Princeton University Office of Sustainability

 Three types of internships are available with the Office of Sustainability:

• Project-Based Internships: Involve a prescribed number of hours to complete the described project (though some projects will create new projects and internships!).

• Ongoing Internships: Involve no pre-set time limits, instead requiring effort every week.

• As-needed Internships: Seek assistance for events that occur irregularly.

Many internships, but especially project-based internships, can be completed off-site and on a schedule preferred by the intern.  

To apply, please download and fill-in the application form found under Application Instructions, below.

Questions? Please contact Kristi Wiedemann.

*The position has been filled for the 2010-11 academic year. Check back for future opportunities.*

The Office of Sustainability is providing a 1-year full time paid post-graduate fellowship for graduates of the classes of 2009 and 2010.

The successful applicant will be a key member of the sustainability team with responsibilities for supporting and developing the Princeton Sustainability Ambassador Program, UBikes, Garden Project at Forbes College, Farmers Market, EcoRep programs, the Student Environmental Communication Network and various communication efforts.

Applicants from any major are welcome. Experience with campus sustainability at Princeton preferred. This is an excellent opportunity to build a porfolio of professional experience in sustainability management appropriate for a wide variety of career paths. If interested, please contact Shana Weber, Sustainability Manager, for more information.

Ongoing Internships:

• Office of Sustainability Interns (PU students only)
  Seeking general interns to assist with various tasks, including but not limited to supporting current Office programs and projects, assisting with coordination of the Princeton Environmental Network, assisting campus partners with developing methods and tools to further sustainability, and general research support. Applications are being accepted on an ongoing basis.

• Website Content Management Intern
  Seeking an intern to assist the office with ongoing website updates and maintenance. Potential for contributing to website redesign is also possible. Prospective candidates should have prior experience with website content management systems such as Roxen. Applications are currently being accepted.

• Sustainability Performance Tracking Intern
  Seeking an intern to assist the Office of Sustainability with assessing Princeton’s progress against the University’s sustainability goals. The intern will work with Office staff and campus partners to track and compile sustainability data for the annual Sustainability Report. Applications are currently being accepted.

Project-based internships:

• Sustainability Dashboard Communications Intern
  Project duration: Approximately 15 hours
  Seeking an intern to help develop content for the Butler College energy and sustainability dashboard display to communicate pertinent information to the campus community. Information will highlight sustainable buildings, systems, materials, services, and events on campus, as well as provide everyday green-living tips. Experience writing and editing materials for public audiences desirable. Applications are currently being accepted.

• Green Guide Intern
  Project duration: Approximately 15 hours
  Seeking an intern to update and revise our “Green Guide to Living at Princeton” publication. The Green Guide is given to all incoming freshman as a resource for living sustainably in a college setting. Prospective interns should have prior experience in graphic arts design, and a passion for applying their creativity to sustainability issues. Knowledge of Photoshop, Illustrator, or other graphic design software is desirable. Applications are currently being accepted.

• Green Tours Development Intern
  Project duration: Approximately 15 hours
  Princeton’s first Green Tour was launched during Reunions 2010 with great success. The Office of Sustainability is seeking an intern to continue developing a Green Tour program that will be offered throughout the academic year. Opportunities to develop walking, cycling, online, mobile phone app, and audio tours are available. The Intern will be expected to both develop and train tour leaders. Familiarity with sustainability efforts on campus and experience giving Orange Key tours of the campus is desirable but not required. Applications are currently being accepted.

• Sustainable/Green Reunions project Intern
  Project duration: Approximately 15 hours
  Seeking an intern to assist with making the Princeton Reunions more sustainable. For this project, the intern will review current Reunions information materials (targeted at Reunions class organizers and participants) and evaluate what information is needed and how best to provide this information. The project intern will report to the Associate Manager of the Office of Sustainability and the Assistant Director of Reunions and may coordinate with the EcoRep presidents. Additional project work may be identified based on findings from this effort. Applications are currently being accepted.

As-needed Internships: 

• Green Tour Leaders/Interns
  Duration: Hourly paid project work as needed
  Tour leaders are needed to lead Green Tours of the Princeton University campus. Familiarity with sustainability efforts on campus and experience giving Orange Key tours of the campus is desirable but not necessary. Training will be provided. Applications are currently being accepted.

• Sustainability Documentarian Intern
  Duration: Hourly paid project work as needed
  Seeking project-based interns with photography, video and audio experience to assist in documenting campus sustainability events and initiatives. This position is part of the Princeton Student Environmental Communication Network (SECN) program. Applications are currently being accepted.
   

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(Opportunities will be posted as they become available.)

Unless otherwise noted, please use the application below to apply for any of the internships available.  Please send your application to kristiw@princeton.edu.

Thanks for your interest!