Policy and Market Research Internship

The Policy and Market Research Intern will support the U.S. Green Building Council’s global market development efforts by researching green building policies around the world, collecting data and communicating market trends. The Policy and Market Research Internship experience will impart valuable research skills and knowledge of policy making at all levels of government.

After completing the program, the intern will be able to:

• Demonstrate experience in non-profit workplace and sector
• Clearly express concepts of sustainability and green building advocacy
• More fully understand the benefits of green building and operations practices
• Demonstrate practical experience in structuring research results in a format and style that is accessible to a general audience
• Synthesize project data, surveys and qualitative data into a cohesive picture of the green building movement

Internship Details Include:

• Ensure the accuracy of existing policy data
• Research new green building policies at all levels of government
• Develop materials and resources that communicate successful green building policies
• Categorize types of green building policies as models for other communities
• Project manage the collection of global policy data
• Coordinate with other national green building councils around the world
• Categorize types of green building policies as models for other communities
• Synthesize and analyze global green building policies
• Conduct market research on the global green building industry

Education & trainings requirements/preferences

• Current enrollment in an undergraduate or graduate program of study
• Major or specialization in Environmental Studies, Politics, Government, Law, Architecture or Engineering highly preferred
• Knowledge of LEED Green Building Rating System highly preferred

Experience requirements

• International policy experience highly preferred
• Previous work experience in team/office setting preferred



Other required skills and qualifications

• Commitment to USGBC’s mission
• Experience in Microsoft Office required, including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
• Excellent communication and writing skills required
• Experience in Adobe Suite preferred, including InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator
• Web management and HTML experience highly preferred
• Database management experience highly preferred
• Willingness and ability to learn new skills and software