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Research & Publications Internship with the Environmental Law Institute – Fall 2021

Environmental Law Institute – Summer 2019 Internship

Overview

For five decades, the Environmental Law Institute (ELI) has played a pivotal role in shaping the fields of environmental law, policy, and management, both domestically and internationally.

ELI is hiring interns to support the research and publications departments of the Institute. Interns work directly with staff attorneys, editors, scientists, and economists on a variety of projects. Substantive areas of focus in domestic and international policy and law include: climate change, land use, biodiversity, air quality, public health, hazardous waste and brownfields, wetlands and watersheds, armed conflict and the environment, environmental management systems, public participation, environmental justice, Indigenous issues, and environmental enforcement.

Responsibilities

Interns conduct in-depth secondary and primary research, attend and report on outside events, analyze, edit, and synthesize scholarly material, assist with preparation for environmental training courses, and provide limited administrative support. ELI integrates interns into the day-to-day operations of the Institute, and interns are encouraged to attend ELI-sponsored workshops, seminars, roundtable, and other events. In addition, interns will develop and complete an independent research project under the guidance of ELI staff.

Positions are available throughout the academic year (minimum 15 hours/week during the fall and spring semesters) and during the summer (full-time). This position is for the Fall of 2021 and will be remote during the entire duration of the internship.

Qualifications

Candidates for the fall internship must be available to work at least 15 hours/week for at least 10 consecutive weeks. Candidates should possess superior research, writing, and interpersonal communication skills, as well as a deep desire to gain knowledge of the environmental field. A strong academic background is required, but specific environmental experience is not. Candidates must have completed their first year of college. Compensation is not available. ELI will support candidates in their efforts to secure external funding for the position.

Applications

Applications for the fall internship will be accepted until 11:59 pm Friday, July 23, 2021, and will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Interested candidates must apply online through ELI’s application portal (click the Apply button). Applications must include the following materials:

  • Cover letter (including hours per week and number of weeks available)
  • Résumé (including overall GPA)
  • 3-5 page analytical writing sample

Candidates invited to interview will also be asked to complete a 1-2 hour skills assessment.

Please direct all inquiries to internsearch@eli.org. Phone calls are not accepted. For more information on the Institute, visit www.eli.org.

ELI is an equal opportunity employer firmly committed to achieving an inclusive, diverse workforce that values every individual. We firmly believe that hiring individuals with varying perspectives and backgrounds contributes to our success as an organization, and we strive to create an environment that fosters inclusiveness. As such, minority candidates and candidates from traditionally underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.

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Internships Still Available with UT Resource Recovery – Summer 21

Role Description

Employer: UT Resource Recovery
Position Title: Resource Recovery Team Member – Standardized Signage (Summer)
Employment Dates: June 1 – August 6, 2021
Compensation: $11.00/hour
Supervisor’s Name: Morgan Laner, Zero Waste Program Coordinator
To Apply: Submit cover letter, Resume

Description:
Resource Recovery is a department within UT Facilities Services that encompasses both Zero Waste and Surplus Properties. Resource Recovery is tasked with improving sustainability at UT, specifically with regards to reaching our Zero Waste goal to divert 90% of all materials from the landfill. Major diversion strategies include source reduction, reuse, recycling, and composting. As a result, we have the opportunity to partner and observe material processes across campus.
This summer, we are looking for six students to assist with the rollout of new waste signage across campus as part of a Green Fund grant project. By providing consistent, standardized signage for Landfill Trash and Recycling bins, we can help reduce confusion over what goes in each bin. Students working on this project will play a major role in ensuring that campus is ready to go for the fall semester.
Primary job responsibilities:
  • Utilize best practices in signage placement to affix Landfill Trash and Recycling signs across campus
  • Maintain inventory and transport materials to each building
This position is 10 hours per week from June 1 to August 6, 2021. We expect to have set hours on two days per week based on students’ schedules, and will provide guidance for which buildings to focus on each day. Students will participate in a weekly project meeting and onboarding via Zoom, and remaining hours will be done on-campus. Resource Recovery takes the safety of our students very seriously and abides by all COVID protocols, including capacity limits, face masks, and sanitization practices.
As a result of this experience, you will:
  • Have a greater knowledge of waste diversion at UT (e.g. recycling, compost)
  • Enhance collaboration skills with other team members
  • Explore buildings on campus that you may not have entered otherwise
Qualifications:
  • Interest and/or experience in sustainability and willingness to learn about the inner workings of waste diversion
  • Ability to maintain professionalism and represent the department well when communicating with faculty, staff, and students
  • Timely and effective communicator
  • Punctual
  • Ability to produce quality work individually and in teams
  • Organized and adaptable
  • Must be able to lift 50 pounds and be comfortable working outdoors

Contact Information

Morgan Laner
Zero Waste Program Coordinator

To Apply

Please apply online through Handshake.

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Education and Outreach Intern with Campus Environmental Center – Fall 2021 & Spring 2022

Summary. The Education and Outreach (E&O) Team Leader promotes general knowledge about sustainability and environmental issues to the greater UT community especially students through educational workshops, socials, outreach campaigns, and more. In this role, you will represent the CEC, the Office of Sustainability (OS), and UT. You must be a positive role model and work to create a culture of inclusion within the CEC. You are expected to encourage and support your fellow CEC leaders, your Team Members, and the CEC members to learn about and be involved in sustainability on campus.

Specific Position Functions
  • Develop and lead educational workshops, socials, campaigns, speaker events, or other events about sustainability and/or the environment
  • Develop and lead creative new educational initiatives to raise awareness about sustainability issues and educate the general student body
  • Develop educational resources related to sustainability for students
  • Partner with other campus organizations, outside sustainability groups, and/or CEC teams on education/outreach events
Requirements. Ability to communicate well and teach others about sustainability. Willingness to meet new people including students and staff. Strong coordination and event planning skills. Ability to coordinate event logistics in a timely and professional manner.
Wage. $11.00 per hour, 10 hours per week
Location. Anticipated on-campus, dependent on University policies. Typically located in Student Services Building (SSB) 1.302.
Start Date/Duration. August 2021 start, with virtual onboarding/training this semester (May 2021). This is an academic year position (i.e. approx. Sep-May). One year commitment required.

CEC Leader Mandatory Meeting Schedule
  • Leadership Council Meetings, General “Campfire” Meetings. Weekly, typically 6-7pm on Tuesdays
  • Weekly meetings with Admin Team
  • Weekly/biweekly meetings with Team Members
  • Bi-Weekly check point meetings with Staff Advisor
CEC Leader Expectations
  • Attend mandatory meetings and other team meetings as needed
  • Monitor and respond to team emails and inquiries promptly
  • Recruit, manage, support, and encourage Team Members and volunteers
  • Be an active member of the CEC leadership and support CEC members by attending and volunteering at various CEC events
  • Attend social and service events whenever possible (optional and do not count as paid time)
  • Develop, implement, and report on a team-specific metrics tracking strategy each semester
To apply, submit a resume and cover letter explaining why you are interested in the role and the relevant skills/experiences you bring. Submit materials via Handshake or directly to Brianna.duran@austin.utexas.edu. Students who are Work Study eligible should also submit their Work Study Verification (WSV). Applications due Sunday, April 25th.

The UT Office of Sustainability/Campus Environmental Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly encourages members of traditionally underrepresented communities to apply, including BIPOC, LGBTQ identifying people, gender-nonconforming people, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and people who speak a language in addition to English.

Learning Outcomes:
By the end of this internship, the Education & Outreach Intern will:
  • Understand how to apply concepts of sustainability to their personal lives, the campus community, and globally.
  • Have a strong knowledge of environmental and sustainability issues.
  • Improve their ability to work as a team using effective interpersonal communication and conflict resolution to meet the team’s goals.
  • Gain experience working with a wide variety of people to advocate for positive change.
  • Gain public speaking, email writing, meeting, and other professional communications skills.
Career-Readiness Competencies:
As an Education & Outreach intern, students will strengthen the below competencies.
  • Oral/Written Communications: Articulate thoughts and ideas clearly and effectively in written and oral forms. By leading discussions and giving presentations, strengthen public speaking skills, interpersonal communications skills, and ability to express ideas to others. Will gain professional email communications skills.
  • Professionalism/Work Ethic: Demonstrate personal accountability and the ability to work effectively both independently and within a collaborative team environment consisting of student and professional staff.
  • Critical Thinking/Problem Solving: Strengthen the use of sound reasoning to analyze issues, make decisions, and overcome problems. Develop and implement creative new ideas about how to educate and engage students with environmental/sustainability issues.
  • Teamwork/Collaboration: Build collaborative relationships with teammates and other organizations. Develop ability to work within a team structure.