2014 Internships at Williams Lake

The Williams Lake Project is looking to fill 2 intern positions. One is a graduate student internship in sustainability management. The second position is for a graduate or undergraduate intern to help with our future interpretive center. Both internships will be paid positions (based on prior experience) and begin in the summer or fall of 2014. If you or someone you know is interested in applying, please submit a resume and cover letter describing relevant experience to Alanna Medlock, Communications Coordinator, at alanna@williamslakeproject.com. Read below for more information on each internship opportunity or click on the PDF file links.

Sustainability Management Intern Job Description

Interpretive Center Intern Job Description

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Sustainability Management Internship

Our Master Development Plan includes LEED certification for the future resort hotel and spa, and a variety of environmental sustainability measures for all housing and landscaping throughout the 779-acre property, which includes 516 acres of conservation land and trails. We are seeking a graduate student intern to help define and implement our sustainability management plan and process.

Responsibilities Include:

• Work with Project Manager to further articulate implementation plan for sustainability vision
• Draft sustainability guidelines and standards for resort and housing development, including construction and operations
• Develop sustainability matrix across environmental categories (e.g., water, wildlife, energy, carbon, people, etc.) to measure and evaluate sustainability plan
• Research and define performance metrics and enforcement mechanisms for sustainability matrix
• Draft deed restrictions, land covenants and architectural review guidelines

Requirements Include:

• Significant interest in sustainability program design and evaluation
• Strong research & communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to take the lead on a project and work independently
• Background in natural sciences, green design and/or planning
• LEED accreditation a plus

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Interpretive Center Internship

We are seeking a student intern to help with many aspects of preparation for our future interpretive center, which will be located in an historic building adjacent to the public section of the Wallkill Valley Rail Trail that runs for 1.5 miles through the property. The goal for the center is to educate visitors about the site’s history in Rosendale as one of the nation’s largest cement manufacturing operations during the 19th century, and as a family resort in the 20th century, as well as provide information about the site’s unique geology and ecology.

Responsibilities Include:

• Assist Project Manager and staff with preparation of successful grant application to the NYS Office of Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation.
• Create inventory of current physical and digital historical assets (photos, archival documents, etc.).
• Help to develop business plan for launching the interpretive center, including: building renovation, preservation & display of historic information, educational programming, marketing and operating plans.

Requirements Include:

• Strong computer and research skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Demonstrated comfort with taking the lead on a project and working independently
• Interest in non-profit management, historic preservation, museum management and/or curatorial studies
• Strong writing skills: grant-writing experience a plus