Sustainable Business Consulting (SBC) Intern
Sustainability Intern
Sustainable Business Consulting (SBC) is a Seattle-based consulting firm that delivers improved profitability through sustainable business practices. We believe that business is the best way to solve the huge social, ecological, and climate challenges facing our world today. We are looking for an independent, hard-working, and motivated intern to help us with the following:
Internship Job Responsibilities include:
· Conducting in-depth research and analyses on key sustainability issues within the global market
· Providing support on various sustainability assessments
· Benchmarking industry GHG emissions and CSR reporting
· Calculating cost savings and GHG emissions reduction opportunities
· Supporting company presentations and speaking engagements
· Perform various administrative tasks as needed
Qualifications
· Excellent writing, editing and proofreading skills
· Proven research experience
· Demonstrated interest in sustainability as it applies to business management
· Proficient in MS Office suite and PowerPoint, Excel skills necessary
· Quick learner, willingness to take on any task (e.g. data entry, research, whatever is needed)
· Solid work ethic, positive can-do attitude, high standard of professionalism
Timeframe and Compensation
This internship is intended for college students or recent graduates who will be with us 15 hours per week for 3 months. Hours and workdays are flexible to meet intern needs, but the intern must work in the office 2 days/week. We can work with you and your advisor to ensure you receive college credit for the internship.
Mid-March flexible start date
The position is unpaid, but Sustainable Business Consulting is committed to teaching you about sustainable business and supporting your career development. Please do not apply if you are looking for a paid position.
Application Details Please e-mail your resume, cover letter, a short (1-3 pages) writing sample and two references to: Emily Knudsen at emily[at]sustainablebizconsulting.com.
Interviews to be conducted March 17 – 18.
No phone calls please.
APPLICATION DEADLINE March 16, 2011