USCC 2022 Internship Applications - Now Open!
Ten-week, paid summer internship with the US Composting Council
Deadline: May 21, 2022
The USCC is excited to announce the launch of our 2022 Environmental Apprenticeship Program. This year, we will be offering three PAID internships for undergraduate and graduate students in various areas that include environmental advocacy, marketing and data management.
If you, or someone you know, are interested in a career in the environmental non-profit field and compost industry, don’t miss this opportunity!
Environmental Advocacy/ Policy Internship Position (Graduate Level)
The USCC is working on several projects this summer, depending upon your focus.
FARM COALITION: Every five years, the farm bill is passed by Congress and signed by the President, impacting farmers, farming practices, consumers and the environment. As an Environmental Apprentice, you will help the USCC build a Farm Bill Coalition by researching farm stewardship groups across the country and developing a strategy to approach the partners and build this coalition. This effort will prove crucial to introducing and solidifying the position of the compost industry in a sustainable food and farming future. Additionally, your work on the Farm Bill will overlap with measuring the effectiveness and accessibility of newly acquired grassroots advocacy software and related development plans.
ZONING IMPLEMENTATION: In February, 2022, the USCC launched the Model Zoning Template, which guides municipalities and new compost facilities through many challenges in planning and decision-making. This project involves working with staff to determine target states for the Zoning Template rollout by researching county zoning infrastructure, exploring possible conferences, publications and groups to interview, and developing a plan based upon your research, with the goal of increasing Model Zoning Ordinance implementation.
GOVERNMENT AGENCY OUTREACH: The USCC’s goal is to grow its presence and name recognition with regulators at state and federal level. For example, the USDA is a leading agency focused on effective management, best available science, economic opportunities, natural resources conservation and healthy soils, where discussions around composting as a sustainable action against climate change are of high interest to USCC stakeholders. In this project, you will compile a list of officials from targeted states, along with the USDA’s Business and Industry development contacts, and develop a plan for awareness among these targets. You will also be assisting staff with creating and distributing an "info brief” that will be shared with multiple agency, department, and grant coordinators.
Qualifications:
- Pursue a graduate in Environmental Policy and Planning, Environmental Economics, Marketing,
- Natural Resource Management, Public Policy, Political Science or a related field
- Maintain a minimum overall GPA of 3.0
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
- Ability to perform research and write technical reports
- Ability to present complex data and information in a clear and concise manner
- Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities to consistently meet deadlines
- Strong interpersonal skills crucial for developing working relationships
- Working knowledge of state and federal legislative process (Preferred)
General Sales/ Marketing Internship (Undergraduate Level)
Join the USCC as we connect and advocate for the compost industry through strong marketing and communication efforts. As the Environmental Apprentice, you will examine and restructure our Search Engine Optimization practices with the goal of solidifying and maintaining the Council’s place as the voice of the compost industry.
As a member-based organization, the USCC is constantly reevaluating and measuring benefits and costs to improve the services we provide to our stakeholders. During this internship, your tasks will also include interacting with USCC members through outreach efforts to measure satisfaction with current communication levels and email marketing tools.
You will play a crucial role in developing digital campaigns that contribute to member retention and program growth. By focusing on project-based tasks, you will be able to develop personally and professionally while influencing the heart of the compost industry.
Qualifications:
- Pursue a bachelor’s degree in degree in Nonprofit Management, Journalism, Communication,
- Digital Marketing, Business, Public Relations, Public Affairs, Public Administration, Political Science or a related field
- Be at least a college junior, senior or higher
- Maintain a minimum overall GPA of 3.0
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Creative and critical thinking or analytical problem-solving skills
- Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and HTML
- Ability to perform research and write technical reports
- Ability to manage time effectively and work independently
Data Management Internship Position (Undergraduate Level)
As the voice of composters nationwide, the US Composting Council is the premier resource for talent acquisition and jobs in the industry. The pandemic has brought forward new challenges to compost manufacturers of all sizes, and navigating the job market has been on the top of everyone's list. USCC members turn to the Council for strong professional connections within the growing compost and organic recycling networks. To meet this growing demand, the USCC is implementing new solutions to our job-board interface.
The qualifying intern will support the growth of a career center in the composting industry through the USCC Job Board. As a USCC Environmental Apprentice, you will
- Work with staff to develop marketing strategies that focus on USCC members’ needs and recent experiences
- Collect analyze data for the USCC job board
- Utilize tools like online survey, phone calls, face to face interviews to capture data
- Assist in encouraging organizations to participate in the project.
- Search for the job prospects career domain in the industry
- Establish new contacts and build relationships with the university/academia
- Provide metrics from relevant university job centers
- Support, plan and coordinate surveys
- Update state regulatory resources on the website
- Prepare and present the detailed summary report along with the findings
Qualifications:
- Pursue a bachelor’s degree in Data Management, Data Analytics, Statistics, Human Resources,
- Organizational Development, Marketing, Communications or a related field
- Be at least a college junior, senior or higher
- Maintain a minimum overall GPA of 3.0
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Friendly demeanor
- Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
- Ability to perform research and write technical reports
- Ability to manage time effectively and work independently
Please note, all applicants must complete the form on our website and send a copy of their resume (required) and cover letter (encouraged) to Frank Franciosi, Executive Director, uscc@compostingcouncil.org. If you have any questions, please email support@compostingcouncil.org. We look forward to seeing your applications!
Additional Information:
The US Composting Council (USCC) www.compostingcouncil.org provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all contractors, employees, and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, the USCC complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has employees. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.