Climate Programs Internship

~ Since 1993, Second Nature has worked with over 4,000 faculty and administrators at hundreds of colleges and universities to help make the principles of sustainability fundamental to every aspect of higher education. ~

In late 2006, twelve visionary college and university presidents initiated the American College & University Presidents’ Climate Commitment (ACUPCC). They were motivated by their conviction that higher education had the capacity and responsibility to lead on climate and sustainability action for the sake of their students and society.

Second Nature is committed to accelerating climate action in, and through, higher education.

We do this by mobilizing a diverse array of higher education institutions to act on bold climate commitments, to scale campus climate initiatives, and to create innovative climate solutions. We align, amplify, and bridge the sector’s efforts with other global leaders to advance urgent climate priorities.

Position Overview

Second Nature is seeking applicants for a graduate student intern to support the Carbon Credit and Purchasing Program (C2P2) and other Climate Programs within the Presidents’ Climate Leadership Network.

The position will most likely focus on analyzing aggregated greenhouse gas emissions data from a data set of roughly 500 higher education institutions. This is in support of the Carbon Credit and Purchasing Program, which helps universities develop and market verified carbon offsets in the voluntary carbon market. Additional projects may include analysis of individual schools’ GHG inventories, and research in support of the Climate Leadership Network.

Second Nature offices a dynamic and creative work environment with a customized experience for each intern designed to be challenging and build desired skill sets. Interns are involved in team meetings and planning efforts. This position reports to the Innovative Services Manager.

Responsibilities

This internship may focus on the following tasks:

• Analysis of greenhouse gas emissions data for higher education institutions.
• Support assessment and update of Verified Carbon Standard (VCS) offset methodology.
• Research trends in carbon markets.
• Develop case studies and resources on climate action in higher education.
• Other tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

• Experience with quantitative data analysis and statistics.
• Excellent skills in research, communication, and attention to detail.
• Knowledge of carbon markets and carbon offset methodologies is helpful.
• Familiarity with greenhouse gas inventories and the GHG Protocol.
• Interest in sustainability, social justice and diversity issues.

Compensation

• This position requires a working presence at Second Nature’s Downtown Boston office.
• The work schedule is flexible, but entails a commitment of approximately 20 hours a week, with direct supervision from Second Nature staff.
• This is a paid internship, and can also be completed for course credit.
• This internship requires a 3-5 month commitment, depending on candidate availability, starting in September 2018. 

~ Graduate students and recent graduates are invited to apply. Applicants should have a background/interest in environmental science, research, statistics, sustainability and/or climate change. Women and minority applicants are strongly encouraged to apply. ~