Transportation Team Intern

Ceres Published: March 6, 2020
Location
Boston, MA
Skill Level
Internship / Volunteer
Job Type
Internship
Categories
CSR/ Envir Mgmt Systems / Energy / Finance
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Description

~ Ceres is a sustainability nonprofit organization working with the most influential investors and companies to build leadership and drive solutions throughout the economy. ~

Through our powerful networks and advocacy, we tackle the world’s biggest sustainability challenges, including climate change, water scarcity and pollution, and human rights abuses.

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Internship Overview

The Ceres Transportation Team intern will work in our Boston office directly with both the Senior Director of Transportation and the Senior Manager of Clean Vehicles at Ceres.

A clean and efficient transportation system is critical to a strong U.S. economy, with benefits including saving consumers and businesses money as well as reducing our dependence on oil. Transportation is also a significant contributor to greenhouse gas (GHG) and other criteria air pollutant emissions. In fact, in 2016, the transportation sector surpassed the electric power sector as the largest emitter of GHG emissions in the United States, accounting for 28% of GHG emissions – more emissions than any other nation's entire economy, with the exception of China.

To expediently reduce harmful emissions coming out of the U.S. transportation sector and improve air quality and human health, we must focus on three components: vehicles, fuels and infrastructure. In 2020, the Ceres Transportation Program's primary focus is to advocate for clean transportation policies, including clean vehicle and fuels policies, accelerate corporate uptake of electric vehicles (EVs) and associated EV infrastructure; and encourage market growth of EVs and infrastructure.

Intern Responsibilities & Activities

Summer 2020 internship projects will include:

  • Advocating for strong passenger vehicle and truck fuel economy standards, and promoting low- to zero-emission vehicles as well as clean aviation;
  • Supporting Ceres’ groundbreaking new Corporate Electric Vehicle Alliance, including preparation for corporate and industry engagements on fleet electrification;
  • Performing research on various transportation issues, drafting supporting resources and performing some administrative tasks. 
  • Note: Please refer to the Ceres Transportation Initiative page for additional information. Graduate students preferred, but all will be considered.

General Internship Information

We are seeking dynamic and committed interns who will find it exciting to join the Ceres team! Ceres’ interns support Program, Communications, and Development staff working with a wide variety of constituents within the Ceres network: environmental activists, investors, funders, and corporations.

While providing some administrative support, interns will primarily work in one of the following areas using research, project coordination, technology, and communications skills. Detailed descriptions of each available position can be found below.  

  • Each February, Ceres advertises for our summer program. During February & March we conduct interviews and make placements. Our Summer Intern Program is held during the months of June, July, half of August, and runs for a 10-week period. The work hours are Monday through Friday, from 9am to 5pm. 
  • We typically hire 10-15 interns, who are a mix of undergraduate and graduate students. This year, the program will begin on Monday, June 1, and run through Friday, August 7. In addition, interns need to be available for a lunch orientation one week prior to start date, to take place the week of May 25th (in the Boston & San Francisco offices).
  • Please read details of this position on our website and make sure you're applying for the specific internship of most interest to you. 

Compensation

  • We pay a stipend of $6,000 for the ten weeks. . 
  • We also provide for our Boston interns an option of (1) a pass on the MBTA systems for June, July and August, OR (2) $75 per month for those who walk, cycle or run to the office.
  • For our San Francisco interns, we provide $253.50 (provided in first paycheck) to put towards their BART Pass or other form of commute.

To Apply

  • Please click "Apply on Company Website" below to review this internship opportunity carefully and discern if it is a good fit for you. 
  • Then,if you are interested in applying for this position, please follow the prompts to submit a resume, cover letter, and two (2) brief writing samples, as well as complete the additional information as instructed.

Note: Address all correspondence to: Elyssa Feliciano

Ceres is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not discriminate against any individual based on race, color, sex, national origin, age, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, military or veteran status, disability, or any factors prohibited by applicable law.

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