AASHE is Hiring:

Program Support Intern 

AASHE seeks an intern for Fall 2009  to assist with providing support to ACUPCC signatory campuses, help contribute to the development of the AASHE Resource Center, and to assist in various other duties in the Lexington, KY office.

Internship Description

The intern will perform some combination of the following tasks, depending on skills, interests, and current needs:

  • Research for the development of resources related to campus sustainability
  • Provide support to ACUPCC campuses
  • Provide outreach and membership support
  • Review other intern resource development and provide feedback
  • Perform other duties and tasks as necessary for the Lexington Office

Desired Skills and Qualifications

Teamwork will be important, but candidates should also be self-motivated and capable of setting and meeting deadlines and deliverables without a great deal of supervision.

In particular, we are looking for candidates with:

  • Interest and experience in campus sustainability
  • Strong written and oral communication skills
  • Strong internet research skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Self-motivated, able to work with limited supervision
  • Collaborative, team player

Location

Interns must be able to work out of the Lexington, Kentucky office.

Compensation

$10-13/hour, depending on experience.

Application Instructions

To apply, please fill out the online application here__________.There is no application deadline for this internship. We will take applications until the position is filled. Email Niles Barnes (niles@aashe.org) with any questions.

AASHE is committed to providing equal employment opportunity and to achieving an inclusive, diverse workplace that values every individual. Members of under-represented groups are encouraged to apply.

About AASHE

AASHE is an association of colleges and universities that are working to create a sustainable future. Our mission is to empower higher education to lead the sustainability transformation. We do this by providing resources, professional development, and a network of support to enable institutions of higher education to model and advance sustainability in everything they do, from governance and operations to education and research.

AASHE defines sustainability in an inclusive way, encompassing human and ecological health, social justice, secure livelihoods, and a better world for all generations.