A great internship opportunity is available for a smart, responsible, motivated student to work for the U.S. Green Building Council Texas Chapter, a mission-driven nonprofit dedicated to accelerating adoption of green building and land development practices in Texas through outreach, education, advocacy and partnerships. Our goal is to enable an environmentally and socially responsible, healthy and prosperous environment that assures quality of life for all Texans.
Title: USGBC Texas Advocacy Intern (Unpaid) Hours: Min. 20 hours per week
Location: Austin
Job Description:
Work with the Executive Director and the USGBC Texas Advocacy Committee on all aspects of the Chapter’s advocacy work, including organization of 2017 State Advocacy Day and support for Green Schools outreach.
Work responsibilities will include:
- Review and revise Advocacy Plan for 2017 Session
- Develop contact lists for targeted outreach within the local and regional communities
- Contact staff of state government officials for appointments as required and prepare for papers for the meetings
- Coordinate State Advocacy committee meetings
- Research available issues papers from USGBC National applicable in Texas
- Help further develop Advocacy Protocols and handbook for reference by Chapter’s leadership and advocates
- Assist with related events, such as State Advocacy Day, as needed
- Provide support to Green Schools initiative, including Green Schools Alliance and Green Apple Day of ServicePosition requirements:
- Ideally studying public affairs, government affairs or corporate communications
- Must be computer and internet savvy; proficiency in Word, Excel, Powerpoint and publishing software an advantage
- Prepared to do both innovative and everyday work
- Have or be willing to learn the ability to make contacts and follow up proactively
- Detail oriented, well organized self-starter with good writing skills
- Willing to commit to working hard and, once committed, being reliable
- Knowledge of or passion for sustainable building, environmental issues or energy conservation a plus.Benefits:
- Course credits available if applied for through your university or college internship program
- Hours flexible to suite school schedules
- Opportunity to learn more about the inner workings of our local and state governments and the business of politics
- Chance to work with highly experienced advocacy professionals at the local and national levels
- Opportunity to establish a solid network of potential contacts and employers around the countryApplication:Interested students should send an email with subject title: USGBC TEXAS CHAPTER INTERN 1, along with your resume to the Texas Chapter Executive Director at jonathan@usgbctexas.org. Your message should explain the following: Who you are; why you think you qualify for the role; why you are interested, and what you’d like to gain from interning with the USGBC.
Don’t miss this great opportunity to be at the forefront of the mainstream green building movement!