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PAID Sustainability Outreach Internship Opportunity @ OCSS

Fall 2013 semester

PAID Sustainability Outreach Internship Opportunity @ OCSS

Fall 2013 semester

 

Off-Campus
Student Services is looking for an intern to promote, support, and raise awareness about sustainability as it relates to commuter students.
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 other "green" options.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Majors: Geography, Environmental Science, Public Policy, Political Science,
    Environmental Engineering and Sustainability, STEM Education, or a
    related field
  • 2.5 GPA
  • Sophomore, Junior, or Senior standing
  • 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#: 9259655). The deadline to submit your resume, cover letter, and unofficial transcript(s) is August 20, 2013.

If you have any questions, please email Jessica Sadler, OCSS graduate assistant @ jsadler1@umbc.edu.

Posted: August 1, 2013, 4:53 PM