Public Policy Studies @ DePaul University 2352 North Clifton Ave. Chicago, Illinois 60614 (773) 325-7715
WRD Environmental - Chicago Conservation Corps Intern
Job Description:
Responsibilities will entail assisting with the Chicago Conservation Corps (C3), a City of Chicago Department of Environment program run in collaboration with partners across the city. The C3 Leader Track recruits, trains and supports a network of community-based volunteers that improves the quality of life in our neighborhoods through environmental service projects that protect our water, clean our air, restore our land and save energy. The C3 Student Track trains Chicago teachers who form C3 Clubs that perform environmental service projects in Chicago schools. C3 volunteers, students and teachers include a diverse range of Chicagoans of all ages and backgrounds engaged in grassroots environmental action in our communities.
Specific duties for this C3 intern position could include: assisting with environmental service projects through researching and tracking environmental benefits and coordinating materials acquisition and delivery; responding to inquiries and correspondence from the general public; and participating in the planning of workshops and other special events. Other duties could include (but are not limited to) assisting with publicity and community outreach, reviewing and modifying C3 environmental curriculum, and maintenance of the Chicago Conservation Corps website and databases.
Requirements:
Candidates enrolled in an accredited college or university offering an associate or baccalaureate program, applicants with earned bachelors or those enrolled in graduate degree programs preferred.
Candidate will be chosen based on quality and relevance of previous job experience as well as written and oral communication skills (sufficient to effectively lead outreach/education events), and ability to work with a variety of people representing different organizations, backgrounds and experiences.
Past experience in the urban environmental field and awareness of Chicagos environment, neighborhoods and environmental and community organizations is preferred. Candidates with at least one year of work or volunteer experience in an office environment, and those with experience in community outreach and/or research will be given priority.
In addition, the successful candidate will demonstrate strong attention to detail; coordination and analytic skills; and the ability to work on multiple projects in a fast-paced environment and to adapt to changing needs. Basic computer skills are a must, and advanced computer knowledge is a plus.
Availability:
Position will require up to 35 hours per week beginning immediately. This position has the potential for advancement. Candidate must be available for occasional evening or weekend work. Work outside of business hours will be compensated with fewer office hours during weekdays, and thus there will be some flexibility in the interns schedule.
Pay:
To $13 per hour commensurate with experience.
To Apply:
Qualified applicants should submit their resume with cover letter by Friday, May 9th, 2008 via email to Roxann Salinas, rsalinas@wrdenvironmental.com Please enter C3 Internship in the email subject line.
Responsibilities will entail assisting with the Chicago Conservation Corps (C3), a City of Chicago Department of Environment program run in collaboration with partners across the city. The C3 Leader Track recruits, trains and supports a network of community-based volunteers that improves the quality of life in our neighborhoods through environmental service projects that protect our water, clean our air, restore our land and save energy. The C3 Student Track trains Chicago teachers who form C3 Clubs that perform environmental service projects in Chicago schools. C3 volunteers, students and teachers include a diverse range of Chicagoans of all ages and backgrounds engaged in grassroots environmental action in our communities.
Specific duties for this C3 intern position could include: assisting with environmental service projects through researching and tracking environmental benefits and coordinating materials acquisition and delivery; responding to inquiries and correspondence from the general public; and participating in the planning of workshops and other special events. Other duties could include (but are not limited to) assisting with publicity and community outreach, reviewing and modifying C3 environmental curriculum, and maintenance of the Chicago Conservation Corps website and databases.
Requirements:
Candidates enrolled in an accredited college or university offering an associate or baccalaureate program, applicants with earned bachelors or those enrolled in graduate degree programs preferred.
Candidate will be chosen based on quality and relevance of previous job experience as well as written and oral communication skills (sufficient to effectively lead outreach/education events), and ability to work with a variety of people representing different organizations, backgrounds and experiences.
Past experience in the urban environmental field and awareness of Chicagos environment, neighborhoods and environmental and community organizations is preferred. Candidates with at least one year of work or volunteer experience in an office environment, and those with experience in community outreach and/or research will be given priority.
In addition, the successful candidate will demonstrate strong attention to detail; coordination and analytic skills; and the ability to work on multiple projects in a fast-paced environment and to adapt to changing needs. Basic computer skills are a must, and advanced computer knowledge is a plus.
Availability:
Position will require up to 35 hours per week beginning immediately. This position has the potential for advancement. Candidate must be available for occasional evening or weekend work. Work outside of business hours will be compensated with fewer office hours during weekdays, and thus there will be some flexibility in the interns schedule.
Pay:
To $13 per hour commensurate with experience.
To Apply:
Qualified applicants should submit their resume with cover letter by Friday, May 9th, 2008 via email to Roxann Salinas, rsalinas@wrdenvironmental.com Please enter C3 Internship in the email subject line.