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INTERNSHIP: Delta Green Communities

Green Communities Intern Description
 
The Delta Institute is implementing the Enterprise Green Communities Sustainability Training 
Grant for Bickerdike Redevelopment Corporation. The Delta Institute is an approved Green 
Communities Technical Assistance Provider and has extensive experience in implementing 
green building programs for both existing and new construction buildings. The Enterprise Green 
Communities Sustainability Grant will serve the Management and Resident Outreach team of 
the recently completed Bickerdike project Rosa Parks Apartments. Rosa Parks Apartments was 
completed in 2010 and designed with many green building features. The Enterprise Green 
Communities Sustainability Training Grant will focus on the development of outreach exercises 
that will engage residents of Rosa Parks Apartments to the sustainability features of the 
building and their individual units.  
 
About the Internship 
The Delta Institute is seeking a Green Communities Intern to assist with implementation of a Green 
Communities project. The Delta Institute with Bickerdike Redevelopment Corp is implementing the 
Enterprise Green Communities Sustainability Training Grant. Responsibilities include: 
 
• Assist in overall project management 
• Assist in material development  
• Public meeting planning and implementation 
• Provide technical assistance and creativity  

This internship will be unpaid and is part‐time (10 hours/week) starting January 2011 through June 
2011.  This internship would easily serve to provide experience and information for a senior project or 
graduate project.  
 
Desired Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities 
• Excellent written and oral communication skills  
• Experience in project management 
• Experience in working with the public and facilitation 
• Interest in affordable housing 
• Interest in green development 
• Ability to maintain project schedule and follow‐through on tasks  
• Desire to work in the non‐profit arena 
 
Required Education and Experience 
• Education level: college seniors, recent graduates, or graduate students 
• Education field: Urban Planning, Public Administration, Architecture or related fields 
• Experience level: Project Management, facilitation of groups, general work experience 
• Technical skills: Microsoft Word; experience with Desktop publishing a plus 
 
To Apply 
Please e‐mail cover letter, resume and references to Kindy Kruller kkruller@delta‐institute.org by 
Wednesday, 1/19/11. No phone calls will be accepted. 

About the Delta Institute 
The Delta Institute is non‐profit organization that creates, funds and implements programs that promote 
healthy environments, strong economies, and thriving communities in the Great Lakes region. Learn 
more online: www.delta‐institute.org 
 
About Bickerdike Redevelopment Corporation 
Bickerdike Redevelopment Corporation is a member based, nonprofit community development 
corporation working for the redevelopment of communities on the northwest side of Chicago by and for 
the low and moderate‐income people who live in these areas.  Bickerdike enriches and protects the 
communities of West Town, Humboldt Park, Logan Square and Hermosa through housing development 
and preservation, economic empowerment, and leadership development and organizing. Learn more 
online: www.bickerdike.org  
 
About Enterprise Green Communities 
Green Communities is the first national green building program developed for affordable housing by 
Enterprise. It focuses on the use of environmentally sustainable materials, reduction of negative 
environmental impacts and increased energy efficiency.  Emphasis is placed on designs and materials 
that safeguard the health of residents and locations that provide easy access to services and public 
transportation. Learn more online: www.greencommunitiesonline.org