Neighborhood Development Internship

The U.S. Green Building Council, a Washington, D.C.-based national nonprofit organization of 16,000 corporate and organizational members, dedicated to promoting environmentally-responsible, profitable and healthy places to live and work, has an opportunity for a practical learning experience for a currently enrolled graduate student through an un-paid internship with its LEED for Neighborhood Development team.

Position Overview: 

The Neighborhood Development Internship is an opportunity to gain a strong understanding of the LEED for Neighborhood Development technical criteria, market outreach strategy, and policy research; as well as gain knowledge of smart growth, urbanism, and green building. Candidates must be able to work in USGBC's Washington, D.C., office.

This internship is available on either a part-time basis or on a schedule of up to 40 hours per week, depending on the availability of the selected candidate

Responsibilities:

• Conduct research on LEED-ND market, including developers and local planning departments
• Carry out a comparison of LEED-ND and other sustainable community standards
• Analysis of LEED-ND pilot projects and the strategies they used to achieve certification
• Provide assistance to Affordable Green Neighborhoods Grant Program
• Research and write case studies and PowerPoint slides on LEED-ND projects and complete guidance for market sectors
• Develop content and outreach for an upcoming exhibit about sustainable neighborhood development

Qualifications:

Education and Training Requirements/Preferences:

• Current enrollment in an undergraduate or graduate program in Urban Planning, Public Policy, or Environment Science, or a related field required

Experience Requirements:

• Prior professional experience preferred

Other Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Strong written and research skills
• Excellent project coordination, organizational, and problem-solving skills with meticulous attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple projects, set priorities, and work with short deadlines
• Strong sense of personal responsibility and accountability for delivering high quality work
• Team player with strong interpersonal skills
• Commitment to USGBC mission

To Apply:

Please submit resume and letter of interest via email or fax, ATTN: Human Resources. Please indicate where you saw the posting for this opportunity. No phone calls please.