Green Building Policy Intern, U.S. Green Building Council – Washington, DC
Organization: U.S. Green Building Council
Position Title: Green Building Policy Intern
Location: Washington, DC
Application Deadline: Position open until filled (Posted February 2, 2015)
Description: The Green Building Policy Intern will support the U.S. Green Building Council’s policy database by assisting the technical conversion of policy data to new database, ensuring the accuracy of existing data and researching additional green building policies throughout the world. This policy data is a vital resource to USGBC’s advocacy efforts and will help green building councils around the world communicate the market uptake of green buildings. The Green Building Policy Internship experience will impart valuable research skills and knowledge of policy making at all levels of government.
Please note that this is an unpaid position and intern must be eligible to receive academic credit.
After completing the program, the intern will be able to:
Demonstrate experience in non-profit workplace and sector
Clearly express concepts of sustainability and green building advocacy
More fully understand the benefits of green building and operations practices
Demonstrate practical experience in structuring research results in a format and style that is accessible to a general audience
Synthesize project data, surveys and qualitative data into a cohesive picture of the green building movement
Responsibilities:
Assist in the conversion of policy data to new database
Help to ensure the accuracy of existing policy data
Assist in the development of materials and resources that communicate successful green building policies
Categorize types of green building policies as models for other communities
Assist in the collection of global policy data
Coordinate with other national green building councils around the world
Synthesize and analyze global green building policies
Support USGBC’s global policy related coalitions and partnerships
Qualifications:
Current enrollment in graduate or undergraduate program of study
Major or specialization in Environmental Studies, Politics, Government, Law, Architecture or Engineering highly preferred
Knowledge of LEED Green Building Rating System highly preferred
Experience requirements
International policy experience highly preferred
Previous work experience in team/office setting preferred
Other Required Skills/Qualifications
Experience in Microsoft Office required, including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
Proficiency in the Adobe Creative Suite, especially InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator strongly preferred
Experience in Adobe Suite preferred, including InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator
Web management and HTML experience highly preferred
Database management experience highly preferred
Willingness and ability to learn new skills and software
How to Apply: Interested applicants should email or fax his/her resume and a letter of interest to our human resources department. Please be sure to note the title of the position you are applying for and submit files as PDFs or Word documents.
Ways to contact HR
Email [email protected]
Fax 202-478-5046
No phone calls, please
