Decarbonization Intern

DUE TO A CHANGE IN THE CITY CHARTER, THIS BECAME UNCLASSIFIED.Must be a bona fide student in an educational institution of recognized standingPOSITION DEFINITION:
The purpose of this position is to provide assistance to the City of Cleveland Mayor’s Office of Sustainability’s Project Management teams in Energy, Built Environment, Nature-based Solutions, Circular Economy by using the lens of decarbonization in the collection, analysis and reporting of related project datasets to advance prioritization in the planning and implementation of those projects.

The Decarbonization Intern reports to the Decarbonization Strategist, with functional oversight for several responsibilities provided by other Sustainability Managers and/or the Assistant Director, depending on the project assignment. The Decarbonization team works in close coordination with other City departments and the rest of the Office of Sustainability staff to meet the City’s sustainability goals.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
Under administrative direction, is responsible for planning, managing, developing work rules, training, coordinating, and administering all activities and personnel of such staff positions as administration, citizen participation, research, and finance, and manages such personnel as are assigned to specific functions in the performance of the necessary duties. Performs other job-related duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
A High School Diploma or GED is required. A Bachelor’s program student who is in his/her junior or senior year is preferred, all other students will be considered. A valid State of Ohio Driver's License is required.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Responsibilities for the Decarbonization Intern include:

• Assist with updating the annual citywide greenhouse gas (GHG) inventory and reductions, using Cleveland’s custom Inventory Management System (IMS) tool, and other inventory management systems, including ICLEI USA’s ClearPath tool.
• Assist with updating the Cleveland Climate Action Plan Dashboard, which the Office of Sustainability uses to track and report progress on the implementation of the Cleveland Climate Action Plan (CAP).
• Work with Energy Manager and Decarbonization Strategist to collect data on energy and emissions from City government operations and develop annual inventories of GHG emissions to support the implementation and tracking of the updated MAP.
• Understand and apply to daily work, projects, and programming, the tenets of equity, environmental justice and social determinants of health as they relate to sustainability initiatives, especially in terms of climate mitigation and climate change adaptation solutions.
• Assist with data interfaces and reporting through CDP, American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy (ACEEE) biannual reporting, Energy Star’s Portfolio Manager and other systems as needed for benchmarking the carbon emissions of City of Cleveland’s buildings and facilities.
• Assist the Decarbonization Strategist with other applicable decarbonization projects and tasks in the fields of carbon equivalent emissions quantification, tracking, goal setting, etc. related to the areas of energy, the built environment, circular economy, nature-based solutions, etc.

Additional responsibilities for this role may include:

• Provide support to other Office of Sustainability projects and initiatives, such as but not limited to, the implementation of the updated CAP, the completion of the Comprehensive Climate Action Plan (CCAP) and the Status Report for the Climate Pollution Reduction Grant (CPRG), the City’s 100% Renewable Electricity by 2050, and the LEED for Cities certification projects.
• Participate in Sustainability outreach and education events, as required.

ADDITIONAL PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• A Bachelor’s Degree or a student who is in his/her junior or senior year of a Bachelor’s program is preferred, and preferably in the fields of Mechanical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Sciences, Environmental Policy, or Environmental Studies.
• A commitment of up to 25 hours per week during the City’s regular daytime work schedule is required.
• A Master’s candidate with at least a year remaining in his/her program before graduation is strongly encouraged to apply.
• A valid State driver’s license is preferred. A valid State of Ohio identification card or a valid out of state driver’s license or identification card is also accepted.
• Experience with Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint is required. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel is preferred.
• Strong analytical and data management skills preferred.
• Experience working in or supporting complex Information Technology (IT) applications, as well as in energy management systems, energy modeling/simulation software and GIS software are a plus.
• Excellent written, oral and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to relate to, and work effectively with, persons of diverse racial, ethnic, gender, sexual preference or orientation, religious and socioeconomic backgrounds. Communicates effectively and appropriately with each while maintaining a high level of professionalism.

The City's guiding principles are as follows: Placing Clevelanders at the Center, Empowering Employees to Do Purposeful Work, Defining Clear and Pragmatic Objectives, Leading with Trust and Transparency, Striving for Equity in All We Do, and Embracing Change. All City employees are responsible for embracing and carrying out these principles in all that they do.

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