Organization: Ocean Conservancy
Position Title: Trash-Free Seas Analyst
Location: Washington, DC
Hours and Compensation: Full-time
Application Deadline: Position open until filled
Description: The Trash Free Seas Analyst works with the Trash Free Seas program (TFS) Director, Ocean Conservancy senior leadership, and the TFS team to develop, implement, and coordinate efforts in support of Ocean Conservancy’s campaign to implement a global, systemic solution to ocean plastic pollution. The TFS Analyst will also work closely with the Trash Free Seas Alliance (TFSA), a co-operative group of businesses, leading environmental organizations and others, to leverage the power of collaborative partnerships to develop systemic solutions to ocean plastics. S/he will advance our work related to corporate responsibility, sustainability issues, and public-private partnerships. S/he is responsible for conducting research and analysis; providing synthesis and guidance; and generating written products and presentations to support the TFS program. S/he represents the organization to, and supports ongoing relationships with key NGO, academic, and corporate partners.
Responsibilities:
Assist the TFS Director in tracking concurrent projects and managing day-to-day communication with scientists, subject matter experts, and external consultants.
Develop whitepapers, presentations, and other materials as requested by the Team Lead to support the plastics campaign agenda.
Conduct research and analysis, and provide review and recommendations to support the TFS.
Present, brief, or communicate analytical research material to industry, academia, policy makers, or NGOs.
Work closely with TFS staff to identify and create opportunities to develop and implement strategies and tactics to advance the ocean plastics campaign.
Assist TFS team members in preparing materials and arranging logistics for conferences, briefings, and meetings.
Participate in planning, developing, and implementing general TFS activities.
Perform other duties as directed to support Ocean Conservancy’s overall conservation efforts.
Qualifications:
Demonstrated ability to research, analyze, and synthesize complex information.
Demonstrated ability to prepare written documents quickly, clearly, and efficiently.
Ability to think strategically and identify, maximize, and create opportunities to advance Ocean Conservancy’s campaign goals.
Willingness to challenge the status quo.
A high-level performer who will bring the necessary creativity, energy, and commitment to Ocean Conservancy’s plastics campaign.
Superior oral and written communication skills, including capacity to communicate complex ideas compellingly to a variety of audiences.
Proficiency in Microsoft office products required.
Ability to be flexible and work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
Great multi-tasking skills with the ability to see the big picture and remain attentive to details, deadlines, and deliverables.
Highly responsive and collaborative with an appreciation of the benefit of a multi-disciplinary team approach; willing to take on a variety of tasks to further the program goals.
Basic understanding of marine debris preferred.
Minimum of 2 years of experience working in a related field.
Experience with or exposure to corporate sustainability issues, preferred.
How to Apply: If you think you have what it takes to join Ocean Conservancy’s team, please send a cover letter speaking to your qualifications and abilities along with your resume and salary expectations to: [email protected] and note your name and “Trash Free Seas Analyst #1411” in the subject line.
Organization: Ocean Conservancy
Position Title: Special Assistant, Conservation Policy
Location: Austin, Texas
Hours and Compensation: Full-time
Application Deadline: Position open until filled
Description: The Special Assistant is responsible for working with the Vice President to manage day-to-day operational aspects of Conservation Policy and Programs. The Special Assistant will work with a team of Ocean Conservancy staff, including members of Executive Leadership, to coordinate and manage the flow of regional and national programmatic campaigns to ensure Ocean Conservancy’s program goals and objectives are met.
Responsibilities: Executive Support: Responsible for the day-to-day operations and workflow of the Vice President, Conservation Policy and Programs. Provides budget inputs and assists in monitoring office and program budgets. Oversees quality control of communications, routing and tracking, filing procedures, and handling of confidential materials. Manages flow of information between program team members and with Vice President, Conservation Policy and Programs to ensure and enhance communication within the team and achieve maximum effectiveness. Provides logistical and administrative support to the Austin office and program directors within the Conservation Policy and Programs portfolio. Responsible for the organization and coordination of the Austin, Texas office operations, procedures, and resources to facilitate organizational effectiveness and efficiency.
Program Coordination: Supports the Vice President, Conservation Policy and Programs to ensure team accountability through: facilitating timely completion of program deliverables; monitoring progress on program goals, expenditures, and available resources under comprehensive work plans; and assessing results and impact. Supervises regular programmatic reporting to accurately communicate success and effectiveness. Convenes meetings for status updates, problem solving, and work plan development, in consultation with Director of Program Development, to fully flesh out project development and on an ongoing, regular basis to facilitate communication of project progress across the organization.
Schedule Management: Judiciously manage the Vice President, Conservation Policy and Programs time in the office and offsite. Responsible for overseeing meeting and travel arrangements and associated logistical details. Responsible for scheduling meetings with the Executive Team, the Policy and Program Directors, or other senior staff as appropriate and preparing materials for the Vice President, Policy and Programs in preparation for these meetings, as well as circulating summary notes afterwards. Coordinates with other Ocean Conservancy staff to ensure timely completion of action items identified at meetings or otherwise specified by the Vice President, Conservation Policy and Programs. Ensures the Vice President, Conservation Policy and Program’s calendar is kept updated and accurate and that appropriate supporting arrangement for meetings are completed.
Qualifications:
Three years or more of experience in project management preferred; with proven experience in fiduciary management.
Working knowledge preferred in one or more of the following: marine/coastal ecosystems, human impacts and threats to oceans/coasts, ecosystem protection and management, and program management/strategic communication methods.
Familiarity with U.S. or state fishery management systems, regulations and policy preferred.
Proven ability to multi-task and handle a fast-paced work environment.
Strong verbal and written communication skills are essential, as is the ability to communicate complex scientific or technical concepts to policy and lay audiences (writing samples will be requested).
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with past success in working collaboratively and functioning as part of a team.
A strategic thinker who can bring the creativity, energy, discipline and commitment needed to help secure sustainable fisheries and restore and enhance the Gulf of Mexico.
A high-level performer who remains attentive to details and adheres strictly to deadlines and deliverables while keeping a larger vision in mind while supporting accurate, timely, and powerful policy, products, and positions.
Personable, passionate, productive, and focused on advancing the cause of ocean conservation.
Proficient in Microsoft Office software and other standard office technologies.
Bachelor’s degree or higher preferred in a relevant interdisciplinary specialty, such as management, communications, public policy, or another field closely related to coastal/marine affairs or environmental protection.
How to Apply: If you think you have what it takes to join Ocean Conservancy’s team, please send a cover letter speaking to your qualifications and abilities along with your resume and salary expectations to: [email protected] and note your name and “Special Assistant, Policy and Programs #1409” in the subject line.
Organization: Natural Resources Defense Fund
Position Title: Arctic Policy Advocate
Location: Washington, DC
Hours and Compensation: Full-time
Application Deadline: Position open until filled (posted November 26, 2014)
Description: NRDC is seeking an experienced policy analyst and advocate to work with the Land & Wildlife team in our Washington DC, office, to provide collaboration, leadership, and communication for challenging, high profile, high stakes conservation campaigns related to the Arctic, across a spectrum of advocacy forums, with periodic travel to Alaska and, potentially, Canada.
Responsibilities:
Executive Branch and congressional advocacy related to conservation of Arctic natural areas and wildlife;
Coordinating with and enhancing the advocacy efforts of coalition partners working on Arctic conservation;
Drafting briefing papers, formal comments, and other advocacy documents;
Communicating effectively with media professionals about Arctic conservation issues;
Contributing to NRDC social media on Arctic conservation;
Assisting with outreach to NRDC members about the Arctic;
Staffing NRDC leadership for high level meetings;
Contributing to development and strategic adjustment of NRDC’s Arctic initiatives;
Providing substantive expertise and strategic advice on Arctic issues to NRDC staff working on related issues;
Supervising consulting experts
Qualifications:
Five to seven years of professional experience related to federal policy advocacy (preferably including time in a policy-related congressional or agency staff position), or an advanced degree in the natural sciences and 4 years’ such experience;
Demonstrated success both (i) working collegially on and (ii) providing leadership in, policy advocacy;
Strong aptitude for mastering scientific and technical background for policy debates;
Very developed writing skills.
How to Apply: To apply, please create a profile and upload your resume and cover letter to the NRDC jobs website.
Organization: Environmental Defense Fund Climate Corps
Position Title: EDF Climate Corps fellow
Location: Various locations
Hours and Compensation: Full-time; 10-12 weeks; Fellows are paid $1,250 per week and reimbursed for travel expenses to the EDF Climate Corps Training and the annual EDF Climate Corps network event.
Application Deadline: January 16, 2015
Description: Become an EDF Climate Corps fellow this summer and launch your environmental career. Our fellows gain real-world experience working at leading organizations on energy management.
To set our fellows up for success, we provide a week of expert, practical training in energy management in May, and provide support throughout the summer. Backed by EDF’s 45 years of expertise and the powerful EDF Climate Corps network of sustainability professionals, our fellows are equipped to make a tangible impact. Are you up to the challenge?
How EDF Climate Corps Works
- Rigorous Selection: We choose top-tier graduate students from our pool of applicants based on the needs of host organizations.We take into consideration student skills, experience and location preference in determining placement.
- Expert Training: In May, we host a weeklong training for our fellows with EDF experts and sustainability consultants. The curriculum covers energy efficiency, sustainability strategy, carbon accounting, building systems, financial analysis and more.See the 2014 training agenda.
- Professional Experience:Every summer over 100 EDF Climate Corps fellows hit the ground running to work on-site at their host organizations. They spend 10 to 12 weeks on customized energy projects.
- Final Deliverables: At the end of the summer, each fellow presents his or her findings to their host organization and submits a final, actionable report of their work.
- Follow-Up: After the fellowship ends, EDF staff follow up with each host organization to find out whether fellow recommendations are being implemented. Also, EDF convenes all of the fellowship alumni and host organization participants for its Annual EDF Climate Corps Network Event.
How to Apply: Apply online at the Climate Corps website.
Organization: Council on Foreign Relations
Position Title: Franklin Williams Internship
Location: New York City, New York, and Washington, DC
Hours and Compensation: 16-21 hours/week; paid by the hour
Application Deadline: CFR will select two individuals each term (fall, spring, and summer) to work in the Council of Foreign Relations’ (CFR) New York City and Washington, D.C. offices.
Description: The Franklin Williams Internship, named after the late Ambassador Franklin H. Williams, has been established for undergraduate and graduate students who have a serious interest in international relations. The internship is designed to develop the intern’s knowledge and leadership abilities as a foundation for future work in the foreign policy arena.
Ambassador Williams had a long career of public service, including serving as the former American Ambassador to Ghana, as well as the former Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Lincoln University, one of the country’s historical African American colleges. He was also a Director of the Council on Foreign Relations, where he made special efforts to encourage the nomination of African Americans to membership.
CFR will select two individuals each term (fall, spring, and summer) to work in the Council of Foreign Relations’ (CFR) New York City and Washington, D.C. offices. The intern will be involved with tasks such as, program coordination, substantive and business writing, research, and budget management. In addition, the intern will be encouraged to attend the CFR’s extensive meetings programs and participate in informal training designed to enhance management and leadership skills.
Qualifications: Applications are accepted on a term basis for both the New York and Washington, D.C. offices. Candidates should be currently enrolled in either an undergraduate program or in a graduate program in the area of international relations or a related field. Recent graduates will also be considered. Candidates should have a record of high academic achievement, proven leadership ability, and previous related internship or work experience.
How to Apply: To apply to CFR, please send a resume and cover letter to [email protected].
Organization: EcoHealth Alliance
Position Title: Internship
Location: New York City, New York
Hours and Compensation: Full-time; Unpaid
Application Deadline: Rolling
Description: EcoHealth Alliance integrates innovative science-based solutions and partnerships that increase capacity to achieve two interrelated goals: protecting global health by preventing the outbreak of emerging diseases and safeguarding ecosystems by promoting conservation.
We accept interns throughout the year based on our project needs. Internships are typically based at our NYC headquarters and are unpaid.
How to Apply: To be considered for an internship, please email the following materials to [email protected] with “internship” in the subject line.
Statement of interest (include time availability)
Current Curriculum Vitae
Organization: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Office for Coastal Management
Position Title: 2015 Coastal Management Fellow
Location: Various locations
Hours and Compensation: Full-time 2-year position
Application Deadline: Application packages are due to your local Sea Grant director by January 23, 2015.
Description:
- A fellowship established to provide on-the-job education and training opportunities in coastal resource management and policy for postgraduate students.
- A two-year opportunity that offers a competitive salary, medical benefits, and relocation and travel expense reimbursement.
- A program that matches postgraduate students with state coastal resource agencies to work on coastal projects proposed by the state and selected by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Office for Coastal Management.
Qualifications:
- Any student completing a master’s, doctoral, or professional degree in natural resource management or environmental-related studies from an accredited U.S. university between January 1, 2014, and July 31, 2015.
- Students from a broad range of environmental programs are encouraged to apply.
How to Apply: All applications must include the following items:
- Resume or curriculum vitae (not to exceed two pages using 12 pt. font).
- Statement of the applicant’s goals with emphasis on what the applicant expects from and can contribute to the fellowship experience (500 words or less).
- Two letters of recommendation, including one from the applicant’s principal professor. If no principal professor exists, the faculty member who is most familiar with the applicant’s academic work may be substituted.
- Unofficial copies of all undergraduate and graduate student transcripts.
Application packages must be submitted to the Sea Grant program office in the state where you earned your degree by January 23, 2015. Each Sea Grant program office may select and forward up to three applications to the NOAA Office for Coastal Management for review. Applicants from states not served by a Sea Grant program office should contact the Office’s fellowship coordinator for more information on submitting an application (contact information is below).
Organization: League of Conservation Voters
Position Title: State Capacity Building Intern
Location: Seattle, Washington
Hours and Compensation: Full-time; paid
Application Deadline: January 2, 2015
Description: LCV works to turn environmental values into national, state and local priorities. LCV, in collaboration with our state LCV partners, advocates for sound environmental laws and policies, holds elected officials accountable for their votes and actions, and elects pro-environment candidates who will champion our priority issues.
The State Capacity Building Intern works with the State Capacity Building Department of (LCV). This position assists the Vice President of SCB and the Events and Operations Manager, manages the online database, maintains the SCB website, manages SCB quarterly meetings and retreats, and assists with administrative functions of the Seattle office. This is a part- or full-time, 6-8 month paid internship, 20-40 hours a week, based in Seattle, Washington. Compensation is Seattle minimum wage.
Responsibilities:
Online Administration
SCB Meetings Coordination
Seattle Office Administration
Data Collection Assistance
Special Projects Assistance
Qualifications:
Work Experience: Previous office experience preferred. Familiarity with word processing, databases and spreadsheets (Windows, Microsoft Word, Excel) helpful.
Education: High School Diploma required. College grad preferred
Skills: Good written and oral communications skills; excellent skills in word processing, spreadsheets (Windows, Microsoft Word, and Excel required, PowerPoint preferred), and phone systems; strong database background preferred. Good with numbers, attentive to details, and adept at maintaining systems for easy access to information and data. Able to balance variety of work demands.
Capabilities: Demonstrated relationship building skills; solid judgment; critical thinking skills; a sense of movement and community; ability to handle multiple details and tasks; highly organized; commitment to environmental protection and mission of LCV. Good sense of humor is a plus.
How to Apply: Send cover letter and resume to [email protected] with “State Capacity Building Intern” in the subject line no later than January 2, 2015. No phone calls please.
Organization: National Forest Foundation
Position Title: Director, Eastern Field Program
Location: Washington, DC
Hours and Compensation: Full-time
Application Deadline: December 31, 2014
Description: The Director, Eastern Field Program reports to the Executive Vice President. The incumbent is responsible for developing, implementing, and managing conservation programs with the Forest Service, communities, conservation nongovernmental organizations (NGOs), and private sector partners to support National Forest Foundation (NFF) strategic initiatives and long-term goals in the eastern United States.
Responsibilities: The Director, Eastern Field Program is responsible for:
Building and developing a close and mutually beneficial relationship between the Forest Service, the NFF, and eastern field partners to implement effective community-based conservation partnerships.
Implementing our program of work in the eastern United States, which currently includes three conservation campaign sites, investing in local initiatives through Ski Conservation Funds and Forest Stewardship Funds and
other diverse projects and programs.
Developing conservation projects and programs with public and private sector partners that support the Foundation’s strategic initiatives and long-term goals.
Expanding the base of private sector supporters and partners by actively pursuing funding opportunities and creating new development opportunities.
Effectively communicating and engaging the public in caring for their
National Forests and Grasslands through community-based conservation initiatives.
Reviewing and providing due diligence for all grant proposals from the area as necessary.
Participating in efforts to create synergy between the Forest Service and the NFF to build a stronger constituency for our National Forest System.
Communicating the availability of Conservation Connect to support capacitybuilding of NFF’s eastern field partners; identify partner group’s specific needs, and incorporate technical assistance into projects when necessary.
Maintaining a breadth of knowledge about current trends, emerging issues, policy interventions, and innovations in the field of conservation programming to enhance the NFF’s strategic efficacy.
Serving as the point of contact in all conservation and development activities in the eastern United States.
Qualifications: NFF expects the incumbent to possess the following educational and experiential qualifications:
Master’s degree in natural resources-related field (or equivalent experience).
A minimum of 10 years’ experience with proven results in conservation programming and related community-based collaborative conservation to include a strong knowledge of and experience in Forest Service policies, procedures and regulations.
A strong understanding of eastern natural resources issues.
A demonstrated commitment to the environment.
Abilities and Skills: NFF expects the incumbent to possess the following proven abilities and skills:
Ability to represent the NFF with diverse constituents in a clear and professional manner through excellent written and oral communication skills, and excellent interpersonal skills.
Ability to collaboratively manage programs and evaluate their outcomes against quantifiable measures of success.
Ability to cultivate new donor relationships.
Ability to effectively set priorities, while managing a variety of projects and tasks to successful completion.
Ability to work well and be flexible in a team-oriented environment.
Ability and willingness to travel frequently.
Excellent research and analytical skills with a strong attention to detail.
How to Apply: To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to: [email protected]
Organization: Grid Alternatives
Position Title: SASH Program Assistant
Location: Oakland, California
Hours and Compensation: Full-time; This is an entry-level position with a rapidly growing organization and opportunity for advancement. GRID Alternatives also offers excellent benefits including Health, Dental, FSA, 5 weeks of paid time off per year, professional development funds, and optional enrollment in a 403b retirement plan.
Application Deadline: Deadline for applications is December 31, 2014. The ideal candidate will start in January 2015.
Description: We are seeking a highly motivated and self-directed individual to support GRID’s administration of the California Solar Initiative’s Single-family Affordable Solar Homes (SASH) Program. The SASH Program is the nation’s first dedicated low-income solar program, providing solar rebates to eligible families in California’s Investor Owned Utility (IOU) territories. This position will be focused exclusively on GRID’s projects and operations in California, and a large portion of the position will be managing projects installed through GRID’s Sub-Contractor Partnership Program (SPP).
Responsibilities:
- Manage a portfolio of solar sub-contractors located throughout California.
- Work directly with sub-contractors from project bidding stage through project completion.
- Be the primary liaison between GRID and sub-contractor
- Track all project details within the portfolio
- Perform design reviews for solar projects. Work with solar contractors throughout CA on solar project design and installation issues.
- Track projects across multiple regional offices and prepare regular project status reports.
- Maintain sophisticated project and client databases with Salesforce; includes data entry and generating reports.
- Perform a variety of administrative functions including fielding and responding to program related inquiries, staffing program meetings, reviewing project documentation for completeness and accuracy, and sharing responsibilities with the department’s general administration duties.
Other duties may be assigned as needed.
Qualifications:
- Must be able to manage multiple projects and adapt to changing priorities and demanding work loads
- Superior written and verbal skills
- Database management and analysis (Excel or other spreadsheet)
- Highly developed interpersonal skills
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills
- Ability to work effectively as a team member in a dynamic and culturally diverse environment
- Passion for renewable energy, sustainability, affordable housing, the environment, or environmental justice
- Familiarity with solar project design and installation
- General understanding of PV solar industry and California policy around energy efficiency and solar
- Experience with Salesforce or similar CRM database software
How to Apply: Go to www.gridalternatives.org/jobs and submit your resume and cover letter. Applications without cover letters will be considered incomplete. Please DO NOT e-mail or fax your resume or call or email about the position.
Organization: Emory University
Position Title: Sustainability Program Coordinator
Location: Atlanta, Georgia
Hours and Compensation: Full-time
Application Deadline: Position open until filled
Responsibilities:
- Collaborates with the Director of the Office of Sustainability Initiatives, university committees, and campus groups in fulfilling Emory’s sustainability vision.
- Develops and executes work plans in various areas of sustainability.
- Assists with annual sustainability report cards and quarterly updates, oversees the Residence Hall Association Sustainability Chairs program, addresses behavior modifications in graduate and undergraduate students and staff to achieve Emory’s Sustainability Vision and Climate Action Plan goals, and organizes the Student Sustainability Forum.
- Provides guidance and support to sustainability-related student groups, staff sustainability events, and supports coordination of annual student-focused events, such as Green Networking Night, New Student Orientation, Earth Day, Campus Sustainability Day, Commencement and Energy Competition.
- Manages student internship program and leads students in finding ways to reduce environmental impacts from student life.
- Manages Sustainability Incentives Fund and supports occasional grant writing and management.
- Represents the sustainability initiative at school-wide forums and area sustainability committees, initiates and maintains relationships, and serves as a liaison with various campus groups.
- Coordinates marketing needs and manages newsletter and web-based communication efforts. Helps maintain social media and website presence.
- Plans and leads meetings, identifies priorities, delegates action items, manages campaigns and outcomes and communicates with team about campus-wide efforts.
- Supports sustainable food initiatives by serving on Sustainable Food Committee, overseeing farmers market intern, implementing educational opportunities, coordinating volunteers at the Depot Educational Garden and collaborates on Dining waste-management efforts.
- Performs related responsibilities as required.
How to Apply: All interested applications should send a resume and cover letter to Ciannat Howett at [email protected].
*If you want more information about this BCEP graduate’s internship experience or want to get in touch with a student/alum, please contact Caroline Ramaley at [email protected].
Organization: Office of State Representative Anne Gobi, Massachusetts 5th Worcester District
Location: Boston, Massachusetts
Student Name and Class Year: Serafina Zeringo, 2014
Organization description: The 5th Worcester District is located in Central Massachusetts. Encompasses the towns of: Barre, Brookfield, East Brookfield, Hardwick, Hubbardston, New Braintree, North Brookfield, Oakham, Spencer (Precincts 2, 3, 4), Ware (Precinct A: Hampshire Co) and West Brookfield.
Representative Gobi was born and raised in Spencer and still lives there today. She attended David Prouty High School and studied at Worcester State College. She began work as a teacher at Leicester High School, while attending Massachusetts School of Law in pursuit of her Law Degree.
A member of the Spencer Democratic Town Committee since 1998, she was elected to serve as the State Representative for the 5th Worcester District.She has been a member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives for 12 years now, serving on multiple committees including the Joint Committee on Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture, on which she currently acts as Co-Chair.
*If you want more information about this BCEP graduate’s internship experience or want to get in touch with a student/alum, please contact Caroline Ramaley at [email protected].
Organization: Northeast Energy Efficiency Partnerships
Location: Lexington, Massachusetts
Student Name and Class Year: Serafina Zeringo, 2014
Organization description: NEEP was founded in 1996 as a non-profit whose mission is to serve the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic to accelerate energy efficiency in the building sector through public policy, program strategies and education. Our vision is that the region will fully embrace energy efficiency as a cornerstone of sustainable energy policy to help achieve a cleaner environment and a more reliable and affordable energy system.
How We Do It
Speed Adoption of High Efficiency Products – Accelerate the adoption of high-efficiency, quality consumer and business sector lighting solutions, electronics and appliances that reduce total home and building energy use and peak demand.
Reduce Energy Use in Buildings – Make possible a future in which all homes and buildings are zero net energy, through incremental yet aggressive improvements to building energy policies and programs.
Advance Knowledge and Best Practices – Promote knowledge and the use best practices that support the expansion, implementation and evaluation of policies and programs to increase and accelerate energy efficiency.
Make Efficiency Visible – Position the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic region as the national leader for efficiency as a critical and tangible resource to support environmental sustainability, a robust economy, and a reliable and affordable energy system.
*If you want more information about this BCEP graduate’s internship experience or want to get in touch with a student/alum, please contact Caroline Ramaley at [email protected].
Organization: The Energy and Resource Institute
Location: New Delhi, India
Student Name and Class Year: Jedamiah Wolf, 2014
Organization description: A dynamic and flexible organization with a global vision and a local focus, TERI was established in 1974, with the initial focus on documentation and information dissemination. Research activities, initiated towards the end of 1982, were rooted in TERI’s firm conviction that efficient utilization of energy and sustainable use of natural resources would propel the process of development.
All activities in TERI, the largest developing-country institution working towards sustainability, move from formulating local- and national-level strategies to shaping global solutions to critical issues. Towards this end, we have established regional centres in Bengaluru, Goa, Guwahati, Mumbai and the Himalayas. We have also set up affiliate institutes – TERI-NA, Washington, DC, USA, and TERI Europe, London, UK – and also have a presence in Japan, Malaysia, and the UAE. We have also established a research base in Africa with an aim to both provide technical assistance as well as facilitate exchange of knowledge amongst the communities in various African states.
Buoyed by more than 40 years of excellence in research and innovation, TERI is now poised for future growth, driven by a global vision and outreach, with a philosophy that assigns primacy to enterprise in government, industry, and individual actions.
*If you want more information about this BCEP graduate’s internship experience or want to get in touch with a student/alum, please contact Caroline Ramaley at [email protected].
Organization: Mass Energy Consumers Alliance
Location: Boston, Massachusetts
Student Name and Class Year: Brian Sewell, 2014
Organization description: Since 1982, Mass Energy has pursued a mission to make energy more affordable and environmentally sustainable for the consumers of Massachusetts.
Mass Energy is making it easy to green your electricity right now. It’s the simplest, most effective thing you can do make sure that the electricity you use is met with power from clean, local, renewable energy. Our non-profit was founded more than 30 years ago, and we’ve been connecting our members with local clean energy sources for more than ten years now.
We promote residential energy efficiency to reduce our member’s energy use, and help consumers across Massachusetts to access ratepayer funded energy efficiency programs. We advocate for stronger energy efficiency policy; create partnerships to serve hard to reach/hard to serve populations; and we assist cities and towns as they implement energy efficiency programs.
*If you want more information about this BCEP graduate’s internship experience or want to get in touch with a student/alum, please contact Caroline Ramaley at [email protected].
Organization: Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta
Location: Atlanta, Georgia
Student Name and Class Year: Justine Schwartz, 2014
Organization description: The Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta is part of the central bank of the United States. The Federal Reserve System—the Fed, as it is often called—consists of twelve Reserve Banks located around the country and the Board of Governors in Washington, D.C.
The Atlanta Fed and the other Reserve Banks play an important part in all three of the Fed’s functions: monetary policy, bank supervision and regulation, and the operation of a nationwide payment system.
In its monetary policy role, the Bank seeks to keep prices stable and economic growth at its maximum sustainable rate. The Bank president plays a role in deciding the direction of interest rates and meets with the other Bank presidents and the seven governors at the Board every six weeks at the Federal Open Market Committee meeting. The Bank’s Board of Directors—drawn from the business community, banks, and labor and consumer organizations—makes recommendations every two weeks on the level of the discount rate, which is the rate at which the Bank lends to commercial banks.
The Atlanta Fed’s Supervision and Regulation staff seek to promote the safety and soundness of the banking system, foster stability in financial markets, ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations, and encourage banking institutions to responsibly meet the financial needs of their communities.
*If you want more information about this BCEP graduate’s internship experience or want to get in touch with a student/alum, please contact Caroline Ramaley at [email protected].
Organization: Solar Energy Industries Association
Location: Washington, DC
Student Name and Class Year: Oliver Peckham, 2014
Organization description: Established in 1974, the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) is the national trade association of the U.S. solar energy industry. Through advocacy and education, SEIA is building a strong solar industry to power America.
As the voice of the industry, SEIA works with its member companies to make solar a mainstream and significant energy source by expanding markets, removing market barriers, strengthening the industry and educating the public on the benefits of solar energy.
SEIA is a 501(c)6 non-profit trade association. Our sister organization, The Solar Foundation, a 501(c)3 non-profit charitable organization, oversees policy-driven research and develops education & outreach programs to promote the further development of solar energy in the U.S.
*If you want more information about this BCEP graduate’s internship experience or want to get in touch with a student/alum, please contact Caroline Ramaley at [email protected].
Organization: Global Carbon Exchange Africa
Location: Cape Town, South Africa
Student Name and Class Year: Oliver Peckham, 2014
Organization description: Alone, it’s impossible for one company to prosper sustainably. But the strength of an ecosystem lies in diversity and collaboration. Taking nature’s lead, GCX Africa is making business more sustainable through a powerful network of partnerships. Our goal is to help businesses become better corporate citizens, better environmental custodians, and more valuable organisations.
Environmentally or socially damaging operations erode the future of a business, and only add ‘thin’ value through short-term profits. ‘Thick’ value is added when innovative operations help society and ecosystems to flourish, and results in value that grows and endures. Thick value is the output of authentic sustainability.
We collaborate with businesses to embed sustainability and innovation into their DNA, helping to create thick value. This not only enhances lasting profits, but makes businesses more adaptable and resilient to change.
Innovation, collaboration and transparency are keys to authentic sustainability. Through measuring and managing, educating and involving, providing solutions and communicating, GCX Africa enables businesses to unlock the abundant opportunities for growth in this new economy.
*If you want more information about this BCEP graduate’s internship experience or want to get in touch with a student/alum, please contact Caroline Ramaley at [email protected].
Organization: Save the Harbor/Save the Bay
Location: Boston, Massachusetts
Student Name and Class Year: Vickash Mohanka, 2014
Organization description: Save the Harbor/Save the Bay is a non-profit, public interest harbor advocacy organization made up of thousands of citizens as well as civic, corporate, cultural and community leaders and scientists. Our mission is to restore and protect Boston Harbor, Massachusetts Bay, and the marine environment and share them with the public for all to enjoy.
Save the Harbor was founded in 1986 by the attorney who initiated the Boston Harbor Case, the judge who first heard it, the reporter who covered the case for the Boston Globe and a passionate advocate who wanted to make Boston Harbor clean enough for her children to enjoy.
Today we are the region’s leading voice for clean water and continued public investment in Boston Harbor, the region’s public beaches, the Boston Harbor Islands and serve as the Boston Harbor Connection for a generation of young people and their families. In 2013, our free youth environmental education and family programs connected nearly 16,000 underserved young people and their families to Boston Harbor and the Boston Harbor Islands.
