Job Summary
Notre Dame Sustainability seeks a metrics and reporting intern to support the institution’s sustainability initiatives through metrics tracking, reporting, and data analysis. This position offers an opportunity for a motivated individual to gain hands-on experience in operational sustainability practices within a higher-education environment. This position is open to undergraduate and graduate students.
Interns on the Sustainability Team gain professional sustainability experience that prepares individuals for a possible career in this field. All interns are compensated with pay of $16.50/hour. Interns do not work during university holidays, finals week, or when classes are not in session.
Positions are active for one academic year. Renewed positions are contingent upon sustainability priority areas, intern performance, and general office needs.
Position Description
The Sustainability Metrics & Reporting Intern will work closely with staff on the Sustainability Team to identify needs, project deliverables, and timelines. Potential areas of work include:
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Assist in collecting, cleaning, and analyzing sustainability data from campus operators
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Lead sustainability-focused projects relating to campus culture and behavioral changes
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Conduct research on best practices and benchmarking in higher education sustainability
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Support the preparation of sustainability reports, including the STARS report
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Design graphics and/or visualizations for sustainability programs
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Participate in meetings with campus operational partners, and provide support when necessary
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Other duties as assigned, including the potential for occasional projects outside of metrics, such as providing campus green tours
Essential Qualifications for this Position
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Strong analytical skills with proficiency in Excel and other data analysis tools
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Familiarity with sustainability metrics and/or experience with sustainability reporting
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Ability to work and communicate professionally with staff at all levels of the institution
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Passion for sustainability and working knowledge of contemporary sustainability topics, such as greenhouse gas emissions, with a willingness to learn more
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Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a dynamic environment
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Must be willing to work a minimum of 2 hours prior to kick-off for 2 home football games for Gameday Recycling. This time requirement is not confirmed, and may be adjusted based on any changes made to pre-game recycling processes.
Sustainability Intern Requirements & Expectations
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A deep interest in the field of sustainability, with a willingness to learn
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Strong interpersonal and communication skills. The success of sustainability professionals depends on positive relationships with stakeholders and decision makers
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Professional presentation & report writing experience
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Proficiency in Microsoft applications, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
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Proficiency in Google Suite applications
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Project management experience or coursework
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Self-motivated
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Adaptable to shifting priorities
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Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment
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Ability to work professionally with staff at all levels of the organization
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Availability to work a minimum of six (6) hours per week. The average intern works eight to ten (8-10) hours per week
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Commitment to supporting Notre Dame’s mission of Building a Beloved Community, including a willingness to implement such principles into sustainability practice
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Sensitivity to cultural diversity
In applying specific knowledge, skills, and talents to individual and team projects, student staff will
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Help cultivate and spread an ethic and practice of sustainability
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Take a leadership role in sustainability projects on campus
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Serve as a liaison for Notre Dame Sustainability
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Help with office support duties, including note-taking and other duties as assigned
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Attend office-sponsored events (schedule permitting)
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Attend sustainability trainings and other opportunities to develop job-relevant skills (schedule permitting)
Desired Sustainability Intern Qualifications
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Strong scientific communication skills
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Sustainability-aligned academic or professional experience
How to Apply
Positions are open to graduate and undergraduate students from any discipline. Job candidates should submit an application for each position for which you want to apply. To be considered for hire, please send your resume and cover letter to green@nd.edu with the job title in the subject line of the email. Writing samples are not required, but appreciated.
About Notre Dame Sustainability
Notre Dame Sustainability collaborates alongside partners campuswide to plan for and promote a more sustainable campus. As campus partners, we support strategic sustainability planning, offering subject matter expertise to supplement the work of our partners. Our team is committed to the preservation and resilience of the environment and resources of our common home, as well as social capacity-building and resilience. Integral ecology principles and Building a Beloved Community are considered in all facets of our sustainability work. Notre Dame recognizes its responsibility to conserve the natural environment while promoting long-term economic and dignity for every human person, and works to foster a focus on the connection between resource stewardship and the Common Good.