JOB DESCRIPTION: We are looking for a GRADUATE STUDENT with a solid background in environmental issues/reporting/metrics. The Green Alliance conducts extensive sustainability evaluations with local businesses as part of its green certification program. We are looking for an engaged, committed and mature graduate student that can conduct these sustainability evaluations. Applicant must have excellent interpersonal and interviewing skills and have a background in sustainability. This internship will involve evaluating local businesses with the Green Alliance evaluation process usually at that place of business and extensive research into that industry’s environmental footprint. Please visit our website for more information - www.greenalliance.biz

JOB SKILLS: Internship requirements: A basic understanding of Excel is required as the second part of our sustainability evaluation process includes rating and scoring the business reviewed. Intern must also have good writing skills as the 3rd part of our review involves writing what we call the "Green Story" which is a narrative of that business' best green business practices. A minimum of 8 hrs a week is required for this internship. Own vehicle for travel to Portsmouth office as well as for site visits to the various Business Partners being evaluated. OPEN to ALL MAJORS.

Company Industry: Sustainability

Company Description: The Green Alliance is a growing union of green businesses on the Seacoast. We offer strength in numbers; raising the profile of local sustainable businesses through collaboration, consumer education and shared business strategies. We evaluate all of our Business Partners with a full sustainability Analysis, a numbers-based, quantitative Report Card and a publish-ready Green Story; tools which help us promote our sustainable entrepreneurs to the community. Currently we have 93 green Business Partners and are experiencing tremendous growth. We are also a Consumer Co-op, allowing individuals to access the goods and services of our green partners at a discount. We put out a monthly e-newsletter on local business and the environment which has 10,000+ subscribers and we are a B to B operation that facilitates partnerships, relationships and referrals between local sustainable entrepreneurs. Visit our website to learn more: www.greenalliance.biz

Hours per Week: 8+

Start/End Date: Ongoing opportunity available for fall and/or spring semester, summer internships also available

Compensation: unpaid

Contact Name: Sarah Brown

Contact Email: sarah@greenalliance.biz

Application Instructions: Send cover letter and resume via email to employer contact.