**Please Circulate and Post**
The Peralta Community College District invites applications for the following positions. Call the Office of Human Resources at (510) 466-7297 or visit our website www.peralta.edu to obtain the job announcements, forms, and other job-specific information.
VACANCIES DEADLINE DATE LOCATION
CLASSIFIED
APPLICATION SOFTWARE ANALYST (PeopleSoft Student Administration) OPEN UNTIL FILLED DISTRICT ADMINISTRATIVE CENTER
INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANT/MATHEMATICS JUNE 28, 2010 LANEY COLLEGE
SCIENCE LAB TECHNICIAN/PHYSICS & CHEMISTRY JULY 7, 2010 LANEY COLLEGE
MANAGEMENT
INTERNAL AUDITOR JULY 21, 2010 DISTRICT ADMINISTRATIVE CENTER
FRINGE BENEFITS
The Peralta Community College District provides a fringe benefits program and membership in the State Teachers’ Retirement System (STRS) or California Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). Many benefits apply to both employees and their dependents.
Inquiries and all materials are to be mailed or delivered to:
Office of Human Resources, Peralta Community College District, 333 East Eighth Street, Oakland, CA 94606
Information: (510) 466-7297
Website: http://www.peralta.edu
24-Hour Job Hotline: (510) 466-7223
California Relay Service, Hearing-Impaired:
1-800-735-2929
Fax No.: (510) 466-7280 or (510) 466-7397
Peralta Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Friday, June 25, 2010
Lead Organizer, Families for Books Not Bars, Ella Baker Center for Human Rights
Overview
The Ella Baker Center for Human Rights is a non-profit strategy and action center working for justice, opportunity and peace in urban America. Based in Oakland, CA, the Ella Baker Center promotes alternatives to violence and incarceration through cutting-edge campaigns and initiatives including:
· Soul of the City - Transforming Oakland through civic engagement
· Green Collar Jobs - Creating opportunities in the “green” economy for poor communities and communities of color.
· Heal the Streets - Trains youth leaders to develop and advocate for violence prevention policies
About the Books Not Bars Campaign
Book Not Bars works to redirect California's resources away from youth incarceration and towards youth opportunities through advocacy, media, grassroots organizing and alliance building. Families for Books Not Bars is California's first and only statewide network for families of incarcerated youth. We organize parents, grandparents, siblings and relatives whose children are caught in the juvenile justice system.
Position Summary: Lead Organizer
This is a full-time, EXEMPT? 40-hour/week position at the Ella Baker Center for Human Rights in Oakland with health, dental, and other benefits.
Salary $40k-45k/ yr
Primary Responsibilities
•Lead Families for Books Not Bars (FBNB) statewide and local organizing work to support our on-the-ground justice campaigns and policy advocacy
•Develop, implement and oversee organizing plans to grow and sustain FBNB membership and to develop the leadership of members
•Oversee the work of the organizing team to ensure effective advocacy trainings, powerful media-genic events, and development of membership.
•Conduct outreach locally and statewide to recruit members.
•Supervise organizers who recruit, turn out, and develop members.
•Provide individual advocacy assistance to members
•Act as a liaison for BNB to various allies and organizations as necessary
•Represent BNB at events related to our state and local campaigns.
•Provide research and administrative support as needed.
Qualifications:
3-10 years community organizing experience
2-5 years experience supervising others
Experience participating in social justice campaigns
Experience working with diverse communities
Familiarity with the juvenile justice system
Highly organized, self motivated
Strong leadership qualities
Clear and effective verbal and written communication skills
Proficiency using the internet, Windows applications not limited to Word, Powerpoint
Flexibility to work some weekends and nights, and travel locally and statewide
Works well as part of a team
Spanish speaking preferred
Familiarity with Alameda County desirable
Familiarity providing advocacy assistance to community members is desirable
Salary 40-45K with full Benefits
This position reports to the campaign director.
Please submit a cover letter and resume to:
Sumayyah Waheed
sumayyah@ellabakerc enter.org
Fax (510) 428-3940
--
Shemika Skipworth
Director of Finance and Operations
Ella Baker Center for Human Rights
344 40th Street
Oakland, CA 94609
510.428.3939 x245 (office)
http://ellabakercenter.org
The Ella Baker Center for Human Rights is a non-profit strategy and action center working for justice, opportunity and peace in urban America. Based in Oakland, CA, the Ella Baker Center promotes alternatives to violence and incarceration through cutting-edge campaigns and initiatives including:
· Soul of the City - Transforming Oakland through civic engagement
· Green Collar Jobs - Creating opportunities in the “green” economy for poor communities and communities of color.
· Heal the Streets - Trains youth leaders to develop and advocate for violence prevention policies
About the Books Not Bars Campaign
Book Not Bars works to redirect California's resources away from youth incarceration and towards youth opportunities through advocacy, media, grassroots organizing and alliance building. Families for Books Not Bars is California's first and only statewide network for families of incarcerated youth. We organize parents, grandparents, siblings and relatives whose children are caught in the juvenile justice system.
Position Summary: Lead Organizer
This is a full-time, EXEMPT? 40-hour/week position at the Ella Baker Center for Human Rights in Oakland with health, dental, and other benefits.
Salary $40k-45k/ yr
Primary Responsibilities
•Lead Families for Books Not Bars (FBNB) statewide and local organizing work to support our on-the-ground justice campaigns and policy advocacy
•Develop, implement and oversee organizing plans to grow and sustain FBNB membership and to develop the leadership of members
•Oversee the work of the organizing team to ensure effective advocacy trainings, powerful media-genic events, and development of membership.
•Conduct outreach locally and statewide to recruit members.
•Supervise organizers who recruit, turn out, and develop members.
•Provide individual advocacy assistance to members
•Act as a liaison for BNB to various allies and organizations as necessary
•Represent BNB at events related to our state and local campaigns.
•Provide research and administrative support as needed.
Qualifications:
3-10 years community organizing experience
2-5 years experience supervising others
Experience participating in social justice campaigns
Experience working with diverse communities
Familiarity with the juvenile justice system
Highly organized, self motivated
Strong leadership qualities
Clear and effective verbal and written communication skills
Proficiency using the internet, Windows applications not limited to Word, Powerpoint
Flexibility to work some weekends and nights, and travel locally and statewide
Works well as part of a team
Spanish speaking preferred
Familiarity with Alameda County desirable
Familiarity providing advocacy assistance to community members is desirable
Salary 40-45K with full Benefits
This position reports to the campaign director.
Please submit a cover letter and resume to:
Sumayyah Waheed
sumayyah@ellabakerc enter.org
Fax (510) 428-3940
--
Shemika Skipworth
Director of Finance and Operations
Ella Baker Center for Human Rights
344 40th Street
Oakland, CA 94609
510.428.3939 x245 (office)
http://ellabakercenter.org
Temporary Local Policy Coordinator, Alameda County Public Health Department
The Alameda County Public Health Department is looking for a Temporary Local Policy Coordinator! Join a dynamic team working for health and social justice!
The Local Policy Coordinator is responsible for coordinating Place Matters, the Department’s local policy project contributing to gains in health and social equity through local policy change. For more information about Place Matters, see the website: http://www.acphd. org/healthequity /placematters/ index.htm. The Local Policy Coordinator is also responsible for responding to all requests for policy analysis on the health impacts on any local policy decision in the areas of criminal justice, education, economics, housing, and land use and transportation. Below you will find more details on the major areas of responsibility and the requisite knowledge, skills, and qualifications.
This is a temporary position, open from August 23, 2010 through mid to late January, 2011. The hourly rate range is $20 to $35 depending on experience.
Please send a resume and cover letter describing your interest and experience to Alexandra Desautels at Alexandra.Desautels @acgov.org (email preferred) by July 13th. You can also fax it to Alexandra Desautels’ attention at 510-268-7012 or mail it to the following address:
CAPE - Alexandra Desautels
Alameda County Public Health Department
1000 Broadway, 5th Floor
Oakland, CA 94607
This position is open until filled. Interviews will be scheduled on a rolling basis.
Title: Temporary Local Policy Coordinator
Definition of Position: Responsible for coordinating Place Matters, the Public Health Department’s local policy initiative, including: sustaining internal capacity to move the policy development initiative; collaborating and building coalitions with community leaders, businesses, policy leaders, governments, non-profits and others in an effort to move the local policy agenda forward; conducting research, policy analysis, and advocacy to support the local policy agenda and to respond to community requests for analysis; sustaining community engagement efforts; and other responsibilities as assigned. Works under the supervision of Deputy Director of Planning, Policy, and Health Equity.
Major Responsibilities and Related Tasks:
1.Place Matters Coordination
1.Facilitates and takes minutes for all Planning and Coordination Team meetings
2.Communicates issues, concerns, problems to the Deputy Director of Planning, Policy and Health Equity
3.Ensures progress on Place Matters Workplan
4.Attends all Policy Workgroup meetings and supports the coordinator of each policy workgroup, including but not limited to troubleshooting, brainstorming, connecting to other workgroups or initiatives, research, and analysis
5.Ensures the Policy Tracking Database is kept up to date
6.Ensures communication about Place Matters is current, including making sure that all new Place Matters materials are posted on the website and the Facebook page
7.Attends Legislative Council
8.Collaborates with Legislative Council on the Strategic Planning Workgroup planning and coordination
2.Building Internal Capacity
1.Develops trainings, programs, and other strategies to increase Department-wide support for and contributions to local policy initiative, including:
i. Brown Bag Universities
ii. Advocacy Training
iii. Public Speaking Training
2.Participates in Institutional Racism discussions
1.Collaboration and Coalition Building
1.Participates in, supports, and when necessary develops and provides coordination of coalitions and collaborations relevant to moving local policy agenda
2.Responds to community partners’ requests for written and/or oral testimony regarding health impacts of policy or issue in question
3.Represents Public Health Department at community meetings relevant to local policy agenda
2.Research and Policy Analysis
1.Conducts research and policy analysis for the local policy agenda in each of the focus policy domains
2.Conducts ongoing policy scans for various policy domains
3.Conducts policy analysis as needed, using tools such as the Health Impact Assessment and more traditional policy analysis techniques, and presents findings to appropriate parties
4.Analyzes and documents links between health and policy domains
5.Collaborates with area experts to conduct quantitative and qualitative analyses of local health impacts of social determinants of health policies
6.Disseminates research results, including writing reports and making oral presentations
3.All other duties as assigned by the Deputy Director of Planning, Policy, and Health Equity.
Knowledge and Skills:
· Policy analysis and advocacy
· Program planning, implementation and coordination
· Collaboration and coalition building
· Quantitative and qualitative research
· Strong written and oral communication, including the ability to communicate effectively with various stakeholders
· Capacity to be flexible
Minimum Qualifications:
•Education: equivalent to graduation from an accredited four year college or university, with focus in public policy, public health, social welfare, urban planning, or similar degree preferred
•Experience: equivalent to three years of full-time work, including policy analysis and advocacy and/or research, and program planning, implementation and coordination (Possession of a Master’s degree may be substituted for two years of the required experience)
The Local Policy Coordinator is responsible for coordinating Place Matters, the Department’s local policy project contributing to gains in health and social equity through local policy change. For more information about Place Matters, see the website: http://www.acphd. org/healthequity /placematters/ index.htm. The Local Policy Coordinator is also responsible for responding to all requests for policy analysis on the health impacts on any local policy decision in the areas of criminal justice, education, economics, housing, and land use and transportation. Below you will find more details on the major areas of responsibility and the requisite knowledge, skills, and qualifications.
This is a temporary position, open from August 23, 2010 through mid to late January, 2011. The hourly rate range is $20 to $35 depending on experience.
Please send a resume and cover letter describing your interest and experience to Alexandra Desautels at Alexandra.Desautels @acgov.org (email preferred) by July 13th. You can also fax it to Alexandra Desautels’ attention at 510-268-7012 or mail it to the following address:
CAPE - Alexandra Desautels
Alameda County Public Health Department
1000 Broadway, 5th Floor
Oakland, CA 94607
This position is open until filled. Interviews will be scheduled on a rolling basis.
Title: Temporary Local Policy Coordinator
Definition of Position: Responsible for coordinating Place Matters, the Public Health Department’s local policy initiative, including: sustaining internal capacity to move the policy development initiative; collaborating and building coalitions with community leaders, businesses, policy leaders, governments, non-profits and others in an effort to move the local policy agenda forward; conducting research, policy analysis, and advocacy to support the local policy agenda and to respond to community requests for analysis; sustaining community engagement efforts; and other responsibilities as assigned. Works under the supervision of Deputy Director of Planning, Policy, and Health Equity.
Major Responsibilities and Related Tasks:
1.Place Matters Coordination
1.Facilitates and takes minutes for all Planning and Coordination Team meetings
2.Communicates issues, concerns, problems to the Deputy Director of Planning, Policy and Health Equity
3.Ensures progress on Place Matters Workplan
4.Attends all Policy Workgroup meetings and supports the coordinator of each policy workgroup, including but not limited to troubleshooting, brainstorming, connecting to other workgroups or initiatives, research, and analysis
5.Ensures the Policy Tracking Database is kept up to date
6.Ensures communication about Place Matters is current, including making sure that all new Place Matters materials are posted on the website and the Facebook page
7.Attends Legislative Council
8.Collaborates with Legislative Council on the Strategic Planning Workgroup planning and coordination
2.Building Internal Capacity
1.Develops trainings, programs, and other strategies to increase Department-wide support for and contributions to local policy initiative, including:
i. Brown Bag Universities
ii. Advocacy Training
iii. Public Speaking Training
2.Participates in Institutional Racism discussions
1.Collaboration and Coalition Building
1.Participates in, supports, and when necessary develops and provides coordination of coalitions and collaborations relevant to moving local policy agenda
2.Responds to community partners’ requests for written and/or oral testimony regarding health impacts of policy or issue in question
3.Represents Public Health Department at community meetings relevant to local policy agenda
2.Research and Policy Analysis
1.Conducts research and policy analysis for the local policy agenda in each of the focus policy domains
2.Conducts ongoing policy scans for various policy domains
3.Conducts policy analysis as needed, using tools such as the Health Impact Assessment and more traditional policy analysis techniques, and presents findings to appropriate parties
4.Analyzes and documents links between health and policy domains
5.Collaborates with area experts to conduct quantitative and qualitative analyses of local health impacts of social determinants of health policies
6.Disseminates research results, including writing reports and making oral presentations
3.All other duties as assigned by the Deputy Director of Planning, Policy, and Health Equity.
Knowledge and Skills:
· Policy analysis and advocacy
· Program planning, implementation and coordination
· Collaboration and coalition building
· Quantitative and qualitative research
· Strong written and oral communication, including the ability to communicate effectively with various stakeholders
· Capacity to be flexible
Minimum Qualifications:
•Education: equivalent to graduation from an accredited four year college or university, with focus in public policy, public health, social welfare, urban planning, or similar degree preferred
•Experience: equivalent to three years of full-time work, including policy analysis and advocacy and/or research, and program planning, implementation and coordination (Possession of a Master’s degree may be substituted for two years of the required experience)
Thursday, June 10, 2010
Admin/Manage support Green jobs training programs at Laney College
Dear Laney Green Jobs Community,
I am seeking a colleague available to work with me on managing the green jobs training programs at Laney College in Oakland until September 30th as a full-time consultant. I expect the position to evolve from there, but continued funding is uncertain. We are serving a growing number of students, and our team needs an additional member to assist in fulfilling the terms of an ARRA grant. You'll find more information below. Please share widely with colleagues in the green building and education communities. Send a resume and cover letter as soon as possible for consideration.
Thank you,
Emily Courtney
Green Jobs Training Coordinator
Laney College
Overview:
Laney College offers several green jobs training programs preparing students for careers green building, with an emphasis in energy efficiency. Laney is seeking a consultant to support the program management staff in coordinating programs that provide excellent job skills training.
Scope of Work
Coordinate students services: stipends, lunch vouchers & transport subsidies.
Collect and organize student information including applications, grades, books and job placements.
Support program staff in compiling data for report generation.
Research on evolving job market for green building disciplines.
Other administrative and support services as needed.
Skills Needed
Excellent organization skills.
Efficiency.
Reliability.
Ability to work efficiently and effectively with diverse student body and staff.
Experience Preferred
Office management.
Experience and training in sustainability, green building and social justice.
I am seeking a colleague available to work with me on managing the green jobs training programs at Laney College in Oakland until September 30th as a full-time consultant. I expect the position to evolve from there, but continued funding is uncertain. We are serving a growing number of students, and our team needs an additional member to assist in fulfilling the terms of an ARRA grant. You'll find more information below. Please share widely with colleagues in the green building and education communities. Send a resume and cover letter as soon as possible for consideration.
Thank you,
Emily Courtney
Green Jobs Training Coordinator
Laney College
Overview:
Laney College offers several green jobs training programs preparing students for careers green building, with an emphasis in energy efficiency. Laney is seeking a consultant to support the program management staff in coordinating programs that provide excellent job skills training.
Scope of Work
Coordinate students services: stipends, lunch vouchers & transport subsidies.
Collect and organize student information including applications, grades, books and job placements.
Support program staff in compiling data for report generation.
Research on evolving job market for green building disciplines.
Other administrative and support services as needed.
Skills Needed
Excellent organization skills.
Efficiency.
Reliability.
Ability to work efficiently and effectively with diverse student body and staff.
Experience Preferred
Office management.
Experience and training in sustainability, green building and social justice.
Wednesday, June 2, 2010
PG&E Energy Policy and Procurement Compliance Intern
http://www.job.com/my.job/search/page=jobview/pt=2/key=55671488/
(This URL is a job search site)
Company: PG & E
Location: San Francisco, California
*
Salary: Not Specified
* Category: Utilities
* Date Posted: 05/27/2010
* Travel Required: Not Specified
* Security Clearance: No
* Work Type: Any
Job Description
Title: Energy Policy and Procurement Compliance Intern
Location: CA-San Francisco
Position Description:
The intern for the Energy Policy, Planning, and Analysis Department would help
provide support materials and assistance with specific areas of the EPPC
sections responsibilities for regulatory compliance filings and reports. These
support materials will serve as part of an overall process improvement project
to provide documentation of existing filing and report processes - inputs and
outputs. This documentation would be the basis of learning tools for future and
current EP employees and provide a consistency of inputs and outputs to
regulatory reports and filings.
The EPPC intern will work one-on-one with energy procurement subject matter
experts and the individuals in the EPPC team. Where appropriate, the EPPC intern
will be part of a larger team to complete certain tasks.
Responsibilities:
1. Process Mapping:
Process mapping of regulatory compliance processes related to the work in Energy
Policy, Planning, and Analysis Department - Energy Policy and Procurement
Compliance Section. This would include creating appropriate flowcharts and
documents for specific filings and reports - the inputs and outputs.
2. Document and Map of End-to-End Energy Flow:
This will illustrate the flow of energy from producer to customer. How many
fingers / wires & switches touch the energy before it reaches the customers
meter? What happens in MRTU and Convergence bidding.
This model would also track the flow of dollars from customer to utility where
about 20% split off to pay for distribution, transmission, A & G, etc. , and 79%
go to EP or Power Generation to pay for energy, NG, etc. and 1% goes to the
California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) for public goods charges. This
model could be an education tool used (finished product) by other departments as
well.
In addition, A third facet would to to highlight (at a concept level) how
hedging would facilitate the flows demonstrated in the above model. This is not
the creation of a hedging model for analytical purposes - there is a group
within EP that performs this.
3. Document and Map CPUC Decisions:
Document and map the key procurement CPUC procurement decisions into one large
document. Documentation of supporting decisions for further reference, as
necessary and centralize information.
Qualifications:
*
Qualified candidates will be receiving an undergraduate or graduate degree
between December 2010 - June 2012 in Business or equivalent
*
Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc. ) proficiency
*
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
*
Strong focus on safety
Pacific Gas and Electric Company is an AA/EEO employer that actively pursues and
hires a diverse workforce.
(This URL is a job search site)
Company: PG & E
Location: San Francisco, California
*
Salary: Not Specified
* Category: Utilities
* Date Posted: 05/27/2010
* Travel Required: Not Specified
* Security Clearance: No
* Work Type: Any
Job Description
Title: Energy Policy and Procurement Compliance Intern
Location: CA-San Francisco
Position Description:
The intern for the Energy Policy, Planning, and Analysis Department would help
provide support materials and assistance with specific areas of the EPPC
sections responsibilities for regulatory compliance filings and reports. These
support materials will serve as part of an overall process improvement project
to provide documentation of existing filing and report processes - inputs and
outputs. This documentation would be the basis of learning tools for future and
current EP employees and provide a consistency of inputs and outputs to
regulatory reports and filings.
The EPPC intern will work one-on-one with energy procurement subject matter
experts and the individuals in the EPPC team. Where appropriate, the EPPC intern
will be part of a larger team to complete certain tasks.
Responsibilities:
1. Process Mapping:
Process mapping of regulatory compliance processes related to the work in Energy
Policy, Planning, and Analysis Department - Energy Policy and Procurement
Compliance Section. This would include creating appropriate flowcharts and
documents for specific filings and reports - the inputs and outputs.
2. Document and Map of End-to-End Energy Flow:
This will illustrate the flow of energy from producer to customer. How many
fingers / wires & switches touch the energy before it reaches the customers
meter? What happens in MRTU and Convergence bidding.
This model would also track the flow of dollars from customer to utility where
about 20% split off to pay for distribution, transmission, A & G, etc. , and 79%
go to EP or Power Generation to pay for energy, NG, etc. and 1% goes to the
California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) for public goods charges. This
model could be an education tool used (finished product) by other departments as
well.
In addition, A third facet would to to highlight (at a concept level) how
hedging would facilitate the flows demonstrated in the above model. This is not
the creation of a hedging model for analytical purposes - there is a group
within EP that performs this.
3. Document and Map CPUC Decisions:
Document and map the key procurement CPUC procurement decisions into one large
document. Documentation of supporting decisions for further reference, as
necessary and centralize information.
Qualifications:
*
Qualified candidates will be receiving an undergraduate or graduate degree
between December 2010 - June 2012 in Business or equivalent
*
Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc. ) proficiency
*
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
*
Strong focus on safety
Pacific Gas and Electric Company is an AA/EEO employer that actively pursues and
hires a diverse workforce.
GRID Alternatives Event and Development Coordinator
http://cleantechjobs.cleantechies.com/a/jbb/job-details/306520
Event and Development Coordinator
GRID Alternatives (Oakland, California)
Posted:
April 30, 2010
Address:
3833 Manila Ave.
Oakland, CA 94609
Occu:
Renewable Energy
Type:
Internship
Description:
Summer Communications Intern
GRID Alternatives (www.gridalternatives.org) is a rapidly growing non-profit
organization that provides renewable energy and energy efficiency services to
low-income families. Our main program is the Solar Affordable Housing Program,
where we lead teams of volunteers and job trainees to install solar electric
systems for low-income homeowners statewide.
We are looking for a Summer Communications Intern to help improve our statewide
communications efforts. Emphasis will be on helping us as we develop a new GRID
Alternatives website and on conducting outreach with media outlets. Specific
duties will vary, but will include both technical and non-technical tasks. The
Intern will have substantial opportunities to build skills and experience in
website development, graphics, multimedia, writing, and media relations.
This is not a "busy-work" internship - you will have high-level access to GRID
Alternatives' leadership and significant opportunities to make a major impact on
our organization. This is a great opportunity to build your skills, learn about
renewable energy, and help make a difference for low-income families.
Position Requirements
* High school diploma or equivalent.
* Good interpersonal and written communication skills.
* Strong comfort with technology and the web
Preferred Qualifications
* Passion for renewable energy, affordable housing, the environment/environmental
justice, or just generally grounded in making the world a better place
* Bachelors' degree preferred.
* Experience with graphic design applications, website development, and/or
Drupal content management system a significant plus
Office Location
Located in North Oakland, within walking distance of Macarthur BART station.
Compensation
This is a 10-12 week unpaid internship. Our preference is for full-time, but
part-time or flexible hours are available to the right candidate. Start and end
dates are flexible as well. There may be opportunities for professional training
paid by the organization.
To Apply
Applicants must apply for this position online at www.gridalternatives.org/jobs.
The position is open until filled. Please include an informal cover letter,
either as part of your resume or in the comments section of the online
application system. Mailed and emailed applications are not accepted.
Apply by
Website:
http://www.gridalternatives.org/jobs
Event and Development Coordinator
GRID Alternatives
Posted:
April 30, 2010
Address:
3833 Manila Ave.
Oakland, CA 94609
Occu:
Renewable Energy
Type:
Internship
Description:
Summer Communications Intern
GRID Alternatives (www.gridalternatives.org) is a rapidly growing non-profit
organization that provides renewable energy and energy efficiency services to
low-income families. Our main program is the Solar Affordable Housing Program,
where we lead teams of volunteers and job trainees to install solar electric
systems for low-income homeowners statewide.
We are looking for a Summer Communications Intern to help improve our statewide
communications efforts. Emphasis will be on helping us as we develop a new GRID
Alternatives website and on conducting outreach with media outlets. Specific
duties will vary, but will include both technical and non-technical tasks. The
Intern will have substantial opportunities to build skills and experience in
website development, graphics, multimedia, writing, and media relations.
This is not a "busy-work" internship - you will have high-level access to GRID
Alternatives' leadership and significant opportunities to make a major impact on
our organization. This is a great opportunity to build your skills, learn about
renewable energy, and help make a difference for low-income families.
Position Requirements
* High school diploma or equivalent.
* Good interpersonal and written communication skills.
* Strong comfort with technology and the web
Preferred Qualifications
* Passion for renewable energy, affordable housing, the environment/environmental
justice, or just generally grounded in making the world a better place
* Bachelors' degree preferred.
* Experience with graphic design applications, website development, and/or
Drupal content management system a significant plus
Office Location
Located in North Oakland, within walking distance of Macarthur BART station.
Compensation
This is a 10-12 week unpaid internship. Our preference is for full-time, but
part-time or flexible hours are available to the right candidate. Start and end
dates are flexible as well. There may be opportunities for professional training
paid by the organization.
To Apply
Applicants must apply for this position online at www.gridalternatives.org/jobs.
The position is open until filled. Please include an informal cover letter,
either as part of your resume or in the comments section of the online
application system. Mailed and emailed applications are not accepted.
Apply by
Website:
http://www.gridalternatives.org/jobs
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