Student Internship Opportunities at CDC in the Quality and Sustainability Office

The CDC Quality and Sustainability Office is searching for eligible college students to participate in a SWEP (Student Worksite Experience Program) unpaid internship at CDC in January 2014 (positions for summer interns are also available from May- August 2014). SWEP students may participate in this program for a max of 120 days. Please share with any qualified students you may know. Students interested in these opportunities should contact Suzanne Lanasa at ipb5@cdc.gov with a cover letter and resume for consideration. Any questions about these positions or eligibility can be also be directed to Suzanne (404-639-7273). 1. Sustainability Communications: * Develop internal program materials and website content related to sustainability activities. * Research and draft sustainability educational, promotional and project support materials (articles, social media content, flyers, brochures, posters, toolkits, etc.) * Coordinate with Green Teams and volunteers. 2. Sustainable Facilities: * Support and assist in facilities data collection, compilation, monitoring and analysis (water, waste, energy, etc.) * Research and evaluate best practices and new technologies related to sustainable facilities design, operations and management. * Engage with stakeholders to develop actionable strategies or project development ideas. 3. Sustainable Labs: * Assist QSO and OSELS staff in the creation and execution of “Challenge” competitions, including data compilation, preparation of tracking documents and engagement of potential participants * Research and explore feasibility of alternatives and best practices for standard operating procedures within laboratories related to energy use, water use, waste diversion and hazardous chemical reduction. * Review and evaluate sustainable laboratory literature and translate recommendations into actionable strategies or project development ideas. SWEP Program Information: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention offers unpaid, educationally-related opportunities to students in high school and college through the Worksite Experience Program. The Worksite Experience Program allows students to explore career options and gain valuable and rewarding work experience while pursuing their educational goals. Many educational institutions grant academic credit for the work performed. Contact your educational institution for more information on crediting volunteer experience. (http://www.cdc.gov/employment/menu_student.html) ELIGIBILITY: To participate, students must: Receive written permission from their school and provide proof of enrollment in an accredited educational institution (e.g., transcript, current student identification card, etc.); be 18 years or older; be enrolled at least half-time in a four-year college or university or any other accredited educational institution; provide proof of current health insurance; pass a background investigation; meet VISA requirements for non-citizens; maintain good academic standing; meet other qualifications specified by the hosting office. OSSAM-QSO-SWEP-Sustainability-Communications-Intern.docx
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