Summer Sustainability Intern

Published on: May 4, 2019

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Green Restaurant Association Published: May 4, 2019
Location
Boston, Massachusetts
Skill Level
Entry Level, Internship / Volunteer
Job Type
Internship
Categories
Corporate Sustainability / Certification / Travel & Hospitality

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Description

~ Founded in 1990, The Green Restaurant Association, an international nonprofit organization, has pioneered the Green Restaurant® movement as the leading voice within the industry, encouraging restaurants to green their operations using transparent, science-based certification standards. ~

With its turnkey certification system, the GRA has made it accessible for thousands of restaurants to become more environmentally sustainable in Energy, Water, Waste, Food, Chemicals, Disposables, & Building. 

Position Overview

Summer Sustainability Intern:

  • 3-6 Month Internship
  • 20 Hours per Week
  • Start date: flexible
  • Unpaid

Responsibilities

  • Assist in the recertification process of hundreds of Certified Green Restaurants
  • Complete market research on composting and recycling services nationwide
  • Track energy and water usage information from within the restaurant industry
  • Perform research and data compilation of green products and services
  • Various other tasks assisting the GRA Consulting team 

Qualifications

Requirements:

  • Completed or pursuing a Bachelors degree
  • Excellent communication skills (experience making professional phone calls required)
  • Interest in sustainability
  • Ability to take direction and work independently
  • Strong writing and communications skills
  • Detail oriented
  • Reliable

Preferences:

  • Sustainability, Environmental Science student preferred
  • Has work experience in the sustainability field
  • Interest in restaurants, food service, and sustainable food practices

To Apply

Please email the following documents with "Summer Sustainability Intern" indicated in the subject line:

  • Cover letter
  • Resume
  • Send video URL describing why you are well-suited for this internship. (Video should be no longer than 2 minutes)

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