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Title | Schools Advocacy Internship |
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IMPORTANT: This Advertiser has requested that applicants MUST be National Residents / Valid Work Permit-holders. Other applicants need not apply.
The Schools Advocacy Intern will support the advocacy components of the U.S. Green Building Council’s National Green Schools Campaign, primarily within state legislatures. Overall responsibilities will include tracking and analyzing relevant green schools legislation, assisting elected officials and staff who are working to advance policies that promote the benefits of green schools and providing programmatic support for green schools legislative summits. This is an unpaid, semester long internship, with a time commitment of approximately 10 hours per week. The ideal candidate will have a keen interest in public policy, the ability to communicate effectively with high-profile decision makers, attention to detail, flexibility in working with a variety of internal and external partners, and the ability to work against hard deadlines. The Schools Advocacy Intern will gain valuable subject matter expertise in green school policies, technical writing, and will have experience sustaining and cultivating supportive relationships with elected officials. About the Center for Green Schools’ Advocacy Work with State Legislators USGBC is committed to supporting federal, state and local governments in their pursuit and development of green building programs and initiatives. The 50 for 50 Green Schools Caucus Initiative is a catalyst for forward-thinking state legislators to coordinate, educate and reach out to their colleagues and constituents about the many benefits of green schools. From construction to renovation to curriculum to operations and maintenance, the caucuses will serve as an information resource for this increasingly sophisticated and complex public policy area. Internship Details Include
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Please submit resume and letter of interest, with title of position applying for, 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. |