[Oppslist] Exciting international climate change internship at US Environmental Protection Agency, Washington, DC -- Spring 2006

[Rosseel.Kevin at epamail.epa.gov]

Please see the following internship opportunity at US EPA, which is
advertised by the The Environmental Careers Organization (ECO) at
http://www.eco.org/site/apps/kb/cs/contactdisplay.asp?c=dnJLKPNnFkG&b=1046793&sid=8gKHLQMtEgKVLYNCJsH

>>> Contact person for applications is ECO's Phara Boyer at
pboyer at eco.org <<<

Position ID  8gKHLQMtEgKVLYNCJsH
Position Title  Methane to Markets ECO-Intern Position
Host Organization  Environmental Protection Agency
Sector  Federal Government
Location: District of Columbia
Application Deadline  contact organization for details

Summary
The Environmental Protection Agency is the lead agency for the US
government on the Methane to Markets Partnership, an international
initiative designed to promote cost-effective, near-term methane
recovery and use projects. The Methane to Markets Partnership targets
four major methane sources: agriculture, landfills, underground coal
mines, and natural gas and oil systems. By promoting methane recovery
and use projects, the Partnership will increase energy security, enhance
economic growth, improve environmental quality, and reduce greenhouse
gas emissions throughout the world.

Eligibility Requirements
The candidates should be either undergraduate or graduate students
majoring in environmental science or policy, pubic affairs, Candidates
should be either undergraduate or graduate students majoring in
environmental policy, environmental science, public affairs, or related
subjects. Candidates should be highly motivated, have excellent
interpersonal skills, excellent verbal and written communication skills,
and a strong interest in the environment and/or climate change.

Terms of Employment
 Project Duration  12 weeks
 Start Date  Winter 06
 Hours per week  40 (full-time)
 Pay  $12.50

Responsibilities
The intern will train with the Methane to Markets team at EPA’s Office
of Atmospheric Programs/Office of Air and Radiation. The intern will
have the opportunity to learn about climate change and related issues,
and participate substantively assist in a variety of challenging and
rewarding projects. Typical projects will include: • Facilitating
communication and outreach activities among partners and the public; •
Developing of fact sheets and web site content about the Partnership •
Revising and updating the methanetomarkets.org and EPA methane web sites
• Preparing materials and planning for agency, inter-agency, and
international meetings • Developing and implementing a new on-line
tracking system for Methane to Markets activities and projects •
Educating key stakeholders about the Partnership • Coordinating Methane
to Markets activities and events • Communicating with international
Partners on a variety of issues related to climate change and methane
programs The associate will have the opportunity to develop in-depth
knowledge of the U.S. national voluntary methane programs and the
international Methane to Markets Partnership Program. This internship
will provide the opportunity to make contacts with both national and
international environmental and industry professionals, enhance research
and writing skills, and increase knowledge of voluntary federal programs
on climate change. The small size of the Secretariat ensures that the
intern will play an important role and will be exposed to a variety of
different tasks and learning opportunities.

Required Qualifications
Candidates should be either undergraduate or graduate students majoring
in environmental policy, environmental science, public affairs, or
related subjects, have excellent verbal and written communication
skills, and a strong interest in the environment and/or climate change.
Ideal candidates will be highly motivated; able to manage and prioritize
multiple tasks; able to work independently and in a collegial team
environment. An understanding of environmental policy making and
government, and the ability to speak a foreign language are desirable.

Other Useful Information
As the lead agency for the Methane to Markets Partnership, EPA
coordinates extensively with other involved agencies including the
Department of State, Department of Energy, U.S. Trade and Development
Agency, and U.S. Agency for International Development. The EPA has
agreed to act as the Methane to Markets Secretariat for the next two
years. The Secretariat is responsible for facilitating communication
among members, planning Methane to Markets Subcommittee and Steering
Committee meetings, and developing outreach and communication materials
for the Partnership. The Methane to Markets Secretariat is housed in the
Climate Change Division, Office of Atmospheric Programs/Office of Air
and Radiation. Countries that have joined the Partnership include:
Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, Colombia, Ecuador, India,
Italy, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Nigeria, Russia, Ukraine, United Kingdom,
and the United States

Advice to Applicants
Contact: Send resume and cover letter to Phara Boyer at pboyer at eco.org.
You must include the job number and job title in your cover letter. In
addition, if sending your resume and cover letter via e-mail, please
include the job number in the e-mail's subject line.

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