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Please find below two intern position announcements for fall 2015: one for an ENERGY AND SUSTAINABILITY INTERN with the City of Ithaca and one for the Town of Ithaca. You can also download PDFs of the position descriptions here: Town of Ithaca Energy and Sustainability Intern Fall 2015 <https://docs.google.com/a/town.ithaca.ny.us/viewer?a=v&pid=sites&srcid=dG93bi5pdGhhY2EubnkudXN8dG93bi1vZi1pdGhhY2F8Z3g6NzIzMWM4MDhlMWJkYzdjOA> City of Ithaca Energy and Sustainability Intern Fall 2015 <https://docs.google.com/a/town.ithaca.ny.us/viewer?a=v&pid=sites&srcid=dG93bi5pdGhhY2EubnkudXN8dG93bi1vZi1pdGhhY2F8Z3g6MmQ3NDlmZTFkZGJlMjM4MQ> *Note that review of applications will begin on August 24 and continue until the positions are filled. For all comments or questions, please use only the addresses indicated in the application instructions.* Please distribute widely, and feel free to contact me with any questions! Best regards, Nick Nick Goldsmith Sustainability Coordinator City of Ithaca, NY Town of Ithaca, NY City Office: 607-274-6562 Town Office: 607-273-1721 x136 http://cityofithaca.org/421/Sustainable-Ithaca www.town.ithaca.ny.us/sustainability www.facebook.com/IthacaSustainability “Aging is not ‘lost youth’ but a new stage of opportunity and strength.” Betty Friedan (Feminist leader and social change activist, 1921-2006) *CITY OF ITHACA* *ENERGY AND SUSTAINABILITY INTERN* *POSITION DESCRIPTION* *DESCRIPTION:* The City of Ithaca is looking to hire a student (undergraduate or graduate) or recent graduate for a part-time position for the fall 2015 semester. The Intern will support the work of the Sustainability Coordinator for the City of Ithaca, assisting in a variety of projects related to energy and sustainability in government operations and the broader community. Work will likely include: research on various topics and helping the City to support the HeatSmart Tompkins project. To learn more about sustainability efforts at the City of Ithaca, visit: http://cityofithaca.org/421/Sustainable-Ithaca and http://cityofithaca.org/DocumentCenter/View/1653. *TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES:* Work activities will vary a good deal, but will include the following: · Conduct research on energy and sustainability topics and prepare oral or written briefs · Assist in communications and outreach · Assist with planning and running events · Provide administrative help *REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:* · Advanced knowledge of issues and terminology related to energy usage · Ability to understand complex reports and summarize key points · Strong written and oral communication skills · Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word · Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills · Motivation and ability to work independently · Ability to handle multiple projects on different timelines The Intern will work an average of eight (8) hours per week through the fall semester (early September through early December 2015). There is a possibility of extending this position through the spring 2016 semester. For those eligible for work study, the hourly pay rate will be $12.00. For those not eligible, this will be a volunteer position. There is the possibility of performing part of the work remotely. *APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:* Email a resume and cover letter in *PDF* format to: Nick Goldsmith Sustainability Coordinator, City of Ithaca [email protected] Review of applications will begin on August 24, 2015 and continue until the position is filled. *NOTE: Applicants may also be interested in the City of Ithaca Energy and Sustainability Intern position. A single resume and cover letter may be submitted to be considered for both positions. Applicants should clearly state on the cover letter if they are applying for one or both positions.* *TOWN OF ITHACA* *ENERGY AND SUSTAINABILITY INTERN* *POSITION DESCRIPTION* *DESCRIPTION:* The Town of Ithaca is looking to hire a student (undergraduate or graduate) or recent graduate for a part-time position for the fall 2015 semester. The Intern will support the work of the Sustainability Planner for the Town of Ithaca, assisting in a variety of projects related to energy and sustainability in government operations and the broader community. Projects will likely include: development of the Town of Ithaca Community Energy Action Plan, and analysis of energy usage and associated GHG emissions. To learn more about sustainability efforts at the Town of Ithaca, visit: www.town.ithaca.ny.us/sustainability. *TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES* Work activities will vary a good deal, but will include the following: · Conduct research and prepare written reports, edit existing documents · Collect and analyze data, prepare data for presentation · Assist in communications · Provide administrative help *REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES* · Advanced knowledge of issues and terminology related to energy use and sustainability · Local knowledge · Strong written communication skills · Advanced skills with Microsoft Word and Excel · Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills · Motivation and ability to work independently · Ability to handle multiple projects on different timelines The Intern will work an average of eight (8) hours per week through the fall semester (early September through early December 2015). There is a possibility of extending this position through the spring 2016 semester. For those eligible for work study, the hourly pay rate will be $12.25. For those not eligible, this will be a volunteer position. The Town of Ithaca encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds. *APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:* Email a resume and cover letter in *PDF* format to: Nick Goldsmith Sustainability Planner, Town of Ithaca [email protected] Review of applications will begin on August 24, 2015 and continue until the position is filled. *NOTE: Applicants may also be interested in the City of Ithaca Energy and Sustainability Intern position. A single resume and cover letter may be submitted to be considered for both positions. Applicants should clearly state on the cover letter if they are applying for one or both positions.* For more information about sustainability in the Tompkins County area, please visit: http://www.sustainabletompkins.org/ If you have questions about this list please contact the list manager, Tom Shelley, at [email protected].
