Sustainability Fellow – Adjunct

The University of New Hampshire is seeking a Sustainability Fellow for a summer program aimed at post-baccalaureate students. This prestigious fellowship involves hands-on sustainability projects with various partners, focusing on research, data analysis, and community engagement. Fellows will work closely with mentors, participate in professional development, and present their findings. Candidates must have a relevant degree and strong analytical and communication skills.
Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. USNH Employees should apply within Workday through the Jobs Hub app. The Sustainability Fellowship is a prestigious summer program designed to provide post-baccalaureate students (recent graduates and graduate students) with immersive, hands-on sustainability experience. Fellows are placed with municipal, educational, corporate, and non-profit partners to work on transformative sustainability projects with real-world impact. The Fellowship allows participants to develop specialized expertise while gaining mentorship from industry leaders. Post-Baccalaureate Fellows will apply advanced knowledge and skills to their designated projects, which may involve research, data analysis, community engagement, sustainability reporting, or policy development. INTERNAL CANDIDATES EXIST Duties/Responsibilities Project Implementation (50%) Develop recommendations or action plans based on project needs. Engage with stakeholders and community members as necessary. Collaboration & Mentorship (25%) Work closely with assigned mentor and host organization to achieve project goals. Present findings and progress updates throughout the Fellowship. Professional Development & Networking (15%) Participate in required professional development workshops, networking events, and peer learning sessions. Final Presentation & Reporting (10%) Prepare and deliver a final presentation at the Fellowship Showcase. Complete a final report summarizing project outcomes and reflections. Minimum Qualifications Must have already been selected through the internal recruitment process conducted by the UNH Sustainability Institute. Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in a sustainability-related field (environmental science, policy, engineering, public health, social sciences, business, etc.). Graduate students or recent graduates (post-baccalaureates) from accredited U.S. institutions are eligible. Strong research and analytical skills, with an ability to synthesize complex information. Excellent communication and presentation skills. Project management and problem-solving capabilities. Familiarity with sustainability frameworks, data visualization, and policy analysis. Ability to work independently and adapt to changing project needs. The University of New Hampshire is an R1 Carnegie classification research institution providing comprehensive, high-quality undergraduate and graduate programs of distinction. UNH is located in Durham on a 188-acre campus, 60 miles north of Boston and 8 miles from the Atlantic coast and is convenient to New Hampshire’s lakes and mountains. The university offers 90 undergraduate and more than 70 graduate programs, with a student enrollment of 13,000 and a full-time faculty of over 600. The university actively promotes a diverse and inclusive environment, encouraging applications from qualified individuals of different perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences. EEO Statement The University System of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access employer. We are committed to creating an environment that values diversity and inclusiveness and encourage applications from qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission. Discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or marital status is prohibited. Location: Durham Salary Grade Adjunct Hourly Staff 00 Seniority level Internship Employment type Part-time Job function Research, Analyst, and Information Technology Industries Higher Education #J-18808-Ljbffr