The waste intern will assist with waste reduction and diversion projects at Butler University that may include conducting waste audits, planning and implementing behavior change programs, reducing single-use plastics, inventorying and updating waste bins and associated signage, analyzing and tracking waste data analysis, and/or other waste-related initiatives. Focus area depends on current campus sustainability needs.
$12/hour, ~10 hours per week over the semester, optional credit can be earned.
Qualifications
Proficiency with MS Office including basic Excel data entry experience
Strong interpersonal skills and an ability to communicate effectively in writing or in person
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines while staying organized
Comfort pivoting between high-level, strategic work and smaller tasks
Ability to work independently, problem solve, take initiative, set priorities, handle multiple projects, and exercise good judgment
Desire to collaborate with campus partners and other sustainability interns
***APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS***
*Students who do not submit a cover letter will not be considered for this position.
Conditions of Employment
The Office of Sustainability does not discriminate based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or marital status. All candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
What is the Office of Sustainability?
The Office of Sustainability is a newly established office at Butler University, evolved from the Center for Urban Ecology and Sustainability (CUES), an academic center at Butler University dedicated to the science of urban ecology since 2004. In the liberal arts tradition, we view sustainability and urban ecology as inherently interdisciplinary and aspire to engage disciplines across Butler’s campus—from biology to business and beyond—in order to create a more sustainable society.
Internships with the Office of Sustainability are 1, 2, or 3-credit hour internship, independent study, or paid position not for credit where students work with an academic supervisor to design and carry out an academic project in the realm of sustainability. The Office of Sustainability offers credit in BIO, ENV, STS, CCOM, and more.
Benefits of an Office of Sustainability position
The Office of Sustainability is committed to providing an experience that provides transferable professional skills for your future career. Through an Office of Sustainability position, you will:
Develop communication skills to convey scientific research to various types of audiences
Develop critical thinking skills
Collaborate with peers to create awareness and behavior change materials
Conceptualize sustainability holistically at Butler and in urban environments
Foster relationships with advisors who can provide a professional reference and/or recommendation letter
Demonstrate the ability to share research findings with stakeholders in Indianapolis
Advance research and analysis skills
Develop project design and management experience
Develop organization skills and time management
Learn to problem solve as an individual and as part of a team
