The Office for Sustainability seeks passionate interns for the Fall 2013 semester. Interns will help implement University of Arkansas sustainability Goals. Students will work on campus projects associated with the natural, built and managed systems. Students will leverage their experience and education to make the campus a living laboratory for sustainable practices. Students will also assist, as needed, with the implementation of sustainability themed campaigns and events.
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- Kien Ngo Intern (second from left) built water bottle tower
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- Andrew Dugan, spring ’13 intern, weighs recyclables for RSO recycling competition
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- Successful Spring 2013 Interns
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- Elizabeth Hood (left) helps weigh recyclables
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- Interns helped install bike fix-it stations on campus
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- Interns Addie Benson (left) and Energy Corps member (Mallory Jenkins)
Candidates must be enrolled at the University of Arkansas. Students enrolled in the sustainability minor are highly encouraged to apply. Applicants from all academic backgrounds are welcome.
Students will learn website and program management; work in multicultural settings; develop a deep understanding of sustainability at the University of Arkansas; exercise leadership and group participation skills; thrive in fast-paced office setting, engage the campus to expand the integration of sustainability throughout the UA campus.
Priority skills
Computer engineering students to develop campus energy dashboard mobile applications and websites. Communication students to assist with content development. Students enrolled in the Foundations of Sustainability Minor.
Necessary skills
WordPress development, Google docs collaboration, manipulation of images through Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office, basic understanding of office equipment, effective online communication, software development, task and time management.
Additional Information
- Internship pays $10.00 an hour
- Deadline to apply is August 16, 2013. Positions begin September 2, 2013.
- Interns must commit to 15 hours a week with a maximum of 20 hours.
- To apply, send a cover letter, 1-page resume and one academic reference to sustain@uark.edu. Include “Fall internship 2013” in the subject line.
- Documents must be in PDF format
- Save documents as “Last Name, First” followed by cover letter, resume or academic reference. For example, “Smith, John Cover Letter”, “Smith, John Resume”, “Smith, John Academic Reference”
- Academic reference is only name and contact information. Please do not send letters of support.
- Your resume should include the following information
- Name
- Phone Number and Email
- Major
- College
- Hours of Availability
- Work and Volunteer Experience
If you need assistance in crafting a cover letter or resume, please visit the Career Development Center Located on Campus.
Please leave any questions in the comments section!
Can incoming freshmen apply for this internship?
Of course!
Okay, thank you!
Hi, I tried to condense my resume to a page but it’s more like a page and a half. Is that okay or should it be strictly one page?
Hi, Chara. Thanks for your question. We recommend condensing your resume to 1 page. Last year we had over 60 resumes to look at during our review process! Try to put only the most relevant information on your resume. It’s hard but if you can do it, you’ll have a great resume!