Sustainability Non Profit Management Intern
Sustainability Non Profit Management Intern – SWEEP – New York, NY (Remote)
About the Job
The Solid Waste Environmental Excellence Performance Standard (SWEEP) is a non-profit start-up founded by the creator of the LEED Green Building Rating System, Rob Watson. SWEEP is creating a suite of triple-bottom-line standards to promote best practices and collaboration within the materials management industry. SWEEP is currently managing the pilot phase of the SWEEP+ Standard which is targeted at the top 25% of performance in local government participants and relevant industry counterparts (e.g. waste haulers, material recovery facilities, and landfills).
SWEEP is seeking a motivated individual to join our team as an Sustainability Non Profit Management Intern. The ideal candidate is detail oriented, personable, and can be relied on to facilitate various managerial/administrative tasks. This position works directly with SWEEP’s Program Manager and occasionally with SWEEP’s volunteer professionals, as well as the Founder.
***This is an unpaid internship position. Duration: 2 Months (July + August).***
Responsibilities
- Help design and research membership and certification presentations to a variety of customers
- Aid in the process of securing webinar speakers and facilitating SWEEP webinar events
- Manage/communicate timely webinar logistic details to presenters
- Organize/Gather webinar presenter collateral (headshots, bios, webinar title, short webinar description etc)
- Create and send agendas for Standards and Steering Committee weekly/bi-weekly meetings
- Take meeting minutes for both weekly/bi-weekly committee meetings
- Set up Zoom calendar meeting invites
- Check in with Program Manager/President to make sure times/dates work
- Create facts and figures documentation for pitches to potential customers
Skills and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in business or graduate not-for-profit management study enrollment preferred
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel (Canva a plus!)
- Proven proficiency in attention to detail, schedule management and organizational skills. This includes the ability to work in a fast paced environment with multiple initiatives at various stages at any one time
- Ability to make independent decisions on a daily basis, addressing the best way to handle specific tasks
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills
- Experience supporting personnel, management and clients on a regular basis.
- Excellent organizational skills and the ability to prioritize tasks based on importance
Check with your school's Internship Coordinator BEFORE accepting the hiring offer to determine if this position satisfies the criteria for receiving academic credit.
Location: Remote
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.