The Center for Environmental Education Research at the National Council for Science and the Environment is seeking four interns to work for two months over the summer to assist with updating our census of interdisciplinary environmental, sustainability and energy programs.
The interns receive valuable training and experience in data collection, screening, coding and analysis as well as report writing and preparation.They also provide an opportunity to explore the different types of graduate programs available in these areas. Interns who successfully complete the two months of full time work will be included as co-authors on the resulting NCSE reports (up to four reports will be published).
Interns may work remotely or in the NCSE Washington DC office.
Research Intern Position Announcement
That National Council for Science and the Environment (NCSE)’s Center for Environmental Education Research (CEER) has 4 openings for undergraduate or graduate level interns to assist in research for NCSE’s upcoming census and reports on trends in interdisciplinary environmental, sustainability and energy (IESE) higher education programs in the United States. As valuable members of the team, the interns will work closely under the supervision of CEER Director Dr. Shirley Vincent. CEER research reports are highly valued by our partners in academia and government and are widely cited. Interns will gain experience in statistical sampling, data collection, data screening and coding and, if time allows, data analysis and report preparation. All interns who complete two months work on the project will be included as coauthors in the resulting research reports.There positions are unpaid.
Position title: Research Intern, Center for Environmental Education Research
Organization: National Council for Science and the Environment (NCSE)
Location: Washington, DC (with flexibility to work remotely)
Start date: June 2016
Duration and hours:2 months (June and July 2016), 40 hours/week start and end dates flexible
Reports to:Director of the Center for Environmental Education Research
About NCSE: The National Council for Science and the Environment (NCSE) is a nonprofit, 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to improving the scientific basis for environmental decisionmaking. We envision a society where environmental decisions are based on an accurate understanding of the underlying science, its meaning and limitations, and the potential consequences of action or inaction. NCSE brings together the communities creating and using environmental knowledge, including environmental research, education, and business organizations, as well as government bodies at all levels.
About CEER: CEER conducts ongoing research to advance understanding of the rapidly evolving fields of interdisciplinary environmental, sustainability, and energy education. Research reports are targeted to higher education administrators, educators, policy makers and students and are provided as benefits for members of NCSE’s Affiliate Programs.
Interns’ responsibilities:
- Assist with production and delivery of census report. This includes collecting relevant data regarding environmental, sustainability and energy higher education programs via web research.
- Maintain data spreadsheets and files, and carry out data coding and screening.
- May include data analysis, and creation of visuals such as tables, graphs, and maps, and some report writing if time permits.
Desired qualifications and skills:
- Currently completing an undergraduate or graduate program in natural or social science field.
- Ability to manage large sets of data.
- Strict attention to detail and thoroughness.
- A sense of responsibility and time management.
Contact Sumedha Rao at srao@ncseonline.org with questions or to submit an application (resume and cover letter). The deadline for applications is June 1st .
The National Council for Science and the Environment is an equal opportunity employer.