Sustainability Intern

Student Employee – Sustainability Intern 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 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. 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.). The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender (including transgender), gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV /AIDs status, military status, national origin, pregnancy (false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, childbirth, recovery therefrom or related medical conditions, breastfeeding), race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other bases under federal, state, local law, or regulations. #J-18808-Ljbffr