The Illinois Green Business Association is always seeking to provide experiential learning opportunities for students. We want to help students delve into the green field!! IGBA offers unpaid internships, although it is possible to get course credit for working with us.
If you live outside of the Champaign-Urbana area, we are still open to working with you! Please contact us and describe your interest in working with the IGBA.
Intern teams are as follows:
The educational programming intern will help develop educational presentations on topics relating to business sustainability. The IGBA hopes to launch a free informational series or a"Lunch N' Learn" covering ways to green your business. Intern would set up a schedule for the series and organize the multitude of green resources the IGBA has into a presentation agenda. This position also includes researching preexisting educational programs nationwide. This is a great opportunity to become well-versed about energy efficiency and green business practices.
IGBA seeks a graphic or web designer to assist with our brand and web presence. The IGBA is highly involved in the community and with other organizations, and this is an opportunity for your website or designs to make a big impact! For more information about this type of opportunity, please contact mara@illinoisgba.com
The IGBA marketing intern will help with marketing strategy and execution. Tasks include but are not limited to: writing press releases, media outreach, implementing strategies from our marketing plan, planning for IGBA events, and designing materials to advertise & promote certified green businesses to the local community.
This is a hands-on position that offers an opportunity to work directly with a business to assist them in reaching their sustainable goals. Intern will execute business-specific research and utilize creative thinking skills to assert a business' green goals and make sure business needs are met. Intern will also learn about sustainable business practices and solutions, and gain real, unique experiences as a green consultant! You may also research any topic relating to our certification checklist that is of particular interest to you.
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