Membership Development Intern

The mission of the Chapter is to promote the design, construction, and operation of sustainable buildings and communities in Massachusetts through education, mutual support, and advocacy, enabling an environmentally and socially responsible, healthy and prosperous environment that improves the quality of life.

Position Overview:

The Membership Development Intern position is a new position with the USGBC MA Chapter. This temporary Intern position will be integral to managing effective operations and growth of the MA Chapter over the next year.

Candidates must:

• work well independently
• be able to work from home
• have reliable transportation to attend events and Chapter  meetings
• have a passion for expanding the green building industry

The Chapter is seeking an Intern who is detail oriented, proactive, ideally has prior experience with the MA Chapter, is a member in good standing, is comfortable working with websites and databases.

Responsibilities: 

The Intern will report to the Chapter Operations Manager and Membership Committee Chair and will meet at least once a week with the Chapter Operations Manager for updates and planning. Interns are expected to work from the USGBC MA Chapter office at least once a week. The Intern will attend monthly Membership Committee meetings and will be required to attend a hands on website and database training.

Qualifications:

General Job requirements:

• Ideally studying marketing, communications, business, public affairs, government affairs or other related courses, whether as a major or as a minor in an architectural, engineering, environmental studies, or other associated discipline
• Must be computer and internet savvy; website experience/knowledge a definite plus, with proficiency in word, excel, and photoshop. Experience with CiviCRM, Drupal, and/or javascript a definite advantage
• Graphic Design experience a plus
• Prepared to do both innovative and everyday work  
• Good written and verbal skills
• Highly organized and a good communicator
• Willing to commit to working hard and, once committed, being reliable
• Knowledge of construction, environmental issues or energy conservation a plus.

This is a 6 month commitment of 10 hours a week. (1 year is preferred)

To Apply:

Please send resume and statement of career goals. No phone calls, please email; subject line MUST include the term "Membership Development Internship Application."