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Research Intern (part time or full time): Sustainability Roundtable Inc. (Boston)

March 4, 2013 – 10:52 am

Research Intern

Type: Part-Time or Full-Time

Position Description

Interns contribute to multiple aspects of SR Inc’s business from database management to content delivery to client process research on topics within the Sustainable Business & Enterprise Roundtable (SBER) research agenda.

SBER Research and Executive Guidance is based on Member-Client interviews, case studies, secondary resources, and discussions with sector experts and vendors. Research reports always include actionable guidance for executives who manage real estate portfolios. The published reports are continuously enhanced through Member-Client feedback; they are updated regularly as market conditions, technologies, and practices evolve. Research findings are presented at Client meetings throughout the U.S.

Responsibilities

  • Perform secondary research and analysis on an array of topics relating to management best practices in greater sustainability in real estate portfolios.
  • Contribute to written reports, briefings, and advisories for Members-Clients.
  • Track existing and anticipated government policies and regulations, including financial incentives, related to sustainability.

Qualifications

  • Junior, senior, or recent college graduate.
  • Individuals with an course work in architecture, building science, mechanical engineering, real estate, environmental science, energy, or urban planning, with a focus on sustainability preferred.

Requirements

  • Experience in business or academic research, preferably in a field related to sustainability.
  • A developed interest in the key global sustainability issues and major sustainability initiatives by the private, nonprofit, and public sectors both in the U.S. and abroad.
  • Excellent research skills.
  • Excellent and written communication skills.
  • The ability to efficiently contribute to publication quality written documents.
  • Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite, especially PowerPoint.

Additional Information

  • Location in Greater Boston.

Please send cover letter, resume, and short writing sample in electronic format (PDF or MS Word) to careers@sustainround.com.

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USGBC MA Chapter Intern

November 28, 2012 – 3:20 pm

Do you want to help make every building in the world (at least in Mass.) a green building? Our mission is to enable every person to live, work, learn and play in green buildings within a generation. Would you like to participate on the inside of the movement with us at the USGBC MA Chapter? We are looking for a passionate green building enthusiast ready to evangelize for our cause!

We are growing our membership base, improving our fundraising capacity, and developing a stronger influence in the industry and in the policy realm. We need help!

Are you:

*   fluent in social media, blogging and online collaboration

*   able to work effectively with not-every-day supervision

*   able to work remotely

*   passionate about expanding the green building industry

Do you have references that can attest to your good working habits? Can you share a story of how you were proactive in an organization? We will prefer folks who have been involved in the Chapter previously and/or otherwise can show some connection to the green building industry.

General Job requirements:

*   Must be computer and internet savvy; website experience/knowledge a definite plus, with proficiency in word, excel, constant contact and photoshop. Experience with CiviCRM, Drupal, and/or javascript a definite advantage

*   Graphic Design experience a plus

*   Detail-oriented

*   Prepared to do both creative and “kinda boring” work

*   Good written and verbal skills

*   Highly organized and a good communicator

*   Willing to commit to working hard and, once committed, being reliable

*   Knowledge and ability to write green building technical content.

The Intern will report to the Executive Director and Communications Committee Chair and will meet at least twice a week with the Executive Director for updates and planning. Interns are expected to work from the USGBC MA Chapter office at least half their time. The Intern will attend monthly Communications Committee meetings and will be required to attend a hands-on website and database training.

Students and recent graduates with a degree in communications, public relations, marketing, or related field are encouraged to apply. Depending on skills and interests, intern projects may include:

*   Maintaining and updating the Chapter distribution lists

*   Graphic design work on chapter materials

*   Assisting with website maintenance, monthly newsletters, and media outreach.

*   Writing and editing press releases and summaries on Chapter news

*   Monitoring local green building news and reporting relevant items to the ED.

Start Date: Jan 2, 2013. Pay Rate: $10/hr.

This is a four month commitment of 20 hours a week, with the potential to be extended or evolved into a more significant position.

Application

Send resume and show us how you connect to our mission. Outline how you correspond with our job description. Share something interesting about yourself, nay, something compelling! No phone calls, please email; please include the term “Communications Internship Application” in the subject line. Contact:  greylee@usgbcma.org
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Paid Marketing Internship for Public Radio on Climate Change

September 28, 2012 – 9:58 am

A national program on public radio is offering an internship (8 hrs/week @ $12/hr) to assist in promoting our programs online. Work with an established producer based at a small studio in Belmont Center and learn about the field of public radio. The intern will work primarily on a project to promote content relating to environmental responsibility. The internship requires a very dependable person who can commit to 8 hours per week at our office.

Please reply to this post to: interns@humanmedia.org. Include an email addressed to Executive Producer, Human Media, explaining why this internship interests you, what you would hope to gain from it, information on your background and available times you may have.

(No phone calls please!)

Thank you.

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Part-Time Human Resources Coordinator – Riverside Community Care (Dedham, MA)

August 31, 2012 – 4:27 pm

Great part-time (20 hours per week) opportunity to join our busy and collaborative human resources department! The Human Resources Coordinator will provide administrative support to Riverside’s Recognition and Reward and Health and Safety programs, back up support to our receptionist, and general administrative support to the department. Bachelor’s Degree and at least three years of administrative experience required. To apply, visit: http://www.riversidecc.org/resume_form1-attach2.html

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