Organization: The Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Energy Association
Job Title: Policy and Communications Internship
Location: Washington, D.C.
Hours and Compensation: compensation provided (unspecified)
Application Deadline: rolling
Position Dates: Jan – April 2013
Posted On: Dec. 3, 2012
Organization Overview
The Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Energy Association (FCHEA) works to advance the research, development, and deployment of fuel cells and hydrogen energy–an indispensable technology in a clean energy present and future. FCHEA works with government, universities, and industry, and in addition to its advocacy, coordinates standards and research on fuel cells and hydrogen energy.
Description
The Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Energy Association (FCHEA) is offering full-time, paid internships beginning in January 2013. FCHEA is the trade association serving the fuel cell and hydrogen energy industries, and our mission is to make fuel cells and hydrogen energy an integral part of the nation’s clean energy portfolio.
As an intern at FCHEA, you’ll be part of a small, hardworking team in a campaign atmosphere, and you will gain hands-on experience in energy, environmental and technology communications, marketing and public policy. read more…
Organization: Save the Harbor/Save the Bay
Job Title: Policy Internship
Location: Boston, MA
Hours and Compensation: Save the Harbor/Save the Bay does not provide stipends for internships, but will work closely with students to see that the internship meets credit requirements. You need not be a student to apply. This position is 15-30 hours a week depending on availability, and is located at our office on Fish Pier in South Boston.
Application Deadline: rolling
Position Dates: We are looking for applicants for fall internship positions to start as soon as possible.
Posted On: Dec. 3, 2012
Organization Overview
Save the Harbor/Save the Bay is led by a broad group of civic, corporate, cultural, and community leaders as well as citizens and scientists whose shared mission is to:
• restore and protect Boston Harbor and Massachusetts Bay
• reconnect our citizens, our communities and especially our young people to the sea
• ensure the balanced development of a world-class waterfront for everyone to enjoy
Description
The policy intern will be enthusiastic and interested in working on a variety of projects focused on improving the water quality of the Boston Harbor. This is an outstanding opportunity for someone interested in learning about the role the non-profit sector plays in environmental improvement and advocacy since our interns have the opportunity to explore many facets of managing a far-reaching, successful non-profit organization. read more…
Organization: Environmental Investigation Agency
Job Title: Policy Analyst, Forest Campaign
Location: Washington, D.C.
Hours and Compensation: full time and Competitive salary and benefits package, commensurate with experience.
Application Deadline: rolling
Posted On: Dec. 3, 2012
Organization Overview
Since its founding in London in 1984, EIA has pioneered the use of undercover investigative techniques to expose environmental crimes and other abuse against the natural world—using its unique evidence to campaign against illegal logging, illegal wildlife trade and other environmental threats. Highlights of EIA’s achievements include instigating the 1989 global ban on international elephant ivory trade; the 1992 U.S. Wild Bird Conservation Act, limiting U.S. imports of exotic birds; an Indonesian government operation that became the biggest crackdown on illegal logging in history; a historic global agreement signed in Montreal, Canada, to phase out greenhouse gas emissions equivalent to 22 billion metric tons of carbon dioxide; and most recently, a precedent-setting U.S. ban on the import and trade of illegally logged timber and associated products. Currently EIA leads a coalition of over 40 environmental, labor and industry groups to support effective implementation of the Lacey Act, the world’s first prohibition on trade in all illegally sourced wood.
Description
The Environmental Investigation Agency, a 501(c)(3) non-profit advocacy organization based in Washington DC, is seeking a motivated, organized and committed environmentalist to join one of the most dynamic environmental advocacy teams in Washington today. The position is based within the Forest Campaign, which is focused on documenting and exposing illegal logging and associated trade, implementing and strengthening the ground-breaking Lacey Act provisions of 2008, and coordinating with a global network of companies, trade associations, service providers, academics and NGOs to promote legal trade in wood products. read more…
Hudson Valley farmhouse, circa 1744, for rent for the winter semester. Lovingly restored. 4 BR, 2 bath, LR, dining room, study with wi-fi, woodburning stove in large country kitchen with dishwasher, micro, etc, washer, dryer, furnished.
Monthly rent $1800 + utilities.
Call Katie at: 413.528.7257.
Cottage available from January-May. I can’t get up to my place as often as I would like during the school year and want to see it occupied. It’s a great deal. Non-smoker preferred, for obvious reasons.
10 minutes to Bard. Former schoolhouse in Clermont, just north of Tivoli on County Rt. 6, between 9G and 9. Beautifully renovated, comfortable modern furniture, 1100+ sq ft., 1 bedroom. Deck with Catskill views, W/D, Wi Fi, wood burning stove, complete kitchen, 1+ acre of lawn and trees. Ideal for coming up from the city to teach. Want to split weekends (partly for maintenance). $750 + fair portion of utilities.
(917) 796-0048 or email [email protected]
Organization: SUNY New Paltz
Job Title: Coordinator for Energy and Sustainability
Location: New Paltz, NY
Hours and Compensation: full time and salary based on experience
Application Deadline: until position is filled
Posted On: Nov. 28, 2012
Organization Overview
Recognized regionally for the strength of its academic programs, New Paltz is a highly-selective comprehensive public college of about 7,800 students, offering a variety of undergraduate as well as some graduate degree programs. New Paltz is located 80 miles north of New York City, at the foothills of the Catskill Mountains, with easy access to the City and to nearby cultural and recreational amenities.
Description
SUNY New Paltz seeks an experienced, dynamic professional to provide leadership to the college community in advancing the College’s commitment to energy management and sustainability. read more…
Organization: American Prairie Reserve
Job Title: Reserve Supervisor
Location: American Prairie Reserve, MT
Hours and Compensation: full time and salary based on experience
Application Deadline: open
Organization Overview
Our mission is to create and manage a prairie-based wildlife reserve that, when combined with public lands already devoted to wildlife, will protect a unique natural habitat, provide lasting economic benefits and improve public access to and enjoyment of the prairie landscape.
Description
Position resides on the American Prairie Reserve to assist the Reserve Manager in facilitating the operation and maintenance of the land infrastructure, facilities, structures, grasslands, livestock and wildlife. Directly supervises and coordinates APR projects and staff. Plans and implements science and restoration initiatives in collaboration with APR partners. Supports programs and development through outreach, donor & fundraising support, and public relations. read more…
Organization: Defenders of Wildlife
Job Title: Conservation Law and Climate Change Coordinator
Location: Washington, D.C.
Hours and Compensation: full time and salary based on experience
Application Deadline: open until filled
Organization Overview
Founded in 1947, Defenders of Wildlife is a major national conservation organization focused solely on wildlife and habitat conservation and the safeguarding of biodiversity. We believe in the inherent value of wildlife and the natural world, and this singular focus defines our important niche in the environmental and conservation community and serves as the anchor for our organizational values.
Description
The Conservation Law and Climate Change Coordinator is an integral part of Defenders of Wildlife’s legal, federal lands and climate change teams and is expected to develop strong knowledge of current legal, federal lands and climate program projects and provide general assistance to staff members in both departments on various matters relating to those projects. The Conservation Law and Climate Change Coordinator is responsible for administering Defenders’ litigation docket; Conservation Law Department and Landscape Conservation and Climate Adaptation Department budgets and web content; handling information requests on all climate and legal program issues; representing the two departments in internal and external meetings on select issues; coordinating office procedures to facilitate accomplishment of workplans; and organizing division events including meetings, receptions, and conferences. read more…
Organization: Conservation Law Foundation
Job Title: Community Outreach Associate
Location: Boston, MA
Hours and Compensation: full time and salary based on experience
Application Deadline: Jan. 15, 2013
Position Dates: starting in Jan. 2013
Posted On: Nov. 30 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.
Organization: Earthwatch Institute
Job Title: Corporate Sustainability Internship
Location: Boston, MA
Hours and Compensation: unspecified
Application Deadline: rolling
Posted On: Nov. 26, 2012
Organization Overview
As the largest non-profit organization supporting citizen science, Earthwatch has over 40 years sponsored over 1000 field research projects in 55 countries across the globe. Earthwatch expeditions and field research centers link volunteers, corporate employees, teachers, and students with international scientists working to conserve habitats, species, and cultures. Earthwatch has partnered with corporations globally for over 20 years to mobilize the resources necessary for a sustainable environment. We work towards this goal by developing innovative engagement and learning programs that immerse company employees in environmental issues within the context of their business alongside hands-on field research. Through a partnership with Earthwatch, corporations seek to develop environmental leaders within their companies, who will make decisions and take actions that will both drive their business forward and drive environmental sustainability. Corporate Sustainability Intern will assist the Americas Program Team in a variety of tasks relating to programs that aim to engage and inspire confident ambassadors who are passionate about supporting sustainability within their organization and their community.
Organization: Corporate Accountability International
Job Title: Water Campaign Internship
Location: San Francisco, CA and Boston, MA
Hours and Compensation: Spring: Late January to May, 2013. A minimum commitment of 15-20 hours /week with occasional additional hours for events is required. Days are flexible depending on student schedule and internship manager needs. Summer: May to August, 2013. During the summer this is a full-time internship. This is an unpaid internship, however, a transportation stipend of $150 will be provided and students may receive course credit for their internship.
Application Deadline: rolling
Posted On: Nov. 28, 2012
Organization Overview
Social Change Philanthropy is a growing and vibrant field. This position is a great opportunity to help accelerate this sector, to develop as a social change leader, to build a growing and dynamic development unit, and to help advance groundbreaking campaigns to protect human rights and the environment.
For more than 30 years, Corporate Accountability International has successfully challenged corporations like GE, Nestlé, and Philip Morris to halt abusive practices that threaten public health, the environment and our democracy. Today our campaigns challenge the dangerous practices of some of the world’s most powerful industries.
Description
The Think Outside the Bottle Campaign Organizing Internship is a skills-building internship in which interns will take on significant projects to advance Corporate Accountability International’s mission, including our Think Outside the Bottle campaign. Think Outside the Bottle is focused on building support for strong public water systems and challenging the misleading marketing of the bottled water industry. The projects will be coupled with training sessions on planning actions to advance the campaign, news monitoring, outreach to organize and educate people on the campaign, fundraising, reporter engagement, and many other topics.
Organization: Institute for Transportation and Development Policy
Job Title: Outreach and Policy Intern
Location: New York, NY
Hours and Compensation: `15 hours/week and possible stipend
Application Deadline: Dec. 12, 2012
Position Dates: minimum 3 month commitment
Posted On: Nov. 28, 2012
Organization Overview
The Institute for Transportation & Development Policy (ITDP) is a not-for-profit organization based in New York City with offices in Mexico City, Sao Paulo, Guangzhou, Ahmedabad, Jakarta, and Bogota. ITDP works to promote environmentally sustainable and socially equitable transportation policies and projects around the world, with an emphasis on developing countries. ITDP’s programs focus on bus rapid transit, cycling and walking, travel demand management, parking, and urban revitalization. More information about ITDP can be found at www.itdp.org.
Description
ITDP is seeking an Outreach and Policy Intern to work across departments and on a variety of projects. The intern will report to the Director of Development, and work closely with all members of the team.
Organization: EcoLogic Development Fund
Job Title: Research and Writing Intern
Location: Cambridge, MA
Hours and Compensation: 15 hours/week and unpaid
Application Deadline: rolling
Posted On: Nov. 13, 2012
Organization Overview
EcoLogic advances conservation of critical natural resources in areas of Mexico and Central America by promoting sustainable livelihoods and by strengthening community participation in natural resource management. In collaboration with local groups, EcoLogic protects forests and water resources by strengthening sustainable livelihoods, facilitating payment for ecosystem services opportunities, and supporting community self-determination. EcoLogic’s work over the past 17 years has positioned us to help some of the world’s most vulnerable communities become leaders in the battle against climate change.
Description
The Communications Officer looks to the Research and Writing Intern for help drafting original content for online and print publications and media outlets, and researching specific subject matter related to our areas of specialization. This is a rotating position and applicants are welcome at any time.
Organization: Environmental Law Institute
Job Title: Research Associate
Location: Washington, D.C.
Hours and Compensation: Full time @ $29,000 per year
Application Deadline: Feb. 15, 2013
Position Dates: 2 year position
Organization Overview
The Environmental Law Institute (ELI), a non-profit organization located in Washington, D.C., is a leading center of environmental research, policy analysis, and training in the United States. Founded at the beginning of the modern environmental era four decades ago, ELI has played a pivotal role in the evolution of environmental law. Today, ELI is an internationally-recognized independent research and education organization whose interdisciplinary staff of lawyers and scientists works to develop creative solutions to critical problems in environmental law, policy, and management worldwide. Support for the Institute’s research comes from a mix of private foundations and state and federal government agencies.
Description
ELI periodically hires recent college graduates to serve as Research Associates. Research Associates work directly with the 15–20 lawyers and scientists in the Research and Policy Division on projects addressing environmental and natural resource protection and pollution prevention. A typical workload combines research and administration.
The Research and Policy Division publishes research studies and conducts a variety of training courses and workshops. Specific subject areas include: air and water quality, climate change, renewable energy, hazardous waste and brownfields, international environmental policy, sustainable land use, biodiversity conservation, wetlands management, freshwater and ocean policy, public health, environmental enforcement, and mining law.
Organization: Green America
Job Title: Food Campaigns Director
Location: Washington, D.C.
Hours and Compensation: full-time (4-days, 32 hours/week) & $36,000 – $42,000/Grant Track Position
Application Deadline: Jan. 14 ,2013
Posted On: Nov. 13, 2012
Organization Overview
Green America is a nonprofit organization dedicated to creating a just and sustainable society by harnessing economic power for positive change. Our unique approach involves working with consumers, investors and businesses. Our workplace reflects our goal of creating a more cooperative, environmentally sound economy. We have a participatory decision-making process, which aims to build consensus within the departments and teams.
Green America’s Corporate Responsibility Division works to promote greater social and environmental responsibility with larger corporations. The Division works to preserve forests, address climate change, promote fair trade and create safe foods that preserve the planet. Green America’s Take Back Our Food Campaign is part of the Corporate Responsibility Division.
Description
The Food Campaign Director will be in charge of Green America’s Take Back Our Food Campaigns, which seek to educate the public about problems with the increasing industrialization of our food systems and GMOs, the importance of local and organic foods, and the need for all Americans to take action to take back our food supply to protect the health of people and the planet. A major part of the position will be directing GMO Inside, a new campaign that will get a wide range of Americans active in labeling GMO foods and taking action to get them out of their homes and communities.
Organization: Population Action International
Job Title: Legislative Policy Analyst
Location: Washington, D.C.
Hours and Compensation: full time with a salary in the low $40k’s
Application Deadline: Nov. 30, 2012
Posted On: Nov. 14, 2012
Organization Overview
Population Action International (PAI) is a not for profit organization working to improve individual well-being and preserve global resources by mobilizing political and financial support for population, family planning and reproductive health policies and programs. PAI strives to create a world in which every person has a right and access to sexual and reproductive health, humanity and the natural environment exist in balance, and fewer people live in poverty.
Organization: Center for Neighborhood Technology
Job Title: Energy Operations Associate
Location: Chicago, IL
Hours and Compensation: Full time
Application Deadline: rolling
Posted On: Nov. 20, 2012
Organization Overview
CNT Energy is a non-profit corporation whose mission is to provide economic and environmental benefits to households, building owners and communities through energy efficiency and conservation.
CNT Energy is experiencing rapid growth in three main areas:
(1) Residential Real Time Electricity Pricing and Smart Grid Development,
(2) Energy Efficiency in Residential and Commercial Buildings, and
(3) Community Energy Planning and Energy Information Center.
CNT Energy is an affiliate of the Center for Neighborhood Technology (CNT), a 33-year old non-profit organization whose mission is to promote the development and perpetuation of vibrant urban communities that are both environmentally and economically sustainable, both in the Chicago region and throughout the United States.
Organization: Friends of Brook Park
Job Title: Environmental Justice Associate
Location: Bronx, NY
Hours and Compensation: Minimum eight hours a week and unpaid
Application Deadline: ASAP
Position Dates: Soon as possible
Posted On: Nov. 17, 2012
Description
The main campaign you will be working on is the effort to Stop Fresh Direct. See www.southbronxunite.com.
We’re looking for dedicated, self-motivated, holistic and progressive individuals to assist us with our summer activism and advocacy. Internships will involve working with our team in multiple capacities including: organizing, environmental & social justice education, advocacy and outreach, policy research, fundraising and more. Candidate(s) should be prepared to take ownership of projects to which s/he is assigned and be accountable for deliverables.
Organization: Clean Water for North Carolina
Job Title: Energy and Environmental Justice Researcher/Organizer
Location: Asheville, NC
Hours and Compensation: Full time and $32-34,000
Application Deadline: Dec. 3, 2012
Position Dates: start Jan 2013
Posted On: Nov. 19, 2012
Organization Overview
Since 1984 Clean Water for North Carolina (CWFNC, formerly the Clean Water Fund of North Carolina) has worked for clean, safe communities and workplaces with hundreds of communities and thousands of North Carolinians. CWFNC is a private non-profit membership organization serving residents across the state of North Carolina. We have a very active and diverse board and staff, dozens of volunteers and hundreds of members who work hard to make North Carolina a better place.
Description
Clean Water for NC, a progressive statewide non-profit organization with a diverse Board of Directors and membership, seeks an environmental policy researcher and organizer with strong communication and analytical skills, science background and a proven commitment to social justice. The Researcher/Organizer will lead energy policy research, outreach and advocacy in the western part of the state, especially related to hydraulic fracturing for natural gas. The Researcher/Organizer will also assist in community organizing, media work and day to day administrative tasks.
Organization: American Forests
Job Title: Public Policy Intern
Location: Washington, D.C.
Hours and Compensation: minimum part time and unpaid
Application Deadline: Dec. 14, 2012
Position Dates: Jan – May 2013
Posted On: Nov. 19, 2012
Organization Overview
American Forests restores and protects urban and rural forests. Founded in 1875, the oldest national nonprofit conservation organization in the country has served as a catalyst for many of the most important milestones in the conservation movement, including the founding of the U.S. Forest Service, the national forest and national park systems and literally thousands of forest ecosystem restoration projects and public education efforts. Since 1990, American Forests has planted more than 40 million trees in forests throughout the U.S. and in 38 countries, resulting in cleaner air and drinking water, restored habitat for wildlife and fish, and the removal of millions of tons of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. Learn more at www.americanforests.org.
Description
- Monitor federal legislation, regulations and policy information on strategic conservation issues relating to American Forests’ policy platform and priorities.
- Help prepare communication materials related to such issues in the form of updates and alerts, advocacy letters, blog posts, web site content and fact sheets.
- Attend meetings with federal agency and congressional staff members and monitor legislative briefings, and hearings related to strategic conservation issues.
- Prepare internal research briefings on strategic conservation issues to inform organizational policy positions.
Qualifications
Must be currently enrolled in an accredited four-year college or university. Must be receiving college credit for the internship. Demonstrated interest in policy and federal government affairs related to environmental, forest, or natural resource issues is preferred. Internship will begin in January 2013 and will complete in May.
- Strong verbal/written communications
- Strong computer skills
- Skills and experience in interpreting natural resource data are preferred.
- An ability to work in a team environment and to manage multiple tasks is required.
How to Apply
Send a cover letter and resume to Rebecca Turner ([email protected]) by Friday, December 14, 2012.
