Student - Campus Sustainability: Waste Reduction Intern

Butler University • Indianapolis, IN

6d • $12

About The Position

The waste intern will assist with waste reduction and diversion projects at
Butler University that may include conducting waste audits, planning and
implementing behavior change programs, reducing single-use plastics,
inventorying and updating waste bins and associated signage, analyzing and
tracking waste data analysis, and/or other waste-related initiatives. Focus area
depends on current campus sustainability needs.

$12/hour, ~10 hours per week over the semester, optional credit can be earned.

Requirements

• Proficiency with MS Office including basic Excel data entry experience
• Strong interpersonal skills and an ability to communicate effectively in writing or in person
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines while staying organized
• Comfort pivoting between high-level, strategic work and smaller tasks
• Ability to work independently, problem solve, take initiative, set priorities, handle multiple projects, and exercise good judgment
• Desire to collaborate with campus partners and other sustainability interns

Responsibilities

• Conducting waste audits
• Planning and implementing behavior change programs
• Reducing single-use plastics
• Inventorying and updating waste bins and associated signage
• Analyzing and tracking waste data analysis
• Other waste-related initiatives

Benefits

• Develop communication skills to convey scientific research to various types of audiences
• Develop critical thinking skills
• Collaborate with peers to create awareness and behavior change materials
• Conceptualize sustainability holistically at Butler and in urban environments
• Foster relationships with advisors who can provide a professional reference and/or recommendation letter
• Demonstrate the ability to share research findings with stakeholders in Indianapolis
• Advance research and analysis skills
• Develop project design and management experience
• Develop organization skills and time management
• Learn to problem solve as an individual and as part of a team

What This Job Offers

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