Climate and Energy Research Intern- Washington, DC
Organization: Worldwatch Institute
Location: Washington DC
Hours and Compensation: unpaid, 3 months, 30+ hrs a week
Start Date: Immediate (flexible)
Posted on: Nov 8, 2011
Application Deadline: Position open until filled
Summary
The intern will be assigned to a project within the Climate and Energy program which is developing renewable energy strategies for Central America. Responsibilities will include: researching and compiling information on renewable energy in Central America; drafting and editing material for reports; authoring occasional articles for the Worldwatch blog ReVolt; and providing additional administrative support to team as required.
The ideal candidate will have:
- Outstanding writing and communication skills
- Strong academic and/or work background in energy policy and/or technologies
- Ability to self-manage and stay organized while maintaining multiple assignments and deadlines
- Demonstrated experience in and passion for climate and energy issues—and for the importance of accurate information and analysis to guide environmental decision-making
- Demonstrated ability to synthesize complex sets of data
- Proficiency or fluency in Spanish
- Sense of humor, attention to detail, and creativity
How To Apply
Please send a resume, cover letter and writing sample to Adam Dolezal at [email protected] with “Climate & Energy Central America Intern” in the subject line. In your cover letter, please answer the following question: How can the implementation of policy incentives in a given country increase the adoption of renewable energy?
