Green Business Network™ Certification Intern
| Hours: | 16 hrs/week |
| Compensation: | Unpaid, course credit available |
| Supervisor: | Director of Certification and Standards |
| Dates: | One semester |
| Deadline: | Open until filled |
Overview: If you have a keen eye for detail, copy-editing experience and are interested in learning how “green businesses” are working to protect people and the planet, we have an opportunity for you at Green America.
Green America (formerly Co-op America) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to creating a just and sustainable society by harnessing economic power for positive change. Our unique approach involves working with consumers, investors, and businesses in their unique roles as economic actors. Our workplace reflects our goal of creating a more cooperative, environmentally sound economy. We have a participatory decision-making process that aims to build consensus within the departments and teams.
Green America’s Green Business Network (GBN) is the first and largest association of socially and environmentally responsible businesses in the nation. GBN combines community, environmental sustainability, and social justice in a way that builds each business, benefits everyone, and helps heal the planet. The GBN team provides all services to the approximately 3,000 business members.
The Green Business Certification Intern will work directly with the Director of Certification and Standards and Membership Assistant assisting with improving our Green Business Certification tool, GreenGain, by reaching out to GBN members about certification and seal use.
Responsibilities
- Set milestones and goals with Director and Membership Assistant and monitor progress to ensure goals will be met.
- Internet search of member websites to verify proper use of the Green Business Certification Seal. Report improper use and contact members for removal.
- Contact lapsed Green Business members to renew certification and membership.
- Assist Director and Membership Assistance with copy-editing initiatives in the assessment for accuracy and detail.
- Track progress of business members actively working on earning their certification (report advances in achievement).
- Participate in Standards Committee meetings where companies are evaluated for Gold level certification review (as time permits).
- Other assignments as requested.
Qualifications
- Eagle-eyed copy-editing skills – attention to detail is an absolute must. Journalism/marketing/communications majors are encouraged.
- Excellent research skills.
- Highly organized and detail oriented.
- Ability to take lead and initiative when issues arise and offer thoughtful solutions and feedback.
- Comfortable working independently in a highly collaborative environment where creativity is encouraged.
- Superior customer engagement skills – conversational and phone techniques.
- Experience with MS Office, especially Excel.
- A strong interest in working with and learning about small businesses committed to the green marketplace.
To apply:
Send resume and cover letter to Alix Davidson adavidson@greenamerica.org. Email only.
No calls please.
Due the volume of applications we receive, we will not respond to every application we receive. If we wish to contact you for an interview you will hear from us by phone or email.
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