Sustainability Intern

Posting Details

Posting Summary

Logo 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.

Quicklink for Posting https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/205648 EEO Statement

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.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • What is your expected graduation date?

(Open Ended Question)

• • What is your current cumulative GPA?

(Open Ended Question)

• • Have you worked on-campus before?

(Open Ended Question)

• • If yes, list department name and supervisor.

(Open Ended Question)

• • Are you currently working another on-campus job?

(Open Ended Question)

• • If yes, list department name and supervisor.

(Open Ended Question)

• • Have you been awarded Federal Work Study for this semester?

• Yes

• No

• • What is your major?

(Open Ended Question)

• • What is your current student status?

• Freshman

• Sophomore

• Junior

• Senior

• Graduate Student

• • What is your College affiliation? Please list one of the following: Business Administration & Economics College of Arts & Sciences Department of Psychology Education Fine Arts & Communication Studies Interdisciplinary Studies Information Management Systems Language, Literature & Composition Math & Computer Science Natural Sciences Non-Profit Administration Nursing Pre-Professional Social & Behavioral Sciences Social Sciences, Philosophy & History Undeclared

(Open Ended Question)

• • Why are you interested in this position?

(Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• List of References and Contact Information