Sustainability Office Intern

Position Title: Sustainability Office Intern

Semester/Year: 2025- 2026 Academic Year

Total Positions Available:4

Supervisor: Tom Drennen

Pay rate: $15.50 per hour 

Hours per wk: 10 hrs 

Start Date: September 1, 2025 

End Date: May 2025

POSITION SUMMARY

The Sustainability Office Intern will support the mission of advancing sustainability initiatives across campus. This position provides students with the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in environmental stewardship, program development, and campus engagement. In addition to assisting with office projects and outreach, interns will design and implement a personal project aligned with their interests and the college’s sustainability goals.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist in planning, promoting, and executing sustainability-related programs, campaigns, and events.
• Conduct research on best practices for campus sustainability and contribute recommendations for new initiatives.
• Collaborate with campus departments, student organizations, and community partners to advance sustainability goals.
• Create educational and outreach materials (social media posts, newsletters, flyers, digital content, etc.) to increase awareness of sustainable practices.
• Track, organize, and report on sustainability metrics (energy use, waste diversion, recycling, etc.) as needed.
• Develop and implement an individual sustainability project, with guidance from the Office of Sustainability, that addresses a campus need or opportunity.
• Serve as an ambassador for the Office of Sustainability by promoting awareness and encouraging student, staff, and faculty participation.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Strong interest in sustainability, environmental studies, or related fields.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, and manage multiple tasks.
• Creative problem-solving and project management abilities.
• Prior experience with campus involvement, community outreach, or environmental initiatives is a plus.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the internship, students will:

• Gain practical experience in sustainability program development and execution.
• Strengthening leadership, communication, and project management skills.
• Develop a deeper understanding of sustainability challenges and solutions in higher education.
• Contribute meaningful change to the college community through a personal project.

Application Instructions

Review of applications will begin immediately. You may be contacted by the hiring supervisor for additional information/ interview. Interested applicants are encouraged to submit a statement of interest and resume.