Applications Now Open! Summer 2013 Internships with the Human Impacts Institute<\/p>\n
The Human Impacts Institute<\/a> is currently accepting applications for our highly competitive Summer 2013 internship program. \u00a0Past interns have included international lawyers, media professionals, certified teachers, as well as graduate and undergrad students from Columbia University, Bard, McGill University (Canada), University of Kwazulu-Natal (South Africa), New York University, Webster University (Netherlands), and many more. \u00a0Interns will be given significant programmatic and organizational responsibilities based upon their internship descriptions, qualifications, and interests.<\/p>\n All internships will be located in NYC and only applicants available for the full term (Mid May to mid August 2013–with some flexibility for start and end dates) and who can commit a minimum of 20 hours per week will be considered.<\/p>\n About the Human Impacts Institute Using NYC as a laboratory, the Human Impacts Institute connects global communities in resource sharing and environmental awareness. Our program participants commit to conscious environmental decision-making, take responsibility for their environmental impacts and are dedicated to long-term solutions through:<\/p>\n The Human Impacts Institute Internship program provides an active learning environment for college students and mid-career professionals.<\/p>\n What We Offer What We Want Applicants must have an expressed interest in environmental issues, education, policy development, research, coalition building, and\/or not-for-profit organizational work. \u00a0In addition to this, interns are expected to be: self-motivated; extremely organized; independent; open communicators; creative; highly adaptable to different types of projects, atmospheres, interactions; and to have excellent research skills.<\/p>\n Application information Applications are accepted on a rolling basis and applicants will be notified of interviews shortly after their application. Applicants are encouraged to apply at least one month in advance of their desired start date. \u00a0Summer applications are due March 29th, 2013 by midnight. \u00a0All applications and inquiries should be directed to:<\/p>\n Tara DePorte, Executive Director and Founder, Human Impacts Institute<\/p>\n Tara@HumanImpactsInstitute.org<\/p>\n Summer 2013 (May-August) Internships with the Human Impacts Institute Below, are brief descriptions of Human Impacts Institute internships available for Mid-May 2012 start date:<\/p>\n Environmental Leadership<\/p>\n Our Environmental Leadership Intern will work to further develop our programs in coalition building locally and internationally. Focus will be on developing and outreaching for our coalition initiatives: the NYC Climate Coalition <\/a>and MobilizeUS!<\/a>. \u00a0Environmental Leadership interns will be instrumental in helping to develop our local and international programs. \u00a0Responsibilities will include: developing outreach and web content, teaching, curriculum development, research and partner development, lobbying and advocacy, grant writing, and more. Intern should have a good working knowledge of climate change issues, and climate change & environmental policy and science experience is a plus.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Environmental Services<\/p>\n Our Environmental Services Intern will provide businesses, organizations, schools and other Human Impacts Institute partners with resources on how to reduce their overall emissions, negative impacts on community health, and to increase their community support, while saving money and increasing their community involvement. Interns will be trained as environmental consultants and will mentor other students and stakeholders in sustainability options in their community. \u00a0Interns will also analyze the economic and social impacts of sustainability measures being implemented by program participants.<\/p>\n \n Our Environmental Education Intern will help in all aspects of environmental education at the Human Impacts Institute. Interns will focus on curriculum and program development and updating, website content development, teaching classes\/outreach, lesson plan research and development, outreach to schools and community centers, grant writing, etc. Intern applicants should be interested in environmental education (experience in environmental sciences and\/or teaching are a plus!) and interests in the many components of program development and facilitation in a small not-for-profit.<\/p>\n \n Our NGO Management\/PR and Marketing Intern will be predominantly responsible for grant writing and the further development of the Human Impacts Institute website content, updating press packages and brochures, outreach to press and funders, as well as other issues relating to marketing our organization and our programs. Interns will also help with the overall organizational management including responsibilities such as data input, contacts management, newsletter development, as well as events planning, partnership development, and fundraising. \u00a0All applicants should be good in writing and marketing. \u00a0Experience in fundraising is a plus. Experience with environmental issues is not necessary, but favorable.<\/p>\n \n The Design and Interactive Web Development Intern will be responsible for further developing the online and interactive presence of the Human Impacts Institute and our programs. Interns will particularly focus on creating and implementing online tools for increased collaboration, outreach and open-source engagement of the public and partner groups in Human Impacts Institute’s programs. Ideal candidates will have proficiency in HTML\/XHTML, CSS, Photoshop, and ability to learn other online and design tools. Ideal candidates will also have experience or training in graphic design, illustration, and\/or branding. Knowledge or interest in environmental issues or community development is a plus. All applicants for the Design and Interactive Web Development Internship should send three work samples in addition to the overall internship application package.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n — Applications Now Open! Summer 2013 Internships with the Human Impacts Institute The Human Impacts Institute is currently accepting applications for our highly competitive Summer 2013…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":122,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[7],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-13108","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-intern","entry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/itp.nyu.edu\/opportunities\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/13108","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/itp.nyu.edu\/opportunities\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/itp.nyu.edu\/opportunities\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/itp.nyu.edu\/opportunities\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/122"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/itp.nyu.edu\/opportunities\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=13108"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/itp.nyu.edu\/opportunities\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/13108\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/itp.nyu.edu\/opportunities\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=13108"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/itp.nyu.edu\/opportunities\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=13108"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/itp.nyu.edu\/opportunities\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=13108"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
\nThe mission of the Human Impacts Institute is to foster sustainable human impacts on ecosystems through inspired engagement, leadership, collaboration, knowledge-building and creative expression. \u00a0We promote healthy community development by connecting communities through a shared awareness of, and accountability for, the natural environment.<\/p>\n\n
\n\u00b7 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Working with a team of environmentalists and artists who are passionate about inspiring social change and have backgrounds in climate science, public engagement, education, policy development, international consulting, private sector advising, and more;
\n\u00b7 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0An open and creative learning environment where interns and staff collaborate and co-learn;
\n\u00b7 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0High level of responsibility and a key role in program development and leadership;
\n\u00b7 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Inclusion a diverse, international network of environmental, sustainable development, and social change professionals;
\n\u00b7 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Diverse experiences in education, coalition-building, creative messaging, reporting and research; and
\n\u00b7 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0A commitment to supporting your personal goals while pushing your leadership skills<\/p>\n
\nStrong preference will be given to applicants who can receive college credit (undergraduate or graduate) or occupational training credits. International applicants are welcome, as are mid-career professionals looking to expand their knowledge of environmental work. \u00a0\u00a0There is no stipend or lodging assistance available at this time. Interns are encouraged to apply for outside funding assistance. All available internships will have flexibility in scheduling, however, interns will be expected to work on-site at least 20 hours per week, with a preference for those who can commit 30-40 hours per week.<\/p>\n
\nIf interested, please submit :<\/p>\n\n
\n
\nAll Human Impacts Institute Interns will:<\/p>\n\n
\n<\/span><\/h4>\nEnvironmental Education<\/h4>\n
NGO Management, PR and Marketing<\/h4>\n
Design and Interactive Web Development<\/h4>\n
\nTara DePorte
\nExecutive Director and Founder<\/i><\/p>\n
\n
\nTara DePorte\u00a0Art<\/b><\/i>
\nTaraDePorte.com<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"