Title: Fellow/ Internships also available
Location: Sacramento, California & multiple locations nationwide
Hours and Compensation: As a fellow with Environment America or one of our state affiliates, you’ll earn $23,750 – $24,000 in your first year and $24,500 – $25,500 in your second year. You’ll be eligible to join our group health plan at no cost to you. You’ll accrue two weeks of paid vacation over the course of your first year, and three weeks in your second year. You’ll be eligible to apply for college loan assistance after your third month, and to participate in our 401(k) plan at the end of your first year. Salary and benefits vary in California and New York.
Application Deadline: We’re accepting applications with our state affiliates across the country and in Washington, D.C. We accept applications on a rolling basis. You can apply through Environment America or directly with one of our state affiliates. If you’re flexible, you can apply for multiple positions in multiple locations.
Position Dates: Most fellowships begin in August, though a limited number are available throughout the year.
Posted On: Dec. 28, 2012
Organization Overview
Work for a green future: Become an Environment America fellow
Each year, Environment America hires recent college graduates with the passion, the commitment and the talent it takes to stand up to polluters, organize public support and fight for our environmental values. read more…
Organization: New York – New Jersey Trail Conference
Job Title: Program Coordinator (East of the Hudson River)
Location: Mahwah, New Jersey
Hours and Compensation: full time; commensurate with experience
Application Deadline: until filled
Position Dates: immediately
Posted On: Dec. 28, 2012
Organization Overview
Created in 1920 as a federation of member clubs, the Trail Conference now represents 10,000 individual members and 100 organizational members in the metro NY-NJ region. Since opening the original section of the Appalachian Trail at Bear Mountain in 1923, our trail network has grown to over 1,600 miles of marked and maintained trails. Our mission is to provide the public with responsible access to intact natural areas. The Conference’s three-pronged approach–protection, stewardship, and education–is achieved through a largely volunteer effort guided by a belief that the well-being of our region’s people and ecosystems is dependent on our ability to experience the backcountry in an environmentally responsible way. Our work is supported through membership dues, publication sales, and private donations. In addition, hundreds of volunteers contribute approximately 40,000 hours of effort annually. The office is located in Mahwah, NJ, 26 miles northeast of Manhattan. For more information about the NY-NJ Trail Conference, see www.nynjtc.org
Description
The Program Coordinator works under the direct supervision of the Trail Conference Deputy Executive Director; however he or she is expected to prioritize his or her work to meet the day-to-day demands and ongoing assignments. The East Hudson Program Coordinator is expected to communicate regularly on work projects and seek advice on new or controversial aspects of the work. The Trail Conference fosters a collegial work environment within a management team that includes volunteers and staff, as well as our partners. Travel throughout the region and an irregular work schedule that includes weekend and evenings is a regular part of the position. read more…
Organization: Bank Information Center
Job Title: Latin America Forest Program Associate
Location: Washington DC
Hours and Compensation: This is a full-time (40 hrs/week), salaried position. Salary will be competitive for an equivalent NGO staff position and commensurate with experience. BIC offers outstanding benefits including generous annual leave with pay, fully covered health insurance, and a friendly work atmosphere in an international team.
Application Deadline: January 31, 2013
Position Dates: full time
Posted On: Dec. 27, 2012
Organization Overview
In 2013 BIC’s Latin America and REDD programs will work to influence the policy frameworks of the World Bank’s Forest Carbon Partnership Facility and support civil society and Indigenous People’s partner organizations in Mesoamerica to participate in and influence the direction of programs to Reduce Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation (REDD) readiness efforts. read more…
Organization: Oceana
Job Title: Campaign Organizer – Climate and Energy Campaign Southeast States (Coastal NC, SC, and GA)
Location: Washington DC
Hours and Compensation: full time; Oceana, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) with a competitive benefits package offering medical, dental, vision coverage along with a 403 (b) retirement plan, generous leave among others
Application Deadline: none
Position Dates: January 31, 2013; temporary position
Posted On: Dec. 27, 2012
Organization Overview
Join the only international nonprofit dedicated solely to protecting and restoring the world’s oceans. Oceana’s campaigns are directed at achieving measurable policy changes to prevent the irreversible collapse of ocean life. Results are achieved through science, law, advocacy, organizing public support, and communications.
Description
Manages campaign in Southeastern, U.S. Coastal NC, SC, and GA to stop expanded offshore oil and gas drilling and to promote action on climate change in local, national, and international forums. read more…
Organization: Local Clean Energy Alliance (LCEA)
Job Title: Campaign Organizer Intern
Location: Oakland, California
Hours and Compensation: 10 hours/wk; $350/month expense reimbursement
Application Deadline: none
Position Dates: Start January 7th, 2013
Posted On: Dec. 27, 2012
Organization Overview
The Local Clean Energy Alliance (LCEA), the Bay Area’s largest clean energy coalition, with 90 affiliated member organizations, including environmental justice, social justice, environmental, business, and community groups, seeks a motivated and organized Campaign Orgaizer Intern.
Description
This is a great opportunity to gain experience on energy policy advocacy while providing needed assistance with a new campaign we are launching to advocate for Community Choice energy in Oakland. This position is out of the office of the LCEA’s host organization, Bay Localize, in downtown Oakland. The internship includes a $350/month expense reimbursement and requires 10 hours/week, to be determined by the applicant and the LCEA. read more…
Organization: WildEarth Guardians
Job Title: Wild Rivers Program Director
Location: Santa Fe, New Mexico
Hours and Compensation: Full time; Salary is $45,000 to $50,000 DOE plus vacation, sick leave, health insurance, and exceptional work environment.
Application Deadline: January 15, 2013
Position Dates: n/a
Posted On: Dec. 27, 2012
Organization Overview
WildEarth Guardians is a Santa Fe-based conservation non-profit committed to protecting and restoring the wildlands, wildlife and wild rivers of the American West.
Description
The Wild Rivers Program Director will direct WildEarth Guardians’ priority campaign to protect and restore the Rio Grande, ensure that river management throughout the American Southwest complies with all state and federal laws including the Endangered Species Act and Clean Water Act, expand the base of supporters for river flow protection in the Southwest, and outreach to new allies. The program director will work closely with the Executive Director. read more…
Organization: Physicians for Social Responsibility-Los Angeles (PSR-LA)
Job Title: Health & Environment Program Associate
Location: Los Angeles, California
Hours and Compensation: full time; salaried position with benefits
Application Deadline: Jan. 25, 2013
Position Dates: Starts January 31, 2013
Posted On: Dec. 27, 2013
Organization Overview
Physicians for Social Responsibility-Los Angeles (PSR-LA) seeks a full time Health & Environment Program Associate to support to the implementation of PSR-LA’s programs, with a focus on climate change and healthy land use.
Description
PSR-LA is seeking a motivated and creative individual to join our program work of preventing harm to human health and the environment by educating, mobilizing and engaging health professionals, community groups and advocates in policy advocacy. One of PSR-LA’s primary strategies to improve human health is to build a strong environmental health and justice movement that advocates for comprehensive solutions. By linking the credible voice of physicians with communities most affected by environmental contamination, PSR-LA combines our commitment to science, public health, advocacy and social justice to create change. read more…
Organization: The Conservation Law Foundation (CLF)
Job Title: Community Outreach Associate
Location: Boston, MA
Hours and Compensation: full time; salary commensurate with experience
Application Deadline: Jan. 15, 2012
Position Dates: Start Jan. 21, 2013 full time
Posted On: Dec. 27, 2012
Organization Overview
Conservation Law Foundation (CLF) is a nonprofit, member-supported organization with offices in Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Vermont. CLF staff work in one or more of our four program areas: Clean Energy and Climate Change, Clean Water and Healthy Forests, Ocean Conservation, and Healthy Communities and Environmental Justice. CLF’s Ocean Conservation Program has a long history of working to promote sustainable fisheries, habitat protection and comprehensive, ecosystem-based marine spatial planning in New England.
CLF is New England’s leading environmental law advocacy organization. Since 1966, CLF has worked to protect New England’s people, natural resources and communities. CLF works to promote renewable energy, fight air and water pollution, protect forests and wildlife, build healthy fishing communities and protect marine habitat, fight sprawl, promote public transit and defend public health. CLF is well known for its role in obtaining precedent-setting court victories addressing a wide range of issues including cleaning up Boston harbor, protecting endangered right whales, enjoining major highway projects, promoting mass transit, stopping offshore oil and gas drilling on Georges Bank, and implementing extensive energy efficiency programs. read more…
Organization: Institute for Global Environmental Strategies (IGES)
Job Title: Knowledge and Outreach Manager
Location: Bangkok, Thailand
Hours and Compensation: full-time (7.5 hours/day), 5 days per week except for Saturdays and Sundays; salary dependent on experience
Application Deadline: none
Position Dates: The term of this position is maximum two years with possible extension subject to fund availability. Considering the time required for attaining a work permit for non-Thai nationals from the Thai authorities, an employment term of one year may be initially offered. A probationary period of three months at the beginning of the term of employment will be also considered for applicants.
Posted On: Dec. 27, 2012
Organization Overview
Established in 1998, the Institute for Global Environmental Strategies (IGES) is an independent, non-profit environmental policy think-tank, with headquarters based in Japan that goes beyond research to provide practical ways to protect the earth’s environment and to realise greater sustainability and equity in the global community. While the outlook of IGES is global, the principal geographical scope of its activities is the Asia-Pacific region. IGES activities include strategic research, outreach, networking/multi-stakeholder dialogue, and capacity development (http://www.iges.or.jp/). read more…
Organization: Rainforest Alliance
Job Title: Agriculture and Climate Intern
Location: Washington DC
Hours and Compensation: minimum 14 hours/wk; unpaid
Application Deadline: none
Position Dates: January 15, 2013 – April 15, 2013
Posted On: Dec. 27, 2012
Organization Overview
The Rainforest Alliance is a not-for-profit organization that works to conserve biodiversity and ensure sustainable livelihoods by transforming land-use practices, business practices and consumer behavior.
Description
This internship spans across two programs within Rainforest Alliance: the Sustainable Agriculture Division and the Climate Program. The Rainforest Alliance’s Climate Program works to conserve biodiversity and enhance livelihoods by supporting sustainable land management practices that allow communities to mitigate and adapt to climate change. The Rainforest Alliance’s Sustainable Agriculture division works with farmers to ensure compliance with the Sustainable Agriculture Network (SAN) standards for protecting wildlife, ecosystems, workers’ rights, and promoting the well-being of farmers, their families and communities. Farms that meet the SAN’s rigorous environmental, social and economic standards are awarded the Rainforest Alliance Certified™ seal. read more…
