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To apply for positions with ACCO, please send the following materials to careers@ACCOonline.org:

• Cover letter;
• Resume; and
• Any supporting materials and/or writing samples related to the nature of the position.

The Association of Climate Change Officers is an equal opportunity employer and seeks qualified applicants without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, marital status, or sexual orientation.

Positions Available

Climate Change Research and ACCO Knowledge Center Fellow

The Association of Climate Change Offices seeks a highly motivated and reliable individual for a summer and/or one-year Research Fellow (both positions requiring a minimum of 20 hours per week).

Responsibilities include:

• Primarily performs research leveraging science journals, databases, Internet resources, practitioner interviews, case studies, etc. on a wide range of climate change issues such as SEC disclosure rules, water infrastructure best-practices, GHG emissions reductions programs and strategies, etc.
• Assists in writing, editing, and proofing research reports
• Compiles bibliography following CSE and/or APA style
• Assists in development of research methodologies
• Conducts interviews for case studies as needed
• Assists in grant writing and development for prospective research projects

Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience in environmental, natural sciences, and climate research
• Strong background in qualitative methodology and research design
• Familiarity with climate change policy, environmental sustainability and related business issues
• Enrollment in graduate program with focus in environment, sustainability or climate change preferred
• Strong report writing abilities
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and exercise good judgment in responding to challenges and opportunities with minimal supervision
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work with individuals and colleagues at all levels

Fellowship positions are full-time jobs during the summer school recess and part-time during the academic year.  Specific dates will be established based on candidate availability.

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Member Program and Climate Change Project Intern

This position supports activities related to ACCO's working groups, advisory board and Board of Directors.  The intern will be expected to support all ACCO member meetings by helping with meeting logistics, taking minutes, reporting and tracking action items, and online collaboration.  This internship position will also involve event support and speaker coordination for ACCO webinars and workshops.

Responsibilities include:

• Proofreading and editing materials;
• Supporting and participating in ACCO workshops and conferences;
• Taking notes/minutes at ACCO member meetings;
• Producing reports detailing discussions and resolutions from ACCO member meetings;
• Assisting in organizing meetings and conferences;
• Maintaining event/meeting calendars;
• Regularly drafting of information for the ACCO web site, research reports, and social media; and
• Conducting research to support member activities.

Qualifications:

• An undergraduate or graduate student pursuing a degree in environmental studies, sustainability, business or other field related to ACCO's activities;
• A detail-oriented, highly organized individual preferably with previous office/administrative experience;
• Excellent written and oral communication skills with demonstrated mastery of oral and written English;
• Good computer skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint), Internet research and communication tools (blogs, social media etc);
• Demonstrated organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize among competing demands;
• Familiarity with climate change policy and business issues;
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and exercise good judgment in responding to challenges and opportunities with minimal supervision; and
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work with individuals and colleagues at all levels.

Full-time and part-time Internship positions are available. The specific hours of the internship are flexible.  If you participate in a work-study program please indicate that in your application.  We welcome applications from volunteer interns, as well.

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