This is a unique opportunity for a student with a passion for environmental issues, the green economy, and civic leadership. Randy Gilliland has taken on a leadership role in promoting green economic issues in Hampton Roads, both as a public servant and a successful businessperson. Working closely with Randy on a day-to-day basis, the intern will have the valuable opportunity to gain experience and forge connections in the environmental and green business communities. Moreover, by working on a variety of initiatives, the intern will have the opportunity to approach the "Green" movement from several important perspectives:
 
Nonprofit:
The Green Jobs Alliance is a national nonprofit organization formed by renewable energy industries and labor organizations, that includes a coalition of educational institutions and technical training schools, community service organizations, environmental groups, workforce development boards, green construction companies, sustainable small businesses, and veteran's groups, who have partnered to provide education, green jobs training, job placement, and career development. GJA was recently awarded a U.S. Department of Energy Ramp-up Through Retrofit grant. www.greenjobsalliance.org, www.greeneconomicalliance.org.
 
Green Business:
SENCON is a team of environmental, information technology and construction experts dedicated to helping Hampton Roads' homeowners and commercial development professionals build a greener, more sustainable future. In just a few short years, SENCON has established itself as the area's leader in providing sustainability services for the light commercial, multi-family and residential markets, making practical environmental stewardship available to every business and residence in the region. www.senconinfo.com.
 
Green Entrepreneurship:
Green Caffeine is an event management and merchandising company.   In addition to marketing Green Caffeine coffee and merchandise, it hosts a network of green educational events in independent coffee houses.  The events are casual, informative, and free!  They are open to anyone who has an interest in green issues and wants to meet others with similar interests. Our goal is to link citizens with the leading thinkers on environmental topics, and foster a true, two-way conversation.  We have an ever-growing group of inspiring speakers, who bring a variety of perspectives toward environmental issues-scientists, small business owners, corporate executives, environmental leaders, policy-makers, and professors.  www.mygreencaffeine.com.
 
Green Networking:
Green Drinks are green business and environmental networking events held monthly in over 600 cities worldwide. Green Drinks is an organic, self-organizing network. The events are very simple and unstructured, but many people have found employment, made friends, developed new ideas, done deals, and had moments of serendipity. There are five Green Drinks chapters in Hampton Roads, and we have a lively mixture of attendees from NGOs, academia, government, and business. www.hrgreendrinks.com.

A successful candidate will demonstrate:
A successful candidate will have the ability to work simultaneously on a number of concurrent projects. They will have strong oral and written communication skills, as well as strong grasp office-related computer and internet applications, and have a passion for the environment and the growth of the green economy. This is an unpaid intern position.

To apply, email a resume to ragilliland@gmail.com and zacjungers@gmail.com.