Recruiting Organization: SGAP Leaders

Sustainability Challenge & Climate Action Intern

Part time (virtual) estimate of 5-8 hours per week

Some travel

A pioneering climate solutions and leadership training nonprofit group seeks an intern with a strong passion for solving systemic problems around climate change. Our goal is to close the "climate knowledge-action gap" and empower a generation of young leaders. The intern candidate will be on the front lines of the unfolding of the "race to zero carbon" playbook and will find themselves as a viable part of a number of impactful conversations with a variety of players in the field of climate action. Graduate and undergraduate students are encouraged to apply.

• Help to recruit 500 students to participate in the pilot by contacting teachers, administrators and organizations interested in an unprecedented "zero carbon" challenge. Challenge will initially involve two states.
• Help to develop a framework for local school v. school, then national "state v. state" contest to get to zero carbon
• Conduct administrative and measurement tasks to support the pilot.
• Track budgets and hours to ensure that we are on target.

• Passion for and interest in impacting communities to "get to net zero".
• Excellent social skills (i.e.: assertive, keen negotiator and collaborator).
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Systems thinking skills (preferred).
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent problem solving skills, especially those that involve conflicting
• parties & ideas.
• Excellent listening skills, including a habit of asking follow-up questions.
• Knowledge of computer science, marketing, multimedia communication or a related field a plus
• Familiar with CODA App, Google Suite, Microsoft Office
• Strong attention to detail
• Able to multitask
• Demonstrable analytical skills
• Demonstrable social media skills.

• Gain hands-on experience in a dynamic position
• Shadow and train with knowledgeable professionals
• Attend networking events and meetings both mundane and cutting edge
• Possible travel ( Washington DC, partner schools located in NJ and NY)

Stipend ProvidedFalse

Training ProvidedFalse

Housing AvailableFalse

Language/Cultral Support AvailableFalse

Wheelchair Accessible

Fee RequiredFalse

Fee Amount: None

This opportunity is recurring