Verified Carbon Standard Intern – Washington DC
Organization: Amazon
Job Title:Verified Carbon Standard Summer Intern
Location: Washington, DC
Hours and Compensation: Full time 2-3 months, stipend available
Position Dates: Immediately
Application Deadline: June 27, 2012
Posted On: June 22, 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 & Responsibilities
The Summer Intern will be responsible for assisting VCS in a number of areas. Principal tasks and responsibilities will include, at a minimum, the following:
- Conduct research to support VCS policy outreach, including reviews of draft regulations issued by compliance regimes, analysis of regulatory requirements;
- Draft summaries of legislative and regulatory proposals;
- Conduct background research on key VCS initiatives such as the new VCS project pipeline;
- Assist program development and program management teams, including research and input into on-going work on new tools and guidelines.
Qualifications
- Good knowledge of the voluntary and regulated carbon markets, with relevant course experience.
- Demonstrated ability to research technical topics related to carbon accounting and environmental policy.
- Excellent technical writing and oral communication skills.
- Sharp analytical mind, with excellent attention to detail.
- 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
Applicants are requested to submit the following documents:
- Cover letter (not to exceed one page).
- Resume/CV (not to exceed two pages).
Applicants are asked to submit their application to [email protected] by close of business 27 June 2012
