If you’re a UNT undergraduate or graduate student interested in interning at the Office of Sustainability, submit your resume and apply online at my.unt.edu through Eagle Network.
The Office of Sustainability is building a strong team of researchers, event planners, assistants and volunteers for next semester. We want your help!
For the student position list, keep reading.
Outreach Coordinator:
The Outreach Coordinator will be the primary contact and manager of the outreach efforts of the Office of Sustainability. This position will be responsible for coordinating the efforts of the Promotions Assistant, Graphic Design and Media/Public Relations Interns to ensure the most effective and motivating outreach to students, faculty and staff on campus.
The Outreach Coordinator will be advising each area (Promotions, Graphic Design and Media/Public Relations) in order to help the student staff promote their efforts through events, marketing materials, utilization of local media outlets/resources, and maintaining the organization’s Web site. Interns will receive direction and supervision from the OoS staff. Special projects will include the overall coordination of Earth Week in the spring semester and Sustainability Week in the fall semester.
Promotions Assistant:
Position is responsible for the promotion of all We Mean Green and Office of Sustainability events and initiatives. The Promotions Assistant will also collaborate with the Outreach Coordinator to create education activities, marketing strategies, tabling efforts and any other related marketing/outreach programs for the OoS. Following certain events, evaluations and surveys will be collected from attendees and the data will be compiled for program evaluation. Marketing majors encouraged. Must enjoy interacting with people and public speaking.
Graphic Design Intern:
This position will focus on the creation of marketing and design materials for the needs of the OoS or other sustainability initiatives on campus. The position will work with the Promotions Assistant and Outreach Coordinator to generate marketing themes and ideas for various activities. Duties will include producing advertisements, posters, and other handouts for events and programs, layout newsletter design, brochures and publications. Must have experience and proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign and Photoshop, etc. Communication Design majors are encouraged.
Media/Public Relations Intern:
The MPR position will ensure that all OoS events are publicized in appropriate media outlets on campus and in the community. Duties will include writing about and promoting sustainability through articles and interviews on and off-campus. This position will also conduct necessary research on current sustainability events at the local/national/global levels. This position will also be responsible for Web site administration, communications with the Outreach Coordinator, URCM, and other UNT entities about OoS updates. The MPR position will also be the liaison between UNT student organizations, groups, and departments, and community groups. Must have good communication, writing and personal skills and be proficient in Web site management.
Operations Coordinator:
This position will be involved with many of the sustainability related initiatives on UNT’s campus, including but not limited to:
Recycling: Due to limited space, financing and other resources, it is essential that each of the campus entities (housing, academic and general office spaces) coordinates its efforts to increase consistency, efficiency and user awareness. Internship projects will involve implementation of several strategies targeted at unifying recycling systems and making them more user-friendly by encouraging cooperation between departments to seek agreement on signage and materials recycled. This position will also assist with current efforts where UNT partners with city and county officials on a more effective regional recycling program. The position may also create a guide to recycling services available in the community.
Chiapas Project: In partnership with Chiapas International, the position will work on the collaborations with the project contacts to ensure the collection boxes here on campus are taken care of. Timely pick-up of the phones, proper disposal of all items collected, and working with the departments that are near the collection boxes is required.
We Mean Green Initiative Intern:
The OoS is currently developing groups of students, faculty and staff to work with various departments on campus to encourage sustainability in general office practices. Because each department on campus represents a unique set of perspectives, interests and skills, the need for communication and resource sharing is paramount. This position will: (1) develop materials and resources to help encourage the initiation of green initiatives in various campus departments and organizations, (2) coordinate communication between the OoS green teams 2.1) encourage new departmental participation and team membership, (3) collaborate with green teams to develop office resources, suggested campus-wide purchasing guidelines, and (possibly) funding sources for the groups, (4) develop an office, department, or school “we mean green certification” program, and (5) develop a green reward system for recognizing individuals or groups for outstanding green practices.
Green Space Intern:
The Green Space Intern will focus on the possible green spaces on-campus to ensure proper usage. Funding mechanisms will also need to be evaluated and researched. This intern will work on (1) assimilating volunteers through Center for Leadership and Service to coordinate community service opportunities, (2) education opportunities relating to Elm Fork Education Center, (3) marketing the use of the green spaces, and (4) operations of the care of each of the spaces. This intern will also (5) work with student organizations on campus, such as NTEEC and Slow Foods to designate the needs of each of the green spaces.
Development Coordinator:
This position will work with the Director to outline development priorities and strategies. A comprehensive approach will be undertaken by this position to target prospective partnerships in the public and private sectors. This OoS Development Coordinator will conduct research and identify prospective partners for the OoS or other programs or departments at UNT. This position will develop relationships between the OoS and off-campus organization, institutions, and corporations, maintain professional contact with partners on and off campus.
Campus Sustainability Project Coordinator:
Coordinate and assist the Climate Action Plan team to research or compile information as needed. Research in renewables and capabilities of UNT’s campus. Research and find ways to support AASHE’s STARS campus sustainability rating system. Interest in research and writing encouraged.
Books to the World- Africa Initiative Intern:
BWAI project is a partnership between UNT and Rotary International. Their goal is to collect 5 million textbooks and send them to South Africa. This position will be working closely with the graduate-student team to help market this special project to schools around Texas. A large part of this effort will be contacting and communicating with schools on how they can become involved with this effort, as well as encourage collaborations with UNT’s student organizations. In addition, this position will promote, market and coordinate outreach efforts to Texas schools and work with Rotary International to ensure organized and efficient processes. Marketing majors encouraged.
Earth Week Intern:
The Earth Week Intern will be the assistant to the Outreach Coordinator (who is coordinating all Earth Week activities). This position will organize Earth Week logistics, including: conferences, concerts, speakers, fairs, etc. This position may involve program development, fundraising, proposal writing, reserving locations and equipment, serving as liaison between speakers, attendees, departments and the OoS. Requires excellent organization, interpersonal and communication skills.
Construction Intern:
Intern will be actively involved with all construction efforts on UNT’s campus and possible future LEED-EB certifications for current buildings. Business Leadership Building, Union Building and future football stadium and athletic complex will be included in these efforts. The position will work with departments, construction personnel and facilities. Research of other similar projects across the nation may be required. In addition, innovative construction plans, such as the use of shipping containers as buildings, will be an added focus for this position. Engineering majors encouraged to apply.
