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The application deadline for the Renewable Northwest Project paid internship has been extended to Wednesday, October 28. Also, graduate students are welcome to apply.
Paid Renewable Energy Internship
Renewable Northwest Project Internship
The Renewable Northwest Project is a nonprofit advocacy group based in Portland, OR. RNP is a coalition of environmental and consumer groups, renewable energy developers and other associated businesses who promote the implementation of clean, renewable energy in the Northwest region (Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and Montana). We work to get proposed wind, solar and geothermal projects into the ground, push for policies promoting renewables and energy efficiency, and nurture the voluntary market for green power.
The Internship:
The intern will assist RNP in conducting research on a range of projects over the course of the internship, as need dictates. The following are examples of projects the position will focus on:
· Gather data on renewable energy projects in the region for use in reports detailing the development activity in the region and the economic impacts;
· Research renewable energy purchase activity of utilities in the region to track their compliance with state renewable energy standards;
· Create and maintain renewable energy fact sheets for use in advocacy work, including renewable technologies, environmental benefits, economic impacts, consumer education issues, etc.
· Monitor media coverage of our work, and the issues affecting new renewable energy development.
· Assist in updating content on the organization’s web site.
Ideal candidates should have excellent research and writing skills and have an understanding of renewable energy and/or Northwest energy issues.
Compensation:
This position is being funded through a generous grant from the Miller Foundation to support sustainability. Compensation is $1,000 per term for a maximum amount of $3,000. The number of internship hours may vary depending on student or organization needs but compensation may not exceed $3,000.
Application:
This position requires current enrollment as a PSU student. To confirm that you are formally admitted and enrolled, please email your full name and student ID to Mary Vance in the PSU Career Center at
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. Once your status is confirmed, you will receive the full application instructions and organization contact information via email. You may call 503-725-4972 with any questions.
**Note: Deadline has been extended to October 28, 2009**
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