The Sustainability Office at UNC Chapel Hill works with students, staff, faculty, administrators, and community members to catalyze the development and implementation of sustainable policies, practices, and curricula. Interns will become familiar with the many sustainability practices, policies, and curricula at UNC, while receiving hands-on experience developing communication tools, supporting Sustainability Office initiatives, and assessing sustainable practices at UNC Chapel Hill. All internships are competitive and require an in-person interview.
Internship: Campus Community Outreach Internship
This intern will primarily serve as a representative of the UNC Sustainability Office at campus community events during the summer. Outreach events may include “tabling” at information fairs, hosting sessions at new student orientation events, or responding to questions. This intern will also help develop and update various outreach materials that document sustainability on campus, such as website content, activity calendar, newsletter, email updates, case studies, and more. Excellent public speaking skills are required. Interns must also be self-motivated, able to work independently, and possess strong interpersonal skills. Familiarity with existing sustainability programs on campus is a BIG advantage. Proficiency with Microsoft Word and PowerPoint is necessary. Proficiency with basic HTML and websites is an advantage.
Application Deadline: ASAP for interviews May 24-28
Wage: $10/hr
Hours: 15 hours/week
Term: June 1 - August 20, potential for extension into fall semester
Schedule: Based on event schedule, though mostly Tuesday & Friday, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Location: Start at Giles Horney Building (103 Airport Drive), end at Carolina Union on campus
Required qualifications:
- Undergraduate or graduate student of UNC Chapel Hill in good academic standing, or a recent UNC graduate
- Availability to intern 15 hours per week reflecting event schedule.
- Legible handwriting for making posters and signs
- Demonstrated understanding and interest in sustainability
- Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate information such that it is personal and relevant to audiences
- Willingness to assist with special projects and department events as needed (e.g. hosting table at special event, distributing light bulbs, etc.)
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively
- Experience with HTML, Facebook, Google Maps, Google Calendar, Google Analytics, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, and/or basic video editing is beneficial.
All internships are competitive and require an in-person interview May 24-28.
To apply, please email a cover letter* and resume to:
Brian Cain, Research & Outreach Manager, UNC Sustainability Office
E-mail: Brian.Cain [at] fac.unc.edu
*Be sure your cover letter explains your interest in sustainability and what makes you the best candidate for this internship! Participation in student organizations, artistic or technical skills, website or programming experience, and your academic concentration are just a few examples of qualities you may wish to highlight.
