Sustainability Research Intern

Sustainable Business Consulting (SBC) is a Seattle-based consulting firm that delivers improved profitability through sustainable business practices. We believe that business is the best way to solve the huge financial, social, and environmental challenges facing our world today.

We are looking for an independent, hard-working, and motivated intern to help us with the following:

Responsibilities: 

• Conducting in-depth research and analyses on key sustainability issues within the global market
• Providing support on various sustainability assignments
• Identifying case studies around sustainability and organizational change
• Supporting company presentations and speaking engagements
• Perform various administrative tasks as needed

Qualifications:

• Excellent writing, editing and proofreading skills
• Proven research experience
• Demonstrated interest in sustainability as it applies to business management
• Proficient in MS Office suite, especially PowerPoint
• Quick learner, willingness to take on any task (e.g. data entry, research, whatever is needed)
• Solid work ethic, positive can-do attitude, high standard of professionalism

This internship is intended for college students or recent graduates who will be with us 15 hours per week for 3 months. The intern must work in the office 2 days/week. We can work with you and your advisor to ensure you receive college credit for the internship.

Starting right away - Mid-August

Compensation: The position is volunteer and unpaid, but will be working directly for the CEO and senior staff to support high level presentations and speaking engagements. Moreover, we are not only committed to teaching you about sustainable business but also supporting your career development. Please do not apply if you are looking for a paid position.

Application Deadline: August 14, 2011. Interviews to be conducted week of August 15.

To Apply:

Please e-mail your resume, cover letter, and 2 references to:
Emily. No phone calls please.