Only students with Federal Work Study are eligible to apply. Please email mbrito@oberlin.edu if you have questions regarding your eligibility. Students must complete the CBWSP application before beginning work.
The Office of Sustainability of the City of Oberlin is seeking to hire a sustainability intern to work with the Sustainability Coordinator on sustainability projects in the community. Primary duties include working with the Sustainability Coordinator on various projects related to implementing our Climate Action Plan such as outreach and education, developing promotional materials, delivering compost buckets to residents, highlighting our electric carshare program to resident groups, etc. Also open to other sustainability projects that an intern is interested in pursuing. Applicants with previous marketing and social media experience preferred. Must be a self-starter, highly motivated with a proven passion for sustainability. A high level of maturity is required as the intern will work directly with the public and be representing the City of Oberlin.
The work will be done in conjunction with the Sustainability Coordinator, in her office as well as remotely. This position may provide additional support as needed or assigned.
Primary Job Duties:
- Work with the Sustainability Coordinator on various projects related to implementing the City’s Climate Action Plan
- Update the Sustainability Website on initiatives and progress toward carbon reduction goals.
- Research and create reports regarding sustainability initiatives.
- Other projects as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Proficient use of desktop and laptop computers, as well as software including word processing, spreadsheet and database programs.
- Ability to plan, organize and coordinate details of projects and programs
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisor, other City employees and members of the public
- Ability to research problems, collect and organize information and prepare reports of data and other information
- Ability to work independently to complete tasks
- Ability to communicate effectively in both verbal and written forms
- Ability to establish and maintain accurate and current records
Physical Demands: Standard office equipment is utilized routinely in the job, and the work is performed in a typical office environment with adequate lighting, ventilation and temperature controls. Occasional outdoor work is required, walking in town etc.
Skills and experiences students can gain from this experience include the following: communications/social media, administrative support, writing and editing, communicate with diverse audiences, environmental sustainability, understanding of city government, presentation and public speaking, data analysis and management.
To apply: Students must have a Federal work-study award to apply. Send cover letter and resume to Linda Arbogast at larbogast@cityofoberlin.com. Must pass a background check and pre-employment drug screen prior to hire.
This is a Federal Work Study position that pays $13.00/hour
