Carbon War Room Internship – NYC

Organization: Carbon War Room
Job Title: Carbon War Room Intern
Location: NYC
Hours and Compensation: 12 hours/wk, unpaid
Application Deadline:
Posted on: February 9, 2012

Organization Overview

The Carbon War Room is an NGO that harnesses the power of entrepreneurs to unlock gigaton-scale, market-driven solutions to climate change. Over 50% of the climate change challenge can be addressed today — and profitably —under existing policy and technology conditions. We seek to facilitate a better flow of capital to entrepreneurial solutions that make economic sense right now. For more information, please visit www.carbonwarroom.com.

Description

The Carbon War Room is hiring a Development Intern for Spring semester 2012 in its New York, NY office. The intern is expected to work 8-12 hours a week. Only qualified students interested in gaining practical experience with an environmental and energy non-profit should apply.

The Development Internship is a unique experience for a motivated and talented undergraduate interested in fundraising and developing a working knowledge of the companies, organizations and leaders working to combat climate change and build a post-carbon economy.

Responsibilities

Qualifications/Skills

Strong organizational, analytical and logistical skills. Attention to detail and timely follow through. The intern must have the ability to work well in-person and by telecommuting with the Director of Development and Development Associate. Development experience, knowledge of foundation grant processes a plus.

• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office programs, especially Word and Excel
• Working knowledge of Salesforce or other CRM software
• Flexible; willingness to tackle a variety of tasks
• Desire to increase job efficiency and productivity of prospecting

Benefits

Unpaid, Possibility for course credit

How to Apply:

If interested in joining the Carbon War Room please submit a resume, and cover letter to Tayt Held, Development Associate, [email protected]. Your cover letter should include why you believe business solutions are or are not the best means of tackling climate change. The subject line of your email should read: [Your Name, Development Internship]. We are looking to hire immediately. Expect to hear back within 2 weeks if you are selected for an interview.