Neighborhood Development Intern

The U.S. Green Building Council, a Washington, D.C.-based national nonprofit organization of 18,000 corporate and organizational members, dedicated to promoting environmentally-responsible, profitable and healthy places to live and work, has an opportunity for a practical learning experience for a currently enrolled graduate or undergraduate student through an unpaid internship with its LEED for Neighborhood Development team during the Fall semester.

The Neighborhood Development Internship is an opportunity to gain a strong understanding of the LEED for Neighborhood Development technical criteria, market outreach strategy, and policy research; as well as gain knowledge of smart growth, urbanism, and green building. Candidates must be able to work in USGBC’s Washington, D.C., office. The ability to work 20-40 hours per week for a 3 month period is preferred but not required.

Internship Details Include

·        Work on the development of an interactive educational session about LEED-ND for an upcoming conference.

·        Analysis of LEED-ND pilot projects and the strategies they used to achieve certification.

·        Provide assistance to Affordable Green Neighborhoods Grant Program.

·        Research and write case studies and PowerPoint slides on LEED-ND projects and complete guidance for market sectors.

·        Develop content and outreach for an upcoming exhibit about sustainable neighborhood development.

Education and Training Requirements/Preferences

• Current enrollment in graduate or undergraduate program in Urban Planning, Public Policy, or Environment Science, or a related field required

Experience Requirements

• Prior experience working in an office environment preferred

Application instructions:

Please submit resume and letter of interest via email to jobs@usgbc.org or fax to 202-478-5046, ATTN: Human Resources. Please indicate where you saw the posting for this opportunity. No phone calls please.