BU Energy Club Job Postings

UK Energy Research Center - Energy Summer School

The UK Energy Research Centre (UKERC) is holding its fifth annual Energy Summer School from 5th - 10th July 2009 at the University of Sussex, Brighton. There will be 100 places available for UK and international students.

The course has been specifically designed to give first and second year PhD students an understanding of the broader issues relevant to energy research. We welcome applications from those engaged in energy-related research including technical, physical, social, economic, environmental and business aspects of energy and energy systems.

We would like to invite you to nominate students to attend. There is no cost for the School; UKERC will provide accommodation and all meals and materials for activities.
> Nominations are now open - please go to http://www.ukerc.ac.uk/AboutUs/0608UKERCSummerSchool.aspx to download nomination forms. The deadline for nominations is 5pm GMT on Thursday 2nd April 2009.

During the week-long course, which runs in parallel to UKERC’s Annual Assembly, students will
> - Examine the drivers behind current energy policy
> - Understand the relevance of energy research to industry and markets
> - Be involved in high level debate on energy research priorities in a number of key research areas, from demand reduction to future sources of energy
> - Be presented with a number of contrasting international perspectives on energy
> - Have the opportunity to network with key academic, business and Government energy contacts
> - Research and develop a presentation to the UK Energy Research Centre in response to real-life challenges in energy research
> - Develop and practice professional skills in communication and engagement

The course is professionally facilitated to provide continual support for participants, and includes a number of networking opportunities as well as social events.

All information is available at http://www.ukerc.ac.uk/AboutUs/0608UKERCSummerSchool.aspx

If you have further questions, please call us on 0207 594 1574 or email Angela Knight at angela.knight@ukerc.ac.uk.

We look forward to receiving your nominations by 2nd April! 

idealist.org Non-Profit Career Fair

The Idealist.org Boston Nonprofit Career Fair will be held in the Metcalf Ballroom on the 2nd Floor of the Sherman Union, at 775 Commonwealth Avenue, at Boston University.

NOTE: IN ORDER TO SEE THE ORGANIZATIONS ATTENDING, PLEASE REGISTER:

http://www.idealist.org/if/idealist/en/CareerFair/SeekerRegistration/default?career-fair-id=209

Career Fair Hours
02/24/2009 11:00am - 03:00pm Boston Idealist Nonprofit Career Fair

Information Sessions
02/24/2009 12:00pm - 01:00pm Intro to Careers in Nonprofits, Meg Busse, Idealist.org
These days, it’s not enough to say that you want to “work in a nonprofit organization.” Join Meg from Idealist to better understand the spectrum of nonprofit opportunities, to learn to frame and focus your personal pitch, and start to identify career paths that are a great fit for you within the vast scope of nonprofit careers possibilities. After all, knowing what you’re looking for at the outset will help you conduct an efficient, focused, and ultimately successful job search!

Information Sessions
02/24/2009 01:30pm - 02:30pm How a Term of Service can help launch your career, Amy Potthast, Idealist.org
Get the experience you want, explore the issues you care about, through participation in a term of service with AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, or countless other programs. This workshop will introduce you to a variety of citizen service corps, highlight top differences to look for among corps, and explain why employers and grad schools love to recruit alumni of service corps.

Koch Internship Program

Are you interested in a paid internship that will give you the opportunity to gain valuable work experience in Washington, D.C.?  Applications are now being accepted for the Koch Internship Program <http://www.cgkfoundation.org/internship-program/> .



Come spend the summer interning at the Charles G. Koch Charitable Foundation and gain the valuable skills that will equip you to become a non-profit leader and entrepreneur.  During the program, interns develop the knowledge, skills and experience necessary for careers with market-oriented think tanks, policy institutes, and other non-profit organizations.  This hands-on experience gives interns the chance to explore the non-profit sector, while applying Market-Based Management® <http://www.cgkfoundation.org/internship-program/mbm/> , a management philosophy that emphasizes long-term success.  



The application deadline for the Koch Internship Program is March 16th, 2009.  For complete program information please visit our website www.cgkfoundation.com <http://www.cgkfoundation.com/> .

Part-time Campus Environmental Specialist - Nexus Environmental Partners

Part-time Job Opportuity
 
 
Campus Environmental Specialist

 
 
Looking for students with environmental compliance experiences and familiarity with EPA and state environmental agencies
 
to assist colleges in the Greater Boston area. Must have car to work on campuses for up to 8 hours per week. $30 per hour
 
plus mileage reimbursement. Email resume to Tom Balf at Nexus Environmental Partners tbalf@nexusep.com

Summer Graduate Intern Program - Equity and Environmental Network

Economics for Equity and the Environment Network (E3) is inviting applications to its summer graduate student internship program. E3 Network is a national network of economists developing and applying new arguments for environmental protection. Economists in our network emphasize social equity in their research. Our goals are to 1) to improve economic research on equity and the environment; and 2) to involve economists more pro-actively in environmental policy debates, through dialogue and cooperation with environmental advocates, decision makers, and the media. For more information about E3 Network, please visit our website at www.e3network.org <http://www.e3network.org> .

Every summer, E3 Network pays for graduate students in economics to work with non-governmental organizations on environmental issues during the summer months. NGOs benefit from the expertise of the interns’ training in economics and gain a better appreciation for the role economics can play in environmental protection. Graduate students gain insights into the real world issues confronting the environmental community and explore possible avenues for their research and professional development. Past interns have been placed with the Natural Resources Defense Council, International Rivers Network, Union of Concerned Scientists, Clean Air-Cool Planet, New Voice for Business, Environmental Law and Policy Center, the Global Development and Environment Institute, as well as others. We anticipate that this year’s stipend will be $5000 for 8 weeks of full-time work.

You can meet out past interns and learn about their exciting summer projects at http://www.e3network.org/internship.php.

The deadline for applications is March 15, 2009. Graduate students who are interested in applying should send the following materials via email to Kristen Sheeran, director of E3 Network (director@e3network.org) by the deadline.

Curriculum vita
One letter of reference
A two-page statement of your research interests and how they relate to E3 Network’s mission.

Kristen Sheeran Ph.D.
Executive Director
Economics for Equity and the Environment Network
a program of Ecotrust

721 NW Ninth Avenue, Portland, OR 97209
T (503) 467.0811| F (503) 222.1517 | www.e3network.org<http://www.e3network.org> 

Energy-Technology Innovation Policy (ETIP) Research Fellow

Fellowship 1: Energy-Technology Innovation Policy

ETIP is seeking fellows to work on energy-technology innovation (ETI) policy. The ETI fellows will be committed mainly to a three-year project with three related but distinct goals: 1) producing a comprehensive set of recommendations for the next U.S. administration for a greatly expanded federal energy innovation budget; 2) preparing annual budget commentaries and recommendations to policy makers on current ERD&D spending priorities ; 3) producing a report comparing energy-technology innovation activities in the public and private sectors in the United States and internationally. Fellows will work toward one or several of the above goals.

ETI fellows participate in Congressional briefings, meetings with relevant stakeholders in business, industry, academia, and elsewhere, and interviews with the media. 

Required Education, Experience and Skills

Applications for ETI fellowships are welcome from recent recipients of the Ph.D. or equivalent degree. The ideal candidate will have professional experience analyzing policy for publicly-funded ERD&D; developing and analyzing federal budgets for ERD&D; or strategic planning for ETI. Candidates will also have excellent skills in presenting complex material to a wide range of audiences. Candidates will ideally hold a Ph.D. in public policy, economics, political science, or a related field. A clear focus on ETI will be a plus. Candidates who have focused on other aspects of energy policy in their doctoral work, or who hold a Master’s degree and have extensive experience, will be considered.

Application procedures

Applications are due no later than February 15, 2009.  ETIP fellowships are for a one-year period, though they may be renewed.  We encourage applications from women, minorities, and citizens of all countries.

Please visit http://belfercenter.org/fellowships/ for complete application information.  

For more information about the Energy Technology Innovation Policy research group, please visit www.energytechnologypolicy.org.

If you have any questions, please feel free to send any inquires to etip@ksg.harvard.edu.

Edison Mission Marketing & Trading - Internship in Energy Trading

Edison Mission Marketing & Trading’s Analytics Group is currently looking for highly motivated and entrepreneurial undergraduate or graduate level students who are interested in an Intern Position in Boston. 

EMMT conducts price risk management and energy trading activities for Edison Mission Group.

EMG’s power generation assets include one of the largest portfolios of wind energy projects in the U.S., with 18 projects currently in operation or under construction. EMG is working through joint development agreements to advance wind projects in additional states.

Open position: Intern

Required background: Undergraduate or Graduate education in quantitative disciplines, e.g. Engineering, Economics, Finance, Applied Mathematics, Physics; with strong technical skills & experience programming in C++, Java, Matlab, VB or similar. Strong interpersonal, communication and organizational skills with a team oriented approach are desirable.

This position will focus on supporting Analytics. 

Students interested in this opportunity are encouraged to send in their resume in Word or PDF file. And if you have any questions please contact —

Bruce Peck

Senior Recruiter

Edison Mission Marketing & Trading

One International Place — 9th floor

Boston, MA 02110

Office — 617.912.6044

Email — bpeck@edisonmission.com

Website — edison.com

Edison Mission Marketing & Trading - IT Business Intelligence/Data Warehouse Development

Edison Mission Marketing & Trading’s IT Applications Group is currently looking for highly motivated and entrepreneurial undergraduate or graduate level students who are interested in an Intern Position in Boston. 

EMMT conducts price risk management and energy trading activities for Edison Mission Group.  The IS Applications Group supports the Trading and Analytics functions with data acquisition and database services.

Open position: Intern

Required background: Undergraduate or Graduate education in Mathematics or Computer Science disciplines, with strong technical skills & experience programming in relational, time-series or dimensional data modeling, Oracle or SQL Server databases, Java, ETL tools, Python or similar. Strong interpersonal, communication and organizational skills with a team oriented approach are desirable.

This position will focus on supporting the collection of data sets for use by the Analytics, Trading and Origination groups. 

Students interested in this opportunity are encouraged to send in their resume in Word or PDF file. And if you have any questions please contact —

Bruce Peck

Senior Recruiter

Edison Mission Marketing & Trading

One International Place — 9th floor

Boston, MA 02110

Office — 617.912.6044

Email — bpeck@edisonmission.com

Website — edison.com

Power Shift 2009 Coordinator - Energy Action Coalition

alary: dependent upon experience
Employment Term: Full time October 2008 - February 2009
Deadline: Candidates are encouraged to apply immediately - we will be interviewing on a rolling basis. 

About Power Shift 2009:
February 27 - March 2, 2009, Energy Action Coalition is holding Power Shift 2009 at the Washington DC Convention Center.  Power Shift 2009 is EAC’s 2nd national summit with expected attendance of 10,000 young people.  Power Shift 2009 will be an opportunity for young people to share best practices, build community, learn skills and solutions, set clear and ambitious plans for climate action, and impel federal action to make it happen. Leveraging the momentum we’ve built through Power Shift 2007 (powershift07.org) and our national campaigns, the Campus Climate Challenge (www.ClimateChallenge.org) and Power Vote (www.PowerVote.org), the 48 partner organizations of the coalition are taking this momentum beyond our campuses to a key place where this crisis must be addressed: Washington, DC.  

Desired Experience/Skills: 
Ideal candidates should have working knowledge of/experience with the following:
*Large-scale event planning and logistics management
*Youth climate organizing and/or youth empowerment experience
*Large-scale recruitment management
*Experience working with diverse stakeholders in coalition
* Bachelor’s degree required, MBA or equivalent preferred
* Self-starter, highly motivated, resourceful, dynamic and creative professional with an entrepreneurial spirit
* Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
* Superb organizational, interpersonal, and problem-solving abilities and capacity to manage multiple projects simultaneously

Responsibilities:
Manage a team of staff, contractors, interns and volunteers to achieve the following:
*Coordinate and support the Power Shift 2009 Steering Committee and Sub-Committees (Agenda, Recruitment, Communications, and Lobby Day)
*Ensure buy-in and input from coalition partners throughout the planning process 
*Planning and execution of a comprehensive recruitment strategy designed to get a diverse attendance of 10,000 student and youth leaders 
*Coordinate agenda development and confirmation of speakers and workshop leaders
*Manage firm to coordinate conference logistics 
*Work with DC area partner organizations, schools and community leaders to ensure maximum local buy-in and support
*Work with local colleges, universities, churches, and civic groups to obtain maximum free housing and discounted hotel rooms for students
*Coordinate National Mall rally and concert
*Set up congressional meetings and hearing participation
*Coordinate with summit sponsors to ensure smooth receipt and utilization of funds
*Oversee and develop travel and housing scholarship process
*Coordinate development and printing of national conference materials
*Seek commitments for conference sponsors and donors
*Oversee conference budget

To apply: Please send a cover letter and resume to jobs@energyaction.net

Outreach and Environmental Justice Director - Energy Action Coalition

POSITION TYPE: Full Time Permanent

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Rolling Until Hired

COMPENSATION RANGE: Dependent on Experience

DESCRIPTION

The Energy Action Coalition is seeking a dynamic and self-motivated

individual to serve as Outreach and Environmental Justice Director.

This position will provide direct support to the environmental justice

and economic justice organizations within the coalition, namely

Environmental Justice and Climate Change Initiative, www.ejcc.org;

Black Mesa Water Coalition, www.blackmesawatercoalition.org;

Indigenous Environmental Network www.ienearth.org; League of Young

Voters www.theleague.com; and organizations yet to join. This position

will help grow the coalition by conducting extensive outreach to

economic and environmental justice organizations and will serve as

their primary point of contact with the coalition.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

*Develop networks between youth of color in the U.S. and Canada who

are involved (or would like to be involved) in energy-related

campaigns.

*Work closely with other EAC staff to advocate for environmental and

economic justice in coalition activities and policies. This may

include helping to develop agendas, vetting presentation and workshop

ideas, advising on policy positions, and/or conducting training

sessions.

*Work closely with the Communications Director to facilitate the

creation of environmental and economic justice materials relevant to

youth organizing in the climate movement.

* Conduct extensive outreach to new groups to bring into the coalition

and serve as their primary point of contact.

* Provide direct support for the environmental and economic justice

groups currently in the coalition: Black Mesa Water Coalition,

Environmental Justice and Climate Change Initiative, Indigenous

Environmental Network and League of Young Voters.

*Contribute to the overall efforts of EAC central staff in coalition

coordination and campaign support.

*Represent Energy Action Coalition at trainings, workshops, and

coalition gatherings.

*Work within the ethics of sustainability, leadership development, and

respect for local autonomy.

DESIRED SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

*Must have 2+ years experience organizing in Environmental, Racial,

Economic Justice or Community Organizing. Direct field experience is

essential.

*Working knowledge of community-based, issue advocacy and policy groups.

*Experience in group facilitation and presentation.

*Demonstrated experience working in diverse coalitions.

*Demonstrated experience in cross-class/race organizing.

*Demonstrated commitment to economic and social justice.

*Must be organized, able to prioritize time effectively and able to multi-task.

*Must take a lot of initiative.

*Must be a great team player!

*Builds relationships easily.

*Must be resourceful.

*Willing to travel.

*Fluency in Spanish a big plus!

TO APPLY: Send a cover-letter and resume to jobs@energyaction.net