Welcome to Clean Air Council's Internship Program!

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Available Internship Opportunities

Global Warming Intern- Summer 2008
STATUS: FILLED

Function: To assist in a Clean Air Council campaign to influence national environmental policy around global climate change.

Description: This position involves a wide range of tasks including: research, reaching out to coalition members, writing letters to the editor, and speaking with members of U.S. Congress and their staff.

Work Schedule: Minimum of 12 hours/week.  Hours are flexible.  The Council’s office hours are Monday-Friday, 9 am – 5 pm.

Requirements:
- Understanding of how the U.S. Congress works.
- Comfortable on the phone, calling potential coalition partners and explaining the Council’s campaign.
- Excellent research and writing skills.

Compensation: This is a volunteer position.  It is the Council’s policy to reimburse for public transportation travel to and from the office, within reasonable distance, for all unpaid intern positions.

Reports to: Executive Director

Interning at the Council

Clean Air Council has been providing internship opportunities to college and university students from both the local area and from all over the country since 1967. It is a partnership that provides interns with a valuable and fun, learning experience while the Council benefits from the students' hard work and dedication.

Interns perform a wide range of tasks including: research; preparation of written materials such as reports, newsletters, and fact sheets; community, educational, and media outreach; and administrative work.

Interns are typically hired to work within a specific program area (see below). Interns work closely with program managers and are given a substantial amount of guidance. However, independence is highly valued and interns are encouraged to be creative and self-motivated.


Time Period

Summer Internships:
Summer internship positions typically run for three months, from June through August. Interns typically work 35 hours per week. There is some flexibility in terms of internship lengths, depending upon a student's particular schedule. The Council's office hours are Monday through Friday, 9 am until 5 pm.

Semester Internships:
Internships during the school year are flexible and take into account a student's schedule. Students are encouraged to intern at least 10 hours per week in order to maximize their learning experience. The Council's office hours are Monday through Friday, 9 am until 5 pm. Non-students are also welcome to intern throughout the year. Schedules can be made to accommodate the individual’s availability.


Compensation

Interns are normally hired on a volunteer, for credit, or federal work study basis. A limited number of paid internships may also be available, depending upon available funding or a particular candidate's experience. Federal work study students are strongly encouraged to apply- the Council is often willing to pay students through federal work study funds upon being awarded to the student from the federal government. Students are encouraged to visit their college or university employment or off-campus work study center if they are unsure as to their federal work study status. Interns that volunteer their time will be compensated for travel expenses to and from the Council (as long as commutes are made via public transit).


Program Areas

Clean Air Program
The Clean Air Program works on Clean Air Act implementation, alternative fuel vehicles, power plant clean-up, and more. Program Director: Joseph Otis Minott, Esq.

Clean Energy Program
The Clean Energy Program works on renewable energy, energy efficiency, and energy conservation issues. Program Director: Thurm Brendlinger

Children’s Environmental Health Program
The Children’s Environmental Health Program works on research and outreach activities to protect children from harmful pollutants. Program Director: Joseph Otis Minott, Esq.

Sustainable Transportation Program
The Sustainable Transportation Program works on implementing the Mobility Alternatives Program, public transportation initiatives, and other bicycle and pedestrian advocacy projects. Program Director: Tim Kelly

Tobacco Smoke Pollution
Clean Air Council is involved in tobacco smoke pollution issues as part of its work on indoor air quality. The Council has been a leading force with regard to indoor air pollution in Pennsylvania for over 20 years.
Program Director: Thurm Brendlinger

Waste Reduction & Recycling Program
The Waste Reduction & Recycling Program works to improve the City of Philadelphia’s recycling program and to promote reuse throughout the state. Program Coordinator: Katie Edwards


Qualifications

The Council is seeking applicants with the following qualifications:

• Solid research and writing skills.
  
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  
• Solid computer skills, including Internet, Microsoft Word, and Excel. Knowledge of design and graphics software is a plus.
  
• Independent and self-motivated, yet work well with others.
  
• Enthusiastic and interested in environmental issues.

How to Apply

Available intern positions will be listed at the top of this web page. Please submit a resume and cover letter, via mail, fax, or e-mail, to:

Katie Edwards
Intern Coordinator
Clean Air Council
135 South 19th St., Suite 300
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Fax: (215) 567-5791
E-mail: kedwards@cleanair.org

For further information or questions, please contact Katie Edwards, Intern Coordinator, at (215) 567-4004 ext. 102.

Selected applicants will be invited in for an informal interview or to participate in a telephone interview.