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Sustainable Biomass
and Energy Policy Intern
Job
Description
Sustinable Biomass
and Energy Program Overview:
EESI’s strategy is to have agriculture -- substantively
and politically – become part of any climate change
mitigation strategy. Enormous
opportunities exist for developing rural
America
’s
clean energy resources, including bioenergy, biobased products and
biofuels. EESI seeks
to educate policymakers about the potential economic development,
energy security, and environmental benefits of tapping these
resources. This
requires building alliances between rural and urban policymakers
by demonstrating that both constituencies stand to benefit from
renewable energy development.
Intern Responsibilities:
- Contribute
articles for the bi-monthly Bioenergy, Climate Protection, and
Oil Reduction (BCO) newsletter.
- Attend
and take detailed notes on Congressional hearings, briefings,
meetings, or programs around the DC area that will provide
EESI with valuable and relevant information.
- Maintain
and update Agriculture and
Energy webpage’s on the EESI website.
- Research
information on the web and make phone calls for relevant
projects that EESI is working on for current energy issues and
legislative concerns; for example researching information
on 2007 Farm Bill or Renewable Fuels Standard.
- Update
Agriculture and Energy database information as needed.
- Aid
with setup, ‘meeting and greeting’ and other day-of
preparation for EESI Congressional briefings and meetings.
- Assist
in other daily tasks and research projects as needed.
Intern
Qualifications:
- Self-starter, flexible and able to manage
multiple tasks
- Adequate
computer skills or ability to quickly learn various computer
programs including: Microsoft programs (Excel,
Outlook and Word), DreamWeaver and database programs.
- Clear
and concise writing for newsletter, hearing/briefing write-ups
and facts sheets.
- Efficient,
accurate, and timely research for program information.
- Effective
communication skills.
- Ability to work closely
and independently from staff and Executive Director.
- Openness
to expressing new ideas and capacity to produce questions that will further EESI’s mission.
Internship
Application Requirements:
EESI
internships require a commitment of 20-40 hours per week for 10-12
weeks, with a possible extension. Please see our Employment
page for application submission period dates. Please
specify the time period during which you seek to intern. Citizens
of any nation may apply.
To apply
please submit the following to
the Sustianable Biomass and Energy Policy Analyst, Jetta L. Wong at jwong@eesi.org.
Electronic submissions
are preferred. Thank
you for your interest.
a) cover letter explaining your interests and what you hope to
gain through an internship with EESI
b) current resume, list of publications if applicable
c) writing sample, two-five pages in length
d) unofficial transcript
Posted Date:
04/23/08
Position is unpaid and open till
filled. We offer transportation benefits.
Environmental
and Energy Study Institute
(EESI) is a non-profit established in 1984 by Congressional
leaders, dedicated to promoting environmentally sustainable
societies in the areas of renewable energy/efficiency, climate
change; transportation/smart growth; and agriculture and energy.
Its primary focus is on national policy and policymaker
education. EESI
effects change by producing credible, timely information and
innovative policy ideas and through coalition building,
media outreach, publications, Congressional briefings/workshops
and task forces. For
more information, please visit www.eesi.org.
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