Sustainability Intern

Please visit the Careers page on the NEW Water website and click "Apply Here" to submit an application for the position. http://newwater.us/about/careers/

*This is a year-round, part-time position (approx. 15-20 hours/week; flexible around school schedule)*

In support of the NEW Water culture of Safety, Respect, Team, and Environment, and to promote NEW Water as a model of water quality protection and sustainability, this position is responsible for maintaining sustainability data and supporting the organization through participation on the Energy Sustainability Committee as a key member, as well as assisting NEW Water staff with various projects.

Maintains NEW Water's energy related spreadsheets. This includes obtaining appropriate invoices and updating resources using spreadsheets on a monthly basis. Monitors and records electricity use at NEW Water's Green Bay facility by obtaining readings from various electric meters at the Green Bay facility on the 1st day of each month.

Contributes to and participates in the NEW Water Energy Sustainability Committee meetings. Provides summary of energy and natural gas use at committee meetings, presents changes and trends. Tracks status of new, proposed and ongoing energy related projects. Prepares and distributes agendas and meeting minutes for the Energy Sustainability Committee. Prepares detailed sustainability report twice per year. Provides support for Mercury pollution minimization program and various other energy and sustainability projects, programs, and research. Collects and analyzes energy usage data.

The successful candidate must be a student working towards an associates or bachelor's degree in the area of environmental science, waste management, wastewater treatment, or a related discipline.