Campus Sustainability: Education & Outreach Intern

Butler University • Indianapolis, IN

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About The Position

The Campus Sustainability Education & Outreach Intern supports the Butler Office of Sustainability in advancing campus sustainability through student education, outreach, and engagement. Working alongside Office of Sustainability staff and fellow interns, the intern assists with sustainability programs, educational campaigns, outreach events, and digital communications that encourage sustainable behaviors throughout the Butler community. The role contributes to Butler University's goals of achieving Zero Waste by 2030, conserving and sustainably managing 70 acres of natural habitat by 2035, achieving campus-wide sustainability literacy by 2040, and achieving carbon neutrality by 2050.

The position is scheduled for 10 hours per week, with the schedule determined collaboratively. The intern is expected to maintain regular and punctual attendance, comply with University standards and policies, ensure confidentiality, and participate in regular one-on-one meetings, professional development opportunities, and training designed to build leadership, communication, and career readiness skills.

Requirements

• Be a current Butler University undergraduate student with sophomore, junior, or senior standing and in good academic standing.
• Demonstrate verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences through presentations, workshops, outreach events, and written materials.
• Be able to organize, analyze, and present data using Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint to develop reports, educational materials, and program summaries.
• Be able to work independently, manage multiple projects simultaneously, meet deadlines, and collaborate effectively as part of a team.
• Have a passion for sustainability and a commitment to educating and engaging others in creating a more sustainable campus community.
• Be able to represent the Butler Office of Sustainability professionally and serve as a positive ambassador for the University's sustainability initiatives.
• Submit a professional resume and a cover letter describing the reason for applying, relevant skills, career areas of interest, and professional goals for the internship. Applicants who do not submit both documents will not be considered.

Nice To Haves

• Be a current Butler University undergraduate student with junior or senior standing and in good academic standing.
• Previous leadership, peer education, campus involvement, or professional experience involving public speaking, event facilitation, customer service, or community engagement.
• Interest in or coursework related to sustainability, environmental studies, education, communications, public affairs, or a related discipline.
• Experience planning or coordinating events, workshops, or educational programming.
• Familiarity with Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Excel, or other content creation and data visualization tools.
• Experience creating digital communications, including social media content, graphics, photography, or short-form videos.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning, coordinating, and implementing campus sustainability education and outreach initiatives that encourage sustainable behaviors among Butler students.
• Support sustainability campaigns, events, and educational programs by preparing materials, coordinating event logistics, maintaining outreach resources, staffing information tables, and assisting with program implementation.
• Serve as a Sustainability Ambassador, educating and engaging students through outreach events, peer-to-peer education, workshops, presentations, and campaigns on topics such as recycling, composting, waste reduction, sustainable transportation, and energy and water conservation.
• Collaborate with the Office of Sustainability and campus partners, including Student Affairs, Residence Life, Student Government Association, Bon Appétit Dining Services, Athletics, academic departments, and student organizations, to support sustainability education and student engagement.
• Assist with collecting, organizing, and reporting participation data, surveys, and program metrics to evaluate sustainability education and outreach initiatives.
• Support the Office of Sustainability's communications by creating social media content, developing educational campaigns, producing graphics and short-form videos, and promoting sustainability initiatives and campus events across digital platforms.
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance, comply with University standards and policies, and ensure confidentiality of information.
• Participate in regular one-on-one meetings, professional development opportunities, and training sessions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed