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From: Tara DePorte
Date: Fri, 6 Jan 2012 15:03:19 -0500
Subject: [Rio+20 Youth Space] Internship Applications Now Open! Human
Impacts Institute
To: "network, sustainability"
Cc: Melissa Mitchell , Alex White
*Applications Now Open! Internships with the Human Impacts Institute*
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The Human Impacts Institute is currently accepting applications for our
highly competitive Feb-May 2012 internship program. Past interns have
included international lawyers, media professionals, certified teachers, as
well as graduate and undergrad students from Columbia University,
University of Kwazulu-Natal (South Africa), New York University, Webster
University (Netherlands), and more. Interns will be given significant
programmatic and organizational responsibilities based upon their
internship descriptions, qualifications, and interests.
All internships will be located in NYC and *only applicants available for
the full term (February to mid May 2012) and who can commit a minimum of 10
hours per week will be considered. *
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*About the Human Impacts Institute*
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*
The mission of the Human Impacts
Instituteis to foster
sustainable human impacts on ecosystems through inspired
engagement, leadership, collaboration, knowledge-building and creative
expression. We promote healthy community development by connecting
communities through a shared awareness of, and accountability for, the
natural environment.
Using NYC as a laboratory, the Human Impacts Institute connects global
communities in resource sharing and environmental awareness. Our program
participants commit to conscious environmental decision-making, take
responsibility for their environmental impacts and are dedicated to
long-term solutions through:
- Experiential
Education--participants
practice leadership through hands-on problem solving and community service;
- Collaborative
Partnerships--organizations
unite through resource sharing, joint advocacy, and idea development;
- Participatory
Research--students
and research institutions provide free research services to the Hii
community; and
- Creative Expression--individuals
use culture and art to inspire others to engage in environmental issues and
solutions.
The Human Impacts Institute Internship program provides an active learning
environment for college students and mid-career professionals.
*What We Offer*
*
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· Working with a team of environmentalists and artists who are
passionate about inspiring social change and have backgrounds in climate
science, public engagement, education, policy development, international
consulting, private sector advising, and more;
· An open and creative learning environment where interns and staff
collaborate and co-learn;
· High level of responsibility and a key role in program development
and leadership;
· Inclusion a diverse, international network of environmental,
sustainable development, and social change professionals;
· Diverse experiences in education, coalition-building, creative
messaging, reporting and research; and
· A commitment to supporting your personal goals while pushing your
leadership skills
*What We Want*
*
*
Strong preference will be given to applicants who can receive college
credit (undergraduate or graduate) or occupational training credits.
International applicants are welcome, as are mid-career professionals
looking to expand their knowledge of environmental work. There is no
stipend or lodging assistance available at this time. Interns are
encouraged to apply for outside funding assistance. All available
internships will have flexibility in scheduling, however, interns will be
expected to work on-site at least 10 hours per week, with a preference for
those who can commit 20 hours per week.
Applicants must have an expressed interest in environmental issues,
education, policy development, research, coalition building, and/or
not-for-profit organizational work. In addition to this, interns are
expected to be: self-motivated; extremely organized; independent; open
communicators; creative; highly adaptable to different types of projects,
atmospheres, interactions; and to have excellent research skills.
*Application Information*
*
*
If interested, please submit your resume and an introductory letter as per
your interest in working with the Human Impacts Institute. Please, do
specify which of the internships you are applying to and what your specific
expertise/interests are to that subject.
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis and applicants will be
notified of interviews shortly after their application. Applicants are
encouraged to apply at least one month in advance of their desired start
date. All applications and inquiries should be directed to:
Tara DePorte, Executive Director and Founder, Human Impacts Institute
Tara (at) HumanImpactsInstitute.org
*2012 Internships with the Human Impacts Institute*
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*
*All Human Impacts Institute Interns will: *
- Attend free classes at the Foundation Center on grant writing
- Develop and research at least one grant proposal for their internship
focus
- Assist with organizational development and program support
- Write blogs and develop community outreach materials
- Attend relevant meetings and events to report back on to the HII team
- Assist with partnership development
Below, are brief descriptions of Human Impacts Institute internships
available for February 2012 start date:
*Climate Coalition Building*
Our Climate Coalition Building Intern will work to further develop our
programs in climate change. Focus will be on developing and doing outreach
for our initiative: the NYC Climate
Coalition,
but work will also include international climate change research, policy
analysis, and outreach development. Responsibilities will include: Editing
and writing outreach, teaching, curriculum development, research and
partner development, website content development, lobbying and advocacy,
grant writing, and more. Intern should have a good working knowledge of
climate change issues, and climate change policy and science experience is
a plus.
*Environmental Leadership*
Our Environmental Leadership Intern will be mainly research, outreach and
organizing of information. Interns will be in charge of analyzing and
following-up on our Environmental Leadership Programs, policy analysis and
research, developing outreach and web content, researching and contacting
existing and potential partners, dialogue facilitation and training, grant
writing, analyzing feedback and monitoring information from our work. The
Environmental Leadership intern will also be instrumental in helping to
develop our continued local and international programs concerning
environment leadership, as well as gender and the environment. Intern
should have a good working knowledge of environmental policy and
international development organizations.
*Environmental Services*
Our Environmental Services Intern will provide businesses, organizations,
schools and other Human Impacts Institute partners with resources on how to
reduce their overall emissions, negative impacts on community health, and
to increase their community support, while saving money and increasing
their community involvement. Interns will be trained as environmental
consultants and will mentor other students and stakeholders in
sustainability options in their community. Interns will also analyze the
economic and social impacts of sustainability measures being implemented by
program participants.
*Environmental Education*
Our Environmental Education Intern will help in all aspects of
environmental education at the Human Impacts Institute. Interns will focus
on curriculum and program development and updating, website content
development, teaching classes/outreach, lesson plan research and
development, outreach to schools and community centers, grant writing, etc.
Intern applicants should be interested in environmental education
(experience in environmental sciences and/or teaching are a plus!) and
interests in the many components of program development and facilitation in
a small not-for-profit.
*NGO Management, PR and Marketing*
Our NGO Management/PR and Marketing Intern will be responsible for the
further development of the Human Impacts Institute website, updating press
packages and brochures, outreach to press and funders, as well as other
issues relating to marketing our organization and our programs. Interns
will also help with the overall organizational management including
responsibilities such as data input, contacts management, newsletter
development, as well as events planning, partnership development, and
fundraising. All applicants should be very well versed in web design and
marketing. Experience in fundraising is a plus. Experience with
environmental issues is not necessary, but favorable.
*Design and Interactive Web Development*
The Design and Interactive Web Development Intern will be responsible for
further developing the online and interactive presence of the Human Impacts
Institute and our programs. Interns will particularly focus on creating and
implementing online tools for increased collaboration, outreach and
open-source engagement of the public and partner groups in Human Impacts
Institute's programs. Ideal candidates will have proficiency in HTML/XHTML,
CSS, Photoshop, and ability to learn other online and design tools. Ideal
candidates will also have experience or training in graphic design,
illustration, and/or branding. Knowledge or interest in environmental
issues or community development is a plus. All applicants for the Design
and Interactive Web Development Internship should send three work samples
in addition to the overall internship application package.
--
Tara DePorte
*Executive Director and Founder*
*The Human Impacts Institute *
www.HumanImpactsInstitute.org
*
NYC Climate Coalition *www.NYCClimate.org
Tara (at) HumanImpactsInstitute.org
Phone +1 917 727 9761
skype: taradeporte
*Adjunct Professor and Lecturer*
*Columbia University*, *NYC*
*The New School, **NYC**
Webster University*, *Leiden, The Netherlands*
www.TaraDePorte.com/TeachingMainPage.html
*
Tara DePorte Art*
www.TaraDePorte.com
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