Position Title:

Sustainability Intern Part-Time

Job Description:

Under direction of the Sustainability Outreach Coordinator and Deputy Director, incumbent supports sustainability education and outreach for residents, businesses, and city employees over the course of a summer internship. Assists in facilitating and promoting city-wide sustainability initiatives with a focus on contributing editorial content to the SLCgreen blog and attending community tabling events.

To apply, please submit:

• Your current resume.

• A cover letter explaining why you’re interested in the role and why you’re a good fit.

  Applications are due March 30, 2025.

  Position Hourly Range:

$18.00/hr

Key Responsibilities:

• Assists with all aspects of marketing and outreach related to the Department’s programs and mission.

• Researches and writes articles for the SLCgreen blog covering a wide range of sustainability and environmental topics.

• Assists with content creation for SLCgreen website and social media.

• Serve as a primary point person for staffing the SLCgreen booth during community tabling events (several events per semester in Fall and Winter/Spring. Tabling becomes the primary focus of the internship in the Summer program).

• Assists the department with intercept surveys related to the City Climate Plan.

• Analyzing, recommending changes, and developing creative outreach material to promote sustainability initiatives with different audiences

• As needed, intern may also undertake a research project for the Department. This includes designing, developing, and conducting research, determining appropriate methodology, information sources, sampling strategies, and data-collection tools.

• Writes or drafts technical reports, articles or related material based on research, investigation or analysis.

• Performs communication and research activities by utilizing computer software.

• Other tasks as assigned and as based on student’s background, academic goals, and interests.

  Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be enrolled in an accredited college or university, though summer internships may not require concurrent enrollment if student is in good standing with the educational institution.

• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

• Must have good organizational and analytical skills.

• Must have good computer skills.

  Working Conditions:

• Moderate physical effort, comfortable working conditions, and handling of light weights. Intermittent sitting, standing, and walking may be required. Subject to extended exposure to computer visual display terminals

• Tabling activities entail transporting supplies and setting up a tent.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by persons assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required of personnel so classified. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

POSITION TYPEPart-Time

DEPARTMENTSustainability

Full Time/Part Time:

Part time

Scheduled Hours:

20

Need help applying? Please call our Recruitment team at 801-535-6699 or email careers@slc.gov .

BENEFITSFull-Time roles with Salt Lake City Corp are eligible for a generous, robust benefits package including:

• Health Insurance (95% of premium paid by city)

• HSA or Flex Account (HSA – City contributes $1,000 - $2,000 annually into account, no match required)

• Dental, Vision and Life Insurance

• City-paid retirement contributions toward a pension plan and/or 401(k)

• A robust Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)

• Up to $4,000 tuition reimbursement annually

• Discounted supplemental benefits like pet insurance and legal services

• Wellness clinic for employees and their families

Paid Time Off

• 12 vacation days to start

• 12 paid holidays & 1 personal holiday

• Up to 80 hours of personal leave annually

• 6 weeks of paid parental leave to all new parents

• Additional time off credit possible for rehires or new hires coming from another public jurisdiction

VETERAN EMPLOYER:

Salt Lake City is proud to be a partner of the Utah Patriot Program, providing employment opportunities for Veterans, Military and spouses. We are also a proud National Service Partner.

ABOUT SALT LAKE CITY CORP

Our Salt Lake City family serves a population of over 200,000. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, the City is committed to providing resources, access, and opportunity to all and continue to recruit and retain talented people from all backgrounds. Our employees make a real difference with the work they do every day and are actively shaping our beautiful City's future.

We aspire to shape a better community and workplace, and as such, we are committed to pay equity. We are proud to have achieved gender pay equity as a leader in the Utah community by creating a workplace where there is equal opportunity for all.

The City is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Salt Lake City will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Human Resources at 801-535-7900.