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Description
The American Jewish Committee (AJC), a global Jewish advocacy organization, is pursuing LEED-EB certification from the U.S. Green Building Council. LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) is a rating system developed to increase building efficiency, sustainability, and environmental standards. The American Jewish Committee wishes to become the first Jewish non-profit organization with LEED-EB certification.
The LEED-EB rating system requires that buildings maximize operational efficiency while minimizing environmental impacts. This system provides AJC with effective benchmarks for measuring upgrades, improvements, and maintenance over the life of a building. The AJC has already instituted numerous green programs and initiatives including, but not limited to a recycling program, lighting reduction, green cleaning policies, purchasing renewable energy credits, and a green purchasing program.
Position Overview:
The Green Building Intern will work as part of the AJC LEED Project Team in preparing the AJC headquarters building for LEED submission.
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities may include:
- Completing LEED certification documentation
- Adhering to policies that specify green building practices in areas such as operation and maintenance, indoor air quality, recycling, cleaning, etc.
- Tracking performance data, recording usage, and collecting supporting documentation
- Implementing low cost practices that reduce building energy and operating costs
- Regularly attend LEED Project Team meetings
- The Intern will work closely with and report to the Green Building Project Coordinator
Other responsibilities will include:
- identifying green products and assist with other credit and prerequisite requirements as needed
This is a time limited commitment of 3-6 months and a minimum of 3 days per week.
Qualifications:
- A Bachelors degree or work experience in a related environmental field
- Excellent writing and speaking skills
- Excellent internet research skills
- An organized self starter
- Knowledge of Physics and Chemistry helpful
- Math and use of Microsoft Excel required
- Engineering knowledge a plus
- LEED-AP or GA accreditation a plus
To Apply:
Please submit resume and cover letter to Linda Lansky via email.