Internship

U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) is a non-profit organization committed to a prosperous and sustainable future for our nation through cost-efficient and energy-saving green buildings.

With a community comprising more than 16,000 member companies and organizations, and more than 160,000 LEED Professional Credential holders, USGBC is the driving force of an industry that is projected to contribute $554 billion to the U.S. gross domestic product from 2009-2013.

Buildings in the United States are responsible for 39% of CO2 emissions, 40% of energy consumption, 13% water consumption and 15% of GDP per year, making green building a source of significant economic and environmental opportunity. Greater building efficiency can meet 85% of future U.S. demand for energy, and a national commitment to green building has the potential to generate 2.5 million American jobs.

The U.S. Green Building Council - Northern California Chapter (USGBC-NCC) is part of a network of approximately 65 USGBC Chapters throughout the United States which represent USGBC in their respective regions. Located in a region which is equivalent to the 10th largest economy of the world, USGBC-NCC is one of the largest USGBC Chapters in the country and the leading green building organization in Northern California.

Position Overview:

USGBC-NCC seeks a dynamic, high-energy intern to assist the Senior Manager with development/fundraising and advocacy initiatives; other projects may also arise.

Qualifications:

• Must have excellent communications skills
• Must be very personable, flexible, and dynamic
• Must be able to effectively interface with USGBC constituents on the phone, email and in person, and have a strong commitment to customer service
• Must be familiar with the USGBC and LEED certification

Compensation: Unpaid internship, may be eligible for college credit

Benefits of interning for USGBC-NCC:

• Free attendance to LEED workshops, LEED Accreditation Exam Prep courses, and Chapter events.
• Opportunities to closely interface with leading green building professionals.
• Exposure to USGBC-NCC’s advocacy efforts, led by experts in the field, particularly in the areas of green schools, sustainable healthcare, green homes and sustainable neighborhoods.
• Resume building experience, particularly through affiliation with the widely recognized USGBC, one of the fastest growing non-profits in the world.
• Exposure to the areas of: development, non-profit strategy/partnerships, public policy, effective messaging, etc.
• Work with USGBC staff and members committed to promoting sustainable communities. 

Details:

• 5-15/hours per week
• January-May 2012
• Located in downtown San Francisco, within two blocks of BART and directly across from the weekly Farmer's Market at Crocker Galleria 

To Apply:

Interested candidates should send a resume and cover letter as soon as possible. Please include "USGBC-NCC Internship Application, Attn: AT" in the subject line. We are accepting applications on an ongoing basis until the position is filled. Interviews will be held in early January. No phone calls please.