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Colorado Fourteeners Initiative/Golden, CO

Colorado Fourteeners Initiative is hiring several trail crew positions, including: –Trail Project Leader/Managers (8) –Trail Crewmembers (3) –Appelson Outdoor Leadership Intern (1) Full position descriptions and information on how to apply can be found at www.14ers.org CFI is an equal opportunity employer.

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Sustainable Life Media/San Francisco, CA

The annual Sustainable Brands conference brings the leaders in sustainability, brand and design together for 4 days of conversation. We need a multi-talented designer who can assist in designing for web and print, is comfortable juggling multiple projects and is passionate about sustainability.

You will be working with the Design Manager and marketing team to produce a broad variety of conference materials. Ranging from web pages and e-newsletters to signage and event guides. You are guaranteed to gain a large amount of portfolio pieces by completing this internship.

We need 10-15 hours of work per week, of which at least 8 should be from our offices in San Francisco (the remainder can be done remotely if preferred). The internship will run until the conference in early June.

Skills:
- Adept at using Adobe Creative Suite software i.e. Photoshop, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, InDesign and bonus points for Flash or After Effects experience.
- HTML/CSS knowledge preferred, but not required
- Highly attuned attention to detail
- Good team player
- Familiarity with brand guidelines and maintaining design consistency

What we can offer:
This internship is unpaid but in addition to the opportunity to plug in with a terrific team of media and sustainable business experts, this position offers full travel, board and admission to the Sustainable Brands Conference 2012 in San Diego from 4-7 June. This comes with the opportunity to meet and interface with some of the top innovators on the global sustainable business landscape. We can also offer a flexible work schedule and part time telecommuting.

How to Apply:
Please send your portfolio or link to it, your resume, along with a cover letter detailing your interest in this role and what you feel your strongest skills are.

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Natural Capitalism Solutions/Longmont, CO (Boulder area resident preferred)

Natural Capitalism Solutions Internship Program – Implementing Genuine Sustainability
www.natcapsolutions.org

The Future We Want Intern
http://www.futurewewant.org/

The Future We Want (FWW) is a global initiative to envision what we want our lives and communities to be like 20 years from now. In this unique project, Natural Capitalism Solutions is collaborating with the United Nations to conduct a global conversation about the future of communities and to turn the best ideas into life-like videos and computer animations that allow people to “see†what living in sustainable communities would be like. Using modern technologies from the web and social media to traditional grassroots communication we intend to reach people on a worldwide scale and ask them to submit their visions for a positive future.

We will gather submissions from all over the world, ranging from solutions for addressing poverty and injustice, to strategies for creating sustainable and environmentally responsible communities. Our aim is to gather potential solutions about our future and then deliver them to those who can pursue and implement them. With the assistance of the UN, we will make these ideas visible to the public and influencers beginning with the Rio+20 Conference in June 2012.

Internship Duties:

The intern will:
•Be responsible for assuring the quality of the conversation around the Future We Want.
•Monitor the input received from around the world to screen submissions before posting, including those from the web site, Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube.
•Help identify the best ideas for consideration, including those for the Rio exhibit.
•Conduct research to identify existing examples of sustainable development and identify other similar “visioning†projects around the world.
•Take active part in innovative discussions and planning sessions involving critical thinking about sustainability issues and practice.
•Receive recognition for work on published reports.
•Interact as directed with The Future We Want’s leadership, International Advisory Committee, and Creative Team.
•Participate in local conferences, industry & networking events, & staff meetings.

Required Qualifications:
•Exceptional research skills and experience
•Sufficient knowledge of current international affairs to recognize submissions to the global conversation that are inappropriate
•Proficiency with Microsoft Office
•Working knowledge of social media
•Ability to be flexible and multitask
•Responsible and able to take initiative

Preferred Qualifications:
•Bachelors degree
•A desire to learn
•Exceptional writing skills
•The ability to ask for help

The internship is unpaid (but can be for credit) and requires ~24 or more hours per week (flexible).
To apply, please send cover letter, resume, and writing sample to Lily Thaisz, resume@natcapsolutions.org with the subject line “TFWW Internship Application.â€

Past interns have gone on to grad school or gained employment at Standard Renewable Energy, Weecycle Environmental Consulting, ATC Associates Environmental Consulting, Clean Energy Action, Department of Health, Energy and Environment group at the British Consulate, Alliance to Save Energy, and NCS, among many others.

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Center for Environmental Health/New York, NY

Internship Position: Research intern, Center for Environmental Health, New York Office
Organizational Description
Industrial chemicals. The powerful companies that make and use them have a dirty secret: synthetic chemicals surround us all, and many are making people sick.
The Center for Environmental Health is working to eliminate the threat that these chemicals pose to children, families, and communities.
The Center for Environmental Health (CEH) relies on the support of interns to fulfill our mission to reduce the public's toxic chemical exposures. CEH gives its interns a high level of responsibility and recognizes that the rewards of working for a non-profit organization are the experience and challenge of being an active participant. Visit our website at www.ceh.org to learn more about our mission, activities, and accomplishments. The internship is unpaid, but you will receive a stipend to offset transportation expenses. We are looking for a research intern for our New York Office.
Responsibilities:
The Center for Environmental Health is a national organization based out of Oakland, CA opening its first office in New York City. A major focus of the New York office is on the toxic and environmental health impacts of energy. The intern’s primary responsibilities will be assisting with research project related to a report detailing different energy sources and solutions and their related environmental health issues. Examples of duties include conducting a literature review of the field, and depending upon the intern’s skillset, producing a chapter of the report. In addition, the intern will be responsible for assistance in establishing a new regional office. For example, researching the landscape of organizations in the field and region, identifying speaking opportunities, and clerical duties not to exceed 25% of the time.

Qualifications Required:
The ideal candidate is:
• Interested and experienced in environmental health and social justice.
• Someone who genuinely enjoys -and takes pride in- writing research papers.
• Self-motivated.
• A good communicator, (both verbally and on paper).
• Familiar with research databases.

Hours and Commitment: We are a small, diverse group with a big mission. In the past, interns have sometimes been awarded academic credit for their work at CEH. 20 hours per week would be ideal, but for the right candidate we could work with 10 hours per week

To Apply:
Please apply as soon as possible. To apply send a resume, cover letter, short writing sample (2 pages max), and the names and phone numbers of three references. Please put “Research Internship NYC†in the subject line of your email.
People of color, women, and LGBTI individuals strongly encouraged to apply.
Center for Environmental Health
6 East 39th Street

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Product Stewardship Institute/Boston, MA

Project Internship Opportunity at Innovative Environmental Non-Profit Organization
Boston, MA

PRODUCT STEWARDSHIP INSTITUTE, INC.

Spring 2012/Summer 2012

The Product Stewardship Institute (PSI) seeks an enterprising individual who thrives in a fast-paced, small organization. PSI is conducting cutting-edge work on product stewardship and sustainability, and seeks interns who have energy, enthusiasm, and creativity. PSI interns work on a variety of tasks, which allow them to become informed about current stewardship programs in a variety of product industries. PSI staff assists interns in developing one or two specific projects for which the intern can take primary responsibility. Interns also perform some administrative assignments, as do all staff. There are significant learning opportunities pertaining to substantive initiatives.

Application Due Date: February 10, 2012

Time Commitment: Approximately 15- 20 hours/week with a possibility of additional hours or a full-time opportunity during breaks and summer.

Compensation: Unpaid, with potential for paid over time, pending funding.

Potential tasks might include:

•Conduct research to support ongoing product stewardship projects that have the potential to change the current paradigm of waste management.
•Develop and assist in writing and editing technical documents, and summarizing legislation.
•Update PSI’s website and assist on press and communications.
•Work with PSI members across the country to build coalitions on legislative priorities.
•Assist in developing funding proposals.
•Organize national contact lists and databases to enhance the organization’s ability to communicate with its constituents, and conduct other administrative tasks.

Qualifications
Interns should have excellent organization and communication skills, both written and oral, and be passionate about moving toward a more sustainable future. Ideal candidates will have academic or professional experience or knowledge related to environmental advocacy and/or a sufficient background in environmental and public health issues. Ideal candidates may have an undergraduate or graduate degree in policy, political science, natural science, environmental science, law, business administration, or a related field. Alternatively, interns may be a degree candidate in one of these areas. The intern’s thoughts and ideas will be considered seriously as a contribution to improving the organization as a whole, as well as forwarding its mission.

Applications for Spring 2012 with the potential to continue through the summer are now being accepted.

Please address all of the following within your cover letter:
•Are you able to reliably meet the minimum time requirement?
•Why are you interested in working on product stewardship Issues?
•Why are you interested in working for the Product Stewardship Institute?
•What in your academic or professional experience makes you uniquely qualified for this position?
•What do you hope to gain from this experience?

Product Stewardship Institute, Inc. (PSI) is a national non-profit environmental institute with membership from 47 states, over 200 local governments, and more than 75 businesses, organizations, universities, and non-U.S. governments. PSI establishes cooperative agreements to reduce the health and environmental impacts from consumer products. For more information, please visit www.productstewardship.us.

PSI is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

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Natural Capitalism Solutions/Boulder, CO (Longmont, Boulder, Denver)

Natural Capitalism Solutions Business Development & Marketing Internship
Implementing Genuine Sustainability
www.natcapsolutions.org

If you are looking for business development and/or marketing experience in the environmental consulting sector, are ready to put theory into practice, and are passionate about making a difference in the world, apply to the NCS internship program.

Natural Capitalism Solutions (NCS) educates businesses, communities, governments, and countries on how to implement sustainability throughout their operations to increase profits. NCS’s unique structure as a non-profit gives us the opportunity to develop innovative processes that drive the adoption of sustainability and implement these innovations directly with our clients.

Past and Current Clients Include: Kashi, Red Bull, Clif Bar, Aveda, New Belgium Brewing, Patagonia, GoLite, Boulder County Parks and Open Space, United Nations Industrial Development Organization, Eco-Products, Walmart, University of Denver, and Diversy, among others.

Internship Description of Duties
The Business Development & Marketing intern would assist in the development and implementation of marketing, social media, and sales strategies for NCS's consulting and training services and Hunter Lovins’ upcoming articles and books. The intern will have the unique opportunity to help shape the market strategy of new and innovative programs and be exposed to a higher level of responsibility than at a typical company, taking ownership of key marketing strategies, materials, and communications within NCS's outreach. Interns will also assist at various events and workshops, providing excellent networking opportunities.

At Natural Capitalism Solutions, interns have the opportunity to:
• Work with the NCS team and sustainability pioneer, Hunter Lovins.
• Take active part in innovative discussions and planning sessions involving critical thinking about sustainability issues and practice.
• Research, compose, and prepare background materials for various levels of project work.
• Gain practical experience in the sustainability field.
• Help create tools to assist businesses and industry to develop sustainable practices and become sustainable organizations.
• Receive recognition for work on published reports.
• Participate in local conferences, industry & networking events, staff meetings, & company outings.

Preferred Qualifications
• Interest in sustainable business practices
• Excellent communication skills
• Competency in social media (experience with social media marketing a plus)
• Past experience or demonstrated interest in sales and/or marketing
• Ability to be flexible and multitask, comfortable in a fast-paced environment
• Completed or almost completed Bachelors required, Masters preferred
• Knowledge of the Principles of Natural Capitalism
• Ability to work from home, attend meetings in Denver, Boulder, Longmont, and surrounding areas as well as work from the Longmont office once per week
• This position requires a flexible schedule. Occasional evening meetings will be required (these will provide great networking!)
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The internship is unpaid and requires a minimum of 16-20 hours per week (flexible.)

To apply, please send cover letter, resume, and writing sample to Lily Thaisz, resume@ natcapsolutions.org. Indicate interest in the Business Development & Marketing internship in your email and/or subject line. For information on past projects visit natcapsolutions.org or email Lily.

Past interns have gained employment at: Standard Renewable Energy, GreenOrder, Weecycle Environmental Consulting, ATC Associates Environmental Consulting, Boulder Green Building Guild, Clean Energy Action, Department of Health, and NCS, among many others.

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Sustainable Life Media, Inc./San Francisco, CA

Executive Assistant, Special Projects Intern
Who you are:
• Masters graduate in sustainable business with undergraduate degree in international business, communications, or related field. Some work experience preferred
• Highly motivated self-starter, exceptionally well organized and detail-oriented, able to juggle many activities with grace and good humor
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; able to generate the trust and respect of all, whether interacting with a global corporate executive, a supplier, or an administrative assistant
• Willing and able to bounce between fairly mundane administrative support and project management of special projects that are of strategic significance to the business
• A team player who communicates well across the organization and views their personal success as integrally connected with the success of the team and the performance of the organization against its goals
• Proficient with all types of information technology and current business software
• Ethically driven, with impeccable personal integrity, able to maintain confidentiality, looking for a high level internship with a high impact, purpose driven, entrepreneurially run organization – strong potential for intern to hire for the right candidate
General Description:
Personal Assistance to Founder/CEO:
• Manage CEO Calendar
• Assist with design and coordination of SB’12 conference program
• Liaise with key partners on international conference expansion
• Assist with, and potentially lead other special tasks and projects which may or may not include: oversight of the 2012 Sustainable Brands Innovation Open, and/or helping to kick start new lines of business
• Other duties on behalf of the executive as needed
• Potential exists to move into paid leadership position depending on results of special projects activities

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Mana Gardens LLC/PAHOA, HI (Telework or in the rainforest.)

Limited liability company in Hawaii seeks intern. Negotiate a lease or purchase of real estate for renewable energy development. Or, perform commercial leasing law research, accounting, project analysis, policy research, onsite security, LLC law enforcement or consensus-building. Must have an entrepreneurial spirit. Must have credentials in any of those fields to assist in this project. Credentials could be a certificate, license, college course or experience in the electricity sector, such as working at a utility company. Telework or work onsite in the Hawaii rainforest.
Mana Gardens LLC is a Hawaii-registered business that owns a preferred property for geothermal-type energy development. There are thousands of trees available for biomass energy production. Currently, income is from selling agricultural products. Managing members are entitled to dividends.

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Rainforest Alliance/New York, NY

Title: Development Intern
Location: New York City
Ideal internship period: February – Mid May
Minimum Commitment: 3.5 months, 2-3 days per week

Internships Available: 1

The Rainforest Alliance encourages a wide-range of interesting and challenging opportunities that will promote the professional growth of the Membership Intern. Broadly, the Membership Team’s focus is to develop cultivation, stewardship and fundraising opportunities with individuals, primarily using online and mailing communications. This internship will provide exposure to important development tools such as, Raiser’s Edge, Luminate and Convio Marketing and Development Software.

Responsibilities:

The internship will develop skills with research, databases and software, and communications. An ideal candidate would demonstrate strong writing and research skills, proficiency with document development, familiarity or interest in analytical inquiry and a high level of enthusiasm for the objectives of the organization and team.

• Research content for donor appeals and campaign content
• Write reports on environmental, social, and economic issues
• Compose and track acknowledgement letters
• Assist membership team’s daily, weekly and monthly operations:
o Data entry
o Donor support (info requests, sending packages, etc.)
o Cultivation, stewardship and fundraising mailings
o Other administrative tasks, as assigned

Qualifications:
Ideal for undergraduate students with strong academic background; students receiving academic credit for the internship is preferred. We are seeking a self-starter who has strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities in a time sensitive manner, sound research skills, understanding of Microsoft Office and the ability to interact professionally via the phone and e-mail. Minimum commitment of two days per week.

Note: This is an unpaid internship

To Apply
Send resume and cover letter to personnel@ra.org

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Responsible Purchasing Network/Oakland, CA

Internship with the Responsible Purchasing Network

Location: Oakland, CA. Our office is in Preservation Park – about a ten-minute walk from the 12th St Civic Center-Oakland BART stop.

Background Information: The Responsible Purchasing Network (RPN) is an international network of buyers dedicated to socially responsible and environmentally sustainable purchasing. Our membership program and consulting services provide institutional purchasers with cutting edge procurement tools and resources designed to save money, conserve resources, reduce waste, and improve efficiency.

We work to promote and practice responsible purchasing by identifying best practices, developing effective purchasing tools, educating the market, and using our collective purchasing power to maximize environmental stewardship, protect human health, and support local and global sustainability.

Timeframe: This is a winter position to occur between early/mid January until late April or May, ideally for 2-3 days (12 – 20 hours) per week. The scheduling for this internship is flexible.

Compensation: While this is an unpaid position, interns will be reimbursed for commuting via public transportation (telecommuting is an option for those interested). We will also work with you to receive college credit, when applicable.

Description: RPN is looking for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to contribute to our team. Applicants should have a genuine interest in learning more about sustainable purchasing for large organizations such as city, state, and local governments, colleges and universities, and businesses.

Responsibilities will likely include:
• Researching the environmental and social consequences of specific product categories (such as office supplies, computers, cleaning equipment, passenger vehicles, deicing solutions, etc.)
• Investigating state and local-level “green†purchasing policies and programs
• Developing case studies on successful green purchasing initiatives
• Administering and drafting RPN’s annual survey and Responsible Purchasing Trends Report
• Helping with general administrative work (approximately 25% of time) and other tasks as required.

Qualifications:

• Expert level written and verbal communication and writing skills
• Strong decision making ability
• Exceptional attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Outstanding organizational skills
• Previous experience working in an office environment
• Working knowledge of the Microsoft Office
• Self-motivated, positive attitude and flexible nature
• Excellent research skills with a focus on the ability to aggregate large amounts of information, sometimes technical, and create succinct, user-friendly tools (e.g. fact sheets and case studies) from findings
• Previous internships in the sustainability field a plus
• Knowledge or experience in procurement or eco-labels is preferred, but not required.

How to Apply: Planned start date will be in early-mid January 2012. Applications may be submitted immediately.

Please send cover letter and resume to Phillip Kobernick to info@responsiblepurchasing.org. You may also submit a brief (2-3 page maximum) writing sample in your application.

Please include in your cover letter:
• How much time are you able to commit per week?
• What do YOU hope to get out of this internship?
Deadline to Apply: Applications will be rolling until filled. We hope to fill the position by December 31, 2011.
No calls, please.
To learn more visit www.responsiblepurchasing.org

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