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NEOGOV · 1 day ago

Urban Government Intern II - Limited Service (Community Engagement)

Michigan, MI

Internship

Hybrid

Intern

$18/hr - $22/hr

NEOGOV is a company that is part of the City of Detroit's efforts to enhance energy efficiency and renewable energy adoption. They are seeking a Community Engagement Intern to assist in developing educational materials, supporting outreach plans, and engaging with stakeholders to promote energy efficiency initiatives.

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Responsibilities

Create education materials (curriculum and online resources) for different audiences around energy efficiency topics that are related to residents of the City of Detroit

Develop best practice guides for building operation, maintenance and renovation/construction by building type

Support the development and launch of the Benchmarking Ordinance Outreach plan

Edit a series of videos about energy efficient buildings and the benchmarking Ordinance to be published by the City of Detroit

Assist with preparation related to stakeholder engagement

Assist in producing engaging content for our newsletter, website, external media sites, etc

Qualification

Energy efficiency knowledgeData analysis skillsMicrosoft Excel proficiencyMicrosoft platforms proficiencyGIS software knowledgeCommunication skillsCreativityOrganizational skillsTeamworkProblem-solving

Required

A minimum of 2-3 years of completed undergraduate course work is preferred

Recent graduates are also encouraged to apply

Preferred

Creativity, imagination, and the ability to take initiative and bring fresh ideas to the OoS Team

Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills

Ability to effectively work in teams and independently

Excellent organizational skills- prioritize tasks, follow timelines, and meet project deadlines

Ability to research projects and present conclusions to the team

Ability to problem-solve and make decisions – critical appraisal skills

Proficiency in Microsoft platforms, such as SharePoint, Teams, Word, etc

Advanced Excel skills

Ability to use web conferencing services such as Zoom or MS Teams

Knowledge of ArcGIS or QGIS software and/or principles and practices of GIS and geographic analysis, various geographic databases, and mapping would be useful

Experience using ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager would be useful

Knowledge about energy engineering principles and calculations, such as heat transfer, power and efficiency would be useful