Transportation & Climate Change Internship – Washington D.C.
Organization: The Center for Clean Air Policy (CCAP),
Job Title: Transportation & Climate Change Internship
Location: Washington D.C.
Hours and Compensation: This position is available immediately for 6 months. Full-time is preferred, but part time will be considered for students. This is a paid internship with no benefits provided.
Application Deadline: open until position is filled
Posted on: February 16, 2011
Organization Overview
CCAP’s mission is to significantly advance cost-effective and pragmatic air quality and climate policy through analysis, dialogue and education to reach a broad range of policymakers and stakeholders worldwide. CCAP’s transportation program focuses on assessing and enhancing the environmental and economic benefits of transportation and land use policies.
Description
The Center for Clean Air Policy (CCAP), a renowned leader for more than two decades in the global climate change policy arena, is seeking applications for Transportation & Climate Change Intern. This temporary position is located in CCAP’s Washington, DC offices.
Responsibilities
The internship will focus on transit-oriented development and smart growth in developing countries including:
- Research (best practices, capacity building resources, analytical methodologies, data)
- Quantitative analysis (calculating/modeling travel impacts, GHGs, economics, measurement)
- Policy analysis and writing
Qualifications
- Current graduate student or recent graduate from a program in Transportation, Urban Planning, Economics, Environmental Science, Public Policy or a related field;
- Coursework in transportation planning, quantitative research, economics, energy & environmental policy required;
- Prior experience a plus;
- Excellent research and quantitative skills required;
- Strong oral and written communication skills;
How to Apply:
Applications including a cover letter describing your qualifications, resume and writing sample should be sent to: [email protected]. Please also reference where you learned of the position.
To expedite the internal sorting and reviewing process, please type “Transportation Intern” and your name (Last, First) as the only contents in the subject line of your e-mail.
