Green Job Posting

Catherine Shawn Internships

Urban Green Council

Location: New York, New York
Industry: Non Profit
Job Level: Entry Level
Position Type: Internship/Volunteer
Function/Occupation: Intern
Compensation: unpaid
Date Posted: January 1, 2010
Company Website: www.urbangreencouncil.org
Contact Information: Alison Swedenberg

Urban Green Council, the U.S. Green Building Council of New York, is a non-profit organization working to advance sustainable building practices in the urban environment.  We have ongoing opportunities for highly motivated and enthusiastic individuals who are interested in being part of the growing green building movement and gaining hands-on experience in the non-profit sector.
 
Catherine Shawn interns will be responsible for assisting in various aspects of the organization, including educational programming, membership and development, as well as other special projects that are geared towards Chapter growth.  Interns will also provide administrative support to Urban Green Council staff, including assistance with calls and email traffic and other general administrative tasks. 

Urban Green's internships honor the life and accomplishments of Catherine Shawn.  The founder of the High Performance Buildings Salon, and an inspiration to New York’s green building movement, Ms. Shawn was passionate about environmental issues.  The Salon quickly became the New York-based green building professional’s leading forum for staying current, sharing ideas, and networking.  As the Salon’s custodian, Urban Green celebrates her legacy by making interns valuable members of our office.

Candidates should be flexible and have the ability to work well in teams as well as independently. This is a full-time, unpaid position.  College credit may be offered for select applicants.

Specific Responsibilities May Include: 

• Membership and fundraising support
• Website content maintenance support
• Weekly e-newsletter support
• Logistical support with monthly educational programs and special events
• General administrative tasks and special projects as needed
 
Individuals with the following qualifications are encouraged to apply:

• Recent graduate or college senior in environmental studies, engineering, design, or another related field
• Understanding of or strong interest in green building and environmental issues
• Attention to detail and ability to handle multiple tasks 
• Mac literacy, proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Power Point, Adobe Photoshop
• Knowledge of html and CMS
• Excellent writing and research skills
• Ability to communicate and work well with others
• Good humor and flexibility
• Strong organizational skills

Applicants that are asked to come in for an interview will need to provide a writing sample and one academic or professional reference.  Please email resume and cover letter with the subject line “Urban Green Internship” in the subject to mds [at] urbangreencouncil.org.  No calls please.