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JUMP-START YOUR SUSTAINABILITY CAREER
EDF Climate Corps selects and trains graduate students from a wide range of programs, and places them inside leading companies and organizations around the world for 10-12 weeks during the summer to identify customized energy management solutions. Past host organizations include Yahoo, Dow Chemical, City of Boston, General Motors, PG&E, and the Chicago Housing Authority. See the full list on our website.
PROJECTS TO MATCH YOUR SKILLS AND GOALS
EDF Climate Corps fellows work on a growing variety of project types that include:
* Energy EfficiencyIdentify energy and cost-saving measures in commercial, industrial or municipal settings.
* Data analysis and energy information systemsThrough data tracking and analysis, help an organization better understand its energy usage.
* Employee engagement and behavior changeDesign and sustain programs to advance energy initiatives and cut costs by empowering employees.
* Energy Management StrategyImprove performance through benchmarking, energy tracking, goal setting, reporting and certifications.
* Demand response, renewables and clean energyUncover opportunities for demand response, renewable energy, utility incentives and procurement policies.
* Logistics and Products DistributionOptimize the movement of goods by creating fuller truckloads and switching to more carbon-efficient modes.QUALIFICATIONS
* Current or recent graduate student studying engineering, business, sustainability, environmental management or public policy
* 2+ years of relevant work experience
* Self-starter with strong project management and stakeholder engagement experience
* Strong financial and quantitative skills, including project valuation
* Superior oral and written communication skills, including presentation skills
* Demonstrated experience working on energy efficiency, energy or sustainability projects or initiatives
* Familiarity with climate change and energy issues.