Student Intern - Sustainability - Tulane University

Aramark • New Orleans, LA

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About The Position

The Sustainability Intern will provide support on various projects and events within our sustainable dining program, including initiatives addressing waste minimization, responsible sourcing, and student engagement. This is an excellent opportunity for students to explore the different facets of food sustainability within the frameworks of a university and Aramark, an international food service corporation. There will be opportunities for independent and collaborative projects, with the potential to develop a side project based on the intern’s personal interests and expertise.

Requirements

• Must be a current Tulane student
• Ability to work 10 hours per week
• A positive, professional, and outgoing attitude
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, & meet project deadlines
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong written & verbal communication skills
• Ability to understand and use Microsoft Office/Google Drive

Responsibilities

• Educate students about sustainability efforts within campus dining through tabling events and other outreach. This includes promoting our local purchasing program, Coolfood/Plant Forward menu offerings, and campus partnerships around waste diversion initiatives.
• Create educational materials for distribution to the student body, and write content for the CDS website and sustainability newsletter.
• Support long-term projects, such as local food reporting, waste audits, food recovery, farmers market coordination, etc.
• Research sustainability initiatives and best practices around the country and evaluate current sustainability programs at CDS.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees