Education Intern, Alliance to Save Energy

Organization: 

The Alliance to Save Energy

Downtown Oakland, CA, 19th St. BART Station 

 

 The Alliance to Save Energy (The Alliance) is a nonprofit organization that promotes energy efficiency worldwide through research, education, and advocacy. We encourage business, government, and environmental, and consumer leaders to use energy efficiency as a means to achieve a healthier economy, a cleaner environment and greater energy security.
The Alliance’s California Education Team, based out of our downtown Oakland office, seeks a part-time (8-12 hours/week) Education Intern to support the California PowerSave Campus and PowerSave Schools Programs through the 2013/2014 school year. Starting in May 2013, the Education Intern will contribute administrative and programmatic support to two dynamic programs designed to 1) engage K-16 students in innovative projects that reduce energy consumption in schools, 2) build awareness about the role of energy efficiency in transitioning to a low-carbon economy, and 3) promote pathways to green careers.
For more information about the PowerSave Campus Program (university) and PowerSave Schools Program (K-12), see: http://ase.org/topics/education

Primary Responsibilities:
The Education Intern will be involved in many aspects of the PowerSave Campus and PowerSave Schools programs, including:

• Helping with general office management duties (e.g. tracking and ordering program supplies for day-to-day office needs and program implementation for staff in Oakland and southern California)
• Preparing materials and assisting with event logistics for program meetings, workshops, and conferences across the state
• Editing and supporting design of ongoing program publications (e.g. weekly email blasts, annual monthly newsletters, and reports on program best practices)
• Being trained to support management of ongoing program performance indicators
• Being trained to take ownership of ongoing PowerSave Campus and PowerSave Schools social media streams
• Other support tasks, including those related to the interests and unique skill set of selected candidate

Minimum Requirements: 
Education: Current college student, working toward completion of Bachelor’s or Master’s degree with concentration in environmental or education studies.
Qualifications:  Passion for and interest in environmental education with a focus on the energy field are the best foundation for a successful Education Intern – relevant coursework and hands-on experience is highly valued. The Education Intern must be comfortable doing a range of team-oriented and independent projects, from supporting logistic planning for program events to helping to edit and compile program best practices for publication.
The ideal candidate will have an eye for detail, want to gain more insight into the energy education field, and be willing to support a mix of administrative and programmatic office work. At least one year of experience with office and administrative tasks preferred, with proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.  Strong writing and editing skills are also essential for this role, with familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Publisher, website maintenance, and event planning a plus. The right candidate will be a fast learner who can also be trained to take on long-term research and program projects over the year.
Hours: Ideal candidate will be able to commit between 8-12 hours per week and support the team for a full program cycle, from approximately May 2013 through May 2014.  There may be heavier times when additional hours will be requested with advance notice, including December-January.
Pay: $11/hour

Applications accepted on a rolling basis until position filled, with start date in mid-May 2013.
To Apply: Send 1) current resume and 2) cover letter detailing interest and experience relevant to the position via email to: Meghan Kearns, Program Associate, Alliance to Save Energy at mkearns@ase.org.

The Alliance to Save Energy is an equal opportunity employer.