Sustainable CUNY Intern

RFCUNY Research Foundation of the City University of New York•Facilit Plan, CO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Research Foundation of The City University of New York (RFCUNY) is seeking a dedicated and talented professional to join their team. RFCUNY is committed to providing services that enable CUNY researchers, faculty, and staff to focus on their intellectual curiosity and scientific discoveries. This internship offers a hands-on opportunity for students interested in climate action, infrastructure planning, and campus sustainability. The intern will support the Sustainability Council Chairs’ Waste and Electric Vehicle (EV) Working Groups in advancing campus sustainability efforts.

Requirements

Must be a CUNY student enrolled in a CUNY college with at least 60 credits towards a Bachelor’s degree.
Background/Coursework in sustainability and/or communications.
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
Some graphic design capacity.
Strong communication skills.
Experience with data and data analysis.
Commitment to principles of sustainability and energy conservation.

Responsibilities

Support the Waste-Procurement Campus Working Group by assisting in researching products and alternatives for CUNY green procurement initiatives.
Analyze costs and paybacks for green procurement initiatives.
Set up meetings with vendors for green procurement initiatives.
Research opportunities and help develop clear, actionable roadmaps for improving waste practices across CUNY campuses, including waste reduction, recycling, and composting initiatives.
Assist with communications/events and community outreach as needed to improve waste practices.
Support the campus EV Working Group by assisting with planning and research around campus fleet transitions.
Help identify infrastructure needs for electric vehicles.
Support compliance with New York State and New York City sustainability and electrification mandates.
Track policies, mandates, and progress related to sustainability and electrification.
Support working group meetings, materials, and coordination for the EV Working Group.