Sustainability Intern - Oak Park

 

Sustainability Internship

Department/Division                Village Manager’s Office

Employment Status:                     15-30 hours per week

Annual Salary/Grade:               $16.00/hr./Grade 5-GS

FLSA:                                    Non-Exempt

Union:                                            Non-Union

Employment Commission:         N/A

Deadline for Application:              May 14, 2021

POSITION SUMMARY:

This is a single class position under the supervision from higher level supervisory and management staff. This position will create and present quality deliverables that support essential project workstreams, gather and analyze data, identify gaps and trends, and make recommendations related to baseline performance and structure, as well as established best practices and benchmarks. This position will gain practical skills in environmental sustainability in the community.

INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANTS:

Applicants can visit our website at http://www.oak-park.us/jobs. Submit applications and resumes by mail to: Human Resources, Village of Oak Park, 123 Madison Street, Oak Park, IL 60302; by email to: jobs@oak-park.us; or by fax to: 708-358-5107. 

Description

The Village of Oak Park community has a history of placing Sustainability at the forefront. The Village Board recently approved staff’s recommendation to develop a comprehensive Sustainability, Climate Action and Resiliency plans to further the organizations commitment.  This role will require management, solution implementation and generation of project results. As an intern, a key function of your role will be to create and present quality deliverables that support essential project workstreams. You will gather and analyze data, identify gaps and trends, and make recommendations related to baseline performance and structure, as well as established best practices and benchmarks. The Sustainability Intern will gain practical skills in environmental sustainability in the community. Interns will gain hands-on valuable experience learning how local governments are taking action and monitoring their environmental impacts.

 

This role will provide the candidate an inside track to a sustainable career path, providing an opportunity to put theoretical concepts to use in practical applications. The position includes data entry, technical calculations and reporting, energy analysis, and generally supporting our climate initiatives related to energy and sustainability. We are seeking a candidate who is passionate about energy efficiency and sustainability.

 

Learning focuses on:

·         Energy Efficiency

·         Climate Action Initiatives

·         Research

·         Data Gathering

·         Analysis

·         Reporting

Duties may include, but are not limited to:

• Research sustainability topics
• Assist in the development of procedures, reference resources, and educational resources
• Aid with carbon accounting efforts
• Supports and plans work on projects with direction from the supervisor
• Assists staff and other department personnel to support larger projects (e.g., managing project schedule and status reporting)

§  May assume the duties normally performed in the department, alongside professionals who perform these roles

§  Works with various departments and/or vendors to gather information needed for various projects

§  Presents project results to management and/or department personnel

§  Performs analytical work within the assigned functional area

§  Conducts research using the internet and other sources of information

§  Creates or updates systems or databases for specific department needs

An ideal candidate will possess the following requirements:

• Recent graduate or currently completing a degree in environmental science, environmental engineering, public administration, public policy, or related discipline (Pursuing a master’s degree is a plus!)
• Excellent research and analytical skills with the ability to synthesize complex scientific concepts for a non-technical audience
• Positive, self-motivated, organized, and creative individual who can work independently and as part of a team
• Excellent oral and written communication skills

§  Passion for sustainability and energy efficiency in the built environment

§  Knowledge of Microsoft Office (i.e., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) software

§  Knowledge of sustainable building practices

§  Time-management skills

§  Technical writing skills

§  Judgment and decision-making skills

§  Strong interpersonal skills

§  Self-motivation

 

 

Research Intern - Global Health Policy Center (Summer 2021)



Internships

Washington, DC

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ID:932-233

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Full-Time/Regular

 The Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) is a non-profit, bipartisan public policy organization established in 1962 to provide strategic insights and practical policy solutions to decision makers concerned with global security and prosperity. Over the years, it has grown to be one of the largest organizations of its kind, with a staff of some 200 employees, including more than 120 analysts working to address the changing dynamics of international security across the globe.

 

JOB SUMMARY

CSIS seeks one paid, remote research intern to provide research and administrative support to the staff of the Global Health Policy Center. This is a 3-month position.

 

The Global Health Policy Center's goal is to generate independent, forward-thinking, and multifaceted analyses that reach a bipartisan audience and shape U.S. policy approaches on global health. We do this by undertaking policy-relevant research and bringing together diverse stakeholders–U.S. policy makers from across the aisle, global health experts, and global health and foreign policy practitioners–to discuss critical issues and develop recommendations regarding U.S. global health leadership, policies, and programs. To do this, we capitalize on our expertise in health security, infectious disease, and women’s and family health, as well as the expertise of the broader CSIS expert community on regional politics, national security, and development challenges, to examine the geopolitical issues affecting current and future global health activities.

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsibilities include:

• Provide substantial research support to the Global Health Policy Center junior and senior staff, including drafting research briefs and memos on a variety of global health policy issues and contributing to the preparation of multimedia products.
• Provide on-call research to support preparation for meetings, events, publications, multimedia products, and research trips.
• Attend relevant global health events in Washington, D.C. and provide a summary to Global Health Policy Center staff.
• Consult a wide variety of news services and peer reviewed journals and prepare memos to brief Global Health Policy Center staff.
• Other duties as assigned.

 

KNOWLEDGE, EDUCATION, AND EXPERIENCE:

• Must be a rising junior or senior undergraduate, recent graduate, or current or rising master’s candidate in public health, international relations, public policy/administration, biology, or global health-related field.
• Demonstrated interest and understanding of global health issues, particularly HIV/AIDS, health security, and immunization issues.
• Proficiency with the entire Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong English-language writing and research skills.
• Strong organizational skills, time management, and attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Willingness to learn.

 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORK CONDITIONS:

The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Performances of duties require the use of hands to finger, handle, or feel. The job frequently requires ability to stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

 

HOW TO APPLY

To apply, interested applicants should submit a résumé, a cover letter, and a writing sample no longer than 5 pages.

 

Candidates should apply no later than 5:00 pm EDT on Wednesday, May 5, 2021.

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ASPPH/CDC Public Health Fellowship Program (Paid) - Summer 2021

ASPPH/CDC Public Health Fellowship Program

The ASPPH/CDC Public Health Fellowship Program is a collaborative effort between the Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health (ASPPH) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). One of the primary purposes of this effort is to “identify new approaches and opportunities for field experience in which graduate candidates and early career professionals with graduate degrees can practice applying skills and knowledge learned in the classroom and field.”

The Program’s purpose is to enable early career professionals with graduate degrees in public health (Masters and Doctoral level) an opportunity to round out their academic training and gain practical public health experience. Fellows will benefit from: exposure to state-of-the-art technology and databases; the acquisition of skills and knowledge to enhance their careers; and interaction with technical experts in their chosen fields.

Period of Performance: Fellowship positions are full-time training opportunities for the duration of one year beginning on July 7, 2021. Positions may possibly be extended for up to two additional years, pending availability of funds and satisfactory progress by the fellow. 

Location: Most fellowship opportunities will be located in Atlanta, Georgia. Project descriptions will note if the position is based outside Atlanta. Selected fellows are required to relocate to the fellowship location; relocation expenses will not be reimbursed. 

Funds Available: The annual training stipend for the fellowship positions is $50,464 for Masters level candidates, and $55,738 for candidates with advanced graduate degrees (MD, PhD, DrPH, JD, etc.). The fellowship stipend is intended to assist with personal living expenses. 

Link to: Full Details and Instructions

What does the ASPPH Fellowship offer you?

The fellowship program is sponsored cooperatively by ASPPH and CDC, to provide leadership training in public health, prevention practice, and policy. Selected fellows will have the opportunity to:

• Apply graduate education in the field
• Develop professional experience and expertise
• Contribute to public health research and practice

When and where are the Fellowships offered?

Current opportunities are full-time assignments for the duration of twelve (12) months (July 2021-June 2022).

Fellowship opportunities will be located either at CDC headquarters in Atlanta, GA. Selected fellows are required to relocate to Atlanta; relocation expenses will not be reimbursed.

Eligibility

To be eligible, students must have received an MPH or Doctorate degree prior to the beginning of the fellowship (no later than June of the application year). Early career professionals with Masters or Doctorate degrees (within 5 years of graduation) may also apply for the fellowship program. Applicants must have received their degree(s) from a CEPH-accredited ASPPH-member school or program of public health, as well as be a U.S. citizen or hold a visa permitting permanent residence in the U.S., to be eligible for the fellowship program. Certified in Public Health (CPH) preferred.

Fellowship Stipend

The fellow will receive an annual stipend paid in semi-monthly installments. In addition, the fellow will have access to sufficient allowance to offset the costs of health insurance premiums. Some positions also offer funds for fellowship-related travel and training.

The fellow is responsible for his/her own move to and from the fellowship site (relocation expenses are not covered). The fellow is also required to maintain his/her own health insurance while in the fellowship program.

How are Fellows selected?

All applications to the fellowship program will undergo an objective and technical review based on the following criteria: quality of essay, strength of credentials, previous professional experience; and letters of recommendation. Finalists will then be evaluated to assess which of the candidates applying for the project is most suited for the fellowship.

How do I apply to the program?

To complete the online application, you will need to provide the following information and documentation:

• Degree and expected graduation date
• Name, email address, and phone number of your faculty advisor if you are a current student.

Your faculty advisor will be asked to confirm your expected graduation date.

• Resume/CV (saved as a PDF File)
• Graduate transcript from an ASPPH-member school or program of public health

The transcript may be official or unofficial. If you are selected for a fellowship position, you will be required to provide an official transcript.

• Name, email address, and phone number of two recommenders.

Your recommenders will be asked to provide letters of recommendation for you. The recommenders will be emailed directly from the application system, but only after you submit your application for the first time. Do not submit your application for the first time on the due date; your recommenders will not have time to submit their letters. If you plan to submit your final application on the due date, you should enter your recommenders’ information before then, submit the application in order to prompt the emails to your recommenders to be sent, and then click the edit button to continue working on your application. Remember to resubmit by the deadline.

• One essay per position (1500 word max saved as a PDF File)

You must submit a separate essay for each position to which you are applying explaining your interests, strengths, and qualifications for that particular position, as well as how it will benefit your long-term career plans in the field of public health.

Incomplete applications will not be accepted. Unsubmitted applications will not be reviewed.

Summer Research Assistant, Energy & Environment Lab

 Locations: Chicago, IL, Denver, CO, or Sacramento, CA

Who We Are

The University of Chicago Energy & Environment Lab (E&E Lab) partners with agencies at the local, state and federal level to identify, rigorously evaluate, and help scale programs and policies that reduce pollution and improve environmental outcomes, while ensuring access to reliable and affordable energy. The E&E Lab uses natural experiments, randomized control trials, behavioral economics, and machine learning to help policymakers identify and generate evidence around innovative approaches to their most pressing environmental and energy related challenges. The E&E Lab is part of the Urban Labs, a collection of labs that partner with government agencies to identify and rigorously evaluate policies with the greatest potential to improve human lives at scale. Urban Labs’ evidence-based approach gives policymakers and practitioners the knowledge they need to effectively achieve the greatest social good per dollar spent. 

Job Summary

The E&E Lab is seeking Summer Research Assistants (RAs) with strong research, methodological, and programming skills to support large-scale environmental policy research projects. The RAs will work on a portfolio of projects designed to evaluate the impact of promising energy and environmental interventions. Typical research projects involve the analysis of environmental and energy data, utilizing quasi-experimental and experimental methods to provide government partners with guidance on key policy questions.

To apply, please complete the form and upload your resume, cover letter, and transcript below. Questions and inquiries about the summer position should be directed to eelab.hiring@gmail.com.

Full Job Description

Environmental Health Justice Panel and Lecture

 April 15: Environmental Health Justice Panel, 5:30 - 7 p.m. CT. – panelists TBA

Part of the Series: Epidemics of Injustice - Resistance, rebellion and revolution through public health

Epidemics of Injustice is sponsored by the Collaboratory for Health Justice at the University of Illinois, Chicago,  School of Public Health.

https://publichealth.uic.edu/epidemics-of-injustice/

 

This annual course, free and open to the public, prepares public health leaders and community members with the tools to bring about social change and address structural determinants of health.  All course meetings will take place virtually on Thursday evenings.  Previous lectures/workshops are posted on line.

 

Registration available at https://publichealth.uic.edu/epidemics-of-injustice/rsvp-for-course-meetings/  

 

April 29 lecture by Dr. Camara Jones may also be of interest, see https://publichealth.uic.edu/epidemics-of-injustice/ - - if you’re not already familiar with her work, check out her TedXEmory Talk, Allegories on Race and Racism, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GNhcY6fTyBM

Chapin Hall at The University of Chicago is Hiring!

Looking for a career that takes you on a rigorous, meaningful journey? When you join Chapin Hall, you become part of a team that is committed to great work. Chapin Hall offers everything from a relaxed work environment, to great benefit offerings, to the opportunity to work on diverse and impactful projects that support youth, children, and families.

APPLY TODAY

Public Health Nurse (PHN) Career Overview

 Please check out the resource below to learn more about careers in public health nursing and other options.

https://nursejournal.org/careers/public-health-nurse/

Sinai Health System is Hiring!

Community Engagement Manager - Sinai Health System is seeking a Community Engagement Manager who will be responsible for establishing, building, and maintaining key relationships with community residents, community organizations and other stakeholders, identifying their needs, working to increase awareness of SUHI activities, and engaging them in SUHI community-driven and community-led initiatives. The Community Engagement Manager will lead and facilitate all aspects of SUHI’s Community Advisory Committee, including but not limited to: member relationship development and management, ongoing member engagement, meeting planning and facilitation, and member onboarding and orientation.

Bilingual Mental Health Worker - Sinai Health System is hiring a Bilingual Mental Health Worker who will be responsible for providing culturally competent bio-psycho-social assessments, counseling, and case management services for clients who are in need of mental health services. The Bilingual Mental Health Worker will also assist patients from inpatient units and non-behavioral health clinics and connect patients to appropriate mental health services.

Community Wellness Mentor - Sinai Health System is hiring a Community Wellness Mentor who will be responsible for providing trauma-informed mentorship to male youth. The CWM will work alongside other mentor staff to build trusting relationships with youth served by the program, engage mentees in play, model healthy masculinity, and promote health and wellbeing. Additional responsibilities include promoting awareness, understanding and serving as a role model for wellbeing and healthy masculinity. 

Mission Measurement: Social Determinants of Health IGP Fellowship