Welcome to Clean Air Council's Internship Program!

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Available Internship Opportunities

Summer 2010

Clean Air Council is currently seeking summer interns for their waste and recycling, and transportation programs. 

Zero Waste Marketing and Outreach Internship 
Function: To assist Clean Air Council’s staff in developing a website and materials for an outreach program promoting “zero waste” to businesses, schools, restaurants, hotels and other commercial establishments. 

Description: This position will primarily involve helping to develop a marketing and outreach campaign. Daily tasks will include: researching national trends in the “zero waste” movement, aiding in development of a program strategy, writing and designing fact sheets, and creating a web presence for the campaign. 

Work Schedule: Minimum of 20 hours/week. Hours are flexible. The Council’s office hours are Monday-Friday, 9 am – 5 pm. 

Compensation: This is an unpaid or credit-based internship. Clean Air Council provides a public transportation stipend to all unpaid interns. 

Requirements: 

• Strong research and writing skills. 
  
• Strong verbal and written communication skills. 
  
• Independent and self-motivated. 
  
• Enthusiastic and interested in environmental issues, particularly waste minimization, recycling, and composting. 
  
• Proficient in Adobe Create Suite software and simple website design and development.

Transportation Communications Intern 

Function: The Clean Air Council seeks Communications Intern to handle website content and maintenance, and special communications projects within its Transportation Program. 

In 2009, with support from the Environmental Protection Agency, Clean Air Council developed the website IdleFreePhilly.org. IdleFreePhilly.org is an innovative web-based tool that allows residents to report idling vehicles to city officials. Idling vehicles, a public health and environmental concern, are reported on the website to alert Clean Air Council and City Public Health officials in order to streamline enforcement and reduce air pollution in the city. 

The Transportation Communications Intern will be responsible outreach to website users, engaging of enforcement officials in the project, educating local businesses about the City of Philadelphia and State of Pennsylvania’s idling laws, and educating Philadelphians on the public health and environmental hazards of idling vehicles. 

The Transportation Communications Intern will also be responsible for research on transportation-related topics, monitoring of local media and the blogosphere for relevant articles and posts, and writing copy for press releases, LTE’s, and articles. 

Requirements: 

• Solid research and writing skills. 
  
• Strong verbal and written communication skills. 
  
• Solid computer skills, including Internet, Microsoft Word, and Excel. 
  
• Independent and self-motivated, yet work well with others. 
  
• Enthusiastic and interested in environmental issues, particularly environmental justice 
  
• Desired: Proficient in Adobe Create Suite software and simple website design and development. 
  

Compensation: This is an unpaid or credit-based internship. Clean Air Council provides a public transportation stipend to all unpaid interns.

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 Director: 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.