Real-World Project Experience for the Green Economy

MobilizeGreen•Washington, DC

6d•Remote

About The Position

The Real-World Project Experience for the Green Economy is a six-week, part-time virtual cohort program for current college students and recent graduates. Participants work in teams to investigate a real-world challenge facing organizations and communities and develop practical recommendations. Topics may include climate, energy, sustainability, supply chains, operations, technology, public trust, and community impact. Participants complete self-paced Green Career Essentials training, take part in live virtual sessions and guided workshops, engage with guest speakers and mentors, and develop portfolio-ready project work. The program concludes with a virtual showcase where teams present their findings and recommendations, receive feedback, and practice presenting to an audience. Participants may also earn stackable digital credentials and badges by completing required training and program milestones. The program runs January 20, 2027, through February 24, 2027. It requires approximately 3–4 hours per week, with live sessions on Wednesdays from 7:00–8:30 PM ET. Participation is free. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, and cohort sizes are limited.

Requirements

Be a current college student or recent graduate.
Have an interest in sustainability, climate, energy, nonprofit, operations, workforce, technology, or impact-related career pathways.
Have strong communication and collaboration skills, or a willingness to develop them.
Be able to participate consistently in a virtual, team-based experience.
Show curiosity, motivation, and interest in building professional skills through practical projects.
Be willing to conduct research, contribute to team activities, receive feedback, and present project findings.

Responsibilities

Complete self-paced Green Career Essentials training before the live cohort begins.
Explore green career pathways and strengthen professional materials and communication skills.
Work with a team to investigate a structured real-world challenge.
Participate in live virtual cohort sessions, guided workshops, and project activities.
Conduct research, identify key issues, organize findings, and develop actionable recommendations.
Engage with guest speakers, mentors, and professionals to gain insights and feedback.
Develop teamwork, communication, collaboration, critical thinking, and presentation skills.
Use career-development resources for resumes, applications, LinkedIn profiles, and interview preparation.
Connect with the GreenHang career community and explore career-related resources and opportunities.
Develop a portfolio-ready project to discuss in future job applications and interviews.
Present the team’s findings and recommendations during the final virtual showcase.
Complete required training and program milestones to earn digital credentials and badges.