Sustainability Intern

Innisfree Hotels•Gulf Breeze, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Innisfree Hotels is an inclusive workplace that fosters a culture of care where employees genuinely matter, and their voices are heard. The Sustainability Intern will be part of the Sustainability Department, reporting to the Director of Sustainability. This role involves assisting in designing fun, interactive environmental education programming for guests, developing engaging educational materials such as activity books, games, signage, and presentations, and scripting kid-friendly videos or hands-on demos about dune and marine ecosystems. The intern will create age-appropriate activities that align with sustainability goals, lead or assist with eco-themed guest activities like beach cleanups, and interact with children and families to encourage conservation interest. Collaboration with hotel teams and local environmental organizations is key to integrate and launch programming, gather feedback, and align with regional conservation efforts. The intern will also track participation, collect data to assess program impact, document processes, and assist in preparing reports. Additionally, the role includes tracking progress for green certifications at properties and creating employee engagement initiatives that align with sustainability goals. Innisfree Hotels is a fast-paced, expanding company that values personal growth, service to humanity, creativity, collaboration, and innovation, aiming to create great experiences for guests through its culture.

Requirements

Currently pursuing or would like to pursue studies in Environmental Science, Environmental Management, Ecology, Education, Hospitality, Sustainability, Marine Biology, or related fields
Self-Motivated and independent: Able to work with minimal supervision, take initiative, and manage time effectively
Enthusiastic communicator: Outgoing and passionate about environmental education, especially in engaging young audiences
Creative thinker: Demonstrates creativity in developing educational activities and solving challenges in imaginative ways
Flexible and adaptable: Comfortable shifting gears in a dynamic hospitality environment and accommodating varying guest needs
Team player: Works well with diverse teams including hotel staff, external partners, and families from all backgrounds
Detail-Oriented: Attentive to logistics and safety based on variability in settings and participants; prioritizes accuracy in educational content
Environmental knowledge: Basic understanding of sustainability principles, especially related to marine and coastal ecosystems

Nice To Haves

Tech-Savvy (Bonus): Familiar with tools like Canva, Google Slides, or simple video-editing apps for creating engaging materials

Responsibilities

Assist in designing fun, interactive environmental education programming for guests
Develop engaging educational materials such as activity books, games, signage, and presentations
Script and storyboard kid-friendly videos or hands-on demos about dune and marine ecosystems
Create age-appropriate activities that align with sustainability goals and can be led by hotel staff or volunteers
Lead or assist with eco-themed guest activities, such as eco-scavenger hunts, beach cleanups, or nature walks
Interact with children and families, encouraging interest in conservation through storytelling and interactive learning
Collaborate with hotel teams to integrate and launch programming on properties
Gather guest feedback and suggest improvements for program effectiveness and engagement
Coordinate with local environmental organizations and community members to align programming with regional conservation efforts
Seek opportunities to involve local experts or artists in delivering special programming or events
Track participation numbers and collect data to assess the impact of programming
Document processes, feedback, and lessons learned for future interns or hotel staff
Assist in preparing reports or presentations summarizing program outcomes and areas for improvement
Track progress and organize documentation for green certifications at properties
Create employee engagement initiatives that align with sustainability goals and green certifications, including green team activities, posters, checklists, and other training materials
Performs any other duties assigned by management