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Description
Terrapin Bright Green LLC is a multi-disciplinary consultancy committed to improving the human environment through carefully considered public and corporate policy, environmental performance strategies, and green development. Our Partners, Bill Browning, Bob Fox, and Rick Cook are among the most respected leaders of the green building community. For more information, see our website at www.terrapinbg.com
Terrapin Bright Green, a green think tank and consulting firm, is seeking a Researcher with strong communication skills and an interest in environmental issues who will be able to take on a variety of web-based research projects. The conclusion of research reports will be the creation of presentation-quality case study slides and talking points documents that will support the work of the firm.
Qualifications:
* Excellent editing, verbal and written communications skills, as a good deal of the job of "Consultant" lies in appropriately messaging our work for clients.
* Ability to take initiative to work individually
* Ability to look beyond smaller details to find broader connections and opportunities for a project. Terrapin's work depends upon marrying the expertise of team members from a number of different disciplines and pulling out the essential, big-picture strategies.
* Applicant must be extremely comfortable with all Microsoft Office software. Working knowledge of the Adobe CS2-3 Suite is also necessary.
* This position requires the ability to multi-task, coordinate among a number of different parties, stay organized amidst distractions, communicate directly with clients, and produce high-quality written work. Over time, the applicant may progress to a project manager role.
* Previously demonstrated interest / involvement with the world of sustainable design, environmental conservation, municipal planning, or social justice organizations is highly encouraged.
* Must be comfortable with deadlines.
* A graduate degree, and ideally practical experience in the field of architecture, engineering, or urban planning.
* The applicant must live in the New York City area.
To Apply, email cover letter and resume.