Environmental Database Development Associate

GreenOrder is looking for a highly motivated and innovative intern to assist with a major research initiative aimed at developing a database of environmental attributes of a wide range of products for a Fortune 500 client.

This internship may lead to full employment with GreenOrder.

Duties:
The successful applicant will, with the supervision and involvement of senior GreenOrder staff, research the environmental characteristics of such products, coordinate discussions with industry groups concerning data availability, and environmental advocacy groups concerning relevant standards, and assist with the development of a final data model for the database.

Major responsibilities:

• day to day project management;
• research product environmental attributes;
• identify relevant environmental standards;
• identify relevant industry trade groups;
• assist with database development;
• prepare written summaries of progress.

Qualifications:

• Intern must be able to begin work on or before January 27th, 2004, must be able to commit 40 hours per week for a minimum of three months, and should be open to the possibility of full employment with GreenOrder thereafter.
• Background in environmental studies or related business experience is required.
• Good research and project management skills are essential.
• Experience and proficiency with spreadsheet software is necessary; experience with database software a plus.
• Understanding of environmentally preferable purchasing programs and environmental life cycle assessment is desired.