We are always seeking dynamic and energetic interns to infuse new ideas and creativity into J. Ottman Consulting and Design:Green. Internships are also a great way to gain valuable green experience and broaden your knowledge about eco-innovation and green marketing.

Interns are typically upper-level undergraduates, graduate students, or recent grads in the liberal arts, design, and business studies. The internship has flexible, part-time hours, but we ask for a minimum commitment of ten hours per week during fall and spring semesters, and two to three days a week in the summer. We recommend a full-time commitment during January-only internships.

Currently, we have a great need for interns who have technical web design skills and can help launch fresh and creative sites for greenmarketing.com and designgreen.org. Specific experience with GoLive and other Adobe products using Mac OS X would be helpful.

Other potential projects include:

+ Helping to research cases for an exciting new book featuring pioneering strategies for greener business, presented in a creative, engaging, multi-media format

+Working on the development of a breakthrough interactive, web-based tool that allows companies to explore new business opportunities related to green product design and marketing

+Other projects geared towards your experience and interests

Students with prior work experience and a demonstrated interest in the environment are given preference. Mac OS X skills are a plus.

To apply for this position, please email internship@greenmarketing.com with "Internship" in the Subject line. Attach your cover letter and a statement of interest, as well as when you are available to start and a summary of your environmental work. Or, mail your resume with cover letter to us at:

J. Ottman Consulting, Inc.
RE: Employment
315 E. 69th St.
New York, NY 10021

Frequently Asked Questions About Interning at J. Ottman Consulting

* What will I learn as an intern at J. Ottman Consulting Inc.?

Interns at J. Ottman Consulting are given the rare opportunity to learn first-hand how environmental issues are integrated into business, marketing and new product development. In addition to learning new skills, you will have the opportunity to develop your knowledge of green marketing. Do you want to find more out about "green" design principles, marketing strategies, green business opportunities?

You will also be able to attend client meetings and learn from Jacquie Ottman's innovative ideas and strategies for developing and marketing green products. Attending various gatherings of the green business and design community is a regular part of our office life, so the internship also offers exposure to a wide range of other green businesses and individuals working on sustainability in New York.

* What type of projects do interns work on?

Interns choose the project(s) to work on to match their skills, abilities and passions. Most internships include some research of green products and designs in the marketplace, writing case studies, or helping to design and implement ways of communicating our content in various electronic media.

* What do interns earn?

All interns receive a modest honorarium intended to help cover expenses for commuting and lunches.

* How many hours are interns expected to work?

Participation can be very flexible as long as there is a real commitment from you. Priority is logically given to people willing to get involved. The minimum of hours requested is ten per week during the semester, and two to three days during the summer.

* Who is eligible?

Any motivated student with an interest in marketing, business, and the environment. Prior work experience in the environmental realm is preferred.

Testimonals From Previous Interns

"A internship with J. Ottman Consulting puts you in the right place at the right time. It's fascinating to play a role in the transformation to a green marketplace with the pioneer of the industry. The learning experience was irreplaceable."

"Interning at J. Ottman has been a truly wonderful experience. This internship not only has provided continual, one-on-one access to Ms.Ottman, a highly-respected leader in the field of green marketing, but also granted me a close-knit environment like I have never experienced. If you get the chance, don't miss an opportunity to intern at this very special place!"

“My time with J. Ottman Consulting provided up-close exposure to the confluence of business, design, and creative thinking that comprises what has come to be known as green marketing. Whether you are coming from a background in marketing or another green-related field such as urban planning (myself), you will have an opportunity to work on projects that stretch your concept of what your field is. Most importantly, at the end of the day I felt good about the brands, companies and causes my work helped support. “

J. Ottman Consulting, Inc. is a strategic marketing consultancy that helps leading companies, such as IBM, 3M, Pitney-Bowes, and the U.S. EPA in the development and marketing of greener products. We are the founders of Design:Green, an initiative to jump start eco-design education for product designers. Please visit www.designgreen.org learn more about this groundbreaking initiative.