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In the heart of Chicago, we offer degrees in fields of study that can change your life and change the world. CUPPA students and alumni are uniquely skilled to build and transform sustainable urban neighborhoods and communities and to address the challenges presented in the 21st century. Find our more about our Bachelors, Masters, and Doctorate degrees at cuppa.uic.edu.
Follow our job postings below and our national job tweets at @CUPPACareers. For student internships and student opportunities, head to the CUPPA Student Opportunities Blog
Have a job or internship to post? Send an email with the title, location, job description, and contact information to cuppa@uic.edu
Green Business Program Intern, Oak Park Development Corp. (OPDC) - Chicago, Near West Suburb
Green Business Program Intern
OPDC is seeking an intern to implement a newly established local green business program. The
program’s objective is to encourage small businesses in Oak Park and River Forest to make sustainability-related improvements to their operations and facilities. This is a yearlong initiative beginning immediately and continuing through Fall 2013.
The program’s work plan includes the following components:
• Selecting, orienting and maintaining a strong relationship with program participants;
• Initiating a pre- and post- energy efficiency audit for each participant;
• Developing and implementing a marketing and outreach strategy for the program;
• Organizing and staffing five educational seminars;
• Preparing informational material for participants on sustainability related strategies, products
and resources;
• Engaging partner organizations that provide direct and indirect support for the program.
Ideal qualifications include:
• Bachelors degree, or commensurate experience in community development, planning,
environmental science, economics, business management or a related field;
• Relevant experience in the field of sustainability, green business or related;
• Project management experience including event planning, marketing and some budgeting
preferred;
• Strong oral, written and online communication skills;
• An interest in working within the community setting with a wide range of stakeholders;
• Ability to work both independently and with a team;
• Flexibility in schedule and working environment.
Benefits:
• This is a paid internship: $10 hr.
• Availability: Immediately – November, 2013
• Estimated weekly hours: 10-20 per week depending on schedule and availability
Candidates should email resume, cover letter and references to:
Viktor Schrader
Vice President
Oak Park Development Corporation
708-383-3838
v.schrader@opdc.net
For more information on OPDC, please visit www.opdc.net.