State & Local Government Market Development Intern
Location
United States
Posted
15 days ago
Salary
Not specified
No structured requirement data.
Job Description
Role Description
As a State & Local Government Market Development Intern, you will contribute directly to the work of the U.S. Market Transformation and Development (U.S. MTD) team by supporting real projects that impact our organization and mission. You will report to the VP, State and Local Government and collaborate with team members across US MTD, Advocacy and Client Solutions.
During this internship, you will focus on the following question:
How can U.S. MTD advance green building and sustainable community development across the state and local government sectors?
Your work will help amplify public sector leadership and accelerate the transition to a healthier, more sustainable built environment. You will also:
- Gain hands-on experience working on meaningful initiatives
- Develop professional and technical skills
- Partner with experienced professionals across teams
- Lead a defined project with measurable outcomes
By the end of the internship, you are expected to deliver:
- A market analysis of state and local government product uptake and growth potential.
- An article posted to USGBC.org.
- A final presentation for the Intern Showcase.
Qualifications
- Previous internship, work study, or volunteer experience.
- Demonstrated passion for urban sustainability, climate action, green building, and community resilience.
- Interest in government, public sector engagement, or civic leadership.
- Experience conducting market research or survey-based analysis.
- Strong communication, organizational, and computer skills; excellent attention to detail.
- Ability to balance multiple tasks and manage deadlines effectively.
- Commitment to USGBC’s mission and values.
- Current enrollment in an undergraduate or graduate program at a U.S. higher education institution.
- Academic focus in urban planning, geography, sustainability, public policy, business or public administration, marketing and communications, environmental studies, or related fields.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Comfort with virtual collaboration platforms such as Zoom and Microsoft Teams.
Requirements
- Motivated and detail oriented
- Written and verbal communication skills
- Organization and time management
- Research and data interpretation
- Collaboration and adaptability
Benefits
- Exposure to organizational leadership and cross-functional teams
- Networking opportunities in the built environment and sustainability sectors
- Weekly check-ins with internship supervisor for regular feedback and coaching
- Structured onboarding and training
- Participation in the Intern Showcase
- Remote work flexibility
- Resume-building, portfolio-quality work
- Access to O365 and USGBC/GBCI resources
- Mandatory weekly educational sessions with subject matter experts
Intern Logistics
- Location: This position is remote in the United States.
- Work Schedule: Monday to Friday from 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM in the intern’s time zone. Note: Interns are not compensated for holidays or personal time off.
- Hiring Process: One interview, Two professional references required for finalists.
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Internship Cohorts:
- Cohort 1: June 1st, 2026 to August 21st, 2026
- Cohort 2: June 22nd, 2026 to September 11th, 2026
- If you have vacation scheduled where you will be absent for more than 5 days, we encourage you to not apply.
- Compensation: Hourly rate: $20–$25 per hour, based on education and experience. Compensation is determined using an internal intern pay matrix and is not negotiable.
EEO Statement
The U.S. Green Building Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Job Requirements
- Previous internship, work study, or volunteer experience.
- Demonstrated passion for urban sustainability, climate action, green building, and community resilience.
- Interest in government, public sector engagement, or civic leadership.
- Experience conducting market research or survey-based analysis.
- Strong communication, organizational, and computer skills; excellent attention to detail.
- Ability to balance multiple tasks and manage deadlines effectively.
- Commitment to USGBC’s mission and values.
- Current enrollment in an undergraduate or graduate program at a U.S. higher education institution.
- Academic focus in urban planning, geography, sustainability, public policy, business or public administration, marketing and communications, environmental studies, or related fields.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Comfort with virtual collaboration platforms such as Zoom and Microsoft Teams.
- Motivated and detail oriented
- Written and verbal communication skills
- Organization and time management
- Research and data interpretation
- Collaboration and adaptability
Benefits
- Exposure to organizational leadership and cross-functional teams
- Networking opportunities in the built environment and sustainability sectors
- Weekly check-ins with internship supervisor for regular feedback and coaching
- Structured onboarding and training
- Participation in the Intern Showcase
- Remote work flexibility
- Resume-building, portfolio-quality work
- Access to O365 and USGBC/GBCI resources
- Mandatory weekly educational sessions with subject matter experts
- Intern Logistics
- Location: This position is remote in the United States.
- Work Schedule: Monday to Friday from 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM in the intern’s time zone. Note: Interns are not compensated for holidays or personal time off.
- Hiring Process: One interview, Two professional references required for finalists.
- Internship Cohorts: Cohort 1: June 1st, 2026 to August 21st, 2026 Cohort 2: June 22nd, 2026 to September 11th, 2026
- Cohort 1: June 1st, 2026 to August 21st, 2026
- Cohort 2: June 22nd, 2026 to September 11th, 2026
- If you have vacation scheduled where you will be absent for more than 5 days, we encourage you to not apply.
- Compensation: Hourly rate: $20–$25 per hour, based on education and experience. Compensation is determined using an internal intern pay matrix and is not negotiable.
- EEO Statement
- The U.S. Green Building Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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