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The Ella Baker Center for Human Rights (www.ellabakercenter.org) is seeking a highly motivated intern/extern to work on exciting and cutting-edge statewide policy work on green-collar jobs and green economic development. The Green-Collar Jobs Campaign at the Ella Baker Center is nationally renowned for its advocacy of green-collar jobs and "green pathways out of poverty" in the Bay Area and California. We are sponsoring important green jobs legislation this year, and have strong relationships with key legislators in the California State Assembly and Senate, including Assembly Speaker Fabian Nunez and incoming Senate President ProTem Darrell Steinberg. We believe there are big opportunities for California to set the standard for other states to follow. How can California lead with clean-tech economic growth that creates thousands of quality, green-collar jobs? How can we create a world-class workforce to take on the global challenges of the climate crisis and other ecological crises, while simultaneously providing economic upliftment for the people of California?

Gain experience working in a fast-paced organization working for radical change, with strong connections at the grassroots level and in the halls of political power. Help us with research, writing, and advocacy to support our legislative efforts. Help us deepen our understanding of what's happening at the California Public Utilities Commission and other key regulatory agencies. Help us affect implementation of key policies, like AB32 (Global Warming Solutions Act) and SB1 (Million Solar Roofs Initiative).

We are working with fantastic allies throughout California, including the Apollo Alliance, labor union leadership (State Labor Federation and State Building and Construction Trades Council), environmental leadership (Sierra Club and California League of Conservation Voters), cutting-edge clean tech businesses (Sharp Solar, SunPower, Community Fuels, etc), community colleges, training and educational institutions, and racial and social justice organizations.

Send Henry Stern a reply if you are interested. Please specify your school affiliation, your preference for an immediate part-time externship, summer internship, or fall externship for next school year, and past experience in advocacy, if any. Course credit or sponsorship may be available.

About USDA Forest International Programs:

The USDA Forest International Programs promotes sustainable forest management and biodiversity conservation internationally. By linking the skills of the field-based staff of the USDA Forest Service with partners overseas to address the most critical forestry issues and concerns. International Programs regularly taps into the agency's wide range of expertise. Wildlife biologists, forest economists, hydrologists, disaster and fire management specialists, and policy makers are among those who comprise the staff of over thirty thousand employees.

About El Valor:

El Valor’s mission is to support and challenge urban families to achieve excellence and participate fully in community life. Our programs exist to enrich and empower people with disabilities, the disenfranchised and the underserved. El Valor seeks to be an international model for inclusion of people with disabilities, to be the best in the nation in early childhood and youth enrichment and to become the premier organization developing Hispanic leadership.

Purpose:

To give one talented Latino undergraduate student the opportunity to learn about:
• International conservation and assistance to other countries
• Cultures and economies of different nations
• Public and private assistance programs and policies at the national and international scales
• Roles and operations of the US Congress, Forest Service, other Federal agencies and organizations for international cooperation and assistance

When & Where:

July, 2008—December, 2008
Washington, DC—office of Forest Service International Programs

Work Description:

Students will participate in International Programs meetings and activities, including Technical Cooperation, Policy, Disaster Assistance Support, and Outreach and Partnerships staffs. Most time will be spent in the Latin American and Caribbean program of Technical Cooperation. Students will review documents, write issue and program summaries, make recommendations, as well as attend meetings with partners, discuss international work with other Federal Agencies and partners, sit in on Congressional hearings and sessions, review individual programs of Forest Service staffs, including International Programs, National Forest Systems, State and Private Forestry, and Research. Other agencies include US Department of State, US Agency for International Development, US Fish and Wildlife Service. Partners include National Audubon Society, National Wildlife Federation, and The Nature Conservancy. No work travel outside the Washington DC metro area is anticipated. Each student will be asked to write a summary of their experience for the summer and state what the experience means to them and how they might apply their experience to their future.

Compensation:

This is a paid internship, including hourly wage, transportation to Washington, DC, housing allowance, and DC commuting expenses. Upon acceptance into the program, El Valor and Forest Service International Programs will discuss specific compensation package.

Eligibility:

The ideal candidate will meet all of the following criteria, no exceptions:

• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0, with proven research skills
• Bilingual (Spanish and English) and bicultural
• Committed advocate for inner city populations. We are seeking a Latino student who will apply what is learned during this internship to improve his/her community
• Awareness about environmental issues, conservation and urban ecology
• Desire to work with international and local communities, specifically Latin American cultures
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing, with strong public speaking skills
• Ability to build strong rapport with various stakeholders
• Previous work or volunteer experience with environmental issues

How to apply:

This is a very competitive internship. Due to the high selectivity of this internship all materials are due no later than May 1st, 2008. For those candidates who meet the criteria, an in person interview will be scheduled. Please send a letter of intent: stating why you are interested in this position and why you are the ideal candidate, a copy of your most recent transcripts (unofficial copy is acceptable), 1-2 page resume (listing 2 references) to:

Anel Ruiz
El Valor
University Programs
1951 W. 19th Street
Chicago, IL 60608

Telephone: (312) 997- 2021
Fax: (312) 432- 9849

What We Do:

The solar electric industry is an exciting and rapidly growing business, providing
excellent career opportunities and the great satisfaction of having a positive
impact on the environment. SunPower Corp. designs, manufactures and markets
high-performance solar electric technology worldwide. SunPower's high-efficiency
solar cells and panels generate up to 50 percent more power per unit area than
conventional solar technologies. SunPower is also a leading global provider of
large-scale solar power systems, with well over 100 megawatts installed. For more
information on SunPower please visit the SunPower website at www.sunpowercorp.com

Summary:

We are seeking an Utility Proposal Development Intern to assist with preparing
proposals for the development of Utility-Scale Solar Power Plants. Essential Duties
and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Assist in generating comprehensive proposals based on client specifications, site
conditions, policy considerations, competitive landscape, and strategies provided by
members of the SunPower's Utility Sales Team.

* Research candidate sites for project feasibility, using public sources to determine factors like parcel ownership, zoning, and current land use

* Analyze possible competitors and partners

* Identify local policy and development requirements which may affect project

* Form working relationships with other SunPower departments, including Project Management and Finance, to gather requested information for proposals.

* Create proposal content under the guidance of the Sales Team Education and Experience

* Pursuing BS degree at top-tier institution, minimally Junior status

* Coursework in Land Development and Policy preferred

* Coursework in Energy Policy and/or Technology useful

Qualifications:

Essential Skills:

* Superior web research skills

* Excellent oral and written presentation skills

* Meticulous attention to details

* Self Starter with a burning desire to learn

* Ability to multi-task and prioritize competing time demands

* Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Adobe Acrobat, and Google Earth Desirable Skills

* Proposal writing experience

* Familiarity with GIS

Internship period will be now through June. Full time (40 hours / week) preferred,
but willing to consider part-time for the perfect candidate.

What We Do:

The solar electric industry is an exciting and rapidly growing business,
providing excellent career opportunities and the great satisfaction of
having a positive impact on the environment. SunPower Corp. designs,
manufactures and markets high-performance solar electric technology
worldwide. SunPower's high-efficiency solar cells and panels generate up
to 50 percent more power per unit area than conventional solar
technologies. SunPower is also a leading global provider of large-scale
solar power systems, with well over 100 megawatts installed. For more
information on SunPower please visit the SunPower website at
www.sunpowercorp.com

Summary:

We are seeking an Utility Proposal Development Intern to assist with
preparing proposals for the development of Utility-Scale Solar Power
Plants.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other
duties may be assigned.

Assist in generating comprehensive proposals based on client
specifications, site conditions, policy considerations, competitive
landscape, and strategies provided by members of the SunPower's Utility
Sales Team.

* Research candidate sites for project feasibility, using public sources to determine factors like parcel ownership, zoning, and current land use
* Analyze possible competitors and partners
* Identify local policy and development requirements which may affect project
* Form working relationships with other SunPower departments, including Project Management and Finance, to gather requested information for proposals.
* Create proposal content under the guidance of the Sales Team

Education and Experience:
* Pursuing a Master's at a top-tier institution, or Bachelor's with minimally Junior status
* Coursework in Land Development and Policy preferred
* Coursework in Energy Policy and/or Technology useful

Essential Skills:
* Superior web research skills
* Excellent oral and written presentation skills
* Meticulous attention to details
* Self Starter with a burning desire to learn
* Ability to multi-task and prioritize competing time demands
* Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Adobe Acrobat, and Google Earth

Desirable Skills:

* Proposal writing experience
* Familiarity with GIS

Location & Timing:

This position will be based at SunPower's Systems unit at the
newly-rehabilitated historical Ford Assembly Plant near Point Richmond,
CA. The facility is assessable by the waterfront Bay Trail and by BART
via a free shuttle.

Internship period will be now through June. Full time (40 hours / week)
preferred, but willing to consider part-time for the perfect candidate.

To apply, contact Philip.Li@sunpowercorp.com

Organization background: Global Community Monitor (GCM) is an
environmental justice and human rights non-profit organization that
empowers industrial communities to recreate a clean, healthy and
truly sustainable environment. You may know us by our successful
programs- the Bucket Brigade and Refinery Reform Campaign.

Global Community Monitor has trained industrial fenceline neighbors
in 22 US states and 19 countries through out the world in
environmental sampling, media and environmental justice campaigning.
Global Community Monitor builds on successful strategies used to hold
major corporations accountable in the U.S and internationally.

Project description: Global Community Monitor is currently working
two projects in the Bay Area. One in West Berkeley, the other in
West Oakland, in both areas neighbors are being exposed to heavy
metal pollution from industrial sources. Preliminary sampling, some
organizing and media work have been done in both communities. To find
out more about these projects, go to www.gcmonitor.org and hit the
California dot on the map.

Intern description: As an intern with Global Community Monitor, there
will be a training period to familiarize you with the work that we
do. You will be trained in leadership capacity building, community
organizing-including door-to-door and phone canvassing, environmental
sampling and data interpretation, working with the media, and meeting
and event planning.

We are looking for the right person that is motivated about
environmental health and social justice issues that is well
organized, independent with excellent communication skills in smallor large groups.

After the initial training period, you will be working directly with
community leaders in the West Berkeley or West Oakland neighborhoods
to assist with their community campaigns.

Time & Compensation: For the initial training period we expect a
minimum 15-20 hour workweek. Once you have completed your training,
you can build up to a 30-hour workweek, maximum 120 hours per month
paid at $10 an hour.

Dates: This position begins in June 2008, with possible continuation
until the end of the year.

Environment America is a nation-wide network of state-based environmental advocacy organizations, from Environment California to Environment Massachusetts. This year we are hiring graduating college seniors to determine where this country is going: to solve our energy problems; fight global warming; preserve our open spaces; clean up our air and water; and make an impact on numerous other environmental issues. Environment America is currently hiring. If you’re ready to speak up and take action to protect our air, water and open space, we may have a position for you.

The California Sustainability Alliance (the Alliance) is funded by
California utility customers under the auspices of the California Public
Utilities Commission. The Alliance supports aggressive environmental
objectives related to energy efficiency, climate action, smart growth,
renewable energy, water use, waste stream management, and transportation
within the State of California.

The Alliance is pleased to announce an internship program for current
university students. As interns, students will participate in the
development of written and/or graphic content for the program website.
The website will serve as an educational resource for policy makers and
other professionals working towards sustainability in California. The
website is available in its current form at www.sustainca.org.

Undergraduate interns will be compensated at a rate of $20 per hour;
graduate interns will be compensated at a rate of $25 per hour.

For more information, please contact Claire Gagne, Navigant Consulting,
Inc., at Claire.gagne@navigantconsulting.com or (415)-356-7117.

Summer 2008 Internships at the Division of Ratepayer Advocates (DRA) of the California Public Utilities Commission for UC Berkeley Interns and Graduate Student Researchers

Internships available in the water and energy branches of the Division of Ratepayer Advocates

California Public Utilities Commission http://www.cpuc.ca.gov

Division of Ratepayer Advocates (DRA) http://www.dra.ca.gov/index.htm

DRA is an independent division within the California Public Utilities Commission that advocates for reasonable rates on behalf of customers of
regulated electric, gas, telephone, and water utilities. DRA's director, Dana Appling, directs a staff of 125 employees composed of analysts,
engineers, economists, and accountants. DRA has a team of lawyers who represent the division in hearings at the Commission.

DRA analyzes utility requests for rate increases, new service offerings and mergers. We investigate service quality issues, large outages, accidents, and inappropriate activities by utilities. DRA participates in rulemaking and investigation proceedings initiated by the Commission to ensure ratepayers' views are considered. From time to time, DRA initiates its own complaint against utilities when it believes there is a pervasive problem with a utility's practices.

DRA has internships available in both the water and energy industry areas. Interns will employ research and analytical skills and present findings and recommendations in written reports. The projects below highlight the type of issues DRA and the CPUC are grappling with, but actual projects can be worked out with DRA Water Branch or the DRA Electricity Prices and Consumer Programs Branch and may be related to a specific example where one or more of the following issues come into play. With mutual agreement with the project sponsor, students may dedicate a percentage of their time to working on a white paper or other report that both provides university credit and is useful to DRA.

Skills desired for all internships:
. Excel spreadsheet modeling
. Experience in developing databases
. Excellent writing skills
. Ability to work independently
. Familiarity with US Census data
. Understanding of finance, accounting, engineering, economics and/or policy

To Apply for Water internships:
Send a one to two page resume or CV with the file title
. In the CV, describe in a paragraph your interest and background as it relates to one or more of the above projects.

If you would like to apply for one of these water internship positions,
please send your cv to Dan Kammen and directly to Diana Brooks:

Diana Brooks
dsb@cpuc.ca.gov

Improve your outreach, sales and marketing skills in a fun, relaxed, cutting-edge, non-profit environment!

Organization Overview:
Rising Sun Energy Center (RSEC) provides free energy-efficiency services and education for Bay Area residents. We provide our services through innovative programs integrating youth employment, energy efficiency home visits, and service to low-income communities. Since 2000, RSEC has served over 5,000 homes, saving residents over $100,000 annually in utility costs!

Internship Details:
You’d think that people would be lining up in droves to take advantage of RSEC’s awesome free energy efficiency services! Who can beat free CFLs, door weather-stripping, attic insulation, a new refrigerator, and more (all offered by our Energy Partners Program)? In fact, our greatest challenge is finding enough homes to enroll in our program. RSEC would like to work with organizations that also provide services to the low income community to help promote our programs. That is where you come in. You will be researching and contacting such organizations, identifying key contacts, sending program material, following up, arranging meetings, and possibly more depending on your time commitment and interest. You will also sharpen your computer and office skills while assisting the Program Manager with day to day administrative tasks such as photocopying, materials tracking, and working with databases.

We are asking for a minimum commitment of 4-6 months and 8 hours per week. RSEC cannot offer a stipend but is happy to assist you in documenting the internship for school credit.

Qualifications:
Excellent verbal and general communication skills, Outgoing, Friendly personality, Comfortable making cold calls, Solid organization skills, Good follow through, Ability to work independently and efficiently, Experience with internet research and Microsoft Excel, Excited to hone your outreach and marketing skills in a rapidly growing environmental non-profit (most important)!

This internship is ideal for someone considering a career in marketing, sales, outreach and social services, or for someone who wants to get their foot in the door of the nonprofit and burgeoning “green” sectors. Our office is a busy exciting place full of motivated people ready to welcome you into the Rising Sun family!

To apply:
Please send a cover letter and resume to Doppelt (at) risingsunenergy.org.

Rising Sun Energy Center seeks a dynamic, versatile and skilled individual to support our Alternative and Renewable Energy Education Program!

Organization:
Rising Sun Energy Center (RSEC), a 501 (c)(3) corporation, provides comprehensive energy-efficiency services and education for Bay Area residents through our California Youth Energy Services program. We provide our services through innovative community service programs integrating youth training and employment, on-site residential energy efficiency visits, and other local programs and services. Since 2000, RSEC has served over 8,000 homes, saving residents over $3,000,000 annually in utility costs and providing training and programs for over 300 youth ages 15-22 years old.

Job Summary:
Position: Two Co- Site Managers will work together to run a CYES Summer site and manage 7-15 youth employees. CYES programs will be held in a variety of Bay Area cities, including Alameda, Contra Costa, and Marin Counties.
We are looking for individuals with extensive experience working with youth ages 15-24 years of age from diverse ages and backgrounds. The Site Manager positions will run approximately eight and a half weeks from early- June to mid-August the duration of the summer program. This is a full-time Temporary- seasonal EXEMPT position. The salary ranges between $5,000 - $6,000 based on eight and a half weeks of work, and will be paid on a bi-weekly basis. Benefits are not included. This is a short-term temporary position, with possibility of renewable. This position begins on June 16, 2008 and ends on August 15, 2008. Due to the nature of our program we are unable to provide vacation through the duration of the program.

This is a fantastic position for self-motivated individuals who are looking to work in environmental and energy education while providing meaningful jobs and employment skills to Bay Area youth!

Responsibilities:
The Site Manager is responsible for the overall administration of all aspects of the CYES program at a satellite office site, the management and supervision of all youth at their site, and ensuring that all program deliverables are met.

Youth Energy Specialists Supervision, Training, and Management:

• Responsible for training 10-12 youth Energy Specialists, facilitating group meetings, delegating and managing youth daily tasks and appointments, and conflict mediation.
• Tracking student hours and coordinating youth staff evaluations and individual site program evaluations.
• Entering data collected in the field by youth Energy Specialists into the scheduler or regulating and monitoring data entered by youth.
• Identifying and screening potential clients and scheduling appointments for youth Energy Specialists.
• Overseeing materials distribution and inventory, handle distribution and collection of tools by youth for retrofits.
• Performing ride-along with youth to ensure quality performance and continue on the job training and development of youth Energy Specialists.

Program Management:

• Creating and maintaining marketing and outreach reports, properly tracking and reporting installation numbers, successfully implementing inventory tracking system, reconciling and providing quality control over all data collected and entered.

Outreach:

• Soliciting potential clients, making phone calls, and attending community events to general client leads.
• Responsible for securing and scheduling appointments throughout program.

Requirements

• Demonstrated ability to lead employment/development programs with teenage youth.
• Your own car with valid driver’s license and insurance and ability to travel 20% -30% of time within Alameda, Contra Costa, and/or Marin Counties.
• Demonstrated interest in environmental education, activism, or community service.
• Strong project management skills: ability to multi-task, work under pressure, solve problems, delegate tasks.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and in a hectic environment.
• Excellent computer skills: Microsoft Word, Excel, I.E., fast typing. Ability to quickly learn and use a new database software system.
• Ability to lead teams and work as a team player.
• Preferred but not required: CPR and First Aid certified.
• Preferred by not required: bilingual in Spanish, Mandarin, Vietnamese, or Tagalog

If you are ready for a challenging yet rewarding experience to build on your management skills while working for a dynamic non-profit apply today!

To apply, please send your cover letter, resume and list of references via email or snail mail ASAP.
Please send to:

CYES
Attn: Jailan Adly
Program Director
adly@risingsunenergy.org
2033 Center St.
Berkeley, CA 94704