Energy & Environmental Researcher Intern - POSITION FILLED
STUDENT EMPLOYMENT JOB DESCRIPTION FORM
Environmental Sustainability Internship
Energy & Environmental Researcher Intern
GENERAL SUMMARY OF POSITION
The sustainability depart are looking for a passionate individual to help the Sustainability Department research, analyze and report on critical information. The ideal candidate will have a demonstrated background of outstanding written communication skills, and a passion for sustainability and public health. The intern will be expected to translate technical scientific concepts into clear prose.
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:
Research energy efficiency grants and opportunities
Research grant opportunities related to transportation
Research grants related to carbon emission reductions
Research Renewable Energy Implementation Grants
Develop a paper to discuss smart growth measures the campus can take to encourage sustainable transportation
Develop a paper on carbon sequestration and creative carbon off-sets that campus can develop
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 Researcher”
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