Sales Intern (Remote in the U.S.) at US Green Building Council
United States
$0.02k - $0.025k
<div><div><p data-pasted="true"><strong><span style="font-size: 18px; font-family: arial, sans-serif;">HOW YOU’LL MAKE AN IMPACT</span></strong></p><hr><p data-pasted="true"><span style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18px;">As a <strong>Sales Research Intern</strong>, you will contribute directly to the work of the <strong>U.S. Market Transformation and Development team</strong> by supporting real projects that impact our organization and mission. You will report to <strong>VP, Market Transformation and Development </strong> and collaborate with team members across the U.S.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18px;">During this internship, you will focus on the following opportunity: <strong>Grow uptake of LEED and other USGBC/GBCI products and services by supporting inside sales, including industry and client research, aid in sales or business review meeting preparation, and/or contribute to prospecting activities.</strong></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18px;">This work will support <strong>the growth of LEED and other USGBC/GBCI products</strong> and help inform future decisions, policies, or improvements. You will also :</span></p><ul><li style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18px;">Gain hands-on experience working on meaningful initiatives</li><li style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18px;">Develop professional and technical skills</li><li style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18px;">Partner with experienced professionals across teams</li><li style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18px;">Lead a defined project with measurable outcomes</li></ul><p><br></p><p><span style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18px;"><strong>Expected Outcomes</strong></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18px;">By the end of the internship, you are expected to deliver:</span></p><ul><li style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18px;"><strong>Independently developed work plan with milestones and deliverables</strong></li><li style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18px;"><strong>Final work product as best fits the project (industry/client research, sales meeting or business review preparation, prospecting activities)</strong></li><li style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18px;">Final presentation for the Intern Showcase</li></ul><p><span style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18px;"><br></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px; font-family: arial, sans-serif;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px; font-family: arial, sans-serif;"><strong>KEY LEARNING AREAS AND RESPONSIBILITIES </strong></span></p><hr><ul><li data-pasted="true" style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18px;">Analyze and support the inside sales process to grow LEED</li><li style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18px;">Conduct research on strategic clients or target industries and summarize findings for internal stakeholders</li><li style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18px;">Collaborate with team members to gather insights and coordinate deliverables</li><li style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18px;">Track progress and document work using MS suite</li><li style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18px;">Develop reports, presentations, and written materials for leadership and partners</li><li style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18px;">Participate in team meetings, project reviews, and learning sessions</li><li style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18px;">Support data collection, evaluation, and quality assurance activities</li><li style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18px;">Contribute to improving internal documentation and workflows</li><li style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18px;">Maintain accurate records of weekly hours worked</li><li style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18px;">Prepare and deliver a final project/research presentation</li></ul><p><span style="font-size: 18px; font-family: arial, sans-serif;"><em> </em><em> </em></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px; font-family: arial, sans-serif;"><strong>PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS</strong></span></p><hr><p><span style="font-size: 18px; font-family: arial, sans-serif;"><strong>Experience </strong></span></p><ul><li data-pasted="true" style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18px;">Prior internships, research projects, volunteer work, or relevant coursework in <strong>business, marketing, or sales</strong></li><li style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18px;">Ability to balance listening and talking, speaking and writing clearly and accurately, influencing others and keeping others informed</li><li style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18px;">Ability to break apart complex work into manageable tasks, create a plan, and follow through on tasks without being asked</li><li style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18px;">Ability to recognize and correct spelling and grammar errors, while maintaining the rules of USGBC’s voice</li><li style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18px;">Being receptive to feedback, willing to learn, and embracing continuous improvement</li></ul><p><span style="font-size: 18px; font-family: arial, sans-serif;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px; font-family: arial, sans-serif;"><strong>Education</strong></span></p><ul><li style="font-size: 18px; font-family: arial, sans-serif;">Currently pursuing or recently completed studies in Business, Marketing, Sales, Communications, or related fields</li></ul><p><span style="font-size: 18px; font-family: arial, sans-serif;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px; font-family: arial, sans-serif;"><strong>Technical Tools</strong></span></p><ul><li style="font-size: 18px; font-family: arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1;">Familiarity with:<ul style="font-family: initial; font-size: initial;"><li data-pasted="true" style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18px;">MS Office Suite</li><li style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18px;">Salesforce (preferred, not required)</li></ul></li></ul><p><span style="font-size: 18px; font-family: arial, sans-serif;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px; font-family: arial, sans-serif;"><strong>Skills</strong></span></p><ul><li data-pasted="true" style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18px;">Ability to balance listening and talking, speaking and writing clearly and accurately, influencing others and keeping others informed</li><li style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18px;">Ability to break apart complex work into manageable tasks, create a plan, and follow through on tasks without being asked</li><li style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18px;">Ability to recognize and correct spelling and grammar errors, while maintaining the rules of USGBC’s voice</li><li style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18px;">Being receptive to feedback, willing to learn, and embracing continuous improvement</li></ul><p><span style="font-size: 18px; font-family: arial, sans-serif;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px; font-family: arial, sans-serif;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px; font-family: arial, sans-serif;"><strong>BENEFITS OF INTERNING WITH USGBC/GBCI</strong></span></p><hr><ul><li style="font-size: 18px; font-family: arial, sans-serif;">Exposure to organizational leadership and cross-functional teams</li><li style="font-size: 18px; font-family: arial, sans-serif;">Networking opportunities in the built environment and sustainability sectors</li><li style="font-size: 18px; font-family: arial, sans-serif;">Weekly check-ins with internship supervisor for regular feedback and coaching</li><li style="font-size: 18px; font-family: arial, sans-serif;">Structured onboarding and training</li><li style="font-size: 18px; font-family: arial, sans-serif;">Participation in the Intern Showcase</li><li style="font-size: 18px; font-family: arial, sans-serif;">Remote work flexibility</li><li style="font-size: 18px; font-family: arial, sans-serif;">Resume-building, portfolio-quality work</li><li style="font-size: 18px; font-family: arial, sans-serif;">Access to O365 and USGBC/GBCI resources</li><li style="font-size: 18px; font-family: arial, sans-serif;">Mandatory weekly educational sessions with subject matter experts </li></ul><p><span style="font-size: 18px; font-family: arial, sans-serif;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px; font-family: arial, sans-serif;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px; font-family: arial, sans-serif;"><strong>INTERN LOGISTICS</strong></span></p><hr><p><span style="font-size: 18px; font-family: arial, sans-serif;"><strong>Location:</strong> This position is remote in the United States.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px; font-family: arial, sans-serif;"><em> </em></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px; font-family: arial, sans-serif;"><strong>Work Schedule:</strong> Monday to Friday from 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM in the intern’s time zone. Note: Interns are not compensated for holidays or personal time off.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px; font-family: arial, sans-serif;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px; font-family: arial, sans-serif;"><strong>Hiring Process:</strong></span></p><ul><li style="font-size: 18px; font-family: arial, sans-serif;">One interview</li><li style="font-size: 18px; font-family: arial, sans-serif;">Two professional references required for finalists</li></ul><p><span style="font-size: 18px; font-family: arial, sans-serif;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px; font-family: arial, sans-serif;"><strong>Internship Cohorts:</strong></span></p><ul><li style="font-size: 18px; font-family: arial, sans-serif;"><strong>Cohort 1: </strong>June 1st , 2026 to August 21st, 2026</li><li style="font-size: 18px; font-family: arial, sans-serif;"><strong>Cohort 2: </strong>June 22nd, 2026 to September 11th, 2026</li></ul><p><span style="font-size: 18px; font-family: arial, sans-serif;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px; font-family: arial, sans-serif;">If you have vacation scheduled where you will be absent for more than 5 days, we encourage you to not apply. </span></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px; font-family: arial, sans-serif;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px; font-family: arial, sans-serif;"><strong>Compensation: </strong>Hourly rate: $20–$25 per hour, based on education and experience. Compensation is determined using an internal intern pay matrix and is not negotiable.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px; font-family: arial, sans-serif;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px; font-family: arial, sans-serif;"><strong>EEO STATEMENT</strong></span></p><hr><p><span style="font-size: 18px; font-family: arial, sans-serif;">The U.S. Green Building Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px; font-family: arial, sans-serif;"> </span></p><h1><span style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18px;"><br></span></h1><p><span style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18px;"><br></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18px;"><br></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 18px; font-family: arial, sans-serif;"><strong>ABOUT US</strong></span></p><hr><p><span style="font-size: 18px; font-family: arial, sans-serif;"><strong>U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC)</strong> is a mission-driven nonprofit dedicated to accelerating and scaling the transformation of the built environment. Through LEED—the world’s most widely used green building rating system— and initiatives likes Greenbuild, the Center for Green Schools and advocacy, USGBC empowers professionals to drive market transformation that advances human and environmental health, climate resilience, and equity.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px; font-family: arial, sans-serif;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px; font-family: arial, sans-serif;"><strong>Green Business Certification Inc. (GBCI) </strong>is the world’s leading sustainability and health certification and credentialing body, independently recognizing excellence in performance. GBCI administers project certifications and professional credentials and certificates including <a href="https://www.usgbc.org/leed" style="font-size: 18px;">LEED</a>, <a href="https://edgebuildings.com/" target="_new" style="font-size: 18px;">EDGE</a>, <a href="https://peer.gbci.org/" style="font-size: 18px;">PEER</a>, <a href="https://www.usgbc.org/perform" style="font-size: 18px;">PERFORM</a>, <a href="https://www.sustainablesites.org/" target="_new" style="font-size: 18px;">SITES</a>, <a href="https://true.gbci.org/" style="font-size: 18px;">TRUE Zero Waste</a>, and IREE.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px; font-family: arial, sans-serif;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px; font-family: arial, sans-serif;">We are proud to be globally recognized for our leadership in green building, environmental performance, and sustainable development.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px; font-family: arial, sans-serif;"><strong> </strong></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px; font-family: arial, sans-serif;"><strong>Our Global Impact</strong></span></p><ul><li style="font-size: 18px; font-family: arial, sans-serif;">Over <strong>120,000 LEED-certified commercial projects</strong> worldwide</li><li style="font-size: 18px; font-family: arial, sans-serif;"><strong>Millions of square feet</strong> of certified healthy, efficient, low-carbon space</li><li style="font-size: 18px; font-family: arial, sans-serif;">Recognition in <strong>180+ countries</strong> for innovation in green building and business practices</li></ul><p><span style="font-size: 18px; font-family: arial, sans-serif;"><strong> </strong></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px; font-family: arial, sans-serif;"><strong>Why Join Us?</strong></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px; font-family: arial, sans-serif;">At USGBC and GBCI, you’ll work alongside passionate, mission-aligned professionals who care deeply about people, the planet, and progress. We offer:</span></p><ul><li style="font-size: 18px; font-family: arial, sans-serif;">A purpose-driven, inclusive culture</li><li style="font-size: 18px; font-family: arial, sans-serif;">Opportunities to grow your career and take ownership of meaningful work</li><li style="font-size: 18px; font-family: arial, sans-serif;">A chance to make a measurable impact on global sustainability efforts</li><li style="font-size: 18px; font-family: arial, sans-serif;">We’re seeking team members who thrive in collaborative environments, are committed to excellence, and want to build lasting partnerships that drive change in the built environment.</li></ul><p><span style="font-size: 18px; font-family: arial, sans-serif;"><strong> </strong></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px; font-family: arial, sans-serif;"><strong>Meet Our Leaders and Learn More about our Mission:</strong> </span></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px; font-family: arial, sans-serif;"> </span></p><ul><li style="font-size: 18px; font-family: arial, sans-serif;"><a href="https://www.usgbc.org/about/mission-vision" style="font-size: 18px; font-family: arial, sans-serif;">U.S. Green Building Council Leaders</a> </li><li style="font-size: 18px; font-family: arial, sans-serif;"><a href="https://www.gbci.org/about" style="font-size: 18px; font-family: arial, sans-serif;">Green Business Certification Inc Leaders</a></li></ul><p><span style="font-size: 18px; font-family: arial, sans-serif;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px; font-family: arial, sans-serif;"><strong>Culture and Values Statement</strong></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px; font-family: arial, sans-serif;"><strong> </strong></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px; font-family: arial, sans-serif;">Working together, each of us advances our mission by respecting all voices, trusting and supporting one another, excelling through collaboration and accountability, and continuously improving ourselves and our organization.</span></p></div></div>
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