Emerald Intern Program

Thanks to the generous support of the Alberta Beverage Container Recycling Corporation and EPCOR, the Alberta Emerald Foundation is pleased to offer an internship program which will provide meaningful educational and training experience for a post-secondary student.  This position is based at our office in Edmonton, beginning with part-time, casual work through the winter and shifting to full-time work in mid-April and through the summer months.

Through this employment and mentoring position, the Alberta Emerald Foundation is also building capacity, providing a "win-win" situation.

About the Emerald Intern Position

We are looking for a positive, creative and enthisiastic individual with excellent organizational and interpersonal skills as well as a keen interest in the environment.  The Emerald Intern must have a thorough knowledge of MS Office as well as excellent and efficient computer skills.  Also, the Emerald Intern must be a self-starter who is able to work with limited supervision.

Some of the duties that the Emerald Intern will be responsible for include:

  • helping to execute our Emerald Events
  • planning and preparation for the next year's Emerald Events
  • maintain Emerald e-communications (Twitter, Facebook, e-news, etc)
  • maintain the Emerald website
  • formal and marketing writing and communications
  • maintain AEF databases
  • identify and develop youth engagement strategies
  • general administrative support and office management

The Emerald Intern position begins a part-time, flexible basis through the winter months and shifts to a full-time position for the spring and summer months.

The 2012 Emerald Intern Postion is now OPEN. 

The 2012 Emerald Intern position is now open.  If you believe you are the right candidate for this position, please email your cover letter and resume to Ms. Emmy Stuebing, Executive Director.  The 2012 Emerald Intern position will close on Friday, February 10, 2012.

 

Special thanks to:

EPCOR