Oregon Built Environment and Sustainable Technologies (BEST)
Nate Springer interned with Oregon Built Environment and Sustainable Technologies (BEST) in Portland, OR.
Nate produced an implementation plan to diversify Oregon BESTí¢â‚¬â„¢s financial structure with foundation support, developed a framework and strategy for the green building program, and performed a comparative analysis benchmarking off similar organizations to maximize the economic development impact of one of Oregon's Signature Research Centers. Nate learned to manage projects with ambiguous deliverables, develop a strategy for a program by organizing disparate information into a cohesive approach, and design an implementation plan for a project that included quarterly objectives, staff time allocation, and project goals.
Internship Details
| Organization | Oregon Built Environment and Sustainable Technologies (BEST) - Portland, OR |
| Employment Sector |
Non-Governmental Organization/Non-Profit |
| Student's Field of Study |
Environmental Policy and Planning |
| Dual Degree Student? | Business |
| Topic Areas of Internship |
Green Building and Renewable Energy |
| Duration & Dates | 10 weeks, starting 5/26/2009 |
| Skills Gained |
Analytical Skills, Problem Solving, and Project Management |
| Duties Performed |
Analyze Industry Trends, Implement Strategies, and Strategy Development |
| How Student Obtained Internship | Networking, Self-Directed Search |
| Paid or Unpaid? |
Paid |