*WANTED* Natural Resource Management Project Lead Intern
The Natural Resource Management Project Lead Intern will spearhead efforts to rename, rebrand and revitalize the Office of Sustainability’s 71% Project, which aims to raise awareness in the College of Charleston community about how human activities affect our waterways and how to mitigate these impacts on a local level. Interns and volunteers involved with this project have partnered with CofC Faculty, The 5 Gyres Institute, TerraCycle, Charleston Waterkeeper, and the South Carolina Aquarium to conduct research, coordinate events, and to advocate for better practices to protect coastal habitats.
*WANTED* ECOllective Student Project Committee Chairperson–Paid Position
This paid position serves as the chairperson of the ECOllective Student Project Committee (ESPC). Primary duties include recruiting/training student committee members, presiding over committee meetings, reviewing grant requests, and working with other student interns to promote Sustainability at the College of Charleston and across the Charleston community.
The duties below are a general description and may be amended as needed. The ESPC Chairperson will:
– Recruit ESPC committee members (5/year)
– Host developmental workshops for committee members
– Maintain communication with members via regular updates
– Preside over the Committee
– Host and preside over a minimum of 1 full committee meeting per month where proposals are presented and voted upon
– Assign and coordinate with case managers as needed
– Serve as a case manager for one or more ESPC applicants from project conception to completion
– Coordinate with the Sustainability Office Marketing Team, staff adviser, and other CofC staff/faculty to promote ESPC outreach and encourage student proposals.
The ESPC Chair will receive training in grant writing, editing, mentoring, and project management. They will be expected to become familiar with the associated ESPC bylaws, college systems/organizations, how they operate, and where points of possible change lie. Knowledge of Campus infrastructure, processes, stakeholders, and ongoing projects will be
essential for success in this position. Due to the nature of this position, the job incumbent may process proprietary or confidential information.
*WANTED* Zero Waste Intern
The Office of Sustainability is looking for a handful of support interns for Zero Waste initiatives. The position primarily serves as a support role for the Zero Waste Program Manager.
The duties bellow are a general description:
-Commit 8 hours per week to internship
-Provide assistance with infrastructure needs including specialty recycling, signage and inventory upkeep
-Willing to do research to improve zero waste initiatives on campus
-Willing to attend events some nights and weekends
-Capable of supervising volunteers when necessary
-Meet regularly with the Zero Waste Program Manager to assist in determining the appropriate direction of the Zero Waste Program.
The Zero Waste Infrastructure Project Lead will receive training in disposal systems both on and off campus. They will be expected to become familiar with these systems, how they operate, and where points of possible change lie. Knowledge of proper placement for many different materials will be essential for success in this position. Ability and willingness to lift and move at least 30 lbs and obtain golf cart certification at the College of Charleston is required. This position may oversee and mentor other interns.
*WANTED* Zero Waste Infrastructure Lead Intern–Paid Position
This paid position serves as a support role for the Zero Waste Program Manager. Primary duties include implementing and assessing the functionality/design of the Zero Waste Program infrastructure initiatives.
The duties below are a general description and may be amended as needed. The Zero Waste Infrastructure Lead Intern will:
– Implement Zero Waste initiatives and infrastructural changes
–> Maintain existing Zero Waste infrastructure through regular assessments and counts of bins and signage
–> Provide Zero-Waste training sessions to groups across campus
–> Periodically collect and dispose of specialty recycling
– Identify and help resolve problem areas through empirically driven assessments of the effectiveness of current Zero Waste infrastructure. These assessments include, but are not limited to:
–> Waste audits
–> Surveys
–> Pilot studies
-Provide additional support, as needed, for Zero Waste event initiatives. These events include but are not limited to:
–> Move-in / Move-out
–> Fall Family Weekend
–> Charleston Affair
– Meet regularly with the Zero Waste Program Manager to assist in determining the appropriate direction of the Zero Waste Program.
*WANTED* Zero Waste Events Project Lead–Paid Position
This paid position serves as a support role for the Zero Waste Program Manager. Primary duties include collaboration and communication with multiple departments to ensure events around campus are Zero Waste (90% diverted from the landfill).
The duties below are a general description:
– Coordinate with other non-campus event planners to establish their needs and assist in making events Zero waste. These include, but are not limited to:
– Back to School picnic
– Move-in/Move-out
– Fall Family Weekend
-Recruit, coordinate and educate up to 20 volunteers for events as needed
-Create guides to educate students, faculty and staff on how to create and ensure a successful Zero Waste Event
-Provide assistance with infrastructure needs as well as events
-Meet regularly with the Zero Waste Program Manager to assist in determining the appropriate direction of the Zero Waste Program.
The Zero Waste Events Project Lead will receive training in the disposal systems on and off campus and gain a basic knowledge of recycling and composting. Knowledge of proper placement for many different materials will be essential for success in this position. Must exercise independent and responsible decision making along with working collaboratively with fellow interns. Be able to effectively communicate, both written and verbally, with multiple departments to ensure an efficient event. Ability and willingness to lift and move at least 25 lbs, work some weekends and nights and obtain golf cart certification. This position may oversee and mentor other interns.
*WANTED* CofC Bike Share Lead Intern–Paid Position
This paid position serves as a representative of the Sustainability Office on issues related to cycling options both on and off campus. Primary duties include managing the Bike Share and coordinating with other organizations to promote sustainable bicycling practices throughout the City of Charleston.
The duties below are a general description and may be amended as needed. The Bike Share Lead Intern will:
– Maintain and promote the College of Charleston’s Bike Share Program
– Conduct routine maintenance and operations on our fleet of 15 bicycles
– Collaborate with the Sustainability Office’s Data Manager to track and summarize usage in a report format once a semester
– Maintain relationship with the Stern Center Staff
– Check and respond to the bike share email daily (Monday – Friday)
– Promote responsible and safe cycling
– Host or participate in outreach events including but not limited to:
– The SGA Bicycle Auction
– Bicycle Maintenance Workshops
– Collaborate and maintain awareness with local organizations that promote sustainable cycling practices and pedestrian/cyclist safety
– Organizations include but are limited to: Holy City Treks, CofC Bike Club, Ride
Bikes, and the BCD Council on Governments
– Examine Campus transportation related infrastructure such as availability of
bicycle racks and pedestrian crossings and make recommendations as needed.
– Create and maintain a working relationship with the City of Charleston’s
Department of Urban Planning
– Meet regularly with an assigned Office of Sustainability Staff mentor to assist in
developing the future direction of the Sustainable Transportation Initiative
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