Part-Time, RVCC Sustainability & Environmental Outreach Internship *

Raritan Valley Community College is seeking part-time interns for its Sustainability & Environmental Outreach Internship. Interns will assist with sustainability projects on campus and in the community, including preparing newsletters, updating the website, conducting outreach, and participating in environmental stewardship activities. The role requires current RVCC students or recent alumni with an interest in environmental issues. The position is based in Branchburg, NJ.
Category:: Part-Time Hourly
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Department:: Science & Engineering
Locations:: North Branch, NJ
Posted:: Nov 30, 2022
Closes:: Open Until Filled
Type:: Part-time
Position ID:: 156433

About Raritan Valley Community College:

Ranked by BestColleges.com and Niche.com as the #1 community college in New Jersey, Raritan Valley Community College has been serving as an academic and cultural center for Somerset and Hunterdon County residents for 50 years. The College has been nationally recognized for its service to the community, environmental stewardship, and commitment to diversity. It is home to a Planetarium, Science Education Institute and 3M Observatory, a 1,000-seat Theatre, an Honors College for high achieving students and much more.

The College offers more than 90 associate degrees and certificates, as well as career training, small business assistance through the Small Business Development Center, professional development, and adult and youth personal enrichment courses. RVCC is located at 118 Lamington Road in Branchburg, NJ. For further information, visit www.raritanval.edu.

Job Description:

Raritan Valley Community College (RVCC) is hiring interns to assist with sustainability and environmental outreach projects on the RVCC campus and in the local community. The interns will assist in implementing projects that have been initiated by previous interns and designing and implementing new projects, with supervision and guidance from RVCC faculty and staff. Interns will also participate in outreach efforts to assist the RVCC Center for Environmental Studies (CES) in publicizing its work and attracting new students and partners. Specific activities include (but are not limited to):
• Preparing a newsletter about intern activities and other environmental programs at RVCC, coordinating and editing submissions from other students, and writing short articles about CES research and stewardship activities, environmental alumni, the Environmental Club, etc.
• Assisting in updating the RVCC CES website
• Participating in high school outreach efforts to inform prospective students about RVCC's environmental academic programs and co-curricular opportunities
• Tabling at community outreach events, high school college fairs, and open houses
• Performing environmental stewardship activities on campus and in the local community, such as maintaining deer exclosures, removing invasive species, documenting native species, planting native vegetation, performing soil and water sampling, etc.

The interns will be responsible for providing periodic status updates to supervisors and documenting their work through written reports and photographs/videos. The interns will enter data into spreadsheets and perform basic data analyses as needed. The interns may be asked to prepare proposals/presentations and estimated budgets for RVCC student government, committees, and administrators to build consensus and obtain financial support and permission to implement projects and share project outcomes.

Requirements:

Current RVCC student preferred; recent RVCC alumni will also be considered.

Interest in environmental issues and sustainability, including topics such as transportation, sustainable agriculture, ecological restoration, energy efficiency, water quality, waste reduction, green buildings, etc.

Good working knowledge of word processing, presentation, and basic spreadsheet programs and functions.

Strong interpersonal communication skills.

Ability to work independently and in small groups.

Experience with public speaking a plus.

Experience writing for a newspaper or producing outreach materials a plus.

Additional Information:

Duration and Compensation:

This internship will begin in mid-January; the termination date will be negotiated with each intern. The interns are expected to work approximately 3-5 hours per week during the semester and 5-10 hours per week during the summer. The interns will be paid $15 per hour. Scheduling will be negotiated with the supervisor; many activities can be performed remotely. Interns will be expected to attend weekly or biweekly meetings to report on their progress.

Application Instructions:

As a New Jersey First Act Employer, new employees must establish a primary residence in New Jersey within one year unless an exemption applies.

For consideration of one of the above positions, please submit your cover letter and resume by clicking the "apply now" button. RVCC's starting rate is commensurate with educational qualifications and experience.

We regret that we are unable to respond to each and every resume received. Only those candidates of interest will be contacted directly.