Year-Round Intern - Sustainability Specialist -MGT

Position Description

Minimum Education

Enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program at an accredited university and returning to continue studies after the internship.

Minimum Experience

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Summary

The Federal Reserve Board (Board) provides students opportunities for career success. The Board's Internship program is designed to provide valuable work experience for undergraduate and graduate students considering careers including, but not limited to, economics, finance and accounting, information systems, and data analysis. The Board believes that by combining academic endeavors with project-related work experience, qualified and capable college students can gain the practical knowledge need in a competitive global job market. Internships are paid positions with salaries commensurate with credit hours; internships may be in-person, remote or hybrid, depending on the needs of the team. Employment in the Board's internship program is granted to U.S. citizens. Applicants must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program at an accredited university and returning to continue studies after the internship. Interns receive a syllabus or research project plan outlining their projects and goals for the internship. Interns are assigned a supervisor or mentor to guide them through their internship, and regular check-in meetings with their manager to manage performance expectations and assist with learning goals. Interns have access to a wide range of training programs and events for professional development purposes.

Position Requirements

The Facility Business Operations team is responsible for providing cutting edge facilities technology, efficient business processes, and a world-class sustainability program. The sustainability specialist intern will be exposed to all aspects of the Board's sustainability program. The intern will work with the team to review design and construction of capital construction projects, perform greenhouse gas calculations, develop projects and policies to support the sustainability program, analyze sustainability data, develop presentations, lead initiatives, and contribute to communication campaigns.

Competencies and Learning Objectives: Sustainability program management; project management, data analysis; data-driven decision making; organization; communication.

Suggested Major/Minor: Architecture, Engineering, Environmental Science

Required Skills and Knowledge: MS Office

Preferred Skills and Knowledge: Working knowledge of LEED or WELL rating systems and fundamentals of carbon accounting.

Required Documents: Resume and cover letter.

Location: This is a hybrid position requiring an on-site presence at least once per week in the Board's office located in Washington, D.C.

Expected Start/End Date: Fall 2024 through Fall 2025

Expected Hours per week: Approximately 20 hours per week during the semester and 40 hours per week during the summer.

US Citizenship is required for all Board internships and applicants must be current students, graduating from their program fall 2025 or later.

Learn more about our internship program: https://www.federalreserve.gov/careers-internships.htm