State & Local Advocacy Intern (Remote in U.S.)

US Green Building Council

6h•$20 - $25•Remote

About The Position

As an Advocacy & Policy Intern, you will contribute directly to the work of the Advocacy & Policy Team by supporting real projects that impact our organization and mission. You will report to the Project Manager, Policy & Partnerships and collaborate with teams such as Education, Marketing, U.S. Market Transformation & Development, and Innovation & Research. During this internship, you will focus on the following problem, opportunity, or research question: How can we accelerate awareness, adoption, and implementation of green building policy through informative resources? This work will support the development of critical policy resources such as briefs and case studies, assist with state & local policymaker outreach, and conduct research and writing on a wide variety of policy topics. You will also : Gain hands-on experience working on meaningful advocacy and policy initiatives Develop professional and technical skills in the public policy sector Partner with experienced professionals across teams Lead a defined project with measurable outcomes

Requirements

Currently pursuing or recently completed Bachelor’s degree in sustainability or business
Familiarity with Microsoft Office
Analytical and critical thinking
Written and verbal communication
Organization and time management
Research and data interpretation
Collaboration and adaptability

Responsibilities

Conduct desk top research on state & local green building policies and summarize findings for internal stakeholders
Develop critical policy resources such as case studies and policy briefs
Write articles on a variety of assigned policy topics
Assist with policymaker research and/or outreach
Track progress and document work using Microsoft Office tools
Participate in team meetings, project reviews, and learning sessions
Maintain accurate records of weekly hours worked
Prepare and deliver a final project/research presentation