FALL 2023 / SPRING 2024 - Office of Sustainability Outreach & Engagement Intern
Overview
Thank you for your interest in working with the Office of Sustainability! In 2019, Lafayette adopted its second Climate Action Plan, committing to carbon neutrality before or by 2035. Interns with the Office of Sustainability help support this goal through programming, outreach, metrics, research, communications, the Eco Reps Leadership Program, and composting.
Outreach & Engagement Intern (hiring 1)
Raise education and awareness of campus sustainability efforts through event planning and coordination. This position is paid a starting wage of $9/hour.
Team Responsibilities:
- Plan and engage the campus community through events. This includes brainstorming and developing events aligned with our Climate Action Plan areas of focus (energy, regenerative ecosystems and biodiversity, and zero waste and circular economies)
- Work closely with the communications and graphic design teams to create promotional materials for events. Distribute physical event promotional materials throughout campus
- Connect various departments and organizations on campus for creative, collaborative partnerships
- Develop and run campus-wide educational programs (e.g. Reusable Clamshells, Sustainability Punchcard Program, etc.)
- Assist with educational tabling (creating materials, setup, execution, breakdown)
- Attend weekly staff and outreach and engagement team meetings
Preferred Qualifications:
- Strong communication and writing skills
- Experience with event planning
- Organized and able to juggle multiple items simultaneously
- An outgoing, people person
- Upperclassmen
Time Commitment:
The Outreach & Engagement Intern will be expected to work 4-10 hours per week commencing in August 2023.
To learn about other open positions with the Office of Sustainability and what working for the office entails, visit the sustainability website.
TO APPLY:
Applicants should apply through the application form AFTER they have read the position description outlined in this posting.