Program Development Intern- Nevada Clean Energy Corps Description: The U.S., with less than 5 percent of the worlds population, contributes a disproportionate amount of carbon emissions to the earths atmosphere. As it concerns for long term environmental sustainability continue to grow, so do the initiatives to reduce climate change inducing green house gases. As a result, the development of renewable energy alternatives and the adoption of green, energy saving practices is of increasing importance to environmental conservation efforts.
The Great Basin Institute (GBI) seeks an AmeriCorps Intern to aid in the programmatic development of the newly launched Nevada Clean Energy Corps (NCEC). The Intern will help build a sustainable clean energy oriented program that will facilitate a variety of projects and activities which may include, but are not limited to, waste to energy research and implementation, recycling programs and outreach, agricultural green practices, building efficiency efforts, and green public outreach and education. Responsibilities may include: partnership development; interpretive/educational talks and presentations; organization and participation in green community events; research, development, and promotion of programs for various clean energy initiatives; volunteer coordination; and grant writing. Compensation: o Living Stipend: $18,000 o Education Award: $5,350 o Health and dental benefits Timeline: o February 14, 2011 through February 3, 2012 Qualifications: o Coursework in public health or sustainability (with interest in clean/renewable energy development) or equivalent experience; o Knowledge of clean energy movements and renewable energy development projects in the western US; o Knowledge of waste to energy and/or recycling practices preferred; o Knowledge of building efficiency practices preferred; o Experience with grant writing strongly preferred; o Experience using Microsoft Office software; o Experience providing education and outreach to the general public preferred; o Good communication skills (both verbal and written); o Ability to work independently and in a team environment; o Motivated, self-starter, detail oriented, and possess good organizational skills; o Experience with project development, preferred; o Meet AmeriCorps eligibility requirements: (1) U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status, (2) eligible to receive an AmeriCorps Education Award (limit of four in a lifetime or the equivalent of two full-time education awards), and (3) pass National Sex Offender Public Registry (NSOPR) and federal criminal background checks. For a complete position description please visit our website at www.TheGreatBasinInstitute.org. How to Apply: Qualified and interested applicants should forward a cover letter, their résumé, and a list of three professional references to Bridget Walden, at [email protected]. Please include where you found this position posted. This program is available to all, without regard to race, color, national origin, disability, age, sex, sexual orientation, political affiliation, or religion. Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
