Now accepting applications for the Fall 2013 program. Deadline for applications is July 19th

Are you looking for more sustainability experience in a cutting-edge, dynamic organization that promotes, supports, and teaches sustainability? Are you ready to put theory into practice by working on current sustainability projects? Are you passionate about making a difference in the world? If so, consider becoming an intern at Natural Capitalism Solutions (NCS), a non-profit that works with companies, communities, countries, and governments to increase sustainability, efficiency, and profits.

Hunter Lovins and the Natural Capitalism Solutions team create tools to assist businesses and industry in developing sustainable practices and in becoming sustainable organizations. Natural Capitalism Solutions’ interns will research and analyze existing management tools, techniques, and actual practices of organizations pursuing sustainability. In addition, these interns will help develop new tools and strategies to support this work.

At Natural Capitalism Solutions, interns have the opportunity to:

• Work with the NCS team and sustainability pioneer, Hunter Lovins.
• Take active part in innovative discussions and planning sessions involving critical thinking about sustainability issues and practice.
• Research, compose, and prepare background materials for various levels of project work.
• Gain practical research experience in the sustainability field.
• Help create tools to assist businesses and industry to develop sustainable practices and become sustainable organizations.
• See the direct results of your work on the structure of capitalism.
• Receive recognition for work on published reports.
• Participate in local conferences, industry & networking events, staff meetings, and company outings.
• Hear world-class speakers from various fields pertaining to sustainability.

Preferred Qualifications

• A desire to learn,
• Past research experience,
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office,
• Ability to be flexible and multitask,
• Awesomeness,
• Knowledge of the Principles of Natural Capitalism

The internship is unpaid and requires 15-25 hours per week (flexible).

Interns are required work out of the Longmont office for the majority of the internship. No Remote internships. 

Internship Positions

Throughout the program interns will assist with a variety of tasks but will typically follow one major project. Our current internships are listed below, find the one that fits your interests:

Sustainability Implementation Intern

* Now accepting applications for Fall 2013 *

Sustainability Implementation Interns assist project managers on various levels of consulting work. Specific projects depend on client needs and can incorporate any of our services. Interns are expected to take responsibility for their work and ask questions so that they can gain as much experience as possible. Interns can assist on all levels of project work from proposal writing to initial research to composition toward the final report. Sustainability Implementation Interns will typically work on one project throughout their internship but should be flexible in order to assist on other projects as the need arises.

Business Development & Marketing Intern

* Now accepting applications for Fall 2013 *

The Business Development & Marketing intern would assist in the development and implementation of marketing, social media, and sales strategies for NCS's consulting and training services and Hunter Lovins’ upcoming articles and books. The intern will have the unique opportunity to help shape the market strategy of new and innovative programs and be exposed to a higher level of responsibility than at a typical company, taking ownership of key marketing strategies, materials, and communications within NCS's outreach. Interns will also assist at various events and workshops, providing excellent networking opportunities. 

Policy & Research Intern

* Now accepting applications for Fall 2013*

The Policy & Research Intern will help research policy recommendations for the Presidential Climate Action Project (PCAP). The intern will be part of a fast-paced push to wrap the project up in December. The intern will work for Bill Becker, the Executive Director at Natural Capitalism Solutions. 

How to Apply:

To apply, please send resume and writing sample to Lily Thaisz, resume@natcapsolutions.org, with the the subject line "[type, season, year] Internship Application."

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Past Interns:

Past interns have gained employment at: the City of Boulder, Standard Renewable Energy, GreenOrder, Weecycle Environmental Consulting, ATC Associates Environmental Consulting, Boulder Green Building Guild, Clean Energy Action, Department of Health, and NCS, among many others.

Learn about our past interns by clicking here.