Pew Center on Global Climate Change, Arlington, VA
Starting Date: March/April 2008
Duration: The ideal candidate will be available half-time during the period from March-May, converting to full-time during the
summer and available again half-time during the fall with the potential to continue into spring term 2009.
Application Deadline: Rolling until position is filled
Status: Part-time/Full-time internship with stipend: $1000 per full-time month, pro-rated for part-time months.
Responsibilities Include:
• Research, maintain, and communicate (both externally and internally) information on climate change-related corporate strategies, business community developments, capital markets issues, and investments as well as related domestic and international policy developments
• Support the Center’s communication and collaboration with companies in the Business Environmental Leadership Council
(BELC), the finance and investment community, NGOs, governments, and other key stakeholder groups
• Support research and editing of Pew Center reports and white papers
• Attend and report on climate change-related meetings, conferences, and hearings
• Support workshops and briefings for BELC member companies and other stakeholders
• Maintain and improve content of business portions of the Center’s website (web design experience not required)
• Assist with administrative tasks as needed
Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in business/economics or related disciplines with focus in energy/environment, or in environmental policy/science with focus on economics and business; Masters level student strongly preferred
• Interdisciplinary understanding of the climate change issue (technology, politics, economics)
• Prior work experience in business, finance or consulting preferred; skills in financial analysis and/or modeling a plus
• Top-notch writing, editing, research, and analytic skills
• Advanced PowerPoint skills a plus
• Journalism/advanced writing skills a plus
• Attention to detail
• Willingness to learn and pitch in at all levels
About the Pew Center on Global Climate Change:
The Pew Center is an independent, non-profit, and non-partisan organization dedicated to providing credible information, straight answers, and innovative solutions in the effort to address global climate change. The Center was formed in 1998 with a large grant from the Pew Charitable Trusts. The Pew Center strives to inform the debate by publishing reports in the areas of domestic and international policy, economics, environmental impacts, and practical solutions relating to climate change. To facilitate dialogue among business, government, and non-governmental organizations, the Center hosts conferences and workshops on climate-relevant topics. Finally, Pew Center staff members participate in meetings on international climate change issues, including the ongoing negotiations on the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. For more information about the Pew Center visit http://www.pewclimate.org/.
About Center’s Business Environmental Leadership Council (BELC):
The Center’s 45 company Business Environmental Leadership Council (BELC) is comprised of major companies from diverse sectors representing $2.8 trillion in market capitalization and more than 3.8 million employees worldwide. The BELC demonstrates leadership in addressing the challenge of global climate change by working with the Pew Center on climate policy, assessing opportunities for emissions reductions, establishing and meeting emissions reduction objectives, and investing in new, more efficient products, practices, and technologies. The Center accepts no general support funding from corporations.
To apply - send resume and cover letter to:
Human Resources Administrator
Attn: Markets and Business Strategy Intern Search
Pew Center on Global Climate Change
2101 Wilson Blvd., Suite 550
Arlington, VA 22201
Fax: 703-841-1422
Or electronically to: hr@pewclimate.org
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