Policy and Market Research Internship – Washington, D.C.
Organization: U.S. Green Building Council
Position Title: Policy and Market Research Intern
Location: Washington, D.C.
Hours and Compensation: unclear
Application Deadline: unclear, posted on December 9, 2013
Organization Overview
The Council is the nation’s foremost coalition of leaders from across the building industry working to promote buildings that are environmentally responsible, profitable and healthy places to live and work.
Description
The Policy and Market Research Intern will support the U.S. Green Building Council’s global market development efforts by researching green building policies around the world, collecting data and communicating market trends. The Policy and Market Research Internship experience will impart valuable research skills and knowledge of policy making at all levels of government.
Responsibilities
- Ensure the accuracy of existing policy data
- Research new green building policies at all levels of government
- Develop materials and resources that communicate successful green building policies
- Categorize types of green building policies as models for other communities
- Project manage the collection of global policy data
- Coordinate with other national green building councils around the world
- Categorize types of green building policies as models for other communities
- Synthesize and analyze global green building policies
- Conduct market research on the global green building industry
Qualifications
Education & trainings requirements/preferences:
- Current enrollment in an undergraduate or graduate program of study
- Major or specialization in Environmental Studies, Politics, Government, Law, Architecture or Engineering highly preferred
- Knowledge of LEED Green Building Rating System highly preferred
Experience requirements:
International policy experience highly preferred Previous work experience in team/office setting preferred
Other Required skills and qualifications:
- Commitment to USGBC’s mission
- Experience in Microsoft Office required, including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
- Excellent communication and writing skills required
- Experience in Adobe Suite preferred, including InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator
- Web management and HTML experience highly preferred
- Database management experience highly preferred
- Willingness and ability to learn new skills and software
How to Apply
IF YOU FIND A POSITION THAT IS A GREAT FIT WITH YOUR EXPERTISE AND EXPERIENCE, PLEASE
- Email or fax your resume and a letter of interest to our human resources department.
- Note the title of the position you are applying for and your salary requirements.
- Submit files as PDFs or Word documents.
WAYS TO CONTACT HR
- Email [email protected]
- Fax 202-478-5046
- No phone calls, please
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