The *Neighborhood Development Internship* is an opportunity to gain a strong understanding of the LEED for Neighborhood Development technical criteria, market outreach strategy, and policy research; as well as gain knowledge of smart growth, urbanism, and green building. Candidates must be able to work in USGBC’s Washington, D.C., office.
*Internship Details Include***
- Conduct research on LEED-ND market, including developers and local planning departments
- Carry out a comparison of LEED-ND and other sustainable community standards
- Analysis of LEED-ND pilot projects and the strategies they used to achieve certification
- Provide assistance to Affordable Green Neighborhoods Grant Program
- Research and write case studies and PowerPoint slides on LEED-ND projects and complete guidance for market sectors
- Develop content and outreach for an upcoming exhibit about sustainable neighborhood development
*Education and Training Requirements/Preferences***
- Current enrollment in graduate program in Urban Planning, Public Policy, or Environment Science, or a related field required
*Experience Requirements***
- Prior professional experience preferred
*Other Required Skills and Qualifications***
- Strong written and research skills
- Excellent project coordination, organizational, and problem-solving skills with meticulous attention to detail
- Ability to manage multiple projects, set priorities, and work with short deadlines
- Strong sense of personal responsibility and accountability for delivering high quality work
- Team player with strong interpersonal skills
- Commitment to USGBC mission
*Internship Application Instructions*
Please submit resume and letter of interest via email to jobs@usgbc.org or fax to 202-478-5046, ATTN: Human Resources. Please indicate where you saw the posting for this opportunity. *No phone calls please.*
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