Kubert Public Interest Sustainable Business Internship-Chicago, IL
Organization: Environmental Law and Policy Center
Position Title: Kubert Public Interest Sustainable Business Internship
Location: 35 East Wacker Drive, Suite 1600, Chicago, IL, 60601, US
Hours and Compensation: 40 hours/week, $7500
Application Deadline: January 31, 2014
Organization Overview
The Environmental Law & Policy Center is the Midwest’s leading public interest environmental legal advocacy and eco-business innovation organization. We develop and lead successful strategic environmental advocacy campaigns to improve environmental quality and protect our natural heritage. We are public interest environmental entrepreneurs who engage in creative business deal making with diverse interests to put into practice our belief that environmental progress and economic development can be achieved together. ELPC’s multidisciplinary staff of talented and experienced public interest attorneys, environmental business specialists, public policy advocates, and communications specialists brings a strong and effective combination of skills to solve environmental problems and improve the quality of life in our Midwestern communities.
Description
The Environmental Law and Policy Center (“ELPC”) seeks to hire two M.B.A. students for Sustainable Business Internship positions in our Chicago office starting in June 2014. The full-time M.B.A. interns will work with ELPC multidisciplinary project teams of senior attorney, M.B.A., public policy and scientist professionals on sustainability projects developing clean renewable energy and energy efficiency, advancing innovative transportation strategies and preserving vital natural resources. One of ELPC’s core principles is that job creation, economic growth and environmental progress can be achieved together through smart public policies and sustainability initiatives.
Responsibilities
Work with ELPC’s senior staff on sustainability projects involving clean energy development, innovative transportation strategies and natural resources preservation. Economic analysis of energy efficiency and renewable energy programs, and program development of forward-looking federal and state environmental policies that can achieve job creation, economic growth and environmental progress together. Engage with ELPC multidisciplinary project teams of public interest attorneys, M.B.A.s, policy advocates, communications specialists and scientists.
Qualifications
M.B.A. students with at least three years of prior professional experience preferably in sustainability, finance, environmental or energy sectors. Strong academic record and excellent analytical and writing skills. Strong background in financial and economic analysis. Knowledge of clean energy policy and technologies, and energy economics is valued. An inspired commitment to sustainability principles and an ability to work well with a team of skilled professionals. SALARY: $7,500 for the 10-week internship program, starting in May/June 2014.
How to Apply
APPLICATION PROCESS: Interested M.B.A. student applicants should send a cover letter, resume and three professional references by email to Sara Billings at: [email protected]. The deadline is January 31, 2014. The Environmental Law and Policy Center is an equal opportunity employer and is continually seeking to diversify its staff.
Charlie Kubert was a businessperson and dedicated environmentalist who worked at ELPC on sustainable business opportunities to advance environmental progress and economic growth.
