Sustainability Intern

Posting Details

Posting Summary


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Posting Number
STU00014PO26


Job Title
Student Employee


Internal Title
Sustainability Intern


Campus
Upstate


College/Division
USC Upstate College/Division Level


Department
UPS Institutional Effectiveness & Institutional Research


Advertised Salary
$15 per hour


Location of Vacancy
USC Upstate, Spartanburg, SC


Part/Full Time
Part Time


Hours per week
10


Work Schedule


Flexible, Monday - Friday between 8am and 5pm with some nights or weekends

Job Search Category
Student Employee

Position Description


Advertised Job Summary


The Sustainability Intern will play a key role in advancing USC Upstate's commitment to environmental sustainability and community engagement. This student position supports campus-wide sustainability initiatives through hands-on activities and outreach efforts. Responsibilities include:

• Recycling Programs: Assist with plastic film recycling and promote proper recycling of plastics and aluminum on campus.
• Social Media & Communications: Create engaging content for sustainability-related social media channels and maintain communication with community partners.
• Event Planning: Help organize and execute special events that promote sustainability awareness and practices.
• Service-Learning Facilitation: Support service-learning projects that connect students with sustainability-focused community initiatives.
• Campus Advocacy: Serve as a champion for sustainability by educating peers, encouraging participation in green programs, and fostering a culture of environmental stewardship.
• WEC Animal Care: Prepare food for animals at the Watershed Ecology Center, maintain food inventory, maintain habitats, and check animals for health issues.

This role is ideal for students passionate about sustainability, community engagement, and creative problem-solving. Strong communication skills, reliability, and the ability to work collaboratively are essential.

Qualifications

• Must be a currently enrolled USC Upstate student in good academic standing.
• Junior or Senior class Pre-Vet or Biology Major is preferred but not required.
• Interest in sustainability, environmental issues, and community engagement.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team setting.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Willingness to learn and take initiative.
• Able to lift 20 pounds (materials, animal carriers, food, etc.).

Posting Detail Information


Number of Vacancies
1


Desired Start Date
08/03/2026


Job Open Date
05/11/2026


Job Close Date

Open Until Filled
Yes


Special Instructions to Applicant


This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.

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