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Sustainability and Conservation Intern

Orange County Public Schools
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Quick Facts:

  • Sustainability and Conservation-focused.
  • Unpaid; Academic credit available if coordinated with and accepted by each individual school.
  • Hybrid position possible, with at least 50% of time in-office.

Description:

This position will work with our Sustainability Coordinators on various initiatives within the schools and the district administration. The role will have office-focused tasks (like strategic planning, marketing, documentation), along with various trips to schools to support initiatives.

Some initiatives that this position will support include:

  • The OCPS Green Schools program, for promoting sustainability-focused activities within schools
  • The OCPS composting pilot program
  • The Student Sustainability Advisory Council's annual competition
  • Strategic planning for marketing and communications

Typical Assignments and Tasks:

Tasks will vary day-to-day, but a typical work may include visiting a school to observe composting and provide recommendations for improvements;  reviewing recycling data for opportunities to expand participation; helping lead a training for judges of the Green Schools incentive program; conducting energy, water, and waste audits of facilities; writing press releases, memo, and other documents for the department. 

Desired skills:

  • Basic computer skills.
  • Understanding of sustainability, conservation, and environmental protection.
  • Ability to work with school-aged children.
  • Good writing and communication skills.

This internship will be available starting Jan 2024. Posting will close Dec 2024 or if filled prior. Submit resume; short cover letters are welcome but optional.

Please email sustainability@ocps.net with questions. 

 

Compliance statement: There is no expectation for compensation or future employment based on this role; the purpose of this role is academic in nature, for training and education; the scope is limited to part-time activities related to the academic calendar.