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Description
Urban Green Council, the New York Chapter of the U.S. Green Building Council, a nonprofit organization working to advance sustainability in the urban built environment, has an excellent opportunity for highly motivated and enthusiastic individuals who are interested in getting involved with the growing green building movement.
Position Overview:
Fall Interns will assist in various aspects of the organization’s operations, providing support for Urban Green’s education, development, and communications departments. Interns will also provide some administrative support to Urban Green Council staff, including assistance with calls and email traffic and other general tasks. Candidates should have the ability to take on multiple projects and to work independently with flexibility, enthusiasm and good humor.
Responsibilities:
- Provide administrative support to public educational programs, including processing continuing education credits
- Research particular aspects of new program curriculum development
- Assist membership and development activities, including some special event support (member meetings, EXPO, etc.)
- Assist communications department
- Handle general administrative tasks
- Take on special projects as needed
Qualifications:
Required Qualifications/Skills:
- Bachelor’s Degree obtained or in progress (candidates in their last 2 years of study will be considered); environmental or building-related field of study preferred
- Strong interest in and understanding of green building and environmental issues
- Detail-oriented, able to handle multiple tasks and to work independently
- Familiarity with basic office software (Word, Excel, etc.)
- Strong organizational skills
Additional Skills (optional but preferred):
Some of our interns will be working on editing/formatting manuals and Power Point presentations for our new educational program.
- Experience working with Illustrator and InDesign and ability to supply your own software
- Background in architecture or construction.
Compensation: This part-time unpaid internship. We are flexible on the start date but would prefer to have interns start as soon as possible. The internship will last through mid-December 2010.
Urban Green Council interns will have the opportunity to attend in Urban Green Council educational programs and events, free of charge.
To Apply:
Please email resume and cover letter with "Fall Intern" in the subject line.