Spring 2010 Green Building Interns Carrie and Michelle******** Fall 2009 Interns Megan, Kirstin and Raisa

Dovetail has several volunteer and internship opportunities available. Dovetail offers opportunities year-round, including Fall Semester Internships through the Environmental Sustainability program of HECUA (click here for more information).

Undergraduate and Graduate students with an interest in Dovetail's work are invited to contact us for more information about current opportunities.  Student projects are designed to help meet course or credit requirements whenever possible.  Interns and volunteers with Dovetail contribute directly to the success of specific projects and programs.

Please contact us at 612-333-0430 or info@dovetailinc.org for more information.

Current Volunteer Position Descriptions:

Policy Internship

Research and monitor local, national and international environmental policies. The Intern may be asked to attend legislative hearings or other events to gather information and report on policy trends and developments. Projects will vary depending on current policy actions. Applicants should have an interest and background in policy, law and the environment.

Green Building Internship

Support the development of Dovetail’s Green Building and Eco-Affordable Housing Program, including development of green building product databases that identify locally produced materials. The Intern will also assist with evaluations of green building standards to identify opportunities for improvement and the impacts voluntary standards can have on building codes and public policy. Tools for completing the project may include independent research as well as stakeholder surveys and interviews. Position may also include researching green building events for the Dovetail website, seeking information about new advancements in green building, and assisting with the design and development Dovetail green building webpages. Applicants should have an interest and background in architecture, design, building, community development, and/or green building programs.

Green Certification Internship

Assist in providing information related to forest certification, other green certification programs and material evaluations. Projects may include reseraching recent changes in certification programs and standards, developing templates and tools to help increase participating in certification and seeking answers to frequently asked questions about “green”.   Applicants should have an interest and background in forestry, natural resources, marketing, certification and/or material evaluations.

Communications Internship

Support the expansion of Dovetail’s online community by helping promote the monthly e-newsletter and the resources available at the Dovetail website. The Communications Intern will assist with developing and distributing news releases, maintaining media contacts, and generating postings to Dovetail’s Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn pages. The Intern will also help track use and reference to Dovetail’s reports and activities.  Applicants should have an interest and background in communications, writing, editing, marketing and/or promotions.

Environmental Education Internship

Support the use and development of the F.R.E.E Network (www.freenetwork.org), a resource for teachers and students to learn more about forests and forest management.  Projects will include identifying additional resources to be added to the Network, coordinating the review and approval of new resources with members of the  FREE Network's Advisory Group and helping promote the site with target audiences of students and teachers. Applicants should have an interest and background in education, environmental science and/or communications.

Dovetail Partners, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.