Sustainability Intern (Student)

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This position is available only to enrolled American University students.

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Summary:

EcoRep Leaders are part-time paid student interns in the Office of Sustainability hired to support the EcoRep Program. The EcoRep Program provides undergraduate students with opportunities to gain leadership and outreach skills while engaging the AU community in learning about and taking action for sustainability. EcoRep Leaders will work with Office of Sustainability staff to oversee this volunteer program.

Essential Functions:

• Assisting with strategic planning for the program including attending planning meetings.

• Monitoring volunteer sign-ups for events.

• Coordinating and staffing outreach events (setting up tables and displays making sure volunteers arrive on time organizing materials in advance etc.).

• Modeling positive leadership and effective outreach skills.

• Assisting with creating communications content to promote the program and events.

• Disseminating information to EcoReps via Teams email monthly General Body Meetings or in-person conversations.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

• Part-time.

• Student.

• 10 hours per week. As paid employees unexcused absences are considered grounds for termination.

• This position will begin in January 2026 and last through the spring semester with the potentialfor continuation.

Salary Range:

• $18.50 per hour.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications:

• To apply submit a resume and cover letter explaining why you believe you are a good fit for the EcoRep Student Lead position.

Other Details

• This position is available only to enrolled American University students.

• Please note this job announcement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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Current American University Employees

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