Ames IA
Ames, IA, USA
General Information
In conjunction with City of Ames Smart Business Challenge, the Electric Services Department and Sustainability Coordinator are seeking one student - undergraduate or graduate interested in the opportunity to assist Ames businesses taking part in the Smart Business sustainability challenge http://www.cityofames.org/government/departments-divisions-a-h/electric/smart-business-challenge .
This position works in partnership, with a current Smart Business Challenge Intern, in completing the position responsibilities listed below.
Examples of Essential Job Functions
Specifically, this position will act in a liaison and resource role to businesses participating in the Challenge. The Smart Business Challenge offers Ames businesses to be recognized for their commitment to and accomplishment in multiple sustainability operational areas (including but not limited to energy efficiency, water conservation, waste diversion, and transportation). This position will take on various responsibilities to support participants in collecting data, completing paperwork, researching opportunities, identifying resources, and connecting with other Challenge participants. Weekly travel for work duties at Electric Services and meetings with businesses. In addition, this position will also offer assistance directly to the City of Ames Electric Services Department related to energy rebates and energy efficiency projects and initiatives.
This is a paid position at $12.00/hour. The Smart Business Challenge Intern will report directly to City of Ames Sustainability Coordinator who is housed in the General Services Building at Iowa State University.
The position requires a commitment of 20 hours per week and must be flexible to work some nights and weekends. Position length is for one year. Length of internship and start date are negotiable.
Position Responsibilities :
-Organize and facilitate Smart Business Challenge meetings
-Assist with Challenge participant energy audits, follow-up goals and action plans
-Correspond with Challenge participants through letters, emails, and phone conversations
-Create and maintain Challenge participant files and spreadsheets to track correspondence, resources, and deadlines
-Respond to Challenge participant requests for information and resources
-Assist with the City of Ames Smart Energy rebate claim form intake and processing
-Complete City of Ames Electric Services air conditioner load control switch inspections
-Generate various reports and maintaining spreadsheets related to City of Ames Electric Services projects and utility tracking
Qualifications
Required:
-Must be enrolled as a student at Iowa State University.
-Must have experience in project management in a team setting and working with groups as well as one-on-one is required.
Preferred:
-Research experience and knowledge, as related to increasing efficiency of operations, as well as working with data and spreadsheets.
-Experience working with customers and finding solutions.
-Field of study in business.
Remember to say you found this opportunity at EnvironmentalCareer.com
May 10, 2019
Internship- Paid
General Information
In conjunction with City of Ames Smart Business Challenge, the Electric Services Department and Sustainability Coordinator are seeking one student - undergraduate or graduate interested in the opportunity to assist Ames businesses taking part in the Smart Business sustainability challenge http://www.cityofames.org/government/departments-divisions-a-h/electric/smart-business-challenge .
This position works in partnership, with a current Smart Business Challenge Intern, in completing the position responsibilities listed below.
Examples of Essential Job Functions
Specifically, this position will act in a liaison and resource role to businesses participating in the Challenge. The Smart Business Challenge offers Ames businesses to be recognized for their commitment to and accomplishment in multiple sustainability operational areas (including but not limited to energy efficiency, water conservation, waste diversion, and transportation). This position will take on various responsibilities to support participants in collecting data, completing paperwork, researching opportunities, identifying resources, and connecting with other Challenge participants. Weekly travel for work duties at Electric Services and meetings with businesses. In addition, this position will also offer assistance directly to the City of Ames Electric Services Department related to energy rebates and energy efficiency projects and initiatives.
This is a paid position at $12.00/hour. The Smart Business Challenge Intern will report directly to City of Ames Sustainability Coordinator who is housed in the General Services Building at Iowa State University.
The position requires a commitment of 20 hours per week and must be flexible to work some nights and weekends. Position length is for one year. Length of internship and start date are negotiable.
Position Responsibilities :
-Organize and facilitate Smart Business Challenge meetings
-Assist with Challenge participant energy audits, follow-up goals and action plans
-Correspond with Challenge participants through letters, emails, and phone conversations
-Create and maintain Challenge participant files and spreadsheets to track correspondence, resources, and deadlines
-Respond to Challenge participant requests for information and resources
-Assist with the City of Ames Smart Energy rebate claim form intake and processing
-Complete City of Ames Electric Services air conditioner load control switch inspections
-Generate various reports and maintaining spreadsheets related to City of Ames Electric Services projects and utility tracking
Qualifications
Required:
-Must be enrolled as a student at Iowa State University.
-Must have experience in project management in a team setting and working with groups as well as one-on-one is required.
Preferred:
-Research experience and knowledge, as related to increasing efficiency of operations, as well as working with data and spreadsheets.
-Experience working with customers and finding solutions.
-Field of study in business.
Remember to say you found this opportunity at EnvironmentalCareer.com
Green Iowa AmeriCorps
Iowa, USA
Service Description : Green Iowa AmeriCorps operates through the University of Northern Iowa’s Center for Energy and Environmental Education (UNI CEEE) in Cedar Falls. The center is looking to recruit passionate and motivated individuals for an 11 month service experience in one of our service locations throughout Iowa. As a member of our new and existing programs sites, you will have the opportunity to create plans in conjunction with city officials, nonprofit leaders, school districts, and execute projects that will greatly impact the communities we serve. The leadership and empowerment experienced as part of our program will be like no other!
Our program hopes to train the next generation of ‘green-collar’ workers through a combination of field trips, presentations, and hands-on learning. Members have the opportunity to build leadership abilities through specific coordinator roles, which allow each member to contribute unique skills to the program. Members have access to free trainings, hands on skill development, and extensive community engagement.
The program consists of three different branches:
Energy & Community - members serve in a team based setting providing residential energy efficiency services to underserved populations, conducting environmental education, and engaging in community service projects with service locations in Cedar Falls, Cedar Rapids, Davenport, Decorah, Des Moines, Dubuque, & Iowa City
Sustainable Schools - members serve in Iowa school districts as sustainability coordinators to reduce energy and waste, support teachers and students in environment education efforts, and create project based learning opportunities with service locations in Cedar Falls, Davenport, Des Moines, Dubuque, Iowa City, Vinton, & Waverly
Land & Water Stewards - members create environmental education and community programming related to healthy water and land stewardship in conjunction with many local and state partners with a service locations in Ames, Cedar Falls, Cedar Rapids, Des Moines, Milford, and Oskaloosa.
Program Benefits : Federal Loan Deferment, Health Coverage, Training and Certification, Individualized Professional Development opportunities, Education stipend upon successful completion, Monthly Living stipend, Leadership experience, Public Service Loan Forgiveness Qualification, Interest Accrual Repayment
Terms: Position based on completion of 1,700 hours of service in a full-time work schedule or a 1,200 reduced full-time scheduled for Sustainable Schools’ positions, flexible vacation and sick leave. Outside employment available during off hours, school attendance available during off hours
Service Areas: Neighborhood Revitalization, Habitat Restoration, Housing, Community Engagement, Storm Water Management, Outreach Education, Community and Economic Development, Environment, and Capacity Building
Service Description : Green Iowa AmeriCorps operates through the University of Northern Iowa’s Center for Energy and Environmental Education (UNI CEEE) in Cedar Falls. The center is looking to recruit passionate and motivated individuals for an 11 month service experience in one of our service locations throughout Iowa. As a member of our new and existing programs sites, you will have the opportunity to create plans in conjunction with city officials, nonprofit leaders, school districts, and execute projects that will greatly impact the communities we serve. The leadership and empowerment experienced as part of our program will be like no other!
Our program hopes to train the next generation of ‘green-collar’ workers through a combination of field trips, presentations, and hands-on learning. Members have the opportunity to build leadership abilities through specific coordinator roles, which allow each member to contribute unique skills to the program. Members have access to free trainings, hands on skill development, and extensive community engagement.
The program consists of three different branches:
Energy & Community - members serve in a team based setting providing residential energy efficiency services to underserved populations, conducting environmental education, and engaging in community service projects with service locations in Cedar Falls, Cedar Rapids, Davenport, Decorah, Des Moines, Dubuque, & Iowa City
Sustainable Schools - members serve in Iowa school districts as sustainability coordinators to reduce energy and waste, support teachers and students in environment education efforts, and create project based learning opportunities with service locations in Cedar Falls, Davenport, Des Moines, Dubuque, Iowa City, Vinton, & Waverly
Land & Water Stewards - members create environmental education and community programming related to healthy water and land stewardship in conjunction with many local and state partners with a service locations in Ames, Cedar Falls, Cedar Rapids, Des Moines, Milford, and Oskaloosa.
Program Benefits : Federal Loan Deferment, Health Coverage, Training and Certification, Individualized Professional Development opportunities, Education stipend upon successful completion, Monthly Living stipend, Leadership experience, Public Service Loan Forgiveness Qualification, Interest Accrual Repayment
Terms: Position based on completion of 1,700 hours of service in a full-time work schedule or a 1,200 reduced full-time scheduled for Sustainable Schools’ positions, flexible vacation and sick leave. Outside employment available during off hours, school attendance available during off hours
Service Areas: Neighborhood Revitalization, Habitat Restoration, Housing, Community Engagement, Storm Water Management, Outreach Education, Community and Economic Development, Environment, and Capacity Building
