GreenVision Institute
Position Title – Legislation & Policy (L&P) Analyst
Service Group –ARRA State Analysis
JOB DESCRIPTION:
The GreenVision Institute seeks a Legislation & Policy Analyst to support the activities of the Solar Stimulus Initiative (SSI). The SSI will provide American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009 funding analysis and other related services to the solar energy industry. Examples of content will include hosted webinars, newsletters, ARRA funding updates, and state-level analysis.
The SSI’s State ARRA Analysis group will develop reports for the top states with federal funded solar and photovoltaic related opportunities. The L&P Analyst will develop summary reports which detail ARRA related funding available for solar and photovoltaic for specific states. The Analyst will conduct a wide range of policy, analytical and technical research related to the above topics in consultation with high level state officials, industry and think-tanks (as applicable), federal officials and others to develop actionable summaries targeted for small to medium size solar companies.
Volunteers should possess knowledge of government contracting, solar energy, environment, sustainability and/or legislative and policy analysis.
TASKS:
-collect, analyze, and disseminate information on ARRA funding available for state run solar energy projects and programs;
-write 2 – 4 issue briefs for states of choice (reports will take roughly 15 to 20 hours a piece and should be completed within 4 months);
-prepare and present information to state government for a content accuracy check;
-work with the Editor-In-Chief through roughly 2-3 edits per summary;
-attend team conference call meetings on Sundays at 5:30;
-use the Recovery Act Volunteers Google Group to manage status updates and post final reports as appropriate;
QUALIFICATIONS:
Must have relevant experience and possess the following:
• Organizational and interpersonal skills necessary to coordinate and manage the writing process and work in a team environment
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Interpersonal and analytical skills necessary to consult with state officials and produce relevant and actionable information.
• Ability to gather information about ARRA legislation’s funding designations for state solar energy projects and programs.
• Ability to assume responsibility and take independent action.
• Competency in using software such as Microsoft Office, and in conducting research on the internet.
COMPENSATION:
This is a volunteer position.
Contact Eric Heisman if you are interested.
Student Internships Available with the Encyclopedia of Earth
Applications Now Being Accepted for Fall 2009
The award-winning Encyclopedia of Earth (EoE – www.eoearth.org) is a free, fully searchable online encyclopedia about the Earth, its ecosystems and their relationship to society. The EoE seeks student interns to assist with posting articles and performing other tasks as needed. Internships are not paid. However, interns gain valuable education and experience, receive recognition on the EoE, and may receive course credit. Interns will work on their own at their home institutions, but will have regular contact with EoE authors, editors and staff based in Boston, Washington, D.C. and other locations.
Eligibility: Intern candidates must be enrolled as an upper level undergraduate or graduate student majoring in an environmental science subject or otherwise demonstrating a strong interest and knowledge of environmental issues. Each candidate must have a faculty sponsor complete a recommendation form (found at www.eoearth.org/article/EoE_for_Educators) that evaluates the candidate’s academic achievement and career potential and attests to his or her reliability and ability to work independently.
Internship position description: EoE Student Interns will add content to the EoE’s wiki-based platform by posting articles provided by Content Partners or Content Sources and and/or creating content based on templates (such as articles on various species using sources provided). Depending on an individual’s background, skill level and interest, he or she may develop original content in accordance with the guidelines of the Student Science Communication Project. (www.eoearth.org/article/Student_Science_Communication_Project) Training in using the wiki platform will be provided. Internships will be offered during the academic year, in most cases September through May.
Interns may be asked to work with EoE Editorial Board members and staff on special projects. All interns will participate upon request in conference calls with EoE Editorial Board members and authors on timely topics of interest. To receive course credit, interns will need to make arrangements in accordance with their home institution’s internship policies.
Criteria and selection: Internship candidates must have completed course work and/or work experience in an environmental field; must have a demonstrated ability to work independently and meet deadlines; must be willing and able to work 8 to 10 hours per week during the course of the internship. Student interns must have regular and reliable internet access.
Candidates can apply by emailing a completed EoE Fall 2009 Internship Application Form found at: http://www.eoearth.org/article/EoE_for_Educators
Interns will be selected by the EoE Editorial Board. Rolling deadlines for Fall 2009 internships are August 31, September 15 and September 30.
Faculty sponsor: Faculty sponsors will submit a recommendation for the intern candidate using the form provided at www.eoearth.org/article/EoE_for_Educators. EoE will work with the appropriate department to provide an intern with course credit. The faculty sponsor may be asked to serve as the on-campus contact or sponsor, as required, to meet the institution’s internship requirements.
Sierra Student Coalition seeks great interns to make global warming a top issue this spring!
We’re seeking talented, energetic interns to work alongside our experienced national staff team on one of 5 priority projects:
-Event-Planning and recruiting to Summer Trainings, National Leadership Gathering, Green Jobs Conference and especially Power Shift 2009
-Web design, development and maintenance
-Fundraising
-Creating an alumni program
-Coordinating the creation of a Professor Network
Key Skills we’re looking for:
-Strong communication, writing, event-planning and/or research skills
- An organizer at heart. You should work well with others and be eager to empower and engage others in the democratic process.
- Passion for building grassroots power and a willingness to work your heart out to save the world.
- Leadership experience. You start projects, rally people, inspire others.
- Strong self-starter and quick learner. You don't need someone to tell you what to do, but you take advice when it’s given to you.
- Hard worker, can do flexible hours and manage your time independently. You know that changing the country doesn't always happen between 9 and 5.
- In it to win it! The stakes are getting higher every day for this issue, and you should be ready to do everything you can to make sure global warming and energy is a top issue this spring.
Don’t apply if you are just looking to make coffee and photocopies. We give our interns substantive projects and significant responsibilities. When you leave us, you are going to have new skills on your resume and impressive accomplishments to talk about in job interviews—plus a whole new network of friends and peers in the environment and social change non-profit world!
More about us:
With more than 15,000 high-school and college-age members and a presence on more than 300 campuses across the country, the Sierra Student Coalition (SSC) is the largest student-run environmental advocacy organization in the US. Since 1991 we have advanced campaigns for more just and sustainable environmental policy, from lands protection to clean and efficient energy. As the student branch of the Sierra Club, we draw strength from the Club’s 700,000 members and we work closely with many of the Club’s staff teams in DC to advance our shared national priorities, especially a clean energy future that will stop global warming.
The mission of the Sierra Student Coalition is to empower youth to organize effective and tangible victories and develop future leaders of the environmental movement. To that end we offer resources and support, including trainings and campaigns, to a national network of young environmental organizers to assist them in running strategic grassroots organizing efforts that influence environmental policy and alter public attitudes.
To further support this work, the SSC sponsors internships throughout the year. Our internships provide a hands-on opportunity for you to gain an in-depth understanding of the field of student environmental organizing and the specific role that the SSC plays in this field and the broader youth progressive movement.
Interns are selected on the basis of their interests, education and experience in political science, environmental studies, natural resources, history, law, journalism, computer science or other related fields. We especially seek interns who have been directly involved in campus organizing work and have good communication and writing skills. Our normal intern rotations are in the fall, winter/spring, and summer but we are flexible with other starting dates.
If you are interested in interning with a different part of the Sierra Club’s DC office, please see the club’s internship webpage: http://www.sierraclub.org/jobs/internships_dc/
How to Apply
Please send a resume and cover letter to the DC internship contact at the SSC (address below). Please indicate your specific interest or experience, if any, in relevant environmental issues and your availability dates. Upon receipt of all the information by this office, your application will then be considered. Applications for Winter/Spring semester will be accepted on a priority deadline of January 16, 2009 and on a rolling basis thereafter. Except in rare circumstances, DC internships are unpaid.
Thank you for your interest and we hope to be hearing from you!
Sierra Student Coalition
Attn: intern coordinator
1133 15th St. NW
Washington, DC 20005
phone: 202-548-4593
For information about Sierra Student Coalition internships in Washington, D.C., please email kristin (at) ssc (dot) com
Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) Internships
Just wanted you to know we have 2 fabulous internships open here at SEIA this fall. One in our membership department and one in communications (press, web site, events). We have a great environment for interns, flexible hours, transportation stipend and they will get meaningful projects to work on and great exposure.
Have interested candidates contact Suzanne Farris at sfarris@seia.org.
