BU Energy Club Job Postings

Sustainable Investment Intern - Trillium Asset Management

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 11:35:13 -0500

Boston, MA

Categories:
CSR/ Envir Mgmt Systems
Finance
SRI Investing

Skill Level: Internship / Volunteer

Position Type: Part Time

Trillium Asset Management Corporation (“Trillium”) is the oldest and largest independent firm in the United States dedicated to socially and environmentally responsible investing. We are looking for an intern to help us identify and analyze public companies that are solving social and environmental problems and have good long-term financial prospects.

Position Overview:

The intern would work directly with our social research and investment professionals in Trillium’s Boston office. The ideal candidate would have excellent research skills, have completed the first year of an MBA program including graduate course work in both financial analysis and business sustainability, and have a strong interest in “investing for a better world,” which is Trillium’s motto.

This internship is part-time during the academic year beginning in November 2009.

Compensation: A stipend will be paid at a rate of approximately $12.50 per hour.

To Apply:

Interested candidates should please send a resume.

When you apply for this position, please say you saw this job on Green Dream Jobs!!

Contact Information:
Ellen Murphy
employment@trilliuminvest.com
http://www.trilliuminvest.com

CERA - Energy Research Associate II

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:40:00 -0500

Job Description:

Research Associate II,

A core member of CERA’s research team, the candidate will maintain and update macro-economic and energy (oil and refined products, gas, power) data, help set up models and monitor geopolitical developments, participate in CERA applications and help prepare for CERA events. Candidate will co-author or author CERA Research reports.

Specific Responsibilities
• Create and maintain models to develop insights on the energy sector economics in (oil, gas, coal, power).
• Contribute to research papers
• Support specific applications teams
• Specialize in a particular field (e.g. subsector, regional industry activity, etc) in order to become “the CERA expert” on this issue
• Support the team’s client-interactions (site visits and applications, roundtables) by helping to prepare presentation materials
• Support CERA sales and marketing team in business development and sales

Qualifications

Skills and Personal Attributes
• Excellent writing skills
• Strong analytical skills coupled with synthetic capability
• Excel modeling capabilities
• Team player and sense of initiative
• The ideal candidate would have energy sector related experience and awareness of political and business issues

Background

- Masters in Economics/Engineering, Business Administration or International Relations (supported by a minor in economics)
- One to three years of Energy Experience

Primary Location
US-Massachusetts-Cambridge

http://www.cera.com/aspx/cda/public1/about/jobs/jobslisting.aspx

CERA - Associate II, Research

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:39:10 -0500

Description

IHS (NYSE: IHS) is a leading global source of critical information and insight dedicated to providing the most complete and trusted data and expertise. IHS product and service solutions span four areas of information that encompass the most important concerns facing global business today: Energy, Product Lifecycle, Security and Environment. By focusing on customers first, IHS enables innovative and successful decision-making for customers ranging from governments and multinational companies to smaller companies and technical professionals in more than 180 countries. IHS has been in business since 1959 and employs approximately 3,800 people in more than 20 countries.

A core member of IHS CERA’s North American Power team, the candidate will provide quantitative research support and assist in creating IHS CERA reports, contribute to consulting projects and participate in IHS CERA events. This position will be based in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

The successful candidate will have significant experience writing and must enjoy writing papers for publication.

General Duties:

* Provide hands-on analytic support for IHS CERA’s North American Power research team, including developing and maintaining models and databases
* Contribute to research reports and presentation materials in the form of market and issue-specific analysis
* Contribute to consulting projects
* Respond to research-related questions from clients

Qualifications

Education:

* Master’s degree in economics, statistics, power technology, engineering or related fields. MBAs with the appropriate background will be considered.

Skills:

* Strong analytical skills; proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
* Attentive to detail with good problem-solving skills
* Strong written and oral presentation skills
* Ability to work well in a team oriented environment providing ideas and open feedback
* Highly organized, creative and proactive to ensure deadlines are met consistently with high quality output.
* 2+ years of electric power experience (for Associate level)

We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V.

Primary Location

US-Massachusetts-Cambridge

http://www.cera.com/aspx/cda/public1/about/jobs/jobslisting.aspx

City of Boston Energy Block Grant Admin

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 17:24:00 -0500

Under the direction of the Director of Energy Policy, Office of the Mayor, Environmental and Energy Services and the City Auditor: manages the City’s Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG), awarded September 15, 2009, by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Prepares budget for $6,506,200. EECBG and its ten (10) project lines, focusing on energy efficiency and renewable energy deployment in the City of Boston.

Serves as a liaison between the Director of Energy Policy and the U.S. DOE on issues related to grant administration, reporting, and tracking. Supports efforts to prepare the City to receive full amount of EECBG funds, including working with appropriate departments to identify and set up accounts, transfer funds, and develop a plan for receiving and expending EECBG resources. Assists Director of Energy Policy and other staff draft and issue Requests for Proposals for consulting and other services using EECBG resources, and assist with proposal review as necessary. Meets U.S. DOE reporting requirements and deadlines, including timely submission of required forms, paperwork, and reports, and maintains contract fiscal reporting and payment process for accuracy and appropriateness. Makes recommendations to the Director of Energy Policy relative to the availability of funds. Maintains budgetary ledgers. Prepares all reports requested by the City of Boston Office of Management and Budget as requested. Processes consultant invoices. Performs other duties as required.

Minimum Entrance Qualifications:

Four (4) years of full time administrative experience in budgeting, accounting or financial reporting of which two (2) years have been concentrated in basic accounting & record keeping, office management & practices and procedures, department rules & regulations, working ability to prepare and maintain budgets and associated records; or any equivalent combination of the required experience and substitutions below:
An undergraduate degree with a major in business administration, public administration or business management may be substituted for a maximum of two (2) years of the required experience on the basis of one year of such education for six months of the required experience.
A graduate degree with a major in business administration, public administration or business management may be substituted for 3 years of the required experience.
Demonstrated prior experience with the management of federal grants, budgets, and reporting may be substituted for 1 year of required experience.

Position funded with benefits through September, 2012.

BOSTON RESIDENCY REQUIRED

Terms:

Union/Salary Plan/Grade: Nonunion/M0-5
Hours Per Week: 35
Please refer to the Salary Information section on the Boston Career Center site for more information on compensation. For each Salary Plan, salaries are listed by Grade and Step.

Follow up is ONLY through the following links:

http://www.cityofboston.gov/ohr/careercenter.asp

https://recruit.cityofboston.gov:8443/psc/prdcg/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM.HRS_CE.GBL

OPOWER - Energy Efficiency Analyst

Sun, 25 Oct 2009 22:02:37 -0400

About the Job

As an Energy Efficiency Analyst, you will collaborate with the Manager of Consumer Content to innovate on what content we deliver to consumers, how best to present it within our products and how best to serve our clients. This is an ideal job for an early career analyst, who is looking to leverage existing research, analysis and writing experience and to take on significant ownership and responsibility in a rapidly growing startup. This opportunity will create immediate impact on our Home Energy Reports.

Responsibilities

Serve as a key internal expert on energy efficiency tips and concepts, fielding questions and conducting research on energy efficiency topics as necessary.

Develop and target energy efficiency advice for our report and website products, including customizing our content for our clients; researching and writing energy efficiency tips; and calculating the costs, savings and other quantitative metrics associated with tips.

Load, organize and manage content within our content repository tools, and test the content in our products. This work will require light coding (e.g. html). No prior experience required, however interest in mastering our web-based content management tool is important.

Support the Manager of Consumer Content in managing client relations on content, including preparing meeting materials and client deliverables. Over time, a strong performer will have the opportunity to build direct relationships with certain clients.

Help track key performance metrics on content and support research and analysis to improve content and targeting.

About you

You have a Bachelor’s Degree and 1-3 years of professional experience

You are good with numbers and words, with a solid academic career in both.

You are consumer-minded and love thinking about what resonates best with consumers.

You like achieving results in the most elegant, efficient way.

You’re passionate about helping to design and manage systems and processes to reduce complexity and eager to learn a content management tool. Experience with content management tools (e.g. Alfresco) a plus.

You have a passion for energy efficiency. Experience or coursework on the topic is a plus.

You like building relationships across teams within the organization as well as with our clients. Client-facing experience not essential, but a plus.

You are a leader and a doer.

About the Company

Founded in June 2007, OPOWER creates innovative software products that promote energy efficiency by empowering residential consumers to make better decisions on their energy usage. Through a platform which delivers home energy reports, robust online tools, insights based on data analytics, and customer service tools, OPOWER is reshaping the outlook on home energy demand and achieving unprecedented energy savings across hundreds of thousands of households. The company is well funded and making big headlines as they stay on track to saving enough energy to power a city of 75,000 homes and to reaching one million households by the end of 2009.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Please email your resume in MS Word, RTF, HTML, or ASCII text format to the address below. If you wish to enclose a cover letter, please include it in the body of your email message.

—

Brandon D. Morton

Office of Sustainability

Development Analyst

Business Services

Assistant for Sustainability

University of North Texas

Office: 940-369-8304

Cell: 214-952-5693

Fax: 940-565-4297

email: Brandon.Morton@unt.edu

www.sustainable.unt.edu

NORESCO - Energy Engineer (Westborough, MA)

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 21:42:00 -0400

NORESCO specializes in energy and environmental efficiency performance contracts and energy infrastructure projects for a variety of public and private sector clients. What makes NORESCO unique is our ability to engineer and implement turnkey energy solutions that meet each customer’s individual needs.

At NORESCO, we pride ourselves on the excellent relationships we maintain with our customers. We earn their trust and respect through listening and timely responding to their needs and concerns. These relationships, along with pursuing and hiring the best people, are truly why NORESCO is a leader in the energy industry.

OUR ENGINEERING TEAM

NORESCO’s Engineering Group is responsible for identifying energy savings opportunities for large commercial and institutional facilities Our Engineering team’s primary focus is to analyze current energy systems and consumption and to make recommendations for energy upgrades necessary to decrease overall energy usage and costs for that business.

We have an immediate need for an Energy Engineer based in the New England area with project assignments throughout the continental U.S.

As an Energy Engineer at NORESCO, you will be required to travel about 50% to different project sites nationally. You will have a great deal of interaction with customers as well as other NORESCO staff. This includes Sales, Project Development, Construction Project Managers, Measurement and Verification (M&V) and other Engineering staff. You’ll be representing NORESCO at customer sites. Therefore it is of utmost importance to possess professionalism and trustworthiness as well as good listening and communication skills. Teamwork is essential as every person on our team plays a vital role in the successful completion of every project we do.

In order to be successful in the role of Energy Engineer, you will need to perform the following tasks.

●Conduct energy audits, site investigations, energy savings calculations, develop cost estimates and to identify and quantify energy conservation opportunities associated with Lighting Retrofits, Lighting Controls and Water Conservation.

●Coordinate and schedule site visits with customers and NORESCO personnel.

●Analyze utility bill data to determine customer energy performance parameters.

●Collect detailed information on the existing lighting, plumbing and document critical performance variables (e.g., existing equipment type, condition and performance criteria, operating schedules and functionality of the space.

●Perform data entry and QC of audit.

●Establish design criteria by identifying the customer’s needs, preferences and experiences as well as recommend final design based on design criteria and performance measures.

●Write detailed ECM descriptions and supporting attachments to be included in the ESPC proposal submissions.

●Prepare detailed Bill of Materials and solicit bids from qualified vendors as well as make recommendations for vendor/subcontractor selection and scope.

●Write post installation reports documenting project performance in comparison to proposals.

In order to be considered for the role of Energy Engineer, you would need to have the following minimum requirements:

●BS in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent four year engineering or technical degree.

●1-5 years in an energy efficiency technical discipline demonstrating superb problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

●Proficient in MS Office software- Excel, Word.

●Experience in using a database, preferably with an SQL platform.

●Professional level writing and oral communication skills.

●Past experience interfacing with customer technical representatives.

NORESCO is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. NORESCO maintains a drug free workplace. Minorities are encouraged to apply. M/F/V/D

Sustainability Reporting Directed Study - Praxair

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 10:46:15 -0400

We are pleased to announce an exciting new partnership between BU GSM and Praxair, a B2B chemical company headquartered in Danbury, CT with operations in more than 30 countries. Praxair has been repeatedly recognized as a progressive leader in the CSR/Sustainability field, and has spent seven consecutive years on the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (the only industrial gases company in the 2009-2010 World and North American Indices).

Through a directed study led by Professor Paul McManus and supported by a board of faculty advisors including Professors Jim Post, Krish Menon, and CB Bhattacharya, a small team of selected students will work with Praxair’s Director of Sustainability to evaluate and deliver feedback on the company’s sustainability reporting from an external stakeholder perspective. This project aims to:

Expose students to the issues/opportunities/challenges surrounding sustainability reporting.

Give students a sound understanding and familiarity with the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) and the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) through hands-on evaluation of current company reports.

Provide students with the opportunity to present findings to Praxair executives.

Though the course will be listed as a spring credit, we will begin work in October, with a goal of presenting to Praxair in February.

We welcome students from all backgrounds—an interest in sustainability is a must, however prior experience is not. Interested students should email their resume and a paragraph stating their reasons for applying to Susie Keane atskeane@bu.edu by noon Friday, October 2nd. Questions should be directed to the same address.

From the Praxair web site: With 27,000 employees and operations in more than 30 countries, Praxair is focused on helping our customers become more profitable, efficient and environmentally friendly.
With 2008 sales of $10.8 billion, Praxair, Inc. (NYSE:PX) is a global, Fortune 300 company that supplies atmospheric, process and specialty gases, high-performance coatings, and related services and technologies to a wide diversity of customers.

LaCapra Associates - Intern Position

Mon, 14 Sep 2009 12:31:52 -0400

La Capra Associates provides consulting services in the fields of energy planning and risk management, market analysis, ratemaking, and regulatory policy in the electricity and natural gas industries.

Job Description:

We are looking for a bright quantitatively inclined intern who can work from 8 to 20 hours per week. The intern will primarily be assisting in the market analysis and ratemaking areas of our consulting services.

Responsibilities may include:

· Data management

· Spreadsheet analysis and model development for various tasks.

· Assistance in utility ratemaking projects.

Skills Needed:

· Strong Quantitative skills.

· Coursework or experience in energy, particularly understanding of electric markets.

· Understanding of economic dispatch useful.

· Background in economics, finance, statistics or engineering.

· Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

· Well organized, flexible, and self-motivated.

· Prefer college juniors, seniors, or graduates.

Timeframe for Internship:

· During school year for part-time

· Full-time during summer

Compensation Dependent on Experience

EPA: Environmental Protection Specialist, GS-0028-09

Mon, 07 Sep 2009 12:28:00 -0400

APPLY: http://jobview.usajobs.gov/GetJob.aspx?jobID=83228854

SALARY RANGE: 50,408.00 - 65,531.00 USD /year

OPEN PERIOD: Friday, September 04, 2009

to Friday, September 18, 2009

SERIES & GRADE: GS-0028-09/09

POSITION INFORMATION: Full-time Permanent

PROMOTION POTENTIAL: 13

DUTY LOCATIONS: vacancy(s) in one of the following locations: 1 vacancy - Washington DC Metro Area, DC

WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED:

Any U.S. citizen may apply.

NOTE: This position is also being announced under Merit Promotion

procedures under announcement number HQ-OAR-MP-2009-0095. To be

considered under multiple announcements, applicants must apply

separately under each announcement.

JOB SUMMARY:

Founded in 1970, EPA is a dynamic organization employing people from

diverse backgrounds dedicated to improving and preserving the

quality of public health and the environment. EPA seeks to recruit

exceptional men and women who will work in new creative ways that

are cleaner for the environment, cheaper for business and taxpayers,

and smarter for America’s future.

This position is located in the Office of Air & Radiation (OAR),

Office of Atmospheric Programs (OAP), Stratospheric Protection

Division (SPD), Stratospheric Progam Implementation Branch (SPIB).

This position involves internal and external communications for and

marketing of the SunWise Program, which educates school-age children

about sun-safe behavior. The position involves forging strong

working relationships with a wide range of partners, including

national environmental, education, and public health agencies,

government organizations, and not-for-profit groups; assistance in

the development of outreach and education materials, in printed and

electronic form; coordination of information requests from teachers,

schools, parents, dermatologists, meteorologists, and others;

coordination of information-gathering efforts to ensure success of

communications and education efforts; and coordination with EPA’s

Office of Public Affairs, Office of Children’s Health Protection,

Office of Research and Development, and other organizations inside

and outside of EPA. The position also involves analyzing technical

material, including public health and economic information, with a

specific focus on ultraviolet (UV) radiation health effects,

economic analyses, and national educational standards.

KEY REQUIREMENTS:

You must follow the instructions in the Required Documents section.

If selected, must complete an OF-306, Declaration for Federal Employment.

Must be a U.S. citizen.

May be required to travel 1 to 5 days per month.

FloDesign Wind Turbine - Business Associate

Wed, 12 Aug 2009 21:25:06 -0400

FloDesign Wind, one of America’s fastest growing, patent-rich and

technology-driven wind turbine companies, is in search of a Business

Associate reporting to our CFO.

The successful candidate will play a significant, high profile role in the

company’s development -

 Strategy: Provide competitive, financial, market, and operational

analysis on factors that impact the company and wind industry

 Fundraising: Support venture capital fundraising activities and interact

with existing venture investors and board members

 Business Development: Grow company relationships with strategic

partners, customers and research institutions

 Government Affairs: Participate in the development of funding requests

to state and federal agencies and elected officials

Our candidate must have 2-3 years of experience from a top-tier investment

bank or management consulting firm (preferably in the energy sector), and an

undergraduate degree in Finance or Economics. A pre-MBA candidate or

MBA degree preferred. Excellent financial modeling, presentation and

writing skills are essential. A competitive salary and benefit package is

offered. Please forward or e-mail resume and cover letter indicating salary

requirements to:

FloDesign Wind Turbine Corp.

Vaughn Rist – Human Resources

380 Main St.

Wilbraham, MA. 01095,

Vrist@fdwt.org.

Equal Opportunity Employer

NEXUS Green Building Resource Center - Marketing and Outreach

Wed, 12 Aug 2009 21:21:51 -0400

About the Internship
Interns are instrumental in helping to develop NEXUS resources for our audiences of building professionals and the general public interested in green building and sustainable design. All interns help to staff the front desk of the resource center and assist with staffing and coordinating special events. Interns also have special responsibilities within their area of focus, including projects such as the Samples Library, Reference Library, Exhibitor Showcase, Sponsorships, Exhibits, and Marketing. In exchange, interns expand their knowledge of the rapidly growing green building industry, network with industry professionals, attend roundtables and other NEXUS educational sessions for free, and gain valuable professional experience and skills to add to their resume.

Marketing and Outreach Intern:
The Marketing and Outreach Intern will work closely with the NEXUS Events and Marketing Coordinator to improve marketing and outreach impact and processes. This intern will help to develop and organize marketing contacts, build organizational relationships, increase GRT’s online presence, and research opportunities to improve GRT’s marketing strategies.

Projects may include:
• Events Outreach: Calling, flyering and other direct marketing for NEXUS events; Tracking and evaluating the results of current marketing strategies; Development and coordination of press releases, flyers and other direct marketing material templates for events, trade shows and at NEXUS.
• Contacts Development: Maintain and develop GRT’s marketing contacts database to support events outreach and general operations.
• Social media marketing: Increase the value and visibility of GRT’s social media marketing through Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn.
• Tradeshow Research: Research opportunities, submit applications to exhibit, and assist with staffing industry tradeshows.
• The Marketing and Outreach Intern will work closely with the Communications and Website Intern. Projects may overlap or be transferred between interns depending on skills and experience.

Skills and Experience:
Excellent written and oral communication skills, with experience in customer service preferred;
Skilled in graphic design and/or layout, experience with Publisher, In-Design, or similar program preferred;
Experience with social media and Internet research;
Fluency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Outlook, and Excel;
Familiarity with Access, SalesForce, or other database a plus;
Interest and ability to learn the vocabulary of green building and passion for sustainability;
Strong drive to promote GRT and connect to the needs of diverse stakeholders including manufacturers, design professionals, consultants, and the general public;
Knowledge of, or strong interest in, web technology and knowledge management systems highly desired.

Application Process
To apply, please send your resume, cover letter, at least three professional/academic references, your preference for internship area, and your availability (how many hours per week, specific days if you know them) to Annie Cardinaux at nexus@greenroundtable.org. Deadline to apply is August 10, 2009. Please send applications as one document (Word or PDF). After reviewing applications, we will contact you if we would like to set up an interview time. Interviews will be held early- to mid-August. In the meantime, you can visit NEXUS during our drop-in hours (no appointment necessary). We receive a large volume of applications; no phone calls to inquire about application status, please.

NEXUS Green Building Resource Center - Communications and Website

Wed, 12 Aug 2009 21:20:45 -0400

Communications and Website Intern
The Communications Intern will work closely with the NEXUS Events and Marketing Coordinator and Outreach Intern to create electronic and print publications to increase visibility of GRT and connect to diverse stakeholders.

Projects may include:
• Newsletter: Format monthly e-newsletter and monthly events mailer.
• Website: General website development and updates, including formatting and posting website content with web-based Content Management System, and through social media (Twitter, Facebook, Blogs, and Wikis); enhancing website w/ CSS modifications, widgets, RSS feeds, etc.; Developing systems for reporting on website use; Routine troubleshooting & maintenance of website, including vetting of existing links/content; creation of new pages for developing NEXUS resources, including exhibits, green building basics, and online green building products database.
• Marketing collateral: Develop project profiles to inform the public of GRT news, success stories and measurable accomplishments (e.g. profile the amount of carbon offset from a project). Also developing branding and language about GRT’s educational events, trainings and resources.Management of databases including newsletter sign-ups, Press Kit and Press List.
• The Communications and Website Intern will work closely with the Marketing and Outreach Intern. Projects may overlap or be transferred between interns depending on skills and experience.

Skills and Experience:
Excellent written and oral communication skills, with experience in customer service preferred;
Skilled in graphic design and/or layout, experience with Publisher, In-Design, or similar program;
Fluency in Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel; Familiarity with Outlook and Access, SalesForce, or other database a plus;
Interest and ability to learn the vocabulary of green building;
Strong drive to promote GRT and connect to the needs of diverse stakeholders;
Excellent Internet research skills;
Basic knowledge of HTML, web-based CMS’s or other website tools and systems and general knowledge of systems hardware and back-end infrastructure; specific knowledge of, or strong interest in learning, Drupal, SalesForce, and web technology highly desired;
Passion for green building and sustainability.

Preference will be given to individuals with professional or academic experience in website management and systems.

NEXUS Green Building Resource Center - Exhibits and Visitor Relations

Wed, 12 Aug 2009 21:19:50 -0400

isitor Relations and Exhibits Intern
The Visitor Relations and Exhibits Intern will work closely with Exhibits and Sponsorship Coordinator and Exhibit Designer to collect, analyze, and report visitor data, develop interactive and educational green building product displays, and to improve tracking systems for NEXUS.

Projects may include:
• Visitor Relations: Maintaining visitor data, tracking, and feedback system; Following up with visitors to collect information on their experience at NEXUS and identify areas of improvement for exhibits, events, resources, and visitor services; Creating reports and analyzing visitor data to inform future projects, grants, and program development.
• Exhibits: Assisting with development of interactive, educational green kitchen, building envelope, and clean energy exhibits at NEXUS; Researching and contacting potential sponsors and product exhibitors at NEXUS; Coordinating special events for exhibitors and sponsors.
• Developing educational toolkits for workshops and exhibits.

Skills and Experience:
Excellent written and oral communication skills, with experience in customer service preferred;
Highly organized and detail-oriented;
Knowledge of or strong interest in exhibit creation and maintenance, graphic design, psychology of behavioral choices and change, and/or research and data collection/analysis;
Fluency in Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel; Familiarity with Outlook and Access, SalesForce, or other database a plus; Experience with at least one graphic design program required, Adobe Creative Suite preferred.
Self-motivated and ability to take initiative and work independently.
Passion for green building and sustainability.

NEXUS Green Building Resource Center - Materials & Resources intern

Wed, 12 Aug 2009 21:19:05 -0400

Materials and Resources Intern
The Materials and Resources Intern will work closely with the Resource Coordinator to improve, expand, and organize the green building resources available at NEXUS.

Projects may include:
• Help Desk: Research green building questions from the public, and promptly relay answers via e-mail and phone.
• Samples Library: Calling and e-mailing with product manufacturers and publishers to solicit new product samples, books and other materials for inclusion in the NEXUS libraries; Intake and labeling of materials and products in the samples library in line with green criteria; Maintenance and development of samples database; Ongoing organization and improvement of the samples and resource libraries to make them more inviting and user-friendly resources.
• Compiling and organizing information from past LEED projects and related documentation.
• Developing educational information and fact sheets for specific events, web pages, and exhibits.
• Ongoing maintenance of web-based NEXUS Green Service Provider Directory.
• Researching and assisting with the composition of grant proposals.

Skills and Experience:
Excellent written and oral communication skills, including professional phone manner, with experience in customer service preferred;
Highly organized and detail-oriented;
Knowledge of or strong interest in research, library systems, and/or green building materials and strategies;
Fluency in Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel. Familiarity with Publisher, Outlook, and Access a plus
Experience with graphic design or layout preferred but not required.
Self-motivated and ability to take initiative and work independently.
Passion for green building and sustainability.

Health Effects Institute Research Assistant

Sun, 12 Apr 2009 20:50:33 -0400

> Description:
> HEI is a nonprofit corporation chartered in 1980 as an independent
> research organization to provide high-quality, impartial, and relevant
> science on the health effects of air pollution. Typically, HEI receives
> half of its core funds from the US Environmental Protection Agency and
> half from the worldwide motor vehicle industry (see HEI Sponsors). Other
> public and private organizations periodically support special projects
> or certain research programs. Information about HEI’s work can be found
> at www.healtheffects.org.
>
> HEI seeks to hire a Research Assistant to work with scientific staff in
> collecting, organizing and analyzing scientific literature, managing
> article and book databases, editing literature reviews, and writing
> summaries on topics relevant to HEI’s projects. Experience with figure
> and graphical design, citation management systems (EndNote), and/or
> website maintenance are highly desirable. Candidates should have a
> bachelor’s or master’s degree in biology, chemistry, toxicology,
> epidemiology, environmental science, or mechanical engineering. This is
> an excellent opportunity for someone with initial science training who
> wants to obtain experience as s/he considers next steps in
> education/career development.
>
> HEI is an equal opportunity employer. Questions about the position?
> Contact Katherine Walker, ScD. kwalker@healtheffects.org.
> How to Apply:
> Applicants should submit a letter, writing sample, and resume by May 15,
> 2009, to:
>
> Ms. Terésa Fasulo
> Science Administration Manager
> Health Effects Institute
> 101 Federal Street, Suite 500
> Boston MA 02110
> tfasulo@healtheffects.org

Career Intern Program

Tue, 31 Mar 2009 20:47:26 -0400

The Department of Energy (DOE) is accepting applications for the
Headquarters Career Intern Program (CIP) through the USAJobs website for
positions in Washington DC Metropolitan Area and Albuquerque, New Mexico
sites only. Applicants who previously applied by completing the CIP
questionnaire must reapply to the DOE Headquarters Career Intern Program
vacancy announcement to be considered for this program.

The website for the CIP vacancy announcement is:

http://jobsearch.studentjobs.gov/getjob.asp?JobID=79583584&AVSDM=2009%2D
02%2D26+00%3A03%3A06&Logo=0&q=Career+Intern+Program&lid=17514&FedEmp=N&s
ort=rv&vw=d&brd=3877&ss=0&FedPub=Y&SUBMIT1.x=0&SUBMIT1.y=0 <http://jobsearch.studentjobs.gov/getjob.asp?JobID=79583584&AVSDM=2009-02-26+00:03:06&Logo=0&q=Career+Intern+Program&lid=17514&FedEmp=N&sort=rv&vw=d&brd=3877&ss=0&FedPub=Y&SUBMIT1.x=0&SUBMIT1.y=0>

If you have questions about the DOE Headquarters Career Intern Program,
you may contact the following Program Managers:

Kenneth Fields
kenneth.fields@hq.doe.gov
202-586-0283

Angela Goldring
angela.goldring@hq.doe.gov
202-586-5803

Thank you again for your interest in the Department of Energy.

Department of Energy
Headquarters Special Programs Office
Washington, DC 20585
202-586-8503
202-586-0283

Energy Policy Internship – The National Commission on Energy Policy

Wed, 25 Feb 2009 22:17:31 -0500

Brief Job Description:
The Bipartisan Policy Center’s National Commission on Energy Policy (NCEP) will annually award one student—graduate or undergraduate— a summer internship opportunity to conduct research on pertinent energy policy topics in Washington, D.C. at NCEP’s office headquarters.
One fellow will be selected annually in a competition seeking innovative research proposals that address designated topics pertaining to current U.S. energy strategies. The student whose proposal is accepted will be invited to serve as an intern at NCEP in Washington, D.C. for a 10-week period during the summer. The intern will split his or her time between bringing his or her research proposal to fruition and engaging in NCEP’s normal business activities, which includes energy policy and technology research, advocacy, and other related endeavors.
For more information about this position, and to apply, please visit http://www.energycommission.org/internship.

NCEP Background:
The National Commission on Energy Policy is a bipartisan group of 20 of the nation’s leading energy experts – representing the highest ranks of industry, government, academia, labor, consumer and environmental protection. The Commission seeks to identify and address the political and analytical barriers that have thwarted previous efforts at energy policy reform and conduct extensive outreach to government, business, NGO and other communities. By taking a bipartisan approach, and seeking to connect the expertise and objectivity of scientific research with political realities, the Commission seeks both to build on and distinguish itself from past energy policy efforts. For more information please visit our website at www.energycommission.org <http://www.energycommission.org>

US Department of Transportation - Volpe Center Internship

Tue, 24 Feb 2009 20:31:24 -0500

I am pleased to announce that we are soliciting graduate student applicants for the John A. Volpe Transportation Internship Program for the 2009/2010 academic year. Applications will be accepted from Monday, February 23, 2009 through April 15, 2009.
I would like your assistance in getting the word out within your professional networks. Concurrently, the Center is sending the notice to colleges and the University Transportation Centers (UTCs).

Each year the Volpe Center competitively awards the John A. Volpe Transportation Internship to an outstanding graduate student studying engineering, information technology, physical or social sciences, who has expressed an interest in working in the field of transportation (U.S. Citizenship is required). This internship program offers a paid opportunity to work with leading experts in transportation at the Volpe Center in Cambridge, Massachusetts and includes:

§        one-year tuition assistance of up to $10,000 (A service agreement is required to receive the tuition reimbursement.),

§        competitive salary commensurate with recipient’s level of education and previous professional work experience, and

§        project assignments based on the recipient’s background and career interests related to any of the following goals as described in the U. S. Department of Transportation and Research & Innovative Technology Administration’s: Safety, Reduced Congestion, Global Connectivity, Environmental Stewardship, Security, Preparedness and Response, and Organizational Excellence.

This unique Internship Program provides a valuable opportunity to work full time during school breaks and/or part-time during the academic year on actual transportation projects. The recipient will utilize new technologies in innovative ways in support of the Volpe Center’s mission as a leader for innovation and as a forum for government, industry, and academic cooperation to develop and improve transportation and logistics systems. The John A. Volpe Transportation Internship may lead to a permanent position at the Volpe Center upon completion of the recipient’s degree.

Please note: The application for the John A. Volpe Transportation Internship will not affect any application status for the Student Career Experience Program (co-op program). However, there is an additional application process for this Internship.

Employees currently in the Student Career Experience Program may also apply for this Internship, which will have no effect on their current appointment.

Please take a few minutes to review more information about the John A. Volpe Internship Program and the application process on the Volpe website: http://www.volpe.dot.gov/career/intrnshp.html. If you are interested in being considered for this Internship, please follow the application instructions.

Please feel free to contact Eric Falzone if you have questions or would like additional information. He can be reached by phone at 617-494-2418, or e-mail, eric.falzone@dot.gov.

Sustainable Endowments Institute - Summer Internship (College Sustainability Report Card)

Tue, 24 Feb 2009 20:30:09 -0500

Spring Sustainability Internship
The Sustainable Endowments Institute is seeking a highly motivated and reliable individual for a part-time internship. The intern will help lay the groundwork for compiling the College Sustainability Report Card 2010. To view previous editions of the Report Card, visit http://www.GreenReportCard.org

Over the past four years, the Institute has had research fellows and interns from dozens of leading schools including: Brandeis, Brown, Columbia, Cornell, Dartmouth, Harvard, Kalamazoo, Michigan, Northeastern, Penn, Stanford, UC Santa Barbara, Vermont Law School, and Williams.

The internship will last approximately 12 weeks, starting March 9, 2009. The intern will work approximately 15 hours per week and should be able to work in the office at least one day per week. Flexible scheduling arrangements will be considered in certain circumstances. The Sustainable Endowments Institute is a nonprofit organization engaged in research and education to advance sustainability in campus operations and endowment practices. Founded in 2005, the Institute is a special project of Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors.

Located in Harvard Square, Cambridge, our office is easily accessible by public transportation. We encourage applicants to familiarize themselves with our website before applying: www.GreenReportCard.org

Responsibilities:
The intern’s job duties include, but are not limited to:
• Working with Institute staff on current and new research
• Conducting web research on sustainability programs
• Data analysis and entry
• Maintenance of Excel databases
• Reviewing, verifying, and updating previously gathered material
• Coordinating information with other Research Fellows and Institute staff
• Designing/administering surveys of university officials
• Developing innovative outreach strategies to connect with new constituencies

Qualifications:
• Commitment to advancing sustainability on campus
• Ability to navigate the internet and conduct research
• Proficiency in Word and Excel
• Strong oral and written communication
• Ability to succinctly summarize data
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail
• Flexible and cooperative work ethic
• Experience designing and administering surveys, or coursework in survey methodology

Compensation:
Competitive compensation commensurate with experience.

Application deadline:
Applications will be considered on a rolling basis. For the best chance of being offered the internship, applicants should apply as soon as possible.

Application instructions:
Candidates should submit a resume, cover letter, and writing sample as Microsoft Word or PDF file attachments. Send to Elizabeth Ginsburg, Associate Director at the following email: internships(at)endowmentinstitute.org.

Please address the following questions within the body of your cover letter:
• How did you hear about the internship opportunity?
• Why are you interested in working for the Sustainable Endowments Institute?
• What experiences—work-related or otherwise—have you had on the topic of environmental sustainability?
• What set of skills or experiences do you have to offer that will be particularly beneficial in pursuing the mission of the Institute?
• What are you hoping to gain from a position at SEI?

The Sustainable Endowments Institute is an equal opportunity employer and seeks qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, religion, national origin, age, disability, marital status, or sexual orientation.

Sustainable Energy Fellow

Tue, 24 Feb 2009 20:26:44 -0500

Dear All

On behalf of my colleagues, Andy Hoffman from the University of Michigan, Lincoln Pratson from Duke University, Larry Walker from Cornell University and Jeff Tester of MIT, I am pleased to announce the opening of applications for the 3rd annual Sustainable Energy Fellowship.

To be held on the campus of the University of Michigan 30 May to 6 June 2009, this special event supports up to 40 of the most outstanding U.S. graduate and undergraduate students from around the country to explore the technical, organizational, policy and economic imperatives of conventional and renewable energy in our country.

Partial funding to cover travel, dorm and per diem is provided and upon completion the students receive the designation of Sustainable Energy Fellow.

As the faculty leading the program we encourage you to have your most outstanding students (Juniors who will be seniors next fall and / or 1st year master students of all disciplines) to apply on-line at www.TeachEnergy.org <http://www.TeachEnergy.org> where they can download and submit the required documents and learn more about the Sustainable Energy Fellowship.

Thank you for encouraging your students to apply for this great opportunity.

Jay Golden on behalf of the faculty.
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Dr. Jay S. Golden l Director
The National Center of Excellence for SMART Innovations

Assistant Professor
School of Sustainability l Global Institute of Sustainability
Civil, Environmental and Sustainable Engineering Affiliate
Barrett Honors College Faculty

Arizona State University
P.O. Box 875502 l 800 South Cady Mall Room#356
Tempe, Arizona USA 85287-5502
Phone: +1 (480) 965-4951 l Fax: (480) 965-8087

National Center of Excellence Web Site http://www.asuSMART.org <http://www.asusmart.org/>
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