Intern with EWB-USA

From time to time, EWB-USA offers internship opportunities. If any are currently available, they will be listed below. We also encourage you to take advantage of our resume service.

Internship Opportunities to Assist in the Development of Rocket Stove Projects in Haiti, DRC (Congo), and Kenya

Summer 2010

Contact: Peter Scott/Rocket Science Consulting

apropeter@hotmail.com

435-513-2408

This summer we have a number of opportunities for engineering students/ graduates who would like to make a profound difference in reducing deforestation and poverty in the developing world. We have a total of 5 internship openings for improved biomass cookstove projects in Haiti, Kenya, and Congo. There are also possibilities for paid employment at the end of the internship.

Duration: 2.5 -- 4 months (extensions are possible)

Terms: we provide air ticket, room and board in country

Qualifications: any engineering student apply

Our ideal intern for this task would have a background or strong interest in at least one of the following:

• manufacturing
• industrial design
• AutoCAD or similar program
• ceramic production
• process engineering
• kiln construction
• experience with augurs and extruders

More importantly than the specific qualifications however, we are looking for an intern that is flexible and creative as well as a good problem solver. Our last intern was a chemical engineer but he was more than capable in handling the manufacturing tasks that we gave him. In other words, we would be interested in hearing from any engineering student.

Date: The starting dates for the positions are flexible but ideally the applicant would be available to start May 8th 2010 and continue through the summer until the start of the fall semester (or perhaps longer if they are available). A later starting date (such as June 15) is also acceptable.

Haiti

World Vision has set the goal of 100,000 stoves on the ground by December 2010. Working with Lifeline Fund, Paradigm Project, Trees Water and People, Ohio State University and the people of Haiti our goal is to introduce and scale up 4 different technologies.

• Improved charcoal stove (improved pulumusa stove, shown right)
• improved wood burning rocket stove (Kenyan Jiko Poa, shown below)
• ag waste gasifier stove
• assess possibility of introducing high-volume (4 ton per day) bagasse (ag waste) briquette supply chain

Kenya

Working with World Vision and Paradigm Project, we are scaling up to build 500,000 rocket stoves in Kenya over the next 10 years. 8 out of 10 women, in our focus group testing, chose our locally produced rocket stove (the Jiko Poa) over all other available models (including the Envirofit or Stovetec models).

We currently have two design elements that we are working on for the Kenyan project. The first is the metal cladding for the stove body and the second is the ceramic liner/insert

For the metal cladding, our goal is to develop a semi automated production process. The current model (shown right) is constructed by hand by local artisans. We are currently developing dies and forms to mass produce the stove.

The second component is the development and expansion of an existing ceramic production facility. Our local ceramic factory is able to produce a high-quality ceramic liner that is both durable and thermal shock resistant (shown above). Our goal is to expand their capacity and output by constructing an extruder for the raw liner and a large capacity sawdust powered kiln to replace their existing wood powered kiln.

DRC (Congo)

Working with UNHCR and Mercy Corps, we intend to scale up our delivery of improved cookstove technology in refugee camps around Goma and Virunga National Forest (a mountain gorilla preserve). In the last year we have constructed 15,000 refugee stoves (the Earth stove) that have produced consumption by 60%. In the next year we will be scaling up the delivery of institutional rocket stoves, refugee stoves and the improved household rocket stove

Here is what our most recent intern said about interning with us:

"I am a process engineer, with around three years of experience in refineries and oil processes. 2 months in Africa, participating in one of the Peter Scott's projects, made me feel more useful and clear about my professional performance than my previous experience.

Working for the needs of the people in rural areas brought me an excellent challenging experience enriched with the new culture, the new technical aspects and the learning in general. Being a little part of a project that will change the life for good of hundreds of thousands of people is one of the best things I have done in my life"

Other opportunities exist in Malawi and the Philippines. Please contact me for more information.

PR and Events Planning Internship

Located in Boulder, CO, Engineers without Borders-USA (EWB-USA) is a rapidly growing non-profit humanitarian organization that supports community driven development programs worldwide through partnerships that design and implement sustainable engineering projects while creating transformative experiences and responsible leadership. Established in 2002, EWB-USA has over 12,000 members engaged in 350 projects around the world. From these projects EWB-USA assists communities to meet their basic needs such as clean water, sanitation and renewable energy. Visit www.ewb-usa.org for more information.

EWB-USA is currently recruiting for a PR and Event Intern. The intern's role is to work within EWB-USA communication department and assist in the planning and implementation of the annual EWB-USA International Conference.

Intern Job Description:

• Event coordination for the 2010 EWB-USA International Conference including media relations, volunteer coordination, event development and registration assistance.
• Assist in writing event materials, press releases and media advisories
• Conduct media outreach and follow-up
• Data collection and research as needed
• This position may require administrative work such as copying, proofreading, Xeroxing and other basic duties on as needed basis
• The PR and Events Planning Intern will work directly with the PR and Events Manager

• Must be enrolled as a undergraduate or graduate student in course of study in communications, public relations, marketing or similar area; or have work experience in the field.
• Ability to handle and prioritize multiple projects
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to work under deadlines
• Excellent people skills, solid written and oral communication skills.
• Professional on the phone, in person and through written communication
• Detail oriented, proficient at time management and multi-tasking
• Ability to work effectively and independently in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency in data entry using Excel, word and Power Point software, as well as Internet fluency.
• Interest in nonprofit work
• Commitment: minimum of 20 hours per week, January 4 - May, 2010 (internship duration can be made to match semester length)

Salary: This is an unpaid internship, however, you may receive course credit.

To apply for this position, please submit resume and cover letter to:

Jenny Starkey, PR and Events Manager
via either: Jenny Starkey
Or mail @ 4665 Nautilus Court, Suite #300, Boulder, CO 80301

Posting Date: 10/12/09
Application deadline: 12/14/09