Sustainability Solutions Lab Intern (AY 25-26 901825)

The Office of Sustainability and Environmental Affairs (SEA) is hiring students to be a part of the Sustainability Solutions Lab (SSL) communications team this fall. Internships are for students interested in taking on campus related challenges and developing solutions that advance Middlebury’s sustainability and environmental leadership. This paid position consists of 5-8 hours of work per week from September 8-November 20 (with potential to continue for spring semester). 

SEA develops, implements, and supports sustainability initiatives that achieve environmental, social, and economic goals throughout the campus community, College operations, and the community at large. The office works in different ways, from supporting independent student research projects to helping administrators and facilities staff with green campus infrastructure.  

This position is compensated at the Level B rate on the Midd student wage scale: $14.43 - $14.86 per hour.

Core Responsibilities:

Communications interns work on a variety of projects with the goal of effectively communicating sustainability and climate action at Middlebury. These projects can include, but are not limited to, social media outreach, graphic design, co-development of outreach strategy for Middlebury’s STARS (Sustainability Tracking, Assessment and Rating System) report, events advertising, Energy2028 communications, website updates and design, and many others. Communications interns work collaboratively with SEA staff members and other experts to develop effective communications strategies for increasing awareness of holistic sustainability across campus. Interns will meet weekly with SSL staff and are expected to meet with the rest of their team weekly as well. The remainder of hours will be used for independent work. 

Requirements

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

We seek students who are creative, passionate team-players.  Experience: No experience is necessary—the Sustainability Solutions Lab will provide any background information and training needed to complete projects in a meaningful manner. For communications interns, graphic design experience is a bonus but not required.

Additions to your application: 

• Please attach your resume and cover letter. In the cover letter for this position, please include any relevant experience in event planning and peer-to-peer education. 

Student Employment Eligibility:

Unless restricted by certain visa status, all students with an active status for the semester are eligible for jobs on campus. 

Students on leave or withdrawn are not eligible to work in student employment positions until the semester in which they return. If you are currently withdrawn or on leave you are eligible to be employed in staff positions. 

Some may be restricted due to financial aid status. International students (non-resident aliens) may not work off campus unless they have applied for and received work authorization from the United States government. (An F-1 visa does not give work authorization.) Off campus work study positions are available only to U.S. citizens on financial aid with a federal work study component. 

Students are not eligible to work remotely from International locations.

Hour Limitations:

SSL interns work 3-5 hours per week during the academic year. Any variation from this time window should be cleared with SSL advisors.  

All student employees are limited to working no more than 20 hours per week in on campus jobs during the academic year (this includes exam periods). The only exception is when there is a full week when school is not in session. Specifically: February recess, Spring recess, and full weeks of December or summer recess. During these time periods only, students can work up to 40 hours per week. International Students: Visa restrictions prohibit international students from exceeding 20 hours of work per academic calendar week.