Intern, Zero Waste Intern

City of Sunnyvale•Sunnyvale, CA

23h•Onsite

About The Position

A paid intern position is available within the Environmental Services Department. The position is an excellent part-time or full-time opportunity for an individual with interest in public service and environmental work. Current student enrollment is not required. Enrichment Opportunities Learn about the City’s FoodCycle program and how to increase program participation with multi-family residents Gain skills and strategies in effective communication and behavior change Help expand awareness and develop outreach for a Citywide reusable foodware campaign

Requirements

High school graduation or GED equivalent, AND completion of at least one course in Environmental Studies, Communications or a related field
Interest in Environmental Studies and willingness to learn.
Positive work attitude, reliable and responsible.
Ability to communicate concisely and effectively.
Proficient computer skills with basic knowledge of MS Word, Excel, and OneDrive.
Possession at time of hire and continued maintenance of a valid California driver's license and a safe driving record, or the ability to provide alternate transportation which is approved by the appointing authority.

Nice To Haves

Experience creating social media posts for an organization a plus
Bilingual in Spanish preferred

Responsibilities

Review consultant’s final Multi-Family FoodCycle report and become familiar with next steps in implementation plan.
Select a statistically significant number of complexes to conduct visual audit of food scraps bin prior to conducting knock-and-talks.
Develop a knock-and-talk script in coordination with consultant for visiting MFDs that are 5-99 units in size.
Work with consultant to get trained in best approach to conducting knock-and-talks.
Determine reasonable completion rate (successful 1:1 with resident with completion of script message) and meet completion rate goal.
Assist with labeling bins as needed.
Create design for new sorting signage and research vendors to make durable, weatherproof signs
Assist with the development of an educational MFD doorhanger including messaging and working with graphic designer; coordinate with Print Shop for printing.
Assist Specialty with hanging doorhangers at all MFD’s 5-99 units.
Assist with development of evaluation methodology to determine effectiveness of actions and outreach.
Upon completion of project, write a final report and prepare a slide deck to share with ESD Director which includes recommendations for future outreach methods and implementation.
Review Reusables Project Implementation report and become familiar with next steps.
Visit coffee shops and cafes (around 20) and speak to managers about ways to promote customers’ use of personal cups. This includes signage, store promotion, ordering options and coordinating tabling in front of the business.
Tabling at 50% of the coffee shops/cafes as well as the Farmer’s Market and other relevant events.
Assist in the development of city-wide outreach, including flyers, store signage and social media posts.
Develop a scheduling plan for a six-month campaign.
Assist with development of evaluation methodology to determine effectiveness of actions and outreach.
Upon completion of project, write a final report and prepare a slide deck to share with ESD Director which includes recommendations for future outreach methods and implementation.