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DOEE is the leading authority on energy and environmental issues affecting the District of Columbia. Using a combination of regulations, outreach, education, and incentives, DOEE administers programs and services to fulfill our mission. We work collaboratively with other government agencies, residents, businesses, and institutions to promote environmentally responsible behavior that will lead to a more sustainable urban environment.
Our mission is to improve the quality of life for the residents and natural inhabitants of the nation’s capital by protecting and restoring the environment, conserving our natural resources, mitigating pollution, increasing access to clean and renewable energy, and educating the public on ways to secure a sustainable future. We perform all agency mission activities with the highest integrity to uphold the public trust. For more information about DOEE, visit our About DOEE page.
In Fall 2015, DOEE launched the Green Fellows Leadership and Development Program in the fields of energy and environment. This Fellowship is a competitive, paid opportunity designed for graduate-level students who are currently enrolled in a Master's degree study program. The Program is both a career exploration and pipeline program for students interested in job placement at DOEE, however, placement opportunities are not guaranteed. Fellows are recruited in a temporary Grade 9/ Step 1 role and may work up to 36 hours per week/72 hours per pay period. Opportunities may be available in DOEE's six administrations. For more information about the agency’s teams, visit DOEE' s Agency Offices and Divisions.
DOEE encourages applicants pursuing studies across the various environmental fields to apply. These include, but are not limited to fields such as: geography, energy, environmental sciences/studies, sustainability, public administration/policy, sustainability, natural resources management, urban agriculture, climate sciences/studies, engineering, urban planning, and other related fields. Green Fellows are often responsible for research, program and policy development, act as project management leads on high-profile agency projects and perform a variety of assignments designed specifically to enhance their public service values, environmental knowledge, and project management abilities. Fellows will have several opportunities to come together with their cohort to participate in cross-disciplinary and professional development trainings, collaborative group projects, field work, volunteerism, field trips, and other opportunities. Fellows are connected to a program area that matches their skills and interests.
Program Requirements
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Candidates must be either:
a) A District resident enrolled or accepted into a Master’s-degree program, or
b) Enrolled in a local area college or university’s Master’s-degree program (District residency is preferred, but not required) -
Be able to commit to a fellowship period not to exceed September 30th
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Complete a 2-day orientation (1 day with DCHR; 1 day with DOEE)
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Attend training, networking and professional and development opportunities
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Participate in volunteer opportunities
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Work with the cohort on a collaborative project which will result in a final presentation
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Successful performance reviews (mid-year and end-of-year)
Inquiries may be sent to the Program Coordinator, Laura Miller, at [email protected].
Applications for the Green Fellows open annually in the Fall and selected Fellows will typically start their Fellowship in the following January. Follow us on twitterand facebook for updates.
Green Fellows Experiential Learning and Team Building Field Trips
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