Summer Associate Details Include
- Support a review of the USGBC Chapter Charter, including helping to develop and implement a new system for defining each chapter’s territory and delineating boundaries
- Assist with the research and formulation of branch operating guidelines for chapters, which will include a branch start-up checklist and work plan template
- Respond to chapter leader questions related to branch organizational structure, communications, and relations
- Help create and disseminate a chapter non-compliance policy
- Develop new system of organization for chapter governance documents, so items can be located quickly and easily
- Support USGBC staff in responding to governance-related questions from chapter leaders, which may include the occasional review of chapter bylaws or articles of incorporation
Education and Training Requirements/Preferences
- Minimum education requirements are current enrollment in undergraduate program in nonprofit management, public administration, pre-law, or related field
Experience Requirements
- Must have a demonstrated interest in nonprofit management
- Must have some experience working in a professional setting (i.e. summer job, work study)
- Must have volunteer experience
Other Required Skills and Qualifications
- Demonstrated interest in nonprofit management and operations
- Excellent project coordination, organizational, and problem-solving skills with meticulous attention to detail
- Excellent communications skills (both verbal and written)
- Ability to manage multiple projects, set priorities, adhere to timelines
- Strong sense of personal responsibility and accountability for delivering high quality work
- Proficient in all necessary MS Office applications including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Team player with outstanding interpersonal skills
- Commitment to USGBC mission
