Takoma Park-based nonprofit the Alliance for Green Heat is seeking program fellows to do research and policy work on residential scale renewable heating and to help manage a high-profile wood stove technology competition that will be held on the National Mall in November 2013. Duties will include research and advocacy on local, state and national policy; helping to manage stakeholders in an international design competition including the judges, the teams, federal and state partners and the media; helping to manage event logistics and volunteers.
This is an excellent opportunity for a recent college graduate who is looking to gain experience in renewable energy, energy policy and technology innovation. Background in renewable energy, climate change, government relations, poverty issues, engineering is desired but not required. Applicants from wood-burning and/or low-income areas are encouraged to apply.
This position is full-time. We are looking for candidates who can start immediately and work for 3 – 6 months.
Qualifications
- College degree or equivalent experience
- Excellent communication, organizational, and Internet researching skills
- Event planning and/or marketing experience a plus
- Proficiency in Word, Excel and Powerpoint
- Understanding of social media platforms
- Interest in innovative technology and renewable energy
Compensation
Fellows will receive a $500/month stipend.
About Us
The Alliance for Green Heat is a non-profit organization promoting wood heat as a low carbon, affordable renewable fuel. Alliance also promotes solutions and policies that support biomass heating for low-income populations. Come join a small team of advocates in the clean and efficient use of wood for heating homes. The Alliance for Green heat is an equal opportunity employer.
