We’re Hiring!

The VTCCC Clean Cities Interns work with VTCCC’s Coordinator in UVM’s Transportation Research Center to accomplish the goals of the coalition. Interns help plan and conduct local events, plan and conduct social media campaigns, and assist with projects to reduce petroleum usage across Vermont.

VTCCC Fall 2024 COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT INTERN

This internship is offered for approximately 8 hours/week (30 hours per month) over 10 months starting mid-September 2024. The UVM undergraduate rate for this position is $16/hour.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  1. Assist in organizing and facilitating listening sessions and a ride-and-drive event.
  2. Gather and analyze community input on EV readiness and charging infrastructure.
  3. Collaborate with team members to create a final report and presentation based on community feedback and research findings.
  4. Engage with a diverse range of community members, including residents, businesses, visitors, and second homeowners.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The internship activities are designed to be conducted, administered and produced in-person and online, with supervision from VT Clean Cities Coordinator through regularly scheduled phone calls, email and MS Teams video calls. The Intern must have access to reliable internet and a computer. The VTCCC coordinator will support their work and ensure that they have the necessary access to shared electronic files. 

If the intern is on-campus during the spring semester, the intern will be given a dedicated work station, including a computer, internet and phone access, in an office at the Transportation Research Center in Mansfield House on The University of Vermont campus.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

This position requires a basic understanding of the National Clean Cities Initiative as sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy and the development of a basic understanding of legislation, such as the Clean Air Act and the Energy Policy Act, which affect VTCCC’s efforts and allow the coalition to operate.

The Intern will be an excellent communicator, motivated, creative, organized, and have a general understanding of alternative fuels and advanced vehicles (e.g., hybrid electric vehicles, AFVs, idle reduction, etc.).  Candidates will also have experience with the following:

  • Organizational skills.
  • Ability to assist with administrative and logistical tasks related to project implementation.
  • Course work in social sciences (Anthropology, Geography or Sociology).
  • Demonstrated effective ability to navigate across cultures with sensitivity and humility.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and other relevant software.

APPLY

  1. A cover letter detailing your interest in the position and relevant experience.
  2. A current resume or CV.

Applications are due by 11:59 pm ET on Sunday August 25th, 2024. 

Please send your resume and a cover letter in PDF format to poneillv@uvm.edu. Selected interns will be contacted for an interview by September 2nd, 2024.

 

VTCCC Fall 2024 TRANSPORTATION PLANNING AND ENGAGEMENT INTERN

This internship is offered for approximately 10 hours/week (40 hours per month) over 18 months starting October 1, 2024. During this internship, some availability on weekends and evenings may be required. The UVM undergraduate rate for this position is $16/hour.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  1. Conduct parking counts at both the Ethan Allen Homestead and the Intervale Center.
  2. Assist in organizing and facilitating stakeholder meetings and community engagement sessions.
  3. Gather and analyze community input from listening sessions.
  4. Use parking count data and feedback from listening sessions to help create transportation plans for the Ethan Allen Homestead and Intervale Center.
  5. Collaborate with team members to create reports and presentations based on community feedback and project findings.
  6. Engage with a diverse range of stakeholders, including tribal representatives, community members, and city officials.
  7. Assist with administrative and logistical tasks related to project implementation.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The internship activities are designed to be conducted, administered and produced in-person and online, with supervision from VT Clean Cities Coordinator through regularly scheduled phone calls, email and MS Teams video calls. The Intern must have access to reliable internet and a computer. The VTCCC coordinator will support their work and ensure that they have the necessary access to shared electronic files. 

If the intern is on-campus during the spring semester, the intern will be given a dedicated work station, including a computer, internet and phone access, in an office at the Transportation Research Center in Mansfield House on The University of Vermont campus.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

This position requires a basic understanding of the National Clean Cities Initiative as sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy and the development of a basic understanding of legislation, such as the Clean Air Act and the Energy Policy Act, which affect VTCCC’s efforts and allow the coalition to operate.

The Intern will be an excellent communicator, motivated, creative, organized, and have a general understanding of alternative fuels and advanced vehicles (e.g., hybrid electric vehicles, AFVs, idle reduction, etc.).  Candidates will also have experience with the following:

  • Valid driver’s license
  • UVM driving certified or will be certified by internship start date.
  • Assist with administrative and logistical tasks related to project implementation.
  • Course work in social sciences (Anthropology, Geography or Sociology).
  • Demonstrated ability to navigate across cultures with sensitivity and humility.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and other relevant software.

APPLY

  1. A cover letter detailing your interest in the position and relevant experience.
  2. A current resume or CV.

Applications are due by 11:59 pm ET on Sunday August 25th, 2024. 

Please send your resume and a cover letter in PDF format to poneillv@uvm.edu. Selected interns will be contacted for an interview by September 2nd, 2024.