PAID Sustainability Outreach Intern (Spring 2014)
DESCRIPTION: The Sustainability Outreach Intern at Off-Campus Student Services will promote, support, and raise awareness about sustainability as it relates to commuter students. To accomplish this, the intern will assist in the design and delivery of social and educational events related to alternative transportation (e.g., UMBC Transit Shuttles, MTA public transportation, carpooling, zipcar, etc.) and recycling. Also, the intern will collaborate on events with other UMBC department and student leaders. Through social media and other digital advertising avenues, the intern will promote UMBC’s sustainability initiatives and assist with UMBC’s new Casual Carpoolingcommunity. Work hours: approximately 8 hours per week.
QUALIFICATIONS- Majors: Geography, Environmental Science, Public Policy, Political Science,
Environmental Engineering and Sustainability, Education, or a related field - 2.5 GPA
- Sophomore, Junior, or Senior standing (undergraduate students)
- Passion for sustainability
- Knowledge of advertising through social media
- Experience planning and promoting social and/or educational events is preferred.
BENEFITS:
- $900 Stipend
- Transcript notation and academic credit
- Participation in social events hosted by OCSS
- Attendance at professional development seminars and events related to sustainability
- Experience creating and facilitating instructional programs in a professional environment
- Professional networking opportunities through coordinating with various UMBC departments, campus members, and student leaders
- Learn professional skills useful for future employment
- A flexible work schedule that compliments your class schedule
To apply, you need to have your resume reviewed and approved by a Coordinator at The Shriver Center. Please call their front desk at 410-455-2493 for an appointment or contact shrivercenter@umbc.edu, umbcworks@umbc.edu for more information. The internship listing can be found at UMBCworks (ID#: 9262157). The deadline to apply is January 24, 2014. Submit your resume through UMBCworks. Submit your cover letter and unofficial transcript to Jessica Sadler, OCSS Graduate Assistant, jsadler1@umbc.edu.
