Office of Energy and Sustainability Intern

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and evaluate sustainability initiatives across campus, including waste reduction, energy efficiency, and carbon neutrality programs.
• Assist in planning and implementing Ecolympics 2027, involving community organizing and event planning.
• Support campus zero-waste efforts through recycling and compost campaigns and awareness tabling.
• Develop initiatives such as the Green Office and Green Lab programs.
• Support alternative transportation options, including EV infrastructure, shuttles, and biking.
• Create sustainability-focused communications for social media, digital signage, and the Campus Digest.
• Assist with data collection and verification for carbon neutrality annual certification and greenhouse gas reporting.

Requirements

• Must be a full or part-time student at Oberlin College and Conservatory for the 2026/2027 academic year.
• Demonstrated interest in environmental sustainability issues.
• Excellent communication and outreach skills.
• Ability to successfully collaborate with faculty, staff, and students.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in student or community organizing.
• Strong research and analytical skills.
• Experience working with diverse audiences.
• Comfort working professionally with faculty and staff.

Benefits

• Competitive pay at $12.00 per hour.
• Flexible part-time schedule (approximately 2–5 hours per week) designed to accommodate academic commitments.

About the Company

The Office of Energy and Sustainability (OES) at Oberlin College works to advance campus sustainability and carbon neutrality goals through innovative programming, resource conservation, and community engagement.