Internships Available

:: ENERGY DIVISION INTERNSHIPS ::

We do not currently have any Energy Division internships available.

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:: WATER DIVISION INTERNSHIPS ::

Graphic Design Assistant

The Center for ReSource Conservation (CRC) seeks an individual with significant graphic design experience to assist in creating and updating our water conservation program marketing materials. We currently run several innovative programs that educate and assist homeowners in their water conservation efforts. For more information on the CRC’s current water conservation programs, please click here. 

This summer, water division staff will be creating and updating all marketing materials for many of our conservation programs. The Graphic Design Assistant will aid staff in the creation of program brochures, flyers and informational packets. They will also assist in updating the CRC website to reflect our current programmatic offerings. We will use these materials to better market and promote our programs.

Time Commitment:

This project runs from May through August of 2010, and will require 5-10 hours of work per week.

Desired Qualifications:

• Excellent graphic design skills
• Expertise in Adobe InDesign
• Familiar with web design software
• Detail oriented
• Strong writing skills

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Slow the Flow Data Assistant

The Center for ReSource Conservation (CRC) seeks a detail oriented individual to aid in data collection and data entry during our summer Slow the Flow program. The Slow the Flow program is a large scale irrigation audit program that partners with 17 cities along the Front Range to provide free sprinkler inspections. The CRC’s team of 18 seasonal auditors performs over 1,400 residential audits and around 80 large property audits.

The Slow the Flow Data assistant will help with organize, track, and enter the data collected during these audits throughout the summer.  

Time Commitment:

The Slow the Flow season runs the middle of June through the middle of August and this position will require 5-16 hours of work per week.

Desired Qualifications:

• Detail orientation
• Strong organization skills
• Some experience with computer or data entry

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:: MARKETING & WEB INTERNSHIPS ::

Web Editor

The web editor is responsible for implementing the ongoing development of the CRC’s two websites (www.conservationcenter.org, www.resourceyard.org). You will be responsible for performing day-to-day site maintenance, following the company standards for design, performing navigation and browser compatibility, and performing quality-control of all content.

Principal Responsibilities:

• Coordinate backups
• Keep websites file structure clean
• Keep files updated with good keywords and descriptions for search engines to find easily
• To deal with hosting and email issues
• Assist in redeveloping the site and advising staff how to best optimize their content for online deployment.
• Provides regular status reports to Outreach and Education Manager

 Desired Outcomes:

• Increase traffic and use of CRC websites
• To increase search engine optimization
• To create consistency with CRC’s brand
• To increase the dynamic nature of the CRC’s websites

Desired qualifications:

• Knowledge of HTML, JavaScript and PHP programming skills
• Design skills
• Good writing skills
• Strong interpersonal skills - ability to develop good working relationships

Desired Behavioral Traits and Attitudes:
Team player, people-person, organized, creative, resourceful, pragmatic, results oriented, patient, and self-motivated. Environmentally concerned/aware.

Time Commitment:
3 month commitment and between 5-15 hours a month

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CRC Business Membership Program Intern

The Center for ReSource Conservation is an environmental nonprofit located in Boulder, CO for over 30 years. We work closely with businesses that provide services and products for homeowners who wish to invest in greening their homes (and save money as a result). 

Objective: Help the Development Director manage the Business Membership Program

Methods: Support current Business Members by delivering benefits. Maintain database and regular communications. Renew Members. Recruit new Members. Organize outreach materials.

Additional Responsibilities: May include assisting the Boulder County Solar & Green Homes Tour, writing, editing, graphic design, and research.

Qualifications: College degree (or close to graduating). Comfortable making cold calls and working in Salesforce.com. Awareness of green building issues and homeowner projects. Customer service experience.

Timeline: A commitment of 8-20 hours per week for at least two months.

Contact: Stephanie Andelman at 303-999-3820 x215 or sandelman@conservationcenter.org

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:: WASTE DIVISION (RESOURCE YARD) INTERNSHIPS ::

(Most positions available at Boulder and Fort Collins locations)

Donation Assistant

Project Description:

ReSource has been at the forefront of the green building industry since 1996.  The environmental program reclaims building materials that would otherwise be destined for the landfill.  ReSource then resells the donated materials at 50%-90% below retail, making it possible for virtually any individual to integrate green products into their projects for a fraction of the cost. 

The Donation Assistant will help staff receive and process incoming donations.  The internship will allow the opportunity to gain hands-on expertise in the growing green building industry.  For more information about ReSource, please see http://www.resourceyard.org.

Time Commitment: Ongoing, minimum of 6 hours per week.

Qualifications:

• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to interact with others
• Enjoys community outreach and education
• Ability to lift 50 lbs

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Community Outreach Assistant

Project Description:

ReSource has been at the forefront of the green building industry since 1996.  The environmental program reclaims building materials that would otherwise be destined for the landfill.  ReSource then resells the donated materials at 50%-90% below retail, making it possible for virtually any individual to integrate green products into their projects for a fraction of the cost. 

The Community Outreach Assistant will welcome individuals coming into ReSource, explain the work ReSource and the CRC do, answer questions, and help community members complete donations and purchases.  The internship will allow the opportunity to gain hands-on expertise in the growing green building industry.  For more information about ReSource, please see http://www.resourceyard.org.

Time Commitment: Ongoing, minimum of 6 hours per week.

Qualifications:

• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to interact with others
• Enjoys community outreach and education
• Ability to lift 50 lbs

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Deconstruction Research Assistant

Project Description:

ReSource has been at the forefront of the green building industry since 1996.  The environmental program reclaims building materials that would otherwise be destined for the landfill.  ReSource then resells the donated materials at 50%-90% below retail, making it possible for virtually any individual to integrate green products into their projects for a fraction of the cost. 

The Deconstruction Research Assistant will work directly with the City of Boulder Deconstruction Professional.  The internship will entail a wide range of duties involved in helping develop this innovative program.  Duties will include data collection, analysis, material development, contractor outreach, and site visits. The internship will allow the opportunity to gain hands-on expertise in the growing green building industry.  For more information about ReSource, please see http://www.resourceyard.org.

Time Commitment: Ongoing, minimum of 8 hours per week.

Qualifications:

• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to interact with others
• Enjoys community outreach and education
• Proficient research skills

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