Green Labs Intern

University of Texas at Austin

1d • $16 • Onsite

About The Position

Environmental Health and Safety Services provides healthy and safe operations on campus, to protect students, faculty, staff and visitors, and to ensure protection of the environment. Your skills will make a difference. You’ll be working for a university that is internationally recognized for our academic programs and research. Your work will contribute to operational excellence and enhance the student experience. For more information on Environmental Health and Safety, Visit the Environmental Health and Safety Website Must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis for any employee without sponsorship. Security sensitive; Criminal background check conducted on selected applicant. Hiring decision is contingent on applicant clearing check. This job class may contain positions that are security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of Texas Education Code §51.215. Applications will be reviewed online by the hiring department. Interns will: Gain a deeper understanding of how to apply the concepts of sustainability, specifically in terms of minimizing waste. Strengthen leadership skills and gain confidence working with researchers and staff members. Practice clear and concise communication through writing emails, meeting with peers and university staff and faculty, public speaking, and creating promotional materials. Enhance project management and organizational skills. Exercise critical thinking and data analysis to help improve Green Labs and Environmental Health and Safety programs. For more information about Green Labs, please visit our website. https://ehs.utexas.edu/research-labs-clinical/green-labs

Requirements

• A valid Texas driver’s license
• Must have been enrolled in classes at UT during the Fall 2025 semester
• Enthusiasm for sustainability
• Comfortability with working on multiple projects at once
• Articulate and willing to communicate via multiple outlets and work closely with researchers and other university personnel
• Excellent writing skills, attention to detail, and great professionalism
• Demonstrated ability to carry out a complex project from start to finish independently
• Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in a research lab
• Experience with Canva

Responsibilities

• Assist with managing the Green Labs specialty recycling program (Styrofoam, cold packs, plastic film, and alkaline batteries) including record keeping and data analysis
• Facilitate the exchange of lab supplies between research labs and maintain the Green Labs surplus supply inventory including transporting lab materials across campus
• Assist with other Green Labs programs, including energy conservation programs, as needed
• Assist with other EHS programs, including taking photos for EHS reports, tabling at outreach events, and data entry as needed
• Create Green Labs promotional/outreach materials

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees