Blue Economy Intern
Current is seeking a Blue Economy intern to support our work to implement the Upstream IL blue economy strategy. This intern will work with Current’s Strategy Director to develop and execute economic development programs, write grant proposals, and design and utilize new organizational metrics. The intern will also support work on Great Lakes ReNEW, across workforce development, education and entrepreneurship strategies, including providing convening support for project working groups.
Preferred General Qualifications:
- Available to work 12-15 hours per week, for at least 8 weeks, within the 12 week block of Monday, May 20, 2024 - Friday, August 9, 2024, with the opportunity for additional work depending on organization needs and intern-organization fit
- Actively enrolled undergraduate or graduate student focusing on communications, marketing, sustainability, or related field
- Experience, professionally or from your coursework, in the topic area relevant to the internship concentration
- Familiarity with general software platforms, including Google (Gmail, Drive, Slides), Microsoft365 (Word, Excel, Powerpoint), and various streaming tools (Zoom, Slack)
- Strong writing and verbal communication skills; communication crosses into everything we do
- Strong time management and organizational skills
- Ability to self-manage projects, deadlines, calendars, and files
- Flexibility to attend occasional in-person events in Chicago
- Ability to work remotely AND in person in our office (Impact House, 200 W Madison, Chicago, IL 60606)