Paid Sustainability in Higher Education Internships

Internship Announcement 2011: Second Nature (www.secondnature.org)

Second Nature seeking Graduate Students/Seniors for Paid Sustainability in Higher Education Internships
Application Deadline: March 1, 2011

Description
Second Nature is seeking student interns to work on multiple projects involving sustainability in higher education. Interns will assist with the development of several national programs focused on accelerating the progress of under-resourced and minority-serving institutions in institutionalizing the goal of creating a sustainable society as a core part of their mission. This work will be in support of the goals and objectives of Second Nature’s strategic initiatives, the American College and University Presidents’ Climate Commitment (www.acupcc.org) and the Education for Sustainability Innovation Program.

Graduate students are invited to apply, and very capable seniors and recent graduates will also be considered. Minorities are strongly encouraged to apply. Applicants must have good interpersonal skills and be able to work independently and as part of a team. Students with excellent academic records (above 3.0/B grade point average) will be considered. Applicants with an academic interest in sustainability are preferred.

Details
Internships require a working presence in the downtown Boston Second Nature office. Interns are expected to work the equivalent of 10-15 hours/week for one year (which can include more summer time hours and less work during the school year), with flexibility around holidays and each individual’s academic calendar. A stipend of $10-12/hour will be provided. Interns will work closely with other Second Nature staff and report to the Director of Strategic Initiatives. Activities may include research on campus sustainability initiatives, outreach to campus representatives nationwide, writing and publishing articles for www.campusgreenbuilder.org and other Second Nature publications, managing the website content, data entry and database management, travel to conferences and workshops, and supporting the Second Nature staff.

Second Nature
Second Nature is a Boston-based nonprofit organization that works to accelerate movement towards a sustainable future by helping senior college and university leaders in making healthy, just, and sustainable living the foundation of all learning and practice in higher education. Second Nature is the lead supporting organization of the American College and University Presidents’ Climate Commitment, which has been signed by more than 675 college and university presidents who are committed to eliminating carbon emission on campus and training students to help society address the climate crisis. For more information, please see www.secondnature.org.

Second Nature is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on any of the following: race, religious creed, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression or gender characteristics, national origin, religion, marital status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, military service or veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, or any other classification protected by federal, state, and local laws and ordinances.

How to Apply
Candidates are invited to submit their resume and the names/contact information of two faculty members who can act as references to internships@secondnature.org. Applications received after March 1, 2011 will not be accepted.