CarbonNeutral Internship

The Carbon Neutral Company

(Midtown East)

The CarbonNeutral Company is a twelve year old provider of carbon management and carbon offsetting services. The company has invested in over 200 emissions reductions projects on six continents and has over 300 major corporate clients worldwide. The built environment sector has grown importance and the company has recently pioneered the integration of carbon offsetting into the LEED green building rating system.
This internship is primarily focused on refining our approach and value proposition to the green building sector.

This position would provide research and sales support to the sales and marketing team of The CarbonNeutral Company.

The role involves:

  • LEED/carbon offset value proposition
  • Evaluate all versions of LEED and develop distinct value proposition for each
  • New Construction
  • Commercial Interiors
  • Existing Building Read more

Stonehenge 2010-Middlebury Idea Competition

Stonehenge 2010

Middlebury Idea Competition

  • Do you have an idea for a project or business?
  • Do you have a problem you want to solve or an artistic piece you wish to create?
  • Do you wish you could spend the summer taking your idea to a whole other level?

Stonehenge is here to help you turn your idea or business into reality.

The Competition

Stonehenge is accepting written proposals, up to 3 pages in length, in which you explain the inspiration and/or viability of your idea or business. (See the application here)

Stonehenge competition categories:

  • Arts
  • Vermont Public Policy
  • Environment
  • Business Read more

Administrative Assistant Position

EnerPath, which specializes in helping companies reduce their energy usage, is looking to hire an administrative assistant in Rochester, NY.

The Administrative Assistant works closely with the Project Coordinator, Project Manager and installation entities to ensure accurate documentation and organization for all projects.   Works with team during development, implementation and close-out stages of highly successful energy efficiency projects.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Projects / Programs

  1. Assists Auditors with any fax or follow-up with clients.
  2. Supports  assigned subcontractor’s activities.
  3. Supports Qualify Verification Assurance representatives with field questions and documentation.
  4. Maintains subcontractor project documents, ensuring they are accurately recorded and stored. Read more

Conservation Internship — Apply by April 1st

The Summer Conservation Intern will report directly to the Islands Land Steward, with frequent interaction with the Islands Program Manager, the Eastern Massachusetts Program Director, and native plant specialists. Work on this project will primarily take place on Martha’s Vineyard, with potential work on the other islands. During the three month period, the intern will:

  1. Gain practical experience in land stewardship, preserves and facilities management, and restoration;
  2. Learn proper research and monitoring protocols for restoration projects;
  3. Become knowledgeable of the plants and animals endemic to the Sandplains;
  4. Be exposed to The Nature Conservancy’s mission, culture and values. Read more

Eight “Eco Friendly” Internship Opportunities

Summer Intern Program

Trenton, New Jersey

TerraCycle is one of the most dynamic green businesses in the US. Named “The Coolest Little Startup in America” by Inc. Magazine, the company was recently featured in the Financial Times. In addition, TerraCycle has its own TV show “Garbage Moguls” on the National Geographic channel. On behalf of over fifty major brands, TerraCycle collects branded non-recyclable waste, mostly packaging waste, (through licensees) and it turns that waste into new “eco-friendly” products and materials.

In addition to the United States, TerraCycle has operations in Canada, Mexico, the UK and Brazil and will continue both domestic and international expansion through 2010 and beyond.

If you are an undergraduate, MBA/graduate student or a recent graduate with a strong interest in green business, eco-capitalism, upcycling, recycling or social entrepreneurship, TerraCycle offers a unique opportunity for incredible growth, and innovative work. The Summer Intern Program Read more

PAID Conservation Internship on Martha’s Vineyard

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Get PAID to gain practical experience in land stewardship and ecological restoration!

Spend your summer outdoors as a Conservation Intern working to protect and expand the last, best examples of coastal outwash plain ecosystems, found on Martha’s Vineyard.

DEADLINE: April 1

“For students that are planning on working with an environmental conservancy organization, this internship is perfect. ” –Past Nature Conservancy Intern

The Summer Conservation Intern will: Read more

Sierra Club’s Environmental Apprenticeship

logo-greenBe an Environmental Apprentice for the Sierra Club!


Sierra Club’s Environmental Apprenticeship is a training program to cultivate future leaders in environmental advocacy. This program is designed for recent college graduates who are interested in legislation, media, and community outreach as a means of promoting green initiatives. Consider this your starting point for an environmental career course, helping you transition from your college experience into the non-profit working world.

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Spring Job Fling Recap

It was great to see you all at the Spring Job Fling this afternoon. We had a great turn out!

For those of you who couldn’t make it, don’t worry! There are still jobs out there.

Here you can find the packet that we were handing out. It contains a sample of jobs that are out there in the environmental, social welfare, and common good sectors.

For those of you interested in working in Education check out our Education Jobs and Resources listing here here!

And remember to use MOJO and LACN to look for jobs. If you have any questions, post a comment or come to drop in hours at the CSO, which happen 2 to 5 every weekday.

Carbon Offset Internship Opportunity

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NativeEnergy, in South Burlington, Vermont, is looking to hire paid summer interns in their marketing department, project origination team and climate solutions services group.

NativeEnergy sells carbon offsets, which then support the construction of Native American, family farm, and community-based renewable energy projects.

They will interview candidates for a general internship with NativeEnergy and place them with the team that best fits with their interests and skill set. With each of these teams the student will have terrific exposure to the emerging carbon marketplace and make contacts that will be helpful in finding subsequent work in the environmental field. Read more

Green Update

Do you know the most recent news with the smart grid? What about the scoop on electric cars?

One important way to stay in tune with job opportunities is to leep track of the most recent tech innovations. That is why I recommend Earth2Tech.com. Earth2Tech is a great resource for staying touch with the world outside of Middlebury. From maps of clean tech startups (mentioned in a December post if you recall), to updates on innovations such as the ecoATM, Earth2Tech.com is amazing. To find categorical listings, go to the Maps section, and Read more

Research Analysts Job Openings

Industrial Economics, Incorporated (IEc) is looking to hire bright individuals as Research Analysts, people from disciplines such as Economics, Environmental Science, Government, and Applied Mathematics who are able quantitative analysts, creative problem-solvers, and excellent communicators.

Working with other IEc consultants, Research Analysts gather and evaluate data; perform analyses using a variety of economic, financial, or scientific methods; and communicate results in both written and oral form. An RA’s responsibilities require consistent exercise of discretion and judgment to work on projects of significance to Read more

Government Affairs Assistant

The National Association of Clean Water Agencies (NACWA) seeks a Government Affairs Assistant.  Successful candidate will work within NACWA’s Government Affairs Group providing general administrative support; assisting in the preparation, editing and distribution of publications; arranging and coordinating meetings and conference calls; compiling member comments; tabulating survey data; and assisting in the development of responses to inquiries from members, federal agencies, Congress and other organizations.  Excellent entry level position for individuals interested in environmental advocacy and public policyRead more

Job for Environmental Policy

If you are an ES grad, you may be interested this position.

The Appalachian Mountain Club is looking to hire a Maine Policy Associate in Brunswick, ME.

AMC is seeking a Maine Policy Associate to work directly with the Maine Policy Manager in furthering AMC’s conservation interests in the state of Maine, with some work in northern NH.  The focus of this position encompasses AMC’s involvement in the Mahoosuc Initiative, public funding for land conservation programs, engaging grassroots support for strategic land conservation projects, building a coalition for outdoor recreation, and promoting appropriate management of public land. As our Maine Woods Initiative (MWI) is a substantial component of AMC’s efforts in Maine, the Maine Policy Associate will also work with other MWI and Conservation staff to ensure continuity and consistency between the MWI and other Maine conservation issues.  This is a year round, exempt position based in Southern Maine with excellent benefits, reporting to the Maine Policy Manager.

Where in the World are the Green Jobs?

Do you know what green companies are in your area? As I have mentioned in the past, Green Career Central contains some great tips, but their post on maps has to be one of their best.

One of their links, Clean Tech Startups, is a google map which shows where various clean tech startups are around the world. It not only shows you who and where each company is, but it differentiates them by industry.

Green Career Central also links to the Environmental Defense Fund’s maps of renewable energy and energy efficiency companies in manufacturing states.

The Skoll Foundation Blog

banner1Do you know about the Skoll Foundation? According to their website, “The Skoll Foundation’s mission is to drive large-scale change by investing in, connecting and celebrating social entrepreneurs and other innovators dedicated to solving the world’s most pressing problems.”

The Skoll Foundation also has a blog, which is an amazing and fun way to stay up-to-date with topics such as Economic and Social Equity, Environmental Sustainability, and Tolerance and Human Rights.

Check out this November 18th post that has a hilarious but informative clip from The Colbert Report.