Sustainability Manager Assistant – Washington, DC

Organization: World Resources Institute
Job Title: Sustainability Manager Assistant
Location: Washington, DC
Hours and Compensation: 40 hours/wk, $12-$15/hour
Application Deadline:
Posted on: February 9, 2012

Organization Overview

The World Resources Institute (WRI) seeks an intern with excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills to assist with the sustainability initiative. The sustainability initiative’s goal is to improve the sustainability of WRI’s own operations, which includes meeting the targets we have set to reduce our Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions.

Description

The Internship Offers:

• Work experience at one of the world’s leading environmental organizations
• Opportunity for individuals to build their portfolio of experience and connections
• First-hand experience with GHG accounting, reporting, and reduction strategies

The internship can be full (40 hours/week) or part time depending on availability and qualifications. The average duration is 3- 6 months depending on availability and schedule, with the possibility of extension depending on performance, project needs, and funding. The start date is flexible, but an earlier start date is preferred.

Responsibilities

Partner with the Sustainability Manager to:
• Help develop and implement reduction and communication strategies around our three GHG reduction targets: business travel, energy use, and other scope 3 emissions
• Perform GHG inventory calculations, which includes using excel-based tools and managing large quantities of data
• Help organize and record minutes during meetings (1-2 per month on average)
• Research best practices and innovative approaches for improved sustainability
• Provide additional administrative support as needed

Qualifications/Skills

• Bachelors degree in environmental management, engineering, public administration, public policy, or related field. Master’s degree or working towards a Master’s degree a plus
• Knowledge of GHG accounting, with experience developing corporate GHG inventories based on the GHG Protocol and Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) a plus
• Experience with MS-Excel and strong quantitative skills
• Excellent research, analytical, writing, and organizational skills
• Strong problem solving ability
• Ability to work independently and in a team
• Motivated and proactive

Benefits

$12 – $15 per hour, depending on qualifications and experience. No benefits.

How to Apply:

Application accepted online only at www.wri.org/careers – Please, no phone calls. Please note that this system can store only one resume/CV and one cover letter per profile, regardless of how many positions for which you apply. If you have previously applied to a position at WRI, and want to submit a new resume and cover letter for this position, you will need to upload the new files under ‘update your profile.’ Note that this will cause your previous material to disappear. If you wish to apply for multiple positions simultaneously, we recommend either addressing your qualifications for all of them in a single resume and a single cover letter or creating multiple profiles.