College of Natural Resources, UC Berkeley

Jobs and Internships 2012.02.15

February 15, 2012

Feb. 17 | Be a Marketing Intern at Brilliant Earth
Feb. 17 & 21 | Find out about GreenCitizen, Inc.
Summer 2012 | Intern with International Rivers

Feb. 17 | Be a Marketing Intern or Associate at Brilliant Earth

Brilliant Earth, the leading provider of ethical origin fine jewelry, is looking for active undergraduate and graduate students to assist our marketing and product development department in evolving our website, product catalog, photography, and newsletter efforts. This internship is a great opportunity to gain real world experience in marketing and e-commerce at a socially responsible enterprise. The main objectives of this internship are the following:
- Help develop and implement online product catalog strategy, including product photography, online images, descriptions of jewelry
- Develop newsletter strategy and implement content based on product catalog to showcase new and purchased products
- Evolve and refine website content, including testimonials and media mentions
- Implement product updates to website and to back-end system.
This is a part time paid internship at our San Francisco office, conveniently located one block from the Powell BART station. Scheduling and hours are somewhat flexible to fit your schedule with a commitment of 10 to 15 hours per week. We provide a $1000 stipend for the semester. To Apply: Please submit your resume and cover letter by February 17, 2012 to intern@brilliantearth.com.

Brilliant Earth is also looking for a Marketing Associate to collaborate with Senior Management team on a variety of online marketing projects critical to Brilliant Earth's success. Ideal candidates will thrive in fast-paced startup environment and grow with the company to take on greater responsibility over time. Candidates should have strong entrepreneurial spirit and desire to work in socially responsible consumer business. Key responsibilities include:
- Create and assist with new website content, user stories, wireframes, website design and implementation
- Optimize website usability and onsite conversion.
- Assist with general online marketing initiatives, including blog, online advertisement design, email marketing, and social media channels.
- Quantitative assessment and optimization across marketing channels
This is a full time position and salary/benefits are negotiable, depending upon experience. To apply, please send resume and cover letter to mktgjobs@brilliantearth.com by February 24, 2012.


Feb. 17 & 21 | Find out about GreenCitizen, Inc.
Are you interested in a green job opportunity to learn and develop a range of professional and entrepreneurial skills in a fast-­paced, start-­up venture? Do you want to join a dedicated team working at the intersection of technology and social entrepreneurship, all while saving the environment? If so, we want to hear from you! GreenCitizen will be on campus at the following two events this February:
1) Listen to our CEO speak at the Berkeley Energy and Resources Collaborative’s “Electronic Waste Roundtable Discussion” on February 17th, 2012 http://bercewastediscussion.eventbrite.com/
2) Also, come visit us at the UC Berkeley Green Career Fair on February 21st, 2012! https://career.berkeley.edu/Fairs/Fairs.stm


Summer 2012 | Intern with International Rivers
Policy Program Assistant - Summer 2012
We are seeking an intern with a background in water policy to help monitor the application of an industry sustainability protocol for hydropower projects. A full internship description and application instructions can be found here.

China Program Education and Outreach Intern - Summer 2012
We are seeking an intern interested in capacity building and online communications to assist in the development of an overseas training program and other outreach projects for the China Program. A full internship description and application instructions can be found here.

Africa Program Assistant - Summer 2012

We are seeking an intern that is passionate about environmental and social issues in Africa, and who possesses solid research, writing and communication skills. The intern will be assisting the Africa Program Director, and will most likely be based in Pretoria, South Africa. A full internship description and application instructions can be found here.

Visit http://www.internationalrivers.org/ for more information.