Sustainable CUNY Intern

Research Foundation of The City University of New York•New York, NY

3d•$18

About The Position

Facilities Planning, Construction and Management, Office of Sustainability and Energy Conservation, is responsible for ensuring that all 19 campuses in the CUNY system operate in a sustainable manner with regard to energy, water use and waste. The intern will support the Sustainability Council Chairs’ Waste and Electric Vehicle (EV) Working Groups in moving campus sustainability efforts forward. This hands-on role is a great opportunity for students interested in climate action, infrastructure planning, and campus sustainability.

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
Good organizational and planning skills
Excellent written and verbal communication
Excellent organization skills and the ability to multi-task
Ability to work under pressure and to multiple deadlines
Ability to be a team player

Responsibilities

Assist in researching products and alternatives for CUNY green procurement initiatives
Analysis of costs and paybacks
Setting up meetings with vendors
Researching opportunities and helping develop clear, actionable roadmaps and the associated communications/events and community outreach as needed, to improve waste practices across CUNY campuses, including waste reduction, recycling, and composting initiatives
Assist 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
Support working group meetings, materials, and coordination