{"531571":{"#nid":"531571","#data":{"type":"event","title":"ARC Sustainable Connections Internship Program | Application Now Open","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EARC\u2019s Sustainable Connections Internship program seeks to connect the wealth of talented university students in the region with local governments in need of sustainability programming assistance.\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThe internship program will\u003C\/strong\u003E: \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EEngage students in meaningful work with cities and counties so that they can obtain hands\u2010on experience and build relationships with local government and sustainability professionals.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EConnect students working toward sustainability careers with a network where they can share experiences and insights.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EHelp cities and counties obtain assistance with sustainability initiatives that they may not otherwise have the time or resources to complete on their own.\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cp\u003ESustainable Connections will go beyond a traditional internship format by connecting interns with each other, as well as with local governments. Students will be required to attend connection events throughout the semester where they will network, discuss readings relevant to local government sustainability and hear from key regional sustainability leaders. \u003Cbr \/\u003EStudents will present their final work products at the Sustainable Connections Symposium to an audience of their peers, local government colleagues, academic and sustainability advisors, as well as members of the ARC Board and staff. These interactions will help inform and energize their work with their respective communities and within their field of study.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EExamples of potential environmental sustainability projects\u003C\/strong\u003E: \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EGreen Communities documentation \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EEducation \u0026amp; Outreach strategies \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003ECitizen surveys \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EBest practice research \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EPerformance measurement\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EFeasibility studies \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EAction plans \u0026amp; implementation \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003ECitizens academies\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EThe Green Communities Manual provides examples of specific sustainability measures that local governments may use to guide their proposals. Projects may be focused on waste reduction and recycling, green building, energy efficiency, green power, water conservation, air quality and transportation, land use, trees and greenspace, and employee and community education. \u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EMinimum Qualifications\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EStudents must be in good standing with a participating university pilot partner (Agnes Scott College, Emory University, Georgia State University, Georgia Tech or Spelman College)\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EProgram is open to third\u2010year undergraduate through first\u2010year graduate school students\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EMust have GPA 2.75 or higher (some exceptions may be made)\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EMust apply for internship credit if not seeking a paid internship\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWhat majors should apply to the Sustainable Connections Internship Program? \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EStudents from any major with an interest in environmental sustainability, local government operations and public service are encouraged to apply.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EHow are interns placed? \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EStudents meeting the minimum qualifications who submit a completed application package may be invited for an in person interview with ARC staff.\u0026nbsp; Students will then be matched with jurisdictions based on their educational background, expertise and academic\/professional goals. Additionally, considerations will be made based on geographic location and ability to travel. In the event that there are more student applicants than participating local governments, students may be deferred to the following academic year.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWill I be paid or receive a stipend?\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003EParticipants will not receive a stipend but some of the internships will be paid at a rate of $12\/hour (Undergraduate level) and $14\/hour (graduate level). If paid, students will be expected to work at least 10 hours each week for 13 weeks each semester (fall 2016 and spring 2017.) If unpaid, students will be expected to register for course credit and meet the internship work hour requirements for those credits.\u003Cem\u003E If you receive need\u2010based financial aid, please talk to a representative at your institution\u2019s financial aid office to determine how and if a paid internship will impact your aid package.\u003C\/em\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EProgram Guidelines\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003ECities and counties within the 10 county Atlanta region are eligible to participate.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EEligible projects must be completable within a six to seven month time frame, and students must be given a clear scope of work and defined deliverables.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EStudents will be provided with a local government point of contact who will be available by phone, email and in person for the student to work with throughout the semester. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003ELocal governments must provide the student with the opportunity to learn about local government operations during the first month of the internship, either through shadowing and\/or meetings with elected officials, administrators and department heads.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EStudents are expected to work at least 10 hours each week for at least 13 weeks each semester (Fall 2016 and Spring 2017). \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EThe local government is expected to pay interns $12\/hour (undergraduate level) or $14\/hour (graduate level) unless they indicate that they are only able to work with a student who is seeking an unpaid internship for class credit.\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EProjects are selected by ARC based upon a defined scope of work, relevance to environmental sustainability, demonstrated commitment to guide the intern and support from the local government administration and elected leadership.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EStudents are matched with local governments according to their educational backgrounds, expertise, academic\/ professional goals and ability to travel.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EARC staff will serve as a liaison between the local government, the student and the university and will remain in contact with each throughout the semester. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EARC staff will connect the student with relevant outside resources and experts.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EStudents will provide deliverables to the local government at the close of each semester in electronic and printed format.\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EStudents must certify that they will participate in all of the connection events (3 per semester), including the Sustainable Connections Symposium at the end of the academic year. \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EImportant Dates\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EApril 2016 \u2013 Application Period Opens\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EJune 2, 2016 \u2013 Application Deadline \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EJune 2016 \u2013 Interviews Conducted with Students\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EJuly 10, 2016 \u2013 Matches Notified \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EAugust 2016 \u2013 Internship Begins \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EMay 2017 \u2013 Internship Ends (May be continued into summer if the intern and local government agree.)\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cp\u003EApply Online: \u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/www.AtlantaRegional.com\/SustainableConnections\u0022\u003Ehttp:\/\/www.AtlantaRegional.com\/SustainableConnections\u003C\/a\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E","summary":null,"format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EARC\u2019s Sustainable Connections Internship program seeks to connect the wealth of talented university students in the region with local governments in need of sustainability programming assistance.\u0026nbsp; 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