Responsibilities

• Environmental Impact Reports.  The Fellow will research, craft and test (with select audiences) customized institutional and individual Environmental Impact Reports based on international higher education travel.
• Carbon Calculation.  The Fellow will create and/or identify a viable climate impact “calculator” resulting primarily from international travel that is both scientifically and socially informed for use clients.
• Sustainable Business Tracking.  The Fellow will research best practices by businesses and organizations worldwide in “going green” or making their operations and/or services more sustainable.
• Environmental Education.  The Fellow, working in coordination with the President & Founder and other Fellows, will recommend and/or design lesson plans or training in environmental education to compliment international learning initiatives.
• Climate Justice.  The Fellow will research and/or provide expertise in Climate Justice (a.k.a. Environmental Justice) initiatives and recommending action for education, advocacy and partnership.
• Self-Reporting.  The Fellow will help design an environmental impact self-reporting tool to be used by independent travelers.
• OPTION: Create Your Own Project

Skills

• Ability to recognize, analyze and interpret scientific data pertaining to climate change
• Systems-level understanding of sustainable standards and practices
• Knowledge of business structures and financial models associated with advancing sustainability including fundraising, carbon offsets, carbon credits, government contracts, regulations
• Strong familiarity with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
• Skill in identifying current and emerging sustainable and green projects, organizations and community efforts anywhere in the world
• Ability to assess and determine legitimate sustainability and green ventures in business and offsetting measures
• Strong organizational and project management skills
• Ability and high level interest in contributing to crafting organizational and content strategy for a startup business
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to translate and transcribe sustainability data and principles to academic and non-academic audiences
• Familiarity with various carbon footprint calculators, the methodologies and best practices associated with forecasting, gathering and disclosing impact data
• Familiarity with the specific impact of air, ship, train and bus travel on climate
• Understanding of, or willingness to learn, the intersection of local, cultural, city, state/province and national agencies in measuring and crafting policy around sustainable community practices
• Understanding of, or willingness to expand knowledge in, the impact of climate change on human demographics and communities (Environmental and Climate Justice)
• Assist Bound International with developing its own business sustainability plan
• Ability to work remotely while maintaining enthusiasm, being comfortable with technology, demonstrating professionalism and maintaining flexibility with colleagues and clients
• Full dedication to the completion of the Fellowship
• Uses high discretion and possesses a high degree of confidentiality
• International travel experience
• Willing to undergo an intercultural assessment for professional development and internal research
• English proficiency

A Plus, but not required

• Experience studying or living abroad
• Teaching experience
• Business degree, certification or training
• Experience with sustainability initiatives in higher education

Education

• Bachelors degree in natural sciences, physical sciences, public health, environmental science, sustainability, environmental engineering or a related field
• Certificates, licenses or awards in a related field

Deadline to Apply: August 15th

To apply, email karen[at]bound-intl.com with resume, letter of interest and 2 professional references.  References should include current name, title, email address, phone number and relationship to the applicant.