Sustainability Intern - Hourly

The City of Salt Lake City is seeking a part-time Sustainability Intern for summer, focusing on sustainability education and outreach. Responsibilities include promoting initiatives, creating content for the SLCgreen blog, and participating in community events. Candidates must be enrolled in college, possess strong communication skills, and have good organizational abilities. The position pays $18/hour and requires hands-on engagement with the community.
Position Title:
Sustainability Intern - Hourly
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 29, 2026, at 11:59 PM (MST)

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. Tabling is the primary focus of the internship in the Summer).
• Assists the department with surveys and outreach related to the City's climate plan, Climate Forward SLC.
• Assists the department with outreach related to the Utah Renewable Communities program.
• 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 Type
Part-Time

Department

Sustainability

Full Time/Part Time:
Part time
Scheduled Hours:
20