Energy & Environmental Management Intern - POSITION FILLED
STUDENT EMPLOYMENT JOB DESCRIPTION FORM
Environmental Sustainability Internship
Energy & Environmental Management Intern
GENERAL SUMMARY OF POSITION
UC Solar are seeking two undergraduate students to work as research interns in their lab for the spring semester of 2017
The internship will require a commitment of 8 hours a week and will last 10-14 weeks. The internships will begin January 17th, 2017. The compensation will be $14/hour. This is a paid internship that will provide you with invaluable experiences and professional development opportunities. This internship offers a fantastic opportunity to ameliorate your résumé and to further your career in sustainability.
As an intern, you will report directly to:
-Breeana Sylvas, Senior Analyst, Department of sustainability
-Nicholas Conte, Sustainability Coordinator, who will assist in developing, planning, and implementing the program and will act as a sustainability peer-to-peer throughout the duration of this internship.
Primary Duties:
Data Collection/Management/Organization of energy and utilities data
Develop data visualization graphs for website
Develop analysis on cost savings associated with energy efficiency
Secondary Duties:
Form a cooperative, working relationship with students and staff
Meet regularly with both supervisors to provide updates and discuss program development and implementation
Give a presentation to high school students detailing your internship
Create a poster highlighting your internship
MINIMAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE POSITION
Strong interest in sustainability and communications
Excellent organizational skills including the ability to handle multiple tasks and job functions
Maintain excellent attendance
Be prompt and reliable
Act responsibly in a professional office work environment
Demonstrate excellent teamwork skills and demeanor
Proficient with Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
Strong writing and editing skills
Detail oriented
Demonstrate initiative and creativity
Ability to work proactively and independently
Ability to work and coordinate goals in a team
Ability to meet deadlines
Minimum GPA of 2.5 or higher
How to Apply
Send your resume and a cover letter describing your skills and experience and why they’re a fit for the position to: nconte@ucmerced.edu with your first and last name in the subject of the email with “Energy & Environmental Management Intern”
Applications will be screened for qualifications and experience, and all required application elements. Not all applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be offered an interview.
Deadline to apply: January 1st 2017