Organization: Environmental Advocates of New York
Position Title: Legislative & Policy Intern
Location: Albany, New York
Dates: Start and end dates flexible. Position is full-time or part-time (20 hours minimum), depending on intern’s availability. Interns must maintain a regular schedule.
Application Deadline: Rolling
Description: As the leading environmental watchdog, Environmental Advocates of New York offers interns a front row seat and active role in the policy making process. While learning about a host of environmental issues, we assure our interns that they will see how a bill really becomes a law in New York and will work behind the scenes to make it happen. Interns will learn how to draft position memos, lobby, and monitor committee meetings and session of the State Senate and Assembly. There will also be opportunities to collaborate with advocates from other organizations and to engage with the communications and membership teams here at Environmental Advocates.
Responsibilities: The intern will tackle a variety of substantive assignments, including: research, writing, lobbying, and coalition building. Environmental Advocates’ current issue areas include climate change, clean air and energy, fracking, water quality and natural resources protection, fiscal policy and other environmental and public health issues. Often the issues are before the Legislature, but some of our policy work is direct advocacy before the executive branch and involvement in Congressional education and outreach.
Qualifications: Demonstrated research, writing, and communications skills; interest in environmental protection and learning about state legislative and regulatory processes; enthusiasm, and willingness to tackle new projects.
How to Apply: Send resume and cover letter to the address below, with the job title in the subject line. Please include in your letter the hours to which you would commit and the start/end date that works for you, along with specific environmental issues that interest you.
Contact Information:
Intern Coordinator
Address: 353 Hamilton Street Albany, NY 12210
Phone:(518) 462-5526
E-mail: [email protected]
Organization: Environmental Defense Fund
Position Title: North Carolina Environmental Policy Intern
Location: Raleigh, North Carolina
Dates and compensation: 10 weeks during the summer; full time (35 hours per week); start dates: May 11, May 18, June 1 or June 15; $5,000 for the summer/$14.30 per hour
Application Deadline: Position open until filled
Description: The intern will become an integral part of EDF’s NC-based policy team, supporting EDF’s work with policymakers, agency staff, environmental NGO’s and other stakeholders. The intern will assist in formulating policy recommendations and providing information to support and promote EDF’s priority policy objectives. The intern will also get an inside look at the workings of NC state politics and policymaking within both administrative agencies and the state legislature.
Reports to: Senior Policy Analyst
Responsibilities: In fulfilling this role, the intern will have opportunities to:
- Research, compare and contrast proposed NC legislation, rules and regulations with EDF model policy recommendations and leading practices adopted in other states.
- Attend meetings at the NC General Assembly, the NC Environmental Management Commission (EMC), NC Mining and Energy Commission (MEC) to track important discussions and assist in monitoring the rulemaking and legislative processes.
- Monitor the 2015 session of the NC General Assembly to track legislation relevant to EDF’s 2015 energy and environmental policy goals.
Qualifications:
- Currently enrolled in undergraduate program and have completed at least two years by the time of the internship.
- Degree major or significant coursework in political science, environmental studies, or government.
- Reliable transportation to and from Raleigh office (near PNC Arena) and ability to travel downtown to legislative sessions as needed.
- Quick and reliable internet research skills.
- Ability to think on your feet and produce high quality work under time constraints.
- Must support and uphold the mission of Environmental Defense Fund.
How to Apply: Apply online. Interested applicants should attach a cover letter and resume to the EDF application.
Organization: Environmental Defense Fund
Position Title: Program Coordinator
Location: New York City, New York
Application Deadline: Position open until filled
Description: The Program Coordinator’s role is primarily to support the Chief Financial Officer while also providing support to the Controller and the Corporate Counsel. Independent judgment is required to plan, prioritize and organize the workload within this extremely critical department. This is an excellent opportunity for someone to use business skills in support of a key component of EDF’s strategy and policies.
Responsibilities: This position requires quick-thinking and strong judgment, high caliber communication skills, strong knowledge of EDF’s core issue areas, and appropriate contact with high-level stakeholders. The key responsibilities fall into three main areas:
Departmental coordination and administration:
- Apply excellent organizational, communication, and planning skills by responding to requests for information, helping to coordinate activities and projects for the team and preparing correspondence and reports as needed.
- Organize, compile, and distribute Audit and Finance Committee meeting materials for the all EDF legal entities, including setting deadlines for contributors, proof-reading, and formatting/design.
- Create/design data/chart-heavy PowerPoint presentations.
- Keep informed about major projects; learn and stay abreast of current priorities as they relate to the CFO’s goals and strategy.
- Organize meetings with internal programs as well as outside organizations.
- Create and maintain administrative and tickler systems
- Facilitate expense reports, invoices, contracts, and other financial documents requiring approval and administration.
High-caliber executive support to the CFO:
- Maintain calendar for Finance Department. Develop schedule effectively relative to CFO’s and Finance’s short-term needs, long-term plan and yearly goals
- Prepare CFO for meetings including printing documents, collecting supporting documentation and researching background information.
- Answer and screen phone calls and emails. Take messages and field questions as appropriate
Project management:
- Maintain document management system and governance files.
- Assist with special projects that arise and that may include extensive Excel and database systems work.
- Assist Program staff and other EDF colleagues to communicate and coordinate on joint projects and assist with meetings and special projects
- Act as liaison with other internal departments/programs and outside organizations.
Qualifications:
- At least five years’ work experience preferred
- A Bachelor’s degree required
- Creativity, energy, and the ability to multi-task and get work done under pressure.
- Experience with budgeting, accounting and/or bookkeeping.
- Excellent attention-to-detail and administration skills.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Superior skills in MS Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint.
- Ability and willingness to work as a strong team player, while at the same time able to work independently and as a self-starter.
- Ability to multitask.
- An understanding of and commitment to Environmental Defense Fund’s mission of protecting the natural environment and limiting humankind’s impact on the planet.
How to Apply: Apply online.
Organization: Tejon Ranch Conservancy
Position Title: Executive Director
Location: Los Angeles area, California
Dates and compensation: The Tejon Ranch Conservancy offers an excellent benefits package and a competitive salary that is commensurate with experience. The location for this position is flexible. The Conservancy’s headquarters are located in Lebec, CA, approximately 60 miles north of Los Angeles and 30 miles south of Bakersfield. To successfully carry out the internal and external duties of the role, the Executive Director must be based in a location that allows her or him to spend significant time (approximately half) at headquarters and on the Ranch, as well as engage in frequent travel.
Application Deadline: Position open until filled
Description: The Tejon Ranch Conservancy seeks a mission-focused, dedicated, and innovative Executive Director to build on its accomplishments to date and expand its contributions to conservation on Tejon Ranch and beyond, leading the Conservancy to its next level of financial, programmatic, and organizational success. This is a high-profile opportunity for a dynamic conservation professional. The successful candidate will provide outstanding organizational leadership and passionately communicate the Conservancy’s mission and achievements to internal and external stakeholders. Working in partnership with the Board, Tejon Ranch Company, conservation leaders, and other critical community stakeholders, the Executive Director will serve as a strategic leader in implementing the Ranch-wide Agreement and executing sustainable and forward-looking conservation programs and public access activities on Tejon Ranch’s conserved lands. The Executive Director will also interact with public agencies on important conservation programs and other critical planning activities. S/he will be a collaborative leader, an excellent manager, and an accomplished fundraiser. The ideal candidate will have a deep familiarity with land trust practices, as well as an entrepreneurial mind and the capacity to provide tangible benefits to the Conservancy.
The Executive Director will report to the Board of Directors and will lead and oversee all functions of the Conservancy in accordance with policies established by the Board.
Responsibilities
The Executive Director will perform the following and other duties as assigned:
- Guide the Conservancy in achieving its mission, ensuring its programs build on accomplishments to date and further strengthen the quality, relevance, and profile of the organization.
- Recommend to and assist the Board in developing overall objectives, strategies, and programs to achieve the organizational goals of the Conservancy, and oversee the implementation of all adopted policies, programs, plans, and procedures.
- Ensure the preparation of annual plans and budgets for review and adoption by the Board of Directors and be responsible for overseeing staff and ensuring that the approved work program is carried out, pursuant to the adopted budget.
- Work with the Development Director to fundraise for the implementation of the Ranch-wide Management Plan and significantly increase financial support for the Conservancy’s science, public access, and restoration programs from individual, institutional, agency, and corporate supporters.
- Represent the organization externally, making public presentations as required and engaging in and overseeing communications with members of and contributors to the Conservancy, the general public, media, governmental agencies, and representatives of groups interested in environmental issues.
- Raise the profile of the Conservancy within the national land trust and conservation communities, garnering recognition for its valuable and unique assets and programs.
- Guide the development of the second iteration of the Ranch-wide Management Plan—including the Public Access Plan—in conjunction with Conservancy staff and Board, partners, and consultants.
- Work closely with the Pacific Crest Trail Association, Tejon Ranch Company, and the US Forest Service to re-align the Pacific Crest Trail through Tejon Ranch.
- Ensure that the books, records, and files of the Conservancy are maintained in good order at all times, and that financial records are at all times in compliance with all nonprofit reporting and other legal requirements.
- Oversee real estate and land acquisition transactions in compliance with the highest standards of land trust practice.
Qualifications: The successful candidate will have the following professional and personal qualifications:
- 10+ years of substantive and relevant work experience, land trust experience strongly preferred
- Strong leadership skills, including an engaging and energetic demeanor and the ability to inspire and motivate staff, donors, and potential partners
- Demonstrated conservation ethic and a commitment to serving the Conservancy’s mission
- Demonstrated leadership and business acumen and a proven record leading organizational growth and effectiveness
- Proven success securing funding for an organization or business/program function
- Experience engaging and fully utilizing a board
- Comfort in dealing with the budgeting process, project coordination, and management of staff and financial resources
- Demonstrated ability to work collegially and constructively with colleagues and partners with disparate interests and backgrounds
- History of conservation work in working lands or private ranch/farm settings
- Ability to increase fundraising with individuals of high net worth, private, and family foundations and corporations, and an interest in trying new ideas in fundraising
- Experience working with county, state, and national public policy leaders and an understanding of the important role of regulatory agencies and other community planning bodies
- Experience working on land transactions and with title companies, appraisers, etc., highly desirable
- Bachelor’s degree required, graduate degree in natural resource science or management or equivalent experience strongly preferred
- Excellent communication skills, with proven ability to write and speak articulately and persuasively
- Ability to listen to others and learn from their best ideas
- Initiative, inquisitiveness, and intellectual curiosity
- Ability to work collaboratively with various stakeholders to resolve issues in a win/win manner
- Excellent interpersonal and relationship building skills and sense of humor
- A personable, trustworthy, and diplomatic demeanor, and impeccable integrity
- Exceptional analytical, strategic, and tactical abilities
- Willingness to travel
How to Apply: To be considered for this position, interested candidates must follow this link to submit a resume, cover letter, and salary requirements. CEA Recruiting is assisting the Tejon Ranch Conservancy with this search. Please direct all applications and inquiries to CEA Recruiting. This position will remain open until filled.
Organization: NW Energy Coalition
Position Title: Senior Development and Outreach Associate
Location: Seattle, Washington
Compensation: $51,000 – 55,000
Application Deadline: April 27, 2015
Description: The senior development and outreach associate is responsible for maintaining and increasing funding from all donor categories as well as from sponsoring companies and organizations through effective donor identification, cultivation and solicitation. In addition, this person will help organize appropriate events to broaden the Coalition’s donor and supporter base and to engage our membership. This person will work closely with the executive director, board development committee and Coalition staff.
Responsibilities:
Donor and sponsorship outreach and cultivation (60%)
- Lead high-quality campaigns and strategies to identify, cultivate and solicit existing major donors, and sponsors and to develop new prospects.
- In collaboration with the executive director and board members, manage a portfolio of major individual and corporate donors.
- Initiate and maintain contact with potential major donors and corporate sponsors.
- Develop appropriate cultivation strategies that involve staff and board members.
- Develop strategic partnerships with the clean energy industry.
- Develop and implement a new corporate donor/partner campaign.
- Mobilize new and nontraditional resources using tools such as social media and crowdfunding platforms.
- Develop donor communication materials.
- Work collaboratively with Coalition staff, board and member organizations.
Development administration (20%):
- Provide leadership and support for board development activities.
- Document all gift donations and acknowledgement activities.
- Maintain a donor database, track relationships and actions, build donor profiles and generate reports.
Event management and support (20%):
- Work with outreach and communications staff to manage and coordinate special events, including the Coalition’s annual awards gala:
- Coordinate logistical details prior to and during events
- Publicize events through development of promotional materials and outreach.
- Mobilize Coalition allies and prospective donors to attend events.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree and 5-7 years experience in non-profit development and fundraising. Experience may substitute for education.
- Additional relevant professional experience including (but not limited to) work in event planning or marketing.
- Excellent relationship-building skills, with strong follow-through and the ability to engage with a wide variety of internal and external stakeholders.
- Demonstrated ability to raise funds and work with donors.
- Strong leadership and management skills and ability to handle multiple projects and priorities.
- Exceptional attention to detail and experience working in teams.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Must be a resourceful worker with a can-do attitude who can take initiative, follow through and manage time efficiently.
How to Apply: Application review will begin 4/27/15.In order to help us efficiently process applications and to ensure that your application is received, please observe the following:
1.) Please submit a resume and cover letter via email to Gwen Heisterkamp at gwen (at) nwenergy (dot) org.
2.) In the subject line of your e-mail: “Your Full Name, Sr. Development Associate”
3.) In your cover letter, please reflect on your experience with the following: major donor cultivation, sponsorship cultivation, corporate partnership cultivation, events management, social media/crowdfunding, and database management.
4.) In your resume, please provide specific dates of employment (month/year).
5.) In your cover letter, please indicate where you found out about the position.
Organization: University of Florida
Position Title: Assistant Director for Energy Services
Location: Gainesville, Florida
Application Deadline: Position open until filled
Description: The Assistant Director for Energy Services has responsibility for management, development, and administration of the direction of the University of Florida’s Energy Services group within the Utilities & Energy Business Unit (3 direct reports and total staff of 15). The unit’s responsibility includes management of the Building Automation and Control System covering 12 MGSF of general education, laboratory and research space and administering energy management initiates and develops strategies to improve energy and operational effectives of building systems. The position is responsible for technical development of the university’s HVAC system direction and of campus policy covering its usage.
As this position is responsible for Energy Management and Building Control System initiatives for the campus, the ideal candidate must possess strong skills and significant experience in design and/or maintenance of complex commercial, institutional, or university HVAC systems. Additionally, the candidate will also need expertise in leading Building Automation System programming, installation, and management, including high level knowledge of IT concepts related to the communication of BACnet systems in a multi-vendor large device count environment. This position requires a candidate with both high-level strategic leadership as well as detailed technical understanding of energy and control systems.
Responsibilities:
Campus Energy Management
Development of department/university direction for campus energy initiatives and programs. Provides leadership and consultation for general campus energy consumption reduction and carbon footprint reduction. Oversees measurement and verification of facility energy utilization to stand as a basis for recommendations for operational, system or behavioral improvements. Position will coordinate, analyze and identify ways and means (technical and procedural) to improve the effectiveness of energy consumption on campus, identify technical system issues and propose solutions for campus HVAC and lighting controls systems. Develop and track key performance indicators for energy use at E&G and HSC facilities, including performance reviews of university utility plants (chilled water, waste water, and electrical generation). May perform or oversee third party engineering/feasibility studies and may participate in development of energy savings performance contracts. Serves as the key advisor and consultant for future construction and renovation projects. Responsible for effective use of staff in managing campus energy consumption and implementing energy saving initiates.
Building Automation and Facility Support
Responsible for providing technical guidance and leadership to the Energy Services Unit for the development, deployment and utilization of the Building Automation and Control Systems. The position is responsible for developing the vision, standards, and methods that are employed by the university staff in utilization of the building control systems. This includes recommendation of future changes, system specifications, and technical solutions to meet the demands of the campus. The position will manage the building automation staff and provide support to the Physical Plant Division – Operations Department to troubleshoot and resolve HVAC and building control issues. Position will coordinate work scope of department staff as required to support university projects and objectives.
Administration
Prepare annual reports to include quantitative documentation of improvements in energy consumption and lessons learned from completed projects. Prepare energy reports for university administrative officers. Prepares and distributes recurring reports as appropriate. Develop energy conservation projects and prepare proposals for submission. Maintains appropriate records on equipment and personnel. Hires, trains and supervises staff. Coordinates “special” projects and reports as directed. Assists in the preparation of the Utilities & Energy business plan. Monitors the department’s budget execution to ensure that it remains within fiscal constraints.
A criminal background check will be conducted.
Requirements: Master’s degree in an appropriate area of specialization and two years of appropriate experience; or a bachelor’s degree in an appropriate area of specialization and four years of appropriate experience.
Qualifications:
– The position provides vision, direction and prioritization of energy management initiatives for the utility plants, HVAC control and lighting systems within buildings and requires a strong understanding of the underlying technology and concepts.
– Degree(s) in mechanical, electrical or energy engineering
– Licensure in engineering (PE)
– Certified Energy Manager – CEM or other energy certification
– Certified Building Commissioning Professional – CBCP or other commissioning certification
– Management, Deployment and Integration of Multi-Vendor Building Automation Systems
– Experience in higher education institutions
– Experience managing technical and trade craftsmen
– Experience in implementation of energy efficient and sustainable practices
– Health Assessment Required: No
How to Apply: Apply online. This position has been reposted. Previous applicants are still under consideration and need not reapply. Application review began on March 31, 2015 and continue until the position is filled. Applications received after this date will be considered at the discretion of the hiring committee.
Organization: Association for the Sciences of Limnology and Oceanography
Position Title: The 2015 ASLO Science Communication Intern
Location: Washington, DC area
Dates and compensation: The internship will begin in early to mid-September and last 14 weeks.; Travel Funds: The intern will be assisting with the organization of events for the 2016 Ocean Sciences Meeting (February 2016, New Orleans, LA) and the USA Science & Engineering Festival (April 2016, Washington, DC). While these events take place after the conclusion of the internship, travel funds for the intern to attend and participate in both events will be available.; This is a paid internship and carries a stipend of $6,000.
Application Deadline: June 5, 2015
Description: The 2015 ASLO Science Communication Internship will provide exposure to the many forms of science communication over a 14-week period beginning in September 2015 in the Washington, D.C. area. The internship is available to current or recent graduate students in the aquatic sciences. Selection criteria include demonstrated interest in one or more aspects of science communication, strong communications skills, and excellent academic record.
Responsibilities: The successful applicant will participate in a wide variety of communication projects in the areas of Policy, Education, and Public Outreach.
• Policy. Get a first-hand look at how policy is formulated in the U.S. during the Geosciences Congressional Visits Day and by attending hearings and topical briefings on Capitol Hill.
• Education and Outreach. Learn more about aquatic science education by participating with ASLO’s Education committees and in the COSEE Consortium. Reach the masses by designing part of ASLO’s exhibit for 2016 USA Science and Engineering Festival, which has an anticipated attendance of 300,000 people. Hone science writing skills by preparing material for ASLO’s social media channels.
Qualifications: This internship is available to current or recent graduate students in the aquatic sciences.
How to Apply: To apply for the ASLO Science Communication Internship, please submit the following via email to Adrienne Sponberg, ASLO Director of Communications and Science, at [email protected] . Applications must be received by midnight EST, June 5, 2015.
• Cover letter (2 pages max) stating your communication interests and what you feel you can contribute to ASLO’s Policy, Education and Outreach programs.
• Resume
• A letter of support from an academic advisor or other mentor (sent directly by the reference to [email protected])
In addition to the above, you must send official copies of your college transcripts. Transcripts must be postmarked by June 5th and sent to:
Association for the Sciences of Limnology & Oceanography
ASLO Internship Application
10410 Kensington Parkway, Suite 216
Kensington, MD 20895
Questions about the internship should be sent to Adrienne Sponberg, ASLO Director of Communications and Science, at [email protected].
Conference: Integrity of Creation: Climate Change, Call for Papers and Posters
Dates: September 30 – October 2, 2015
Organization: Duquesne University
Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Deadline to submit: May 15, 2015
Description: Duquesne University invites academic Papers & Posters on Climate Change to be presented at this inaugural annual conference. The interdisciplinary conference series provides a scholarly forum to explore topics related to the Integrity of Creation.
How to Apply: There is no fee to register for the conference. For questions contact Glory Smith, at: [email protected] or 412-396-4504. Please apply on the conference website at: www.duq.edu/ioc
Organization: Partnership on Sustainable, Low Carbon Transport
Position Title: Research Intern
Location: Shanghai, China
Application Deadline: April 30, 2015
Description: SLoCaT Partnership is looking for a research intern who has a strong interest in global policies on transport, sustainable development, and climate change. He or she will work directly with the SLoCaT Secretariat, which is based in Changning District in Shanghai, China.
The research intern will be mainly responsible for providing research support on sustainable transport based on one or more of the following 5 work streams of SLoCaT Partnership:
- Results Framework on Sustainable Transport
- Financing Framework for Sustainable Transport
- Collaborative Work Program on Sustainable Transport and Poverty
- Work Program on Transport and Climate Change
- Rural Transport
Detailed information and plans under the 5 work streams can be found in the SLoCaT Partnership Work Program 2015-2016.
Responsibilities: The internship with SLoCaT Partnership will focus on the following areas with potential for expansion into other areas depending on the needs of the organization:
- Assisting with qualitative and quantitative research projects on various topics relating to sustainable transport;
- Preparing and checking collected information on the global development of sustainable transport;
- Using spreadsheet and other software to analyze qualitative data; assist in generating data summaries with graphics and tables;
- Perform any other additional task for SLoCaT Partnership.
Requirements:
- Able to commit to between 3 and 6 months of working full-time in the Shanghai office;
- Bachelor’s Degree or above in transport, urban planning, public policy, or other fields related to sustainable development;
- Has a passion for promoting global sustainable development through transport;
- Experiences with Microsoft office;
- Fluency in written and spoken English is required.
How to Apply: Interested candidates can submit their resume and cover letter plus two references in English to Talya Enriquez Romano ([email protected]). Only English resumes will be considered.
Organization: Project Drawdown
Position Title: Research Fellow
Location: Sausalito, California
Dates and compensation: The summer program will run from May 11–August 14th 2015, with fellows joining on a rolling basis depending on other work commitments. Research fellows are not required to commit themselves for the entire program period, but must commit to at least five weeks (on average, fellows work on three solutions over ten weeks). Specific schedules and deadlines for each fellow will be determined individually at the beginning of each fellowship, with updates on progress submitted regularly to the Project Drawdown Research Team.; Research fellows will receive a stipend of US$1,000 per solution undertaken. In addition, fellows will benefit from professional development opportunities, networking with our broad coalition of climate leaders, and attribution in all materials produced from their research. . Travel and accommodation costs will not be compensated.
NOTE: There will be several recorded orientation sessions scheduled throughout May for fellows to familiarize themselves with our methodology and background readings.
Application Deadline: June 1, 2015
Description: Research fellowships are available to scholars and professionals with previous experience evaluating the impact of technological, social, and/or ecological solutions to climate change. Working part-time, typically in conjunction with other work commitments, research fellows are expected to produce technical reports and models on 2-4 solutions over the course of their fellowship. Fellows can also assist in the finalization process by contributing to the development of our integration model incorporating all 100 solutions.
Responsibilities: Each solution requires:
1) Technical Report (5,000-6,000 words);
2) Solution-specific financial and climate models; and
3) Supplemental information (depending upon solution).
4) Policy or Financial Memo (1,500 words) recommending actions needed to spur global adoption.
It is estimated that each solution requires 40-60 hours to complete, depending on previous experience and knowledge of the solution.
During the last two weeks of their fellowship, research fellows can also join the finalization team, helping to develop our integration models, database components, and online platform, as well as prepare for our presentation and workshops at the COP21 in Paris this December.
Qualifications:
- Master’s degree required, PhD or equivalent work experience preferred.
- 5+ years of experience in sustainability, renewable energy, energy efficiency, bio-sequestration, agriculture, international development, sharing economy, or related field
- Experience in quantitative analysis, data modeling, econometrics highly desired
- Strong research, analysis and writing skills
- Experience with preparing clear, compelling, and high-quality reports and presentations
- Project management skills, capable of meeting deadlines and working with large groups of people
How to Apply: Please complete our online application form. All candidates should be sure to upload their most recent resume or CV, a list of references, and two recent writing samples (see below for details). We will also consider letters of support from supervisors or institutions, if applicable.
Organization: Elevate Energy
Position Title: Program Support Associate
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Application Deadline: April 27, 2015
Description: The Program Support Associate assists in supporting Elevate Energy’s customer programs and contributes to ongoing communication and education activities. A primary responsibility is the support of Elevate Energy’s real-time electricity pricing programs. As part of the customer support center, the Associate works to maintain relationships with customers and assists in the accompanying production work. The Associate shares responsibility for the accurate documentation of these customer interactions as they relate to Elevate Energy programs.
Accountability
The Program Support Associate reports directly to the Manager, Program Support. The Associate collaborates closely with other Elevate Energy staff on operations and production activities.
Responsibilities:
- Provide customer support services. This includes:
- Answering incoming phone, email, and live chat communications
- Providing information on a variety of Elevate Energy and client programs and services
- Tracking and addressing customer comments, requests, and complaints using a customer relationship management database.
- Learn and stay up to date on current dynamic pricing and energy efficiency developments.
- Support the creation, review, and implementation of customer communications and education materials.
- Support the program logistics. This includes working with our communications and marketing teams to:
- Assemble mailers, flyers, and event materials
- Support both incoming and outgoing mailings
- Perform other duties as required in assistance to and in cooperation with other Elevate Energy staff.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree strongly preferred
- Passion for environmental issues, economic/social justice, and/or energy efficiency
- Bilingual English/Spanish preferred but not required
- Previous experience with direct customer service
- Exceptional organizational and coordination skills
- Ability to independently leverage critical thinking skills to address real world customer issues based on well-defined program guidelines
- A demonstrated attention to detail
- Proficiency in MS Office applications with a focus on excel
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Ability to work well independently and in a team setting
How to Apply: To apply, please send resume, cover letter, and salary history to:
Email to: [email protected] or fax to: 773-698-6869
Elevate Energy
HR – PSA
322 S. Green Street, Suite 300
Chicago, IL 60607
No phone calls, please.
Organization: Environmental Defense Fund
Position Title: Program Assistant, U.S. Climate Legal and Regulatory
Location: Washington, DC
Application Deadline: Position open until filled
Description: Environmental Defense Fund is seeking a Program Assistant who will provide administrative and program support for the Senior Manager, Climate and Air Policy.The Program Assistant will be an experienced administrative professional who can provide complex administrative support for the team by performig difficult and specialized administrative and technical responsibilities.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare written materials, respond to information requests, and help coordinate and track activities for the Senior Manager, Climate and Air Policy
- Attend internal meetings and be able to document, identify and track key takeaways, next steps, including resources or research needs
- Collaborate on preparation and distribution of reports and other written materials
- Communicate effectively with internal and external contacts
- Actively promote and ensure clear communications with internal staff at all levels
- Manage schedules, organize meetings, conference calls and video conferences for the Senior Manager, Climate and Air Policy
- Make decisions on routine tasks and assignments
- Solve moderately complicated problems using independent thinking and knowledge in both routine and specialized projects
- Process expense and American Express reports and submit program-related invoices
- Administer contracts for consultants and work with Finance to ensure timely payments of contracts.
- Maintain well-organized and accessible electronic and paper files
- Coordinate projects to ensure deliverables are given within specificied timeframe
Qualifcations:
- Bachelor’s degree and some professional office work experience in fast-paced, detail-oriented environment
- Meticulous attention to detail and organizational abilities
- Excellent oral and written communications ability
- Strong research skills
- Ability to work independently, and successfully handle and prioritize diverse tasks simultaneously
- Interest in environmental advocacy is preferred
- Proficiency in the use of IBM PCs and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc)
How to Apply: Apply online
Organization: Earthworks
Position Title: Communications Intern
Location: Washington, DC; While Earthworks is based in Washington, DC we welcome remote applicants and would be happy to have an intern that works from home/their dorm room.
Dates and compensation: Earthworks requires a minimum commitment of 3 months.
Application Deadline: Position open until filled
Description: Earthworks is a non-profit organization dedicated to protecting communities and the environment from the impacts of mining and energy development while seeking sustainable solutions.
The Program Communications Intern will work closely with our program staff and communications team to update and create new fact-based issue pages for our website. Our key issues are fracking and hard rock mining, and our issue pages range in topic from the 1873 Mining Law to noise pollution from fracking operations.
We are looking for a self-motivated individual with excellent research and writing skills. This is the perfect internship for students looking to learn more about the non-profit world, make connections and start building their resume.
Qualifications:
-Current student or recent college graduate (all majors welcome)
-Ability to commit at least 10 hours per week
-Strong organizational skills and interpersonal skills
-Commitment to the environment
-Advanced computer or language skills are a plus
How to apply:
Please send a resume, cover letter and writing sample to [email protected]. Please include your weekly availability and desired start and end date.
Organization: Environmental Defense Fund
Position Title: Clean Energy Research and Analysis Intern
Location: San Francisco, California
Application Deadline: Position open until filled
Description: EDF offers internships and fellowships for students and recent graduates in a variety of programs and departments throughout the organization. The ultimate goal of our internship and fellowship program is to provide high-quality experiences (including relevant projects and opportunities for networking) that form the foundation for any individual who is serious about pursuing an environmental career.
Act as a front line researcher providing documents and analysis for expert witnesses to use in testimony in a range of Public Utility Commission Proceedings.
Responsibilities:
Investigate clean energy activities in other states.
Research the impact on water conservation and jobs from creating markets for clean distributed energy resources.
Research how distributed energy resources can help balance the electricity system as it moves to 50% renewables in 2030.
Help build coalitions, particularly with firms advancing efficiency and clean distributed generation.
Conduct research on utility efforts to promote or block clean energy.
Analyse policy proceedings and final decisions and determine what if any carbon savings can be attributed to them.
Where possible find interesting articles to blog about so as to increase the visibility of of the program.
Qualifications:
Good understanding of the electricity industry and energy politics.
Excellent research skills
Excellent analytical skills
Ability to find telling anecdotes and write well
Knowledge of social media opportunities
How to Apply: Apply online
Organization: Environmental Defense Fund
Position Title: Midwest Clean Energy Intern
Location: Austin, Texas
Dates and Compensation: Full-time (35 hours/week); $4,200 for the entire summer ($12/hour)
Application Deadline: Position open until filled
Description: EDF offers internships and fellowships for students and recent graduates in a variety of programs and departments throughout the organization. The ultimate goal of our internship and fellowship program is to provide high-quality experiences (including relevant projects and opportunities for networking) that form the foundation for any individual who is serious about pursuing an environmental career.
EDF’s Clean Energy program seeks an intern to assist in our effort to advance efficiency and renewables, encourage financing for clean energy, and promote grid modernization in our Midwest operations, with a focus on Illinois and Ohio.
- Help advance clean jobs legislation
- Enable customers to cut their energy use by obtaining access to usage data from smart meters.
- Calculate the greenhouse-gas reductons from advanced meter infrastructure.
- Encourage new initiatives to finance efficiency and clean energy.
- Promote microgrid demonstrations that highlight the environmental and economic value of clean distributed generation.
Responsibilities:
- Investigate clean energy activities in other states.
- Help build coalitions, particularly with firms advancing efficiency and clean distributed generation.
- Conduct research on utility efforts to promote or block clean energy.
Qualifications:
- Current undergraduate student or recent graduate.
- Good understanding of the electricity industry and energy politics.
- Ability to find telling anecdotes and write well.
- Knowledge of social media opportunities.
How to Apply: Apply online
Organization: The Wilderness Society
Position Title: Energy Specialist
Location: Grand Junction, Colorado
Dates and compensation: This is a one year grant-funded position which may be extended contingent on funding. This position is based in Grand Junction, CO. No relocation assistance provided.
Application Deadline: Position open until filled
Description: The Wilderness Society (TWS), a national non-profit organization whose mission is to protect wilderness and inspire Americans to care for our wild places, is seeking a full-time Energy Specialist to join its team in Grand Junction, CO.
In coordination with TWS staff and partner organizations, the Energy Specialist’s responsibilities include working with local BLM offices, conservation organizations, individuals, and communities to support oil and gas reforms, including developing and implementing Master Leasing Plans that achieve a more conservation-oriented balance to public lands management and promoting policies to reduce methane and other greenhouse gases associated with oil and gas operations on public lands. The Energy Specialist will cultivate and organize community, agency, business, industry and individual support for these processes, policies, and outcomes in western Colorado, eastern Utah, and nationally.
Responsibilities:
- Facilitate successful completion and implementation of specific Master Leasing Plans (MLPs) and related Resource Management Plan (RMP) components, focusing initially on plans in western Colorado and eastern Utah.
- Build community support for MLPs to ensure that they are successfully developed and implemented, and that the policy endures.
- Ensure MLPs and RMPs address conflicts between oil and gas development and national parks, wilderness-quality lands, cultural and archeological treasures, sage-grouse and big game habitat, recreation, and other conservation values and achieve an appropriate balance for these resources.
- Develop and build support for detailed recommendations for MLP proposals, including identifying and cultivating local community members to speak out in community settings and the media for strong conservation designations as part of the energy planning process. Engage with BLM and local partners to advocate for MLPs and balanced management.
- Work with TWS staff to advocate for strong policies and practices that reduce methane and other greenhouse gas emissions associated with oil and gas development on public lands, and build agency, industry, and community support for their effective implementation.
- Work effectively with a wide range of individuals and organizations, from lawyers, scientists, and policy specialists to grassroots activists to ranchers, hunters/anglers, and other public land stakeholders.
- Travel as needed to gain first-hand knowledge of wild lands and develop relationships with partners and key players throughout the region.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Experience, Competencies, and Education
- Bachelor’s degree required; additional education and/or work experience in public lands or natural resources issues preferred.
- A record of success organizing advocacy campaign work.
- Experience in environmental advocacy, public policy, grassroots organizing and/or public lands issues.
- Solid understanding of public land management planning and/or issues and land management agency culture and policy.
- Ability to review and comment on agency proposals and actions, and identify key policy, legal, and political opportunities and pressure points.
- Ability to translate policy and planning expertise into effective strategies and tactics to protect wild lands.
- Ability to work with technical experts and translate complex technical information into user-friendly language and forms.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Comfortable communicating with diverse constituencies, agency representatives and other governmental decision-makers.
- Desire and ability to work in teams.
- Outstanding interpersonal skills and a sense of humor.
- Excellent strategic instincts and long-term vision.
- Strong intellect, creativity, drive, and initiative.
Desired Characteristics
- Highly motivated self-starter with a proven ability to manage multiple demands and deadlines and work independently.
- Integrity, trustworthiness, tact, and discretion.
- Willingness and ability to travel.
- Passion for wilderness and land conservation.
How to Apply: For consideration, please submit cover letter and resume (as one attachment) to:https://home.eease.adp.com/recruit/?id=12987611
Organization: Acadia Center
Position Title: Energy and Climate Community Outreach Director
Location: Boston, Massachusetts
Application Deadline: Position open until filled
Description: Acadia Center is engaged in an expanded effort to communicate and message positive approaches to developing a clean energy economy, reducing greenhouse gas emissions and benefiting consumers and communities. Central to this project will be outreach to explain and raise awareness of ways that the state, region, individuals and towns can support and adopt solutions for a better future. To advance these efforts, Acadia Center is seeking a dynamic, full-time advocate to conduct a broad-ranging speaking and outreach effort to raise awareness and support implementation of clean energy policy initiatives. The core resources for this work are Acadia Center’s comprehensive EnergyVision (2014) and UtilityVision (2015) frameworks.
How to Apply: To apply, please send a cover letter of interest, resume and at least two professional references to [email protected] and please insert ‘Outreach Director’ in the subject line. Phone calls will not be accepted.
Organization: Acadia Center
Position Title: Policy Advocate – Massachusetts or Maine
Location: Boston, Massachusetts or Maine
Dates and compensation: Salary and position title will be determined based on the candidate’s experience and skill level. Benefits including health care, dental, retirement and disability.
Application Deadline: Position open until filled
Description: The Policy Advocate will have a leadership role advancing Acadia Center’s efforts to promote and implement energy and climate policy reforms focusing on, clean energy, utility and power grid policy and energy efficiency. The position is expected to include activities such as representing Acadia Center with senior elected and policy officials and in policy forums; develop policy positions and responses to external proposals; drafting public comments, educational documents and filings; working with partner organizations and building coalitions; and communicating policy issues with media.
Qualifications: The successful candidate has the capacity to synthesize complex information to fashion strong advocacy messages and strategies. While substantive experience in utility and energy and climate policy is highly valued, candidates with an interest in energy and climate policy but without a background in these areas and who are motivated to learn about these issues are encouraged to apply. Strong analytical skills and a comfort level with data analysis/interpretation are important in our work. Candidates should be excited by opportunities for public speaking, expository writing, and advocacy, and be comfortable working cooperatively in a team structure while handling independent assignments. Candidates should be able to work with diverse constituencies to advance policy goals in legislative, regulatory, and advisory settings and be able to assert the organization’s goals in a professional and competent manner. At least two years of relevant experience in a litigation firm, consultancy, public agency, NGO or comparable public interest setting is desired. Candidates with advanced degrees in law or public policy are preferred but those with relevant experience who evidence a strong interest in and capacity to advance policy reforms will be given equal consideration. Those with greater experience are also encouraged to apply as the position has the flexibility to be fashioned as a more senior role.
How to Apply: To apply, please send a cover letter of interest, resume and at least two professional references to [email protected] and please insert Policy Advocate in the subject line. Phone calls will not be accepted.
Organization: American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy
Position Title: Industry Efficiency Program Intern
Location: Washington, DC
Dates and compensation: This is a paid internship of flexible duration (3-6 months) starting around June 1, 2015. The project will require a time commitment of 20-40 hours/week depending on the successful applicant’s academic schedule and availability.
Application Deadline: May 31, 2015
Description: This intern position will support ACEEE-led outreach and communications efforts by the Energy Efficient Code Coalition, local governments supporting sustainability policies and other stakeholders to educate local governments and code officials around technical code issues that improve the energy efficiency of the 2018 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC). The intern’s main duties will be to update information supporting an outreach and communications campaign in the run-up to the Final Public Comment Hearings in the fall of 2016. The intern in this position will gain an understanding of how public policy is implemented in the current national model energy code development process.
Responsibilities:
- Development and maintenance of local government outreach and contact information, as well as fundamental local government statistics such as population data, organizational memberships, etc.
- Prepare periodic reports on local government participation in the
model code process and customized reports and data products for coalition members and campaign participants.
- Research, gather and organize contact information (email and postal mailing addresses) of local government code officials for local, regional and national outreach efforts.
- Compile and maintain schedules of events, meetings and conferences related to the outreach effort.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, preferably working towards an advanced degree in a relevant academic area.
- Interest in and familiarity with a range of energy efficiency policies and/or local level sustainability policies strongly preferred.
- Familiarity with energy-efficient technologies preferred, but not required.
- Familiarity and experience with outreach and information campaigns, policy advocacy and issue campaigns, or political campaigns.
- Strong Internet and interview-based research ability.
- Strong writing and oral communication skills required.
- Self-motivation and ability to manage multiple assignments (as needed), work efficiently, and meet deadlines.
How to Apply: Please send a resume with cover letter and brief (1-2 pages) writing sample to [email protected]. Please use “Building Code Intern” in the subject header. We do not accept calls about our internships.
Organization: Beneficial State Foundation
Position Title: Social and Environmental Impact Analysis Intern
Location: Oakland, California
Dates and compensation:
8 week internship – June 15th to August 6th
Work Hours: M-Th 9:30 – 5pm
Location: Oakland, Seattle, Portland and Sacramento
Compensation: Stipend $3,600
Application Deadline: Position open until filled
Description: Summer Internship Program at Beneficial State:
To help build the pipeline for the next generation of leaders, Beneficial State Bank and Foundation are proud to offer an intensive summer internship program which provides valuable work and learning experience to high-caliber students interested in beneficial banking, community economic development and responsible financial services. Through this 8-week program – with tracks for both collegiate and MBA students – interns will work on challenging projects and complete deliverables designed to contribute to the intern’s educational and career development. Under the direction and mentorship of bank staff, each intern will complete a capstone project and present their findings to the senior leadership team and the entire staff at the end of the program.
To supplement the learning experience, interns gain additional exposure to community and socially-responsible banking through the Beneficial Banking Curriculum & Speaker Series. Led by experts in the fields of community banking, investing, and responsible finance, these workshops provide exposure to the challenges confronted by professionals in the industry and may include site visits for interns to see the work in action. Past interns have both joined the Beneficial State team after graduation and leveraged their rich internship experience into careers in financial services and a variety of industries.
Responsibilities: This intern will assist the Beneficial State Foundation impact team in gathering, analyzing and reporting social and environmental impact data and provide recommendations. Our ideal candidate is a socially responsible MBA or graduate student with an interest in public policy, urban planning or economic/community development. However, exceptional undergraduates with a similar academic focus are encouraged to apply.
How to Apply: For more information, visit http://bit.ly/2015BeneficialStateInternship.Please direct questions to Maritessa Bravo Ares, Program Manager at [email protected].
To apply for an internship position, please prepare a thoughtful cover letter and submit along with your resume at bit.ly/2015BeneficialStateInternshipApplication. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis until filled. Please apply as soon as possible to ensure full consideration.
