Intern- Sustainability

Maine Health is offering a paid 10-week internship in Sustainability at their Portland, ME location. The role involves providing administrative support, collaborating on sustainability projects, and engaging staff in waste reduction initiatives. Interns will gain hands-on experience in healthcare while working with various departments to improve environmental practices. Candidates should be enrolled in a relevant degree program, with preference for juniors, seniors, or graduate students in related fields.
About the position

The Intern role provides administrative and project support within assigned department, while gaining valuable, hands-on experience in a healthcare environment. The Sustainability Department is dedicated to advancing environmental stewardship across the organization through strategic planning, operational improvements, and staff engagement and education. Sitting within Facilities Management, the department works collaboratively with key partners, including Engineering, Environmental Services (Housekeeping), Food and Nutrition Department, Supply Chain, Clinical Departments, and others. We work to build sustainable hospital operations, reduce waste and improve quality.

Responsibilities
• Support hospital sustainability projects based on department goals and the intern's interests, experiences, and strengths.
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• Develop and implement an educational campaign to engage staff in existing waste reduction initiatives.
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• Collaborate with laboratory teams to assess compliance with green lab standards and provide recommendations for certification.
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• Analyze current recycling practices and develop a plan to increase recycling rates.
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• Investigate and evaluate energy-efficient products or technologies for healthcare facilities.
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• Help direct hospital sustainability projects driven by hospital volunteer committee members.

Requirements
• Currently enrolled in a two-year Associate's Degree program, Bachelor's Degree program, or graduate-level program preferred.

Nice-to-haves
• Preference will be given to undergraduate juniors and seniors or graduate students pursuing environmental science, business, education, public policy, data analytics, or related areas.

Benefits
• 10-week, paid internship for students enrolled in a post-secondary program.
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• Extensive professional development opportunities.
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• Training programs and mentorship.
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• Opportunity for growth throughout your career.
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• Paid parental leave.
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• Flexible work policy.
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• Student loan assistance.
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• Well-being resources for you and your family.