Environmental Stewardship Society Intern

Environmental Stewardship Society Intern Seasonal Lakeside, Marblehead, OH, US 8 days ago Requisition ID: 1151 Department: LESS/Education Reports To: Director of Municipal Services Salary: $15 /hour, commensurate with experience Position Summary The Environmental intern will assist LESS and Lakeside Association in implementing the Lakeside Association LCA Strategic Plan’s Environmental and Ecology workgroup recommendations for 2026 and beyond. The environmental intern will also self‑select an area listed below that is most closely aligned with the career field pursued by the intern. A strong emphasis will be placed on measures and goals. The Environmental Intern reports directly to the Lakeside Environmental Stewardship Society (LESS) President (Frank Baker) in collaboration with the Lakeside Association Municipal Services Department with regards to all aspects of their position. Responsibilities Identify costs and benefits of projects or initiatives, including life cycle costs, returns on investment, pay‑back times, environmental benefits, etc. Prepare reports and written analyses for review by the Lakeside administration. Tree canopy: Learn and utilize TreePlotter software and continue to inventory trees in designated areas of Lakeside as directed. Assist in conducting and organizing the Tree Tours. Organize, assist, and collaborate with all Lakeside organizations to implement the Strategic Plan – Environment and Ecology workgroup recommendations, including but not limited to: Lakeside Property Owners Association (LPOA) – recycling presentations at LPOA meetings Lakeside Heritage Society (LHS) – recycling or sustainability presentations at LHS education events, assist in writing articles on the role of LHS in sustainability via preservation and education Lakeside Retail Group (LRG) – compostable tableware initiative, assist LRG in creating specific actions to achieve the Sustainability Goals (the Four Zeros) Society of Old Salts (SOS) – assist in creating specific actions to achieve the Sustainability Goals (Electric outboard for the “Crash Boat”) Lakeside Wooden Boat Society (LWBS) – Electric outboard for the “Crash Boat”, assist new LWBS President in defining the role of wooden boats in sustainability Lakeside Women’s Club (LWC) – organize, maintain, educate and publicize the Sustainability Library Historic Preservation and Design Review Board (HPDRB) – encourage green building principles: preservation, restoration, zero energy, material salvage, etc. Contribute articles to The Lakesider to raise awareness of the implementation and effect of sustainability concepts. Provide oversight and organization of the 2026 Sustainable Cottage Open House. Develop a Sustainability Fair in conjunction with the Electric Vehicle weekly exhibit. Consider developing a Sustainability Week involving the entire community if successful. Explore collaboration on sustainability with America In Bloom and the Lakeside sustainability plan ( Possibly set a plan for the 2026 intern to implement. Participate in all LESS meetings/events and report sustainability progress. (Board meetings are scheduled each month during the Chautauqua Program Season.) Participate in all Lakeside intern activities, forums and gatherings. Facilitate food waste recycling, expanding the program to all LCA owned properties and activities. Assist in creating and administering a LESS marketing plan, including sourcing and managing promotional material. Assist in creating, promoting, and administering sustainability programming. Career Development Focus Conduct and maintain an audit identifying and recording current green practices in Lakeside‑owned facilities and businesses (i.e., energy efficiency efforts, recycling, etc.), targeting practices that could be expanded or have significant impact. Recommend new green practices in Lakeside for implementation (i.e., use of sustainable materials, solar power, wind power, electric vehicle use incentives, zero‑energy construction principles, etc.). Coordinate with surrounding communities to explore partnership opportunities. Review the Strategic Plan’s Environmental and Ecology Plan and make recommendations for improvements. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence; ability to speak effectively before groups of employees, residents, and guests. Ability to solve practical problems, deal with a variety of concrete variables, and interpret instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Physical ability to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, stoop, climb, or balance; may need assistance to lift up to 50 pounds; ability to climb ladders. Ability to adjust focus, depth perception, and work outdoors under wet, cold, humid, hot, or very hot conditions. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities. Environment & Physical Demands Work outdoors under wet, cold, humid, hot, or very hot conditions. May need to climb ladders and lift up to 50 pounds. Require ability to stand, walk, reach, stoop, climb, and balance. Lakeside Chautauqua is an equal opportunity employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr Lakeside co