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Building Codes and Efficient Windows Research Internship
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The Alliance to Save Energy is accepting applications for a Buildings Codes and Efficient Windows Research Intern for May to August 2008. The internship is full-time and interns are paid an hourly wage with a monthly WMATA transportation stipend. The Building Codes Assistance Project (BCAP) internship will focus on energy-efficient building projects, building codes in the U.S. and abroad, the Efficient Windows Collaborative (EWC) part of the internship will focus on efficient window advancements.
Intern's primary duties will include:
- Technical research on high efficiency windows;
- Research on state and local energy legislation and policies toward residential and commercial new construction;
- Research on high performance building programs (i.e. LEED, Energy Star) and their uptake in local markets and crossover with energy codes;
- Crafting window design toolkits for schools and offices;
- Helping create and update a Window Selection Tool;
- Writing the Efficient Windows Collaborative newsletter;
- Advocating for DOE’s Building Code Program.
The internship provides an opportunity to gain:
- Understanding of state and local policy, and the potential partnership between energy efficiency advocates and environmental advocate organizations (and policy);
- Communication skills;
- Technical knowledge of energy efficient buildings and the role of windows in energy-efficient design;
- Knowledge of building codes and the code adoption process;
- Receive valuable experience working in a non-profit office;
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- Improve writing skills, hone research capabilities, and gain public relations experience;
- Work with Building and Utilities team on daily projects to enhance energy-efficient work throughout the United States and abroad.
Required Skills:
- Independence;
- Proficiency in web research;
- Good communications and writing skills (possibly some technical writing);
- Interest in policy, energy, and the built environment;
- Ability to work independently and work well with others;
- Basic knowledge of website design is a bonus, but not required.
Interested candidates should submit resume and cover letter to the Alliance Intern Coordinators by May 9, 2008. Candidates should possess valid U.S. work authorization prior to application. No phone calls or drop-ins please.
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