Jan 11, 2017 / Equity & Diversity, Research and Internships, Jobs

Paid Internship: Environmental Equity Intern

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This student intern will be working directly with me in implementing and embedding an environmental equity and social justice lens within the environmental program and policies at Seattle City Light.

This is a paid internship and hours will be flexible with school schedules.

Thank you!

Seattle City Light Environmental Equity Student Internship Link

 

Job Title: Environmental Equity Intern
Job Number: 2016-01828
Salary: $16.12 – $19.76 Hourly
Location: Seattle Municipal Tower, 700 5th Ave., Seattle, Washington
Job Type: College Intern
Shift: Day
Department: Seattle City Light
Bargaining Unit: Not represented
Closing Date/Time: Tue. 02/21/17 4:00 PM Pacific Time

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Position Description  Benefits  Supplemental Questions

 

Seattle City Light, a department of the City of Seattle, is one of the nation’s largest municipally owned utilities in terms of the number of customers served. Over the years we have worked very hard to keep Seattle’s electricity affordable, reliable, and environmentally sound. Today, City Light is a recognized national leader in energy efficiency and environmental stewardship.

The Environmental Equity Program strives to make equal environmental and economic benefits and burdens to its customers and the citizens of Seattle regardless of race, economic status, national origin, and English proficiency, as outlined by the City of Seattle’s Equity and Environment Agenda here:
http://www.seattle.gov/Documents/Departments/OSE/SeattleEquityAgenda.pdf

The program works to educate City Light employees on strategies to meet this goal, strives to identify and change internal policies that are hurdles, and works with community partners to identify areas of opportunities to further environmental equity in everything we do. The Environmental Equity Intern will have the opportunity to support these goals and make an impact on a new program that is still in development.
 Job Responsibilities:
During this internship, the intern will be specifically responsible for:

  • Developing program marketing materials with guidance from program staff and the communications team;
  • Creating and delivering PowerPoint presentations to key internal City of Seattle and community stakeholders;
  • Assisting in development of training materials;
  • Assisting in the facilitation of Environmental Equity and Race and Social Justice training for City Light staff and key internal and community stakeholders;
  • Assisting in the development of community outreach strategies;
  • Attending community events.

 

This internship will benefit the student through the following learning outcomes:

  • Implementation of the Equity and Environment agenda;
  • Exposure to and creating community engagement and inclusion strategies;
  • Building skills in addressing equity and inclusion in municipal government.
 Qualifications:

Education:  This position is open to senior undergraduate and graduate students (as of the start of the internship) studying Environmental Justice, Sociology, Environmental Policy, Public Administration, Race and Social Justice, Public Health Policy, or a related major. Undergraduate students must possess at least a 2.0 GPA at the time of application and throughout the internship. Graduate students must possess and maintain a 3.0 GPA.

The student must be enrolled in accredited college courses, with a part-time or full-time course load, leading to a degree or certificate relevant to the internship.

Desired Qualifications: Ideally the candidate will possess a passion for and commitment to community engagement, public policy development, environmental health, race and social justice, equity and inclusion, and environmental justice. Basic computer skills and some experience with promotional and communications strategies is preferred.
 Additional Information:
Internship Duration and Hours: 
The timeframe of the internship will be June 2017 to June 2018. The candidate must be available to work 40 hours/week during the summer and up to 20 hours/week when classes are in session. Work hours will be flexible to accommodate the intern’s academic schedule.How to Apply: 
To complete your application, submit the online form with the following attachments:

  • Your unofficial transcript – including current coursework, next term registration (if available at the time of application), and cumulative GPA
  • Resume
  • Cover letter explaining how your coursework, activities, and experience qualify you for this internship

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Job offers are contingent on the verification of credentials and other information required by the employment process including the completion of a background check which includes criminal history review.

Want to know more about Seattle City Light? Check out our web page: http://www.seattle.gov/light/.

 

 

CHRISTOPHER PEGUERO

ENVIRONMENTAL EQUITY ADVISOR

SEATTLE CITY LIGHT

ENVIRONMENT, LAND, AND LICENSING BUSINESS UNIT

christopher.peguero@seattle.gov

TEL (206) 684-8956

CELL (206) 349-1273

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