Transportation and Communities Policy Internship (Unpaid Internship) at the Environmental and Energy Study Institute

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EESI’s Transportation and Communities Program is focused on highlighting and strengthening the connections between energy efficiency, renewable energy, transportation and smart growth. For more information, please visit: http://www.eesi.org/jobs. For the Winter 2011 Internship Position, we are looking for candidates with availability from 1/3/2011 through 4/30/2011, but the candidate can request or specify any start date or end date in between. Check http://www.eesi.org/jobs for more information about future internship opportunities.

Intern Responsibilities

• Monitor transportation, smart growth, planning, energy and other related issues in various publications and the Internet
• Research and compile information for EESI projects and publications related to transportation, smart growth, energy, and planning
• Qualitative analysis of relevant transportation, smart growth, energy and planning policies at the federal and state level
• Attend Congressional hearings, briefings, meetings, or relevant events related to transportation, smart growth, planning, and energy issues
• Update database information as needed
• Aid with setup, ‘meeting and greeting’ and other day-of preparation for EESI Congressional briefings and meetings
• Project-related administrative tasks

Intern Qualifications

• Degree in transportation, planning, urban studies, environmental policy or a related field
• Interest in transportation, smart growth, sustainability, and energy issues
• Self-starter, flexible and able to manage multiple tasks
• Adequate computer skills or ability to quickly learn various computer programs including Microsoft Office and database programs
• Clear and concise writing for newsletter, hearing/briefing write-ups and facts sheets
• Efficient, accurate, and timely research for program information
• Effective communication skills
• Ability to work in a team or independently as needed
• Openness to expressing new ideas and capacity to produce questions that will further EESI’s mission

Internship Application Requirements

This internship requires a commitment of 25-40 hours per week for 10-12 weeks, with a possible extension. Please specify the time period during which you seek to intern. Citizens of any nation may apply. We offer a friendly, informal and progressive work environment.

To apply please submit the following to Jan Mueller at jmueller [at] eesi.org:

• Cover letter explaining your interests, what you hope to gain, and what you can contribute during an internship with EESI
• Current resume, including list of publications if applicable
• Writing sample, two-to-five pages in length
• Unofficial transcript

The position is open until filled and is unpaid. We do offer transportation benefits. Thank you for your interest.