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Title

Masters for Leadership in Sustainable Development Intern

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Reference   (Please mention Stopdodo/Environment Jobs in your application)
Sectors Sustainability, Climate, CSR, EMS
Location England (London & Greater) - UK
Town/City London
Salary Additional Information Unpaid but lunch and travel within London zone 6 reimbursed
Type Temporary / Contract / Seasonal
Status Part Time / Per Day
Level Voluntary & Interns
Deadline 30/06/2010
Company Name Forum for the Future
Contact Name Helen Saunders
Telephone 020 7324 3607
Email h.saunders@forumforthefuture.org
Website Further Details / Applications
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Directory Entry : Most organisations now recognise that global challenges like climate change, food and energy security and population growth will mean big changes for the way they operate. Forum for the Future's role is to help them find their way to a sustainable and successful future.
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Description

Forum for the Future is recruiting a Masters course Intern to be based in London.  Forum runs a unique Leadership for Sustainable Development masters course http://www.forumforthefuture.org/masters-course which links in with our partnership work with leading organisations in business and the public sector.  We focus on key sectors including retail, the built environment, finance, transport, tourism, the public sector and cities.

The work of the intern will focus on the following areas:

  • Supporting the masters team in setting up the course systems in preparation for the next academic year and provide support during the first eight weeks of the course
  • Working closely with the team to support every aspect of their work

Job Summary
 
This position will provide support to the masters team. Tasks are likely to include:

  • Setting up the online/social network for incoming students
  • Preparing and compiling online feedback surveys for the September sessions
  • Auditing the library and learning resources
  • Collating placement activities and student reports
  • Updating databases
  • Small research projects

Responsibilities

  • To support the Masters Course Administrator and Director in administrative aspects of the course
  • Other activities as may be reasonably required

Benefits of an Internship

  • The opportunity to attend some presentations to the students on current sustainability topics by experts
  • Administrative skills development
  • Build up knowledge and experience of sustainable development and how it relates to organisations
  • Access to Forum for the Future resources and expertise


Person Specification

  • An interest in sustainable development
  • A commitment to the values and mission of Forum for the Future
  • Good ICT skills, with a confident approach
  • Well organised, able to prioritise work and meet deadlines
  • Good written and verbal communication skills
  • Able to follow instructions and be self-motivating
  • Able to work in a team environment

For further details on how to apply, please visit http://www.forumforthefuture.org/Masters+Intern

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