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OPPORTUNITIES AT SECOND NATURE 

Contract Position Announcement (8/15/2011): Program Associate--CLOSED

Second Nature has recently launched the next phase of its capacity building efforts to advance the institutional capacity of minority-serving and under-served colleges and universities to commit to sustainability and climate neutrality. The Education for Sustainability (EfS) Innovation Program, the second phase of the capacity building initiative, promotes innovation and leadership among the under-resourced higher education institutions.

Second Nature seeks the services of a Program Associate for a 6-month contract. Under the leadership of the President and the Vice President, and reporting to the Director of Strategic Initiatives and Development, the Program Associate will actively work towards Second Nature’s mission to advance sustainability in higher education across the United States with a special focus on the EfS Innovation Program. For the full job description, please click here.

This is a full-time temporary position that requires a 6-month commitment, pay commensurate with experience, no benefits. This position requires a working presence at Second Nature office in downtown Boston, with some telecommuting and occasional travel. This posting is available immediately and will remain open until September 16, 2011. Applications received after the deadline will not be reviewed.

Candidates are invited to apply at: careers@secondnature.org
 

Internship Announcement 2011--CLOSED

Seeking Graduate Students/Seniors for Paid Sustainability in Higher Education Internships

Description

Second Nature is seeking student interns to work on multiple projects involving sustainability in higher education. Interns will assist with the development of several national programs focused on accelerating the progress of under-resourced and minority-serving institutions in institutionalizing the goal of creating a sustainable society as a core part of their mission. This work will be in support of the goals and objectives of Second Nature’s strategic initiatives, the American College and University Presidents’ Climate Commitment (ACUPCC) and the Education for Sustainability Innovation Program.

Graduate students are invited to apply, and very capable seniors and recent graduates will also be considered. Minorities are strongly encouraged to apply. Applicants must have good interpersonal skills and be able to work independently and as part of a team. Students with excellent academic records (above 3.0/B grade point average) will be considered. Applicants with an academic interest in sustainability are preferred.

For more details, click here.

 

JOBS

USGBC Center for Green Schools - Higher Education Associate--CLOSED

The Center for Green Schools at the U.S. Green Building Council invites applications for a higher education associate. This individual will work as an integral member of the Center for Green Schools with a focus on leading the development, implementation and management of a program that supports sustainability and green building initiatives at under-resourced institutions and reaches students, faculty and staff in under-served communities. Primary responsibilities of this individual will include day-to-day program management, maintaining and building relationships with collaborating organizations, creating or adapting tools and resources to meet the needs of a diverse community and serving as the point of contact for under-resourced schools, including community colleges and minority serving institutions.

Job Application Instructions
Please forward résumé and letter of interest with salary requirements and title of position applying for to jobs@usgbc.org or fax to 202-478-5046 ATTN: Human Resources. Please submit files as PDFs or Word documents. No phone calls please.

 

New York State Builders Association Research and Education Foundation - Contracts Manager

Experienced in energy efficiency program administration, residential construction building, trades or HERS rating? If so, the New York State Builders Association Research and Education Foundation (NYSBA REF) seeks a self-motivated, goal oriented team player with excellent communication skills, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.

Requirements: Bachelor's Degree, experience in energy efficient construction or building trades, analytical and math skills, ability to prioritize responsibilities, meet deadlines, communicate technical concepts to builders and homebuyers and work closely with staff. Will need to balance time in office and in the field. Proficiency w/windows based computers & knowledge of database design is highly desired. Reliable vehicle & clean drivers record required. No phone calls.

Email your resume to: ref@nysba.com

 

INTERNSHIPS

Fore Solutions--Summer 2011 Internship Announcement

Application Deadline: March 1, 2011--CLOSED
Program Dates and Details: June-August 2011, 40 hours/week with flexibilty for vacation, work at the Fore Solutions office in Portland, ME.
Fore Solutions is seeking summer 2011 intern to participate in an effort to bring the state of Maine to the forefront of high performance green building and to help Fore Solutions achieve its vision of inspiring and advancing innovations in the building field and in communities.
Graduate students are invited to apply, and very capable seniors and recent graduates will also be considered.  Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.  Applicants must have good interpersonal skills and be able to work independently and as part of a team.
A stipend of $15/hour will be provided.

 

Climate Corps

The Environmental Defense Fund and Net Impact train MBA students from top-ranking business schools to develop practical, actionable energy efficiency plans to help host companies achieve cost savings and reduce their negative impact on the environment. For more information on the Climate Corps program click here.

 

Clean Air - Cool Planet - Climate Fellowship Program

The highly competitive Clean Air-Cool Planet Climate Fellowship program pairs outstanding students with challenging real-world opportunities to propel society toward a low-carbon future. Highly qualified graduate and undergraduate students in fields such as environmental policy, economics, statistics, engineering, physical and biological sciences complete challenging, in-depth projects. Fellows may be asked to create or update greenhouse gas inventories, conduct feasibility studies, implement operational and process changes to reduce GHG emissions, or create web-based tools and resources. Please visit the Climate Fellowship Program website for more information.

 

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