Campus Sustainability: Education & Outreach Intern

Butler • Indianapolis, IN

10h

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 helps plan and implement sustainability programs, educational campaigns, outreach events, and digital communications that encourage sustainable behaviors throughout the Butler community.

The role contributes to Butler University's sustainability goals: 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 schedule is 10 hours per week, determined collaboratively.

Applicants must submit a professional resume and a cover letter describing why they are applying, the skills they bring, their career areas of interest, and what they hope to achieve professionally through the internship. Applicants who do not submit both documents will not be considered.

Requirements

• Must be a current Butler University undergraduate student with sophomore, junior, or senior standing and in good academic standing.
• Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences through presentations, workshops, outreach events, and written materials.
• Ability to organize, analyze, and present data using Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint to develop reports, educational materials, and program summaries.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple projects simultaneously, meet deadlines, and collaborate effectively as part of a team.
• Passion for sustainability and commitment to educating and engaging others in creating a more sustainable campus community.
• Ability to represent the Butler Office of Sustainability professionally and serve as a positive ambassador for the University's sustainability initiatives.

Nice To Haves

• Current Butler University undergraduate student with junior or senior standing and in good academic standing.
• Previous leadership, peer education, campus involvement, or professional experience requiring 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 campus-wide 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 by educating and engaging students through outreach events, peer-to-peer education, workshops, presentations, and campus campaigns promoting sustainable behaviors.
• 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 designed to build leadership, communication, and career readiness skills.

What This Job Offers

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