The Institute for the Build Environment is now looking to hire a new member to our team. Please read the following job description:
Sustainable Building Associate
Job Description
The Institute for the Built Environment
(IBE) is housed within the College of Health and Human Sciences at Colorado
State University (CSU). IBE is an interdisciplinary group of faculty, students
and staff who focus on sustainability and quality of the built environment. Our
paid internship program offers experiential education and practical knowledge
for students who aspire to be leading professionals in the design, development,
and construction fields. Students are supported and mentored by senior
institute staff and provide professional work products for our clients.
The Sustainable Building Associate performs
tasks related to project management, integrated design, and LEED coordination
and certification through a variety of research and professional projects. Associate internships typically start at 5-10 hours per week
with the potential for additional hours as project work allows.
Primary Duties
- Assist
with green building and LEED administration consulting services,
including:
- charrette
participation and reports
- specification
and drawing reviews
- green
products and materials research
- client
relations/communications
- project
management
- general
contractor support and education
- managing
LEED certification documentation
- Contribute
to IBE blog posts and quarterly newsletter
Qualifications
- Excellent
communication and writing skills
- Strong
ability to take initiative
- Basic
skills in internet research
- Exceptional
enthusiasm and a commitment to learning
- Competency with Microsoft Office
products
- Must
be able to commit at least 12-16 months and work at least 5 hours per week
toward internship
- Knowledge
of green building and LEED Rating System preferred, but not required
- Bachelor’s
degree in a related field (Architecture, Engineering, Environmental
Sciences, Urban Planning, Interior Design, Construction Management, or
other) preferred, but not required
- Interns are expected to pass the Green Associate exam within 6 months of hire and the LEED Accredited Professional exam within 12 months of hire
To Apply
Please include the following in your correspondence:
A. A cover letter that includes:
1. An overview of your key strengths,
both professionally and personally
2. A description of your past
experiences related to the primary duties and qualifications
3. The reasons you feel you’re a great
addition to the IBE team
B.
Your resume
C. A
writing sample (for example: a class paper, blog article, essay, report, etc.)
Submit your cover letter and resume to April Brown at april.brown@colostate.edu by February 28.
Include “Sustainable Building Associate” in the subject line.
Colorado State University
does not discriminate on the basis of race, age, color, religion, national
origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic
information, sexual orientation, or gender identity or expression. Colorado
State University is an equal opportunity/equal access/affirmative action
employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all
Federal and Colorado State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding
non-discrimination and affirmative action. The Office of Equal Opportunity is located
in 101 Student Services.
Colorado State University is
committed to providing a safe and productive learning and living community. To
achieve that goal, we conduct background investigations for all final
candidates being considered for employment. Background checks may include, but
are not limited to, criminal history, national sex offender search and motor
vehicle history.
